This revised and updated new edition of a best-selling text remains a fast and convenient overview of the clinical trials in gynecologic cancer treatment, outlining the evidence base of treatment decisions in uterine, ovarian, cervical, and vulvar cancers, and gestational trophoblastic neoplasia. Residents and fellows will find this book an indispensable reference, while practitioners will welcome it as a clarification of the evidence base for treatment options. *Gives a convenient summary of trials in gynecologic oncology *Supplies an invaluable revision primer for those undertaking certification *Provides a uniquely up-to-date resource
Published on the occasion of an exhibition held at the Whitney Museum of American Art, N.Y., Oct. 21, 2010-Jan. 9, 2011, the Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, Feb. 5-May 1, 2011, and the Hammer Museum, Los Angeles, May 22-Sept. 4, 2011.
Lonely misfits face foes, beasts, and their own inner demons in search of a mythical land of music … and end up finding themselves instead. … a woman in the chorus of a musical finds herself caught up in a love triangle with a ghost and helpless to stop the star’s obsession. … the wife of a famous rock star realizes that the manager intends to kill the entire band and that she can only save herself — and maybe one small boy. … a musician finds himself involved in a puzzling stunt as a pirated radio station plays an obscure song he recorded years ago with his old bandmates. … a competitive diver turned musicologist writes a book on genetically-engineered twin musicians and finds himself under their spell — and threatened by their powerful mother. … an 18-year-old girl realizes that it’s time to embrace her quirkiness and her dreams after the mayor of her small town hires an elderly and eccentric architect to redesign it. … the friend of a woman tries to help her get an audition for a documentary a famous actor is making about unattractive people. … a tone-deaf woman who dislikes music finds herself pregnant at age 45 with three children who might become the saviors of music and seeks her own redemption.
The transcript of a conversation between Vivian Weedon and her niece, Deborah Ardley, as part of the Wilmette Public Library District's Oral History program. Weedon reads aloud the article, "Taking root in Wilmette", written in 1931 by her mother, Elisabeth G. Weedon. The reading is interspersed with questions by Ardley followed by Weedon's replies and comments.
Thirteen-year-old Olivia is on the cross-country road trip of her dreams, complete with family friends, National Geographic magazines, and a plan to dive pirate ships once they get to San Diego. Practically perfect, except for two things. First, the constant worry about her blue-haired, big sister Ruth, who Olivia once found huddled on the bathroom floor next to an empty pill bottle, and who isn’t above sneaking off to get a tattoo. And second, a bearded motorcyclist non one else can see.