This tale is based on a true story and was written for my son and his family. But they are not the only ones who have lived what you will read on these pages. There are many families who suffer unnecessarily due to hard feelings that separation and divorce can bring about. Divorce is not only hard on children; it is also a traumatic experience for the adults, even though they often will not admit it. My goal in writing this book is to provide everyone with the "recipe" that worked for my family and can work for everyone. We all have the power to change our lives at any point we choose. We have the power to be anything we desire-be it happy, sad, or even mad-we ourselves have the control. Life does not just happen to us; we make it happen for ourselves.

"The Magic Potion gives a succinct 'recipe' that inspires hope while providing suggestions to follow in the recovery process. Children, just like adults, are capable of following tips that will eventually enhance their own lives." -Anne M. Brown, MSW

Having pulled off a death-defying escape from Tweedy's farm, Ginger has finally found her dream - a peaceful island sanctuary for the whole flock, far from the dangers of the human world; Ginger's happy ending seems complete. But back on the mainland the whole of chicken-kind faces a new and terrible threat. For Ginger and her team - even if it means putting their own hard-won freedom at risk - this time, they're breaking in. In this crafty companion title to the highly-anticipated sequel to Chicken Run - Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, to be released on Netflix - Sarah-Jane Hicks skilfully demonstrates how to form the fabulous flock, including returning characters Ginger, Rocky, Babs, Bunty and the popular rats, Nick and Fetcher. There are 11 makes in all, and detailed instructions and techniques for creating each one. The characters range from between 10.5 and 24cm (41/2 and 91/2in) tall, great for little hands to hold, or perfect to prop up on a bookshelf! Don't be chicken: be more Babs, and whip up a storm with your yarns, just in time to enjoy the film of the year!

Take up your hook and with the expert guidance of crochet and amigurumi expert Sarah-Jane Hicks, recreate the wonderful world of Aardman Animations' beloved twosome, Wallace & Gromit! Taking inspiration from the short films A Grand Day Out, The Wrong Trousers, A Close Shave and A Matter of Loaf and Death, you can crochet eight of the key characters from these ripping yarns and 'props' including the Cooker and Rocket from A Grand Day Out, plus sheep from A Close Shave, but also the characters' accessories and costumes. These include: Gromit's raincoat and sou'wester from The Wrong Trousers, Shaun the Sheep's trademark woolly jumper (from A Close Shave), and master criminal Feathers McGraw's 'cunning disguise'... Sarah-Jane Hicks introduces the key crochet techniques required to make up the characters, then features the patterns required with images of the finished works, all enhanced with stills from the films they appear in. Featured characters include: Wallace, Gromit, Feathers McGraw, Shaun the Sheep, Wendolene Ramsbottom, Piella Bakewell, Preston the cyberdog and Fluffles the poodle.

Crochet 20 of your favourite flowers!

For beautiful buds that will last all year round, crochet this lovely little collection of flowers by the author of the bestselling Amigurumi Christmas book, Sarah-Jane Hicks. There are 20 stunning flowers to choose from, including a sunshine-yellow sunflower, the classic rose, a dainty daisy, a sweet snowdrop and the bumblebee’s favourite: lavender. Each flower only requires small amounts of yarn, making them ideal for using up any odds and ends.

Once you’ve crocheted your blooms, use them to embellish clothing, accessories and homewares. Inside, you’ll find advice on making stunning wreaths with your flowers; there are also instructions for crocheting a wreath cover, so you can have a permanent, gorgeous flower display to hang in your home. This is a fantastic little project book in a handy pocket-size format, so you can crochet your posies wherever you go!

The original best-selling Twenty to Make series has sold over 2 million copies worldwide! In a handy hardback pocket-size format that makes them perfect little gifts, each title in the All-New Twenty to Make series contains 20 brand-new projects.

The time has come for a fresh, fun take on the classic granny square. Featuring 20 popular animals (including dogs, cats, bears, sheep, pigs, lions, turtles, ladybirds, sloths and more), this book has a 3D animal to suit every taste! Use different stitches to create textured elements such as fluffy manes, shaggy fur and frilly tentacles, and crochet three-dimensional elements such as ears, eyes, horns, beaks and wings to bring the animals to life! Once you've made your favourites or the whole menagerie, turn your tactile squares into a gorgeous blanket, the instructions for which are included at the end of the book.

The Safety of Small Things meditates on mortality from a revealing perspective. Images of stark examination rooms, the ravages of chemotherapy, biopsies, and gel-soaked towels entwine with remembrance to reveal grace and even beauty where they are least expected. Jane Hicks captures contemporary Appalachia in all of its complexities: the world she presents constantly demonstrates how the past and the present (and even the future) mingle unexpectedly. The poems in this powerful collection juxtapose the splendor and revelation of nature and science, the circle of life, how family and memory give honor to those we've lost, and how they can all fit together. This lyrical and contemplative yet provocative collection sings a song of lucidity, redemption, and celebration.

Do you love to decorate your home and make wonderful Christmas decorations for all your family and friends to enjoy? Then this is the book for you. It will delight and surprise with its fantastically cute, kawaii-style crocheted Christmas cuties. There are 20 great projects to make, including a wonderful Santa Claus accompanied by a lovely Mrs Claus; a cute penguin, polar bear and gingerbread man; Brussels sprouts, Christmas angel and even pigs in blankets! With a short techniques section at the beginning to explain the basics, these projects can be worked up quickly and easily using small amounts of yarn in your stash. You can even customize some of the projects if you wish and make Santa, the elf or the snowman's head into baubles with a short piece of yarn to hang them up. Whether you make these for your family or as gifts for friends, now is the time to pick up your hook and get crocheting amigurumi style!

The first book written specifically on clinical applications of sleep and sleep disorder theory for occupational therapists, this book bridges the research to practice gap. Contributors share their expertise, exploring topics such as the relationship between mental health and sleep; how sleep is affected by age, or by specific conditions such as dementia or autism; and how occupational therapists can use their skills and training to improve sleep quality in patients who are suffering from pain, or trauma. This timely book is essential reading for occupational therapists and students of occupational therapy, covering all of the aspects of sleep and sleep disorders that they will find useful for practice.

This book is for anyone who has ever been baffled by English usage or who needs a grammar reality-check. A good review for anyone, the book is especially recommended for college business majors. The author knows how writing can boost or wreck careers. She should know; she is a former business executive, entrepreneur, and most recently, business professor. Now she wants to give you the tips she wishes someone had given her. In an online world, you are what you write. Your goal should be to present yourself as a polished professional and a person of goodwill. Whether you build your own business, work for the Fortune 500, or work for the public good, writing will be crucial to your success. This book will help.

This tale is based on a true story and was written for my son and his family. But they are not the only ones who have lived what you will read on these pages. There are many families who suffer unnecessarily due to hard feelings that separation and divorce can bring about. Divorce is not only hard on children; it is also a traumatic experience for the adults, even though they often will not admit it. My goal in writing this book is to provide everyone with the "recipe" that worked for my family and can work for everyone. We all have the power to change our lives at any point we choose. We have the power to be anything we desire-be it happy, sad, or even mad-we ourselves have the control. Life does not just happen to us; we make it happen for ourselves.

"The Magic Potion gives a succinct 'recipe' that inspires hope while providing suggestions to follow in the recovery process. Children, just like adults, are capable of following tips that will eventually enhance their own lives." -Anne M. Brown, MSW

Appalachia is no stranger to loss. The region suffers regular ecological devastation wrought by strip mining, fracking, and deforestation as well as personal tragedy brought on by enduring poverty and drug addiction. In Driving with the Dead, Appalachian poet, teacher, and artist Jane Hicks weaves an earnest and impassioned elegy for an imperiled yet doggedly optimistic people and place. Exploring the roles that war, environment, culture, and violence play in Appalachian society, the hard-hitting collection is visceral and unflinchingly honest, mourning a land and people devastated by economic hardship, farm foreclosures, and mountaintop removal.

With empathy and a voice of experience, Hicks offers readers a poignant collection of poems that addresses themes of grief and death while also illustrating the beauty, grace, and resilience of the Appalachian people. Invoking personal memories, she explores how the loss of physical landscape has also devastated the region's psychological landscape.

Graphic, bold, and heartfelt, Driving with the Dead is an honest and compelling call to arms. Hicks laments the irreplaceable treasures that we have lost but also offers wisdom for healing and reconciliation.