Carol Ptak Bücher

A powerful exploration of grief and resilience following the death of the author's son, this work combines memoir, reportage, and lessons in healing. Everyone copes with grief differently; for Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist Carol Smith, the sudden loss of her seven-year-old son, Christopher, led her to confront her sorrow through her work. She embarked on a series of profiles of individuals facing their own profound challenges, including life-altering accidents and diagnoses. These stories of survival and transformation reveal how people navigate devastating situations that reshape their lives. Smith intertwines her narrative with those of her subjects, illustrating how their experiences aided her healing process. General John Shalikashvili, a former military leader, taught her to confront fear with discipline, while Seth, a young boy with a rare illness, provided insights into the essence of her son's life, emphasizing that a life’s value isn't solely defined by its duration. This book is a beautifully moving journey through grief toward hope, offering valuable perspectives for anyone dealing with loss.

(Book). Chad Smith's career has been well documented, and his five Modern Drummer cover features have provided a detailed commentary and an array of unique photos. All of this is collected in Chad Smith Legends . But there is a lot that Chad hasn't talked about ... yet. A brand-new interview breaks down his approach like never before. He talks about his favorite music, the roots of Detroit drumming, and the importance of playing music with absolute conviction. Chad talks about the differences between playing in the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chickenfoot, and on his many sessions. Apart from Chad's own words, Chad Smith Legends also includes 12 new drum transcriptions. Within these 112 pages with color throughout, music lovers and musicians alike will be inspired by Chad's thoughts on music, his drumming peers and influences, his equipment, and never-before-seen photos from his own collection.

Gardening on a Gradient: Designing and Establishing Sloping Gardens is a complete guide to tackling one of a garden designer's biggest challenges. Whatever the size or the gradient, creating a garden on a sloping site presents lots of conflicting possibilities and potentially expensive choices. Whether home gardener or professional designer, this accessible book will guide you through the challenge, from the initial garden site assessment and survey, right through the design process to the final stages of planting. Step-by-step instructions and explanative diagrams offer readers practical solutions and tried-and-tested methods, as well as inspiration and some novel ideas drawn from sloping gardens around the UK.