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Now fully revised and in its fourth edition, the Oxford Handbook of
Oncology has been the essential go-to guide for students and
practitioners in oncology for over a decade. The scientific basis
and diagnosis of cancers is covered, as well as drugs, biomarkers,
and the presentation and psychosocial aspects of oncology. Concise,
practical, and comprehensive, there is no better companion for both
common conditions and challenging emergencies. The field of
oncology has surged forward since the last edition was published
and the Oxford Handbook of Oncology has been fully revised and
updated to reflect these recent advances so you can be sure that
the vital information you need is in your hands. This handbook
incorporates changes such as the understanding of the science of
cancer, novel therapies in breast, lung, renal, and melanoma,
molecular sub-classification of common solid cancers, personalized
therapy approaches, new agents in hard to treat cancers, the
benefits of new technologies in radiotherapy, and the emerging data
on the importance of the immune response. Written by experts in the
field to ensure that it is grounded in real life clinical practice,
this handbook provides a concise guide to all aspects of oncology
for all students, nurses, and junior faculty responsible for the
care of cancer patients, while also providing further reading and
highlighting areas of controversy for those who need a more
detailed understanding.
This book by the former Professor of Flute at the Royal Academy of
Music (1945-1985) and Principal Flute of the Philharmonia Orchestra
(1949-1972) is designed for professional and amateur alike. It
contains detailed instructions for sound production, breath
control, intonation, tonguing, and dynamics and offers sound advice
on phrasing, tone, vibrato, and orchestral playing. There are
annotated fingering charts showing normal fingerings, alternative
fingerings, and trill fingerings, and a concise account of the
history of the instrument. There is a useful repertory list and an
appendix by Sebastian Bell (Principal Flute of the London
Sinfonietta and current Professor of Flute at the RAM) describing
avant-garde techniques.
Early in the twenty-first century, homelessness remains a pressing
social issue in the United Kingdom. Yet, the needs and experiences
of people who are, or have been, homeless are often ignored or
misunderstood. This book depicts the real life stories of five
people experiencing homelessness and describes, in their own words,
the life events that preceded their homeless episodes and the
challenges they face in moving forward with their lives.
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