Bøger af Sheila Wilson

It was the end of the twenty first century. The Earth's Deep space exploration programme was still in its infancy. Methris, an Earth like planet had been discovered in a system close by. A small colony was established to mine Corzite, a newly discovered radioactive ore. It's potential as a power source, far exceeded those of the fusion systems currently operating. By refining and processing the ore, larger and faster vessels were produced, unlocking prolific deep space exploration and, off-world mining facilities. It also heralded the downfall of the human race. On a distant planet being mined for its ore and minerals, humans came to the attention of the Boran Empire. A parasitic warring people, that attacked worlds, enslaved their population and plundered their resources. The Borans attacked without warning. There was no miraculous escape, only death, destruction and enslavement. Nothing it seemed could stop them. "Project Haven," was the Earth's only hope. A secret network of underground installations, had been established back in the fifties. They were originally designed to protect the wealth of human knowledge and some of the population from extinction level events. Now, "Project Haven" would become pivotal in the salvation of the human race. Ten years in planning and preparation. "Operation Revenge" was created. Join General Daniel Forbes, John and Mary Peters, Jock Mahony, Joe Braxton along with Commander "Shim" Dalton, and his band of Marines, as they do battle with the Borans. The fight for survival had begun.

Mental distress is not exclusive to any particular group but touches the lives of people in all societies and walks of life; one in four of us will be affected by it in our lifetime. Yet the field of mental health is complex - fraught with differences in understanding and experience, variations in service provision, political agendas and professional discourses. This wide-ranging book explores a range of themes in the development of mental health policy and practice, in order to promote critical reflection and enhance understanding. Drawing on an international evidence base, it explores the historical, legal and socio-cultural dimensions of mental health, including: Anti-discriminatory practice and the ethical tensions posed by legislation, particularly in relation to safeguarding and human rightsTrends and concerns in the field of child and adolescent mental healthThe gender, ethnicity and age-related dimensions of mental ill-healthThe challenges posed by dual diagnosis and faced by families and carers. International Perspectives on Mental Health offers a multi-dimensional view of mental health and wellbeing, with the aim of opening up debate and inviting a more holistic conception of the field. It is required reading for students of mental health on professional and academic courses, as well as for practitioners in the health and social care field.