Understanding fractions is so important in developing comprehension of numbers and operations in the elementary math classroom. This beneficial book illuminates readers about the special terms used when working with fractions, how to recognize equivalent fractions, and how to compare fractions, each important standards of the Common Core. Numerous pictorial models enable readers to visualize what fractions represent, while clearly explained "fast facts" help young math stars solve related fraction questions. Most critically, fractions are explained as significant and practical components of real-life situations.
Measurement is such a crucial aspect of math that learners begin to measure as early as kindergarten. They build on what they learn in each grade after that, mastering not just how to measure but also an understanding of measurement units and techniques. This unique book provides the "fast facts" of measurement suitable for readers at this level. They'll review significant skills, and learn some new ones, and utilize them to answer questions and problems in the Math Mania! boxes throughout this brightly designed volume.
Anyone who knows how to share equally knows how to divide. It's important to understand that division is more than a part of a math class; it's a math operation used every day in many ways. This valuable book reviews "fast facts" of division, such as the zero property which states that zero divided by any number is zero. The accessible text and illustrative photographs help make concepts like this more tangible. Learners can test their understanding by completing the questions in the Math Mania! boxes throughout the text, which are accompanied by answer keys for self-assessment opportunities.
Despite an overall decrease in tobacco use, lung cancer (80–85% of which is non-small-cell lung cancer [NSCLC]) is still the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women worldwide. Annual low-dose CT screening of high-risk individuals has the potential to detect early-stage tumors, which can usually be successfully treated with a combination of surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy and, in some cases, targeted therapy. However, most patients with NSCLC still present with advanced or metastatic disease. For these patients, initial therapy is guided by the tumor’s molecular characteristics and patient’s performance status. Targeted therapies have significantly improved clinical outcomes and, for some patients with no targetable genetic alterations, immunotherapy has demonstrated significant overall survival benefit. This insightful guide is designed to bring you up to speed with the latest developments and is important reading for all health professionals and medical trainees working in this fast-moving field. Table of Contents: • Prevention and screening • Diagnosis and staging • Surgery • Radiotherapy • Systemic therapy in non-metastatic NSCLC • Systemic therapy in advanced-stage/metastatic disease without a molecular driver • Personalized treatment in advanced NSCLC • Oligometastatic disease and brain metastases
for two violas or small string ensemble Inspired by Minsky's hike through the terrain of the Pacific Northwest, performers will feel as though they made the trip with him. The three movements cover the styles of Bluegrass, American Waltz, and Blues Rock.
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide, but it is unusual among solid tumors in that many men die with, rather than of, the disease. This raises challenges in terms of deciding if, when, and how to intervene to control tumor growth and spread in order to extend survival without compromising quality of life. The many developments in the field since the last edition of this book include continuing studies to improve detection and monitoring of the disease, with the evaluation of MRI for screening and prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-PET/CT for staging. Treatment options have also continued to improve and expand for all stages of the disease with the development of ultrahypofractionated radiotherapy, oral LHRH antagonists, PARP inhibitors and lutetium-177 PSMA-617 radioligand therapy.
Addition and subtraction are foundations of elementary math; continuous practice yields proficiency in both. This valuable volume helps young mathematicians hone their subtraction skills while reviewing important strategies that aid in teaching them how to subtract in their head. They'll also practice using this math operation in one- and two-step word problems, which stress that subtraction is used in everyday life. Math Mania! boxes allow readers to apply what they've learned, and provided answers allow for self-assessment.
A better understanding of the mechanisms and pathophysiological pathways of heart failure (HF), improved management of associated comorbidities, and advances in identifying genetic cardiac disease have led to a near-revolution in the management of patients in terms of pharmacological treatments, surgery and devices. These developments have transformed outcomes and HF-associated mortality, and gene therapies further promise a brighter future for patients who experience the debilitating effects of HF. This new edition of 'Fast Facts: Heart Failure' starts with the definitions of HF (different types of HF require different treatments), then provides the latest thinking on mechanisms and clinical stages, underlying causes and the assessment and management of comorbidities. This is followed by simple diagnostic criteria and a comprehensive overview of investigations. The management chapters focus on the importance of self-care education and healthy lifestyle choices, together with the latest recommendations for pharmacological treatment, device therapy and cardiac surgery from international guidelines. The final chapter on developments is an indication of the ongoing innovation in this rapidly moving field. Table of Contents: • Definitions, classification and epidemiology • Pathophysiology and clinical stages • Causes • Comorbidities • Diagnosis • General management and lifestyle considerations • Pharmacological treatment • Non-pharmacological management • Advanced HF therapies • Prognosis • Developments and future directions
To truly master multiplication, it's necessary to be able to visualize what's happening when we multiply two numbers, not just memorize multiplication facts. This book encourages higher-order thinking and provides readers with an understanding of the properties of multiplication, including the commutative property and associative property, that help them strategize how to tackle certain problems. The accessible text is supported by arrays and other visual aids and provides multiple opportunities for self-quizzing and assessment.
People add all the time in their heads; it's second nature to them. It turns out math is inescapable, even out of school. In this invaluable volume, young mathematicians will be guided through some "fast facts" of addition and learn how they can be applied to real-life situations. They'll find out about the associative, commutative, and distributive properties, as well as about special terms used for numbers in equations. Math Mania! boxes allow them to solve problems themselves and assess their understanding of each concept. They'll love "adding" to their math knowledge, thanks to the beneficial, and curricular, information.
