“Speaking in the Past Tense participates in an expanding critical dialogue on the writing of historical fiction, providing a series of reflections on the process from the perspective of those souls intrepid enough to step onto what is, practically by definition, contested territory.” — Herb Wyile, from the Introduction The extermination of the Beothuk ... the exploration of the Arctic ... the experiences of soldiers in the trenches during World War I ... the foibles of Canada’s longest-serving prime minister ... the Ojibway sniper who is credited with 378 wartime kills—these are just some of the people and events discussed in these candid and wide-ranging interviews with eleven authors whose novels are based on events in Canadian history. These sometimes startling conversations take the reader behind the scenes of the novels and into the minds of their authors. Through them we explore the writers’ motives for writing, the challenges they faced in gathering information and presenting it in fictional form, the sometimes hostile reaction they faced after publication, and, perhaps most interestingly, the stories that didn’t make it into their novels. Speaking in the Past Tense provides fascinating insights into the construction of national historical narratives and myths, both those familiar to us and those that are still being written.
Cooking with Nature is all about herbs and the special way these healing gems nourish your body, mind and spirit. This wonderful easy-to-follow book includes delicious recipes for appetizers, breads, main dishes and desserts, as well as herbal stories, preparations, and specific instructions from leading herbalists throughout the United States, including our own North Carolina Herb Association members and friends. It is an invaluable resource for herbal medicine-making techniques for you, your family, and even your pets. Learn the herbal wisdom of making nourishing tonics, syrups, tinctures, glycerites, salves, poultices, and compresses for your body, the essential oils which help clear and calm your mind, and creative ways to enrich your spiritual self. Have you ever tried an herbal soda, fire cider, an energy tonic ball, or made a soothing salve for your stiff muscles? Now is your opportunity to learn how to make them and more! Extensive glossaries feature the healing properties of herbs, essential oils and a variety of carrier oils. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced herbalist, you will enjoy Cooking with Nature.
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