For Peter Fox, being a bowling alley proprietor was a calling. Right from the beginning, the Upstate New York village of Koopersville embraced Peters glistening new bowling alley with its modern automatic pinsetters, and Koopersville Bowl quickly became the heart and soul of the village. Peters dream business opened in 1962, and year after year, the bowling alley was the place where the trials and tribulations of growing up in a small New England town were transformed into the dreams and hopes of the future. Anything was possible at Koopersville Bowl. But one day Peter Fox died, and the village stopped breathing. The moral fabric of the entire community broke, yet Peters extended family tried to adjust to their loss. As Peters eldest son, Paul Fox knew it was his duty to help his mother carry on; whats more, it was what his father would have wanted. And thats exactly what he did. Even so, sometimes unexpected things do happen. In the game of bowling there is only one way to salvage your score, and that is to throw strikes. Perfect games are hard to come by. But in life, as Paul soon finds out, there are always new beginnings, new games to be played, and old memories that can never be taken away.

The past should stay in the past, right? Universal rule, isn’t it? Meet Sally Wise – past witch and a woman who’s about to be thrown into the greatest trouble history has ever cooked up. When Sally returns home to take over the family business, she inherits a curse. She’s about to become the custodian of a magical book with 10,000 historical figures. From Cleopatra, to Julius Caesar, her work will be cut out for her. Then she meets him – the bolshie, quick-witted, cold detective. He’s thrown into her life, and try as she might, she can’t break free. Good. She’ll need him, and he’ll need her. For the pages of history are rustling, and something dark is about to push through. …. Past Tense follows a rare witch and a clueless detective fighting for each other through time. If you love your urban fantasies with action, heart, and a splash of romance, grab Past Tense Book One today and soar free with an Odette C. Bell series.

“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.

Bernard Comrie introduces readers to the range of variation found in tense systems across the languages of the world.

English Grammar can be challenging, but it is essential to effective communication. Whether you are writing an essay, sending an email, or engaging conversation, using in a correct grammar can make all the difference in how your message is received. This comprehensive grammar book of tenses for students is designed to help them master the English language. This book is intended to help students improve their grammar and communication skills. In this book, you will find clear explanations of grammar rules and numerous examples and practice exercises to help you reinforce your understanding. The book organized in a logical and easy-to-follow manner, so you can learn at your own pace and track your progress. Hopefully, this book will be a valuable resource for you as you work to improve your grammar skills.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.