"Two Dianas in Somaliland: The Record of a Shooting Trip" by Agnes Herbert is an engaging narrative that chronicles the adventurous journey of two women as they explore the wild landscapes of Somaliland. The book captures their experiences in the untamed wilderness, detailing the challenges they face and the wildlife they encounter. Herbert's vivid descriptions bring the setting to life, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the beauty and danger of the region. The narrative is both a ...

Agnes Elsie Diana Herbert was a writer and big game hunter. The daughter of James Bateman Thorpe, she was born Agnes Elsie Diana Thorpe on the Isle of Man and grew up there. She was privately tutored. With a cousin, she visited the Canadian Rockies, where the two women taught Chinese kitchen workers in mining camps how to cook English-style food; they also tried hunting. In 1906, the two cousins left on a hunting trip to Somaliland. She had one daughter, the novelist Bradda Field. She firs...

Woman As She Should Be; Or, Agnes Wiltshire by Mary E. Herbert, written in the mid-19th century, follows the journey of Agnes Wiltshire, a young woman caught between the societal expectations of her time and a growing desire for personal and spiritual transformation. The novel explores themes of duty, faith, and the inner struggle for self-identity. Agnes begins the story in a moment of reflection, gazing at a neglected garden, symbolizing her own feelings of discontent. Her emotional turm...

The date which tradition assigns to the events related in the tale of the "Courtship of Etain" is about B.C. 100, two or, according to some accounts, three generations before the king Conaire Mor, or Conary, whose death is told in the tale called the "Destruction of Da Derga's Hostel." This king is generally spoken of as a contemporary of the chief personages of what is called more especially the "Heroic Age" of Ireland; and the two versions of the "Courtship of Etain" given in this volume...

In "Woman As She Should Be; Or, Agnes Wiltshire," Mary E. Herbert weaves a nuanced narrative that examines the societal expectations of women in the Victorian era. The book is characterized by its rich prose and intricate character development, inviting readers into the complexities of Agnes Wiltshire'Äôs life as she grapples with the constraints imposed by her gender. Herbert'Äôs work not only serves as a commentary on the roles women were expected to fulfill but also asserts a feminist p...

"Woman As She Should Be; Or, Agnes Wiltshire" is likely a novel that delves into the expectations and challenges faced by women in the 19th century. The title suggests that it may touch upon themes related to societal expectations for women and perhaps the protagonist's journey toward fulfilling those expectations or challenging traditional roles.Given Mary E. Herbert's interest in advocating for women's rights, the novel may contain elements of social commentary and reflect her views on t...

Mit dem 'Gesetz für bessere und unabhängigere Prüfungen' (MDK-Reformgesetz) waren vor allem auf Krankenhausseite hochgespannte Erwartungen verbunden: Die bisherigen Abrechnungsprüfungen durch den Medizinischen Dienst der Krankenkassen sollten einfacher und gerechter werden - und die Häufigkeit sollte deutlich eingeschränkt werden, um nur die wichtigsten Ziele zu benennen. Doch Änderungen im Gesetzgebungsverfahren - kurz vor der endgültigen Verabschiedung im Deutschen Bundestag - haben viel...

The potential of behavioural approaches for improving the lives of people with acquired brain injury is immense. Here that potential is laid out and explored with a thoroughgoing regard for clinical practice and the theoretical frameworks that underpin that practice. This book will prove an invaluable resource for clinical psychologists and the whole range of therapists working with patients suffering from acquired brain damage.