"A mighty hunter." - Literary Digest, 1918"Vividly written, very graphic descriptions... an authority on the game of the Dark Continent." - Review of Reviews, 1909"A markedly readable volume describing the author's hunting life in British East Africa." - Everybody's Magazine, 1910Dr. Rainsford's 1909 book "The Land of the Lion " is a record of the twelve or thirteen months spent in the hunting domains of East Africa--an acco...

This Work contains an active table of contents (HTML), which makes reading easier to make it more enjoyable. The diary of a World War One U-Boat commander. As well as being a fascinating glimpse of life on the German U-boats during the intense submarine blockade, this also reminds us there were humans involved - on both sides of the action - as we read too of the intimate thoughts and intense love of a man longing for his sweetheart.

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has become a defining geopolitical event of the 21st century. From its origins in the aftermath of the Soviet Union's dissolution to the ongoing tensions and military confrontations, understanding this complex situation is crucial for grasping the larger dynamics at play in Eastern Europe and global politics. In this introductory chapter to our comprehensive book on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, we will provide a historical context, examine key events and players...

Lessons in Politics and Ethics from the Public Hospital takes us behind the scenes of one of America's last major public hospitals - San Francisco General.Drawing on his unique position as both an anthropologist and a psychiatric nurse with 26 years of experience, Foster reveals the complex interplay between compassionate care and institutional constraints that defines modern public healthcare. Through vivid storytelling and keen analytical insight, this book illuminates h...

Realizing there was little new written for serious Bible readers about Jesus’s life, author Bill Stephens set out to present the sacred story of Jesus’s last days in an innovative, contemporary manner that would equally engage both old and new Bible readers. He contemplated, “What if we could travel back in time and, unseen, walk behind Jesus and His disciples, listening to their every word and watching their every move and response as they made Bible hist...

Persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness among high schoolers have risen astronomically since 2011. According to a Harvard study, “Young adults in the US report twice the rates of anxiety and depression as teens.” Depression and other emotional issues have reached an all-time high, in terms of frequency and severity.Mental health specialists are sounding the alarm for all ages. As people experience significant increases in emotional challenges since COVID-19, leading to incr...

This is the book we need for guidance on employment for people with Asperger's syndrome. The contributors describe their employment experiences and offer sound advice. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the success stories and took note of the words of warning of what not to do.'- Professor Tony AttwoodEmployment is an important part of a healthy, balanced and fulfilling life but less than 20 per cent of people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) are in work at any one time. The adults w...

For millennia people have travelled to religious sites for worship, initiatory and leisure purposes. Today there are hundreds, if not thousands, of religious pilgrimage routes and trails around the world that are used by pilgrims as well as tourists. Indeed, many religious pilgrimage routes and trails are today used as themes by tourism marketers in an effort to promote regional economic development. Providing a holistic approach to religious pilgrimage routes and trails, this book: - Addr...

Climate Change and Coastal Tourism includes case studies on climate change and coastal tourism that explore current threats to, and consequences of, climate change on existing tourism coastal destinations. It assesses management and policy options for the future sustainability of threatened tourism coastal destinations. The cases discussed are from all regions of the world - Europe - The Americas - Asia - Africa -Australasia and synthesise findings to make recommendations that can be used ...

People with Asperger Syndrome (AS) can be particularly at risk of developing mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression. Here, adults with Asperger Syndrome speak out about their own experiences of mental health issues, offering sound advice for other Aspies and providing valuable insights for family, friends and also for mental health professionals.Touching on everything from difficulties at work and college to coping with low self-confidence, self-harm, alcohol, mi...

Embark on a historical exploration with William Stephens's enlightening work, "An Account of The Growth of Deism in England." Immerse yourself in a narrative that unfolds the intellectual and philosophical currents that shaped the landscape of religious thought in England.As Stephens delves into the historical context, discover the progression of Deism and its impact on religious discourse, intellectual circles, and societal perspectives. The pages come alive with...

First published in the year 1696, the present book 'An Account of the Growth of Deism in England' by the famous anthropologist, historian William Stephens gives a concise religious history of the spread of deism in England.