Cables are a traditional knitwear favourite and feature increasingly in contemporary fashion collections. By simply crossing stitches over, in effect altering the order in which they are knitted, patterns from the simplest twist to the most intricate directional patterns can be produced on even the simplest knitting machine. Once a few basic techniques have been mastered, the number of cable designs available is virtually endless. With the learning of a few more advanced methods, different directions soon suggest themselves, giving scope for the knitter's own creativity to truly flourish.
"In this book I am continually struck by King's remarkable attention to detail: "the barbed wire / that stitched the hem / of old man Warner's field ..." or a robin that "runs upright like a butler, / then bends, as if bowing ..." Such wonderful imagery is harnessed not only to reveal the natural world, however, but the ins and outs of raising children, the challenges of illness, and what it means to bear witness to tragedy. There are, for instance, powerful poems here describing the horrific devastation wrought by mountain-top removal mining, poems whose testimony is deeply moving. These marvelous poems charged with closely-observed imagery and fueled by such a care-filled spirit should gain for Bill King's poetry a deservingly wide and lasting readership.-Marc Harshman, West Virginia Poet Laureate and the 2016 Weatherford Award Winner for Poetry for his book Believe What You Can. Bill King's poems are so precisely enacted that to read them is to feel our thighs pumping bike petals, to surge with the jonquils breaking spring soil. He writes with the deep intelligence that knits the natural world to metaphor and gives us a usable model for how to love this mortal place even as we know we are leaving it. I admire these poems very much. They are healing; they "carry the wounded skyward."--Maggie Anderson, author of five books of poetry, including Dear All, the winner of the Best Small Press Books of 1979 for The Great Horned Owl, and the founding editor of the Wick Poetry First Book Series." -- Publisher's website
Drawing on over twenty years of experience, Bill King provides invaluable insights into the financing process for business owners. He debunks myths perpetuated by brokers and lenders, emphasizing the realities of securing loans. The guide details what banks seek in loan packages, alternative financing options for those who don’t qualify for traditional loans, and the necessary documentation required. With practical advice, King aims to empower business owners to navigate the complexities of business finance effectively.
A dialogue unfolds between a doubter named Thomas and his friend Matt, who responds to Thomas's questions about the Christian faith through heartfelt letters. The author emphasizes God's grace, forgiveness, and love, illustrating the importance of a continuous relationship with God through Jesus Christ. This exploration addresses common doubts and presents the idea of fellowship with God as a free and accessible gift, inviting readers to consider the transformative power of faith.
Drawing on personal experiences and significant cultural events, this book offers a collection of short devotions that blend reflections with biblical insights. Bill King's meditations, originally crafted for online audiences, engage with art, pastoral encounters, and contemporary issues, encouraging readers to find spiritual meaning in everyday life. By connecting these reflections to the Christian tradition, King invites readers to explore how both ordinary and extraordinary experiences can provide profound spiritual insights.
Set in 1962, the story follows Hack Patterson, who leaves Detroit for a cotton mill village in Alabama, seeking a change. With his friend Woozie Thomas, they embark on a risky venture to transport moonshine for a bootlegger. Their ill-fated decision leads to an unexpected two-week stint in a rural county jail, highlighting themes of friendship, adventure, and the consequences of youthful recklessness.
