Ackoff gives the reader 52 small doses of sound management thinking, delivered with characteristic Ackoff wit, humor and clarity.

A decade ago Leaf, a cancer survivor himself, began to investigate why we had made such limited progress fighting this terrifying disease. The result is a gripping narrative that reveals why the public's immense investment in research has been badly misspent, why scientists seldom collaborate and share their data, why new drugs are so expensive yet routinely fail, and why our best hope for progress-- brilliant young scientists-- are now abandoning the search for a cure.

Cancer Management in Small Animal Practice provides you with all the tools needed to diagnose, stage, and manage the many different disease entities known as "cancer." This manual is designed to provide you with easy-to-access, clinically relevant details for complete care of the small animal cancer patient, while considering the needs, concerns, and capabilities of the client. It provides quick reference sections for information not included in current oncology texts, including drug interactions and resources for participation in clinical trials. All information is well referenced and the reference section on the accompanying website includes links to the original and related articles. - The latest information including diagnostic procedures, treatment modalities, and outcome predictions to help clients make the best decisions for their pets. - Expert contributors, renowned for clinical, as well as academic and research expertise, offer a wide breadth and depth of expertise. - Full-color format provides accurate visual depictions of specific diseases and procedures to enhance your diagnostic capabilities. - Key Points highlight critical information, enabling quick, easy access. - Systems approach to diagnosis and management offers logical, systematic, head-to-tail procedure for accurate diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. - Extensive discussions of supportive care limit adverse events and increase patient survival and puts emergency information at the practitioner's fingertips. - Suggested readings highlight the latest information for further investigation and research. - Comprehensive drug safety guidelines thoroughly discuss all information required to safely handle and administer cancer drugs. - Helpful drug formularies offer available formulations, recommended dosages, toxicities, and relative costs. - Chapter on how to access clinical trials provides helpful information and hope for patients and their caregivers.

The new edition of this popular text has been extensively revised and updated throughout. It will continue to provide the trainee or practising anesthetist with all the information, both background and practical, that will be needed in the busy clinical setting or during revision for qualifying examinations.Major changes for the new edition include

- NEW! Expanded and updated art program enhances content with original photos and line art - NEW! NCLEX-PN Review questions at the end of each chapter include alternate item formats and cover all chapter objectives. - NEW! Reorganized chapters make it easier for you to follow and understand the material.