Heather Millar Livres

Written by children and young adults and selected from a nationwide school competition, this anthology of essays, interviews, comments and short stories imaginatively recreates the experiences of young individuals who came to Australia as refugees. From escaping the Holocaust and surviving terrible boat journeys from Vietnam to persevering war-torn Croatia and Bosnia and fleeing oppression in Afghanistan and Iraq, these stories provide a representative sample of the various backgrounds and amazing experiences of asylum seekers in Australia over the last 50 years. Written with both the humor and innocence of children and the frank compassion of young adults, the recurrent theme of friendships that have been lost, broken, remembered, and found emerge as these young asylum seekers relive their escapes and relate their experiences fleeing to a new world.

"Heather Millar was 30 years old when she felt that first tightness in her chest. A registered nurse with nine years in pediatric care, she was working on a short-term contract in San Antonio, Tex. when waves of exhaustion washed over her . . ." (Nicole Parton, The Vancouver Sun, November 28, 1994.) The Toxic Labyrinth is the chilling account of Heather's struggle with symptoms which mimic asthma, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and many other illnesses. All testing proves negative, and her condition is diagnosed as stress and anxiety. When she becomes allergic to everything, Heather and her family are forced into a desperate race against time to save her life. As they probe for answers and challenge the findings of conventional medicine, the cause of the mysterious illness gradually become Heather is being poisoned. The culprit-common chemicals which are so much a part of our twentieth century environment. However, with determination and her family's support, Heather wins the battle. This book is not just for those who suffer from the effects of our toxic environment, but for all who wonder if they could be next.

The book delves into the complex politics surrounding the regulation of hydraulic fracturing across Canada's provinces. It examines the varying approaches and policies adopted by different regions, highlighting the challenges and uncertainties faced in managing this controversial practice. Through a detailed analysis, it explores the interplay between environmental concerns, economic interests, and governmental frameworks, providing insights into the broader implications of fracking regulations in Canada.

Kniha představuje unikátní sbírku esejů, rozhovorů a příběhů sepsaných dětmi a mladými dospělými. Kniha obsahuje výběr nejlepších povídek z několika set příspěvků, které byly zaslány do celostátní školní soutěže v roce 2002. Uvedené eseje a příběhy popisují různé země i náměty. Některé se věnují boji o přežití, jiné líčí hrůzné události a další mluví o zkušenostech a odcizení v novém světě. Tato kniha bude mít v budoucnu nezastupitelné místo na všech australských školách. První novela Evy Sallis s názvem Hiam vyhrála cenu The Australian Vogel a Dobbie Literary Awards. Autorka je spoluzakladatelkou organizace Australians Against Racism a pracuje jako hostující výzkumný pracovník na University of Adelaide.