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Lower Gastrointestinal Malignancies

Author : Edgar Ben-Josef, MD
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1935281461
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (352 download)

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Book Synopsis Lower Gastrointestinal Malignancies by : Edgar Ben-Josef, MD

Download or read book Lower Gastrointestinal Malignancies written by Edgar Ben-Josef, MD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010-09-30 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lower Gastrointestinal Malignancies This issue of Radiation Medicine Rounds focuses on lower gastrointestinal malignancies. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2009 there were a total of 152,000 new cases of colorectal and anal cancers diagnosed with over 50,000 deaths from these cancers. Thus it is crucial for the practitioner to be up-to-date on the latest insights regarding their management. Included are chapters on the evolution of systemic agents, neoadjuvant treatment, radiation therapy, chemoradiation therapy, rectal cancer and anal cancer covering the vast majority of these tumors. The multi-disciplinary nature of the articles provides readers with an up-to-date summary and a well-rounded review regarding these tumors and their care. Expert authors provide reviews and assessments of the most recent data and its implications for current clinical practice, along with insights into emerging new trends of importance for the near future. About the Series: Radiation Medicine Rounds is an invited review publication providing a thorough analysis of new scientific, technologic, and clinical advances in all areas of radiation medicine. There is an emphasis throughout on multidisciplinary approaches to the specialty, as well as on quality and outcomes analysis. Published three times a year Radiation Medicine Rounds provides authoritative, thorough assessments of a wide range of Ïhot topicsÓ and emerging new data for the entire specialty of radiation medicine. Features of Radiation Medicine Rounds include: Editorial board of nationally recognized experts across the spectrum of radiation medicine In-depth, up-to-date expert reviews and analysis of major new developments in all areas of Radiation Medicine Issues edited by an authority in specific subject area Focuses on major topics in Radiation Medicine with in-depth articles covering advances in radiation science radiation medicine technology, radiation medicine practice, and assessment of recent quality and outcomes studies Emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches to research and practice

Cancer of the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract

Author : Christopher G. Willett
Publisher : PMPH-USA
ISBN 13 : 9781550091106
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (911 download)

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Book Synopsis Cancer of the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract by : Christopher G. Willett

Download or read book Cancer of the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract written by Christopher G. Willett and published by PMPH-USA. This book was released on 2001 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for specialists in colorectal disease this atlas features numerous illustrations, photographs and radiographs that show tumours as they manifest to offer an expert overview of colon and rectal cancer.

Gastrointestinal Malignancies

Author : David Bentrem
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319342444
Total Pages : 478 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (193 download)

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Download or read book Gastrointestinal Malignancies written by David Bentrem and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-07-27 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book comprehensively summarizes the current state of knowledge on malignancies of the gastrointestinal tract. Dedicated organ-based chapters evaluate current treatments and management and provide information on incidence, etiology and biological characteristics. The state of the art in the radiologic and endoscopic staging of gastrointestinal malignancies is described, and guidance is offered on the role of interventional radiology and interventional gastroenterology in the treatment of these challenging tumors. In addition, the book explores novel and evolving treatments, including personalized systemic therapy and minimally invasive surgical and radiology techniques, and addresses patient-reported outcomes and survivorship challenges. It closes by discussing animal models of gastrointestinal malignancies and examining the significance of the Ras superfamily of GTPases. It will be of benefit to all surgeons, oncologists and other specialists who treat these malignancies, as well as to trainees looking to increase their understanding of the field.

Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 19/E (Vol.1 & Vol.2) (ebook)

Author : Dennis L. Kasper
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 0071802169
Total Pages : 3983 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (718 download)

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Download or read book Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 19/E (Vol.1 & Vol.2) (ebook) written by Dennis L. Kasper and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2015-04-17 with total page 3983 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The landmark guide to internal medicine— updated and streamlined for today’s students and clinicians The only place you can get ALL the great content found in the two print volumes AND the acclaimed DVD in one convenient resource! Through six decades, no resource has matched the authority, esteemed scholarship, and scientific rigor of Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine. Capturing the countless advances and developments across the full span of medicine, the new 19th edition of Harrison’s provides a complete update of essential content related to disease pathogenesis, clinical trials, current diagnostic methods and imaging approaches, evidence-based practice guidelines, and established and newly approved treatment methods. Here are just a few of the outstanding features of the new Nineteenth Edition: Content is practically organized around two basic themes: education and clinical practice The teaching and learning sections cover foundational principles, cardinal manifestations of disease and approach to differential diagnosis; the content devoted to clinical practice focuses on disease pathogenesis and treatment NEW chapters on important topics such as Men’s Health, The Impact of Global Warming on Infectious Diseases, Fatigue, and many more Critical updates in management and therapeutics in Hepatitis, Coronary Artery Disease, Ebola Virus Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Diabetes, Hypertension, Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism, Acute and Chronic Kidney Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Lipoprotein Disorders, HIV and AIDS, and more. Increased number of the popular Harrison’s clinical algorithms; clinically relevant radiographic examples spanning hundreds of diseases; clinical-pathological images in full color; crystal clear, full color drawings and illustrations and helpful tables and summary lists that make clinical application of the content faster than ever Outstanding multi-media resources including practical videos demonstrating essential bedside procedures, physical examination techniques, endoscopic findings, cardiovascular findings, are available for easy download Supporting the renowned coverage are supplemental resources that reflect and assist modern medical practice: more than 1,000 full-color photographs to aid visual recognition skills, hundreds of state-of-the-art radiographs, from plain film to 3D CT to PET Scans; beautiful illustrations that bring applied anatomy and processes to life; the renowned Harrison’s patient-care algorithms, essential summary tables, and practical demonstrative videos. In addition, several digital atlases highlight noninvasive imaging, percutaneous revascularization, gastrointestinal endoscopy, diagnosis and management of vasculitis, and numerous other issues commonly encountered in clinical practice. Acclaim for Harrison’s: “Covering nearly every possible topic in the field of medicine, the book begins with a phenomenal overview of clinical medicine, discussing important topics such as global medicine, decision-making in clinical practice, the concepts of disease screening and prevention, as well as the importance of medical disorders in specific groups (e.g. women, surgical patients, end of life). The extensive chapters that follow focus on a symptom-based presentation of disease and then illness organized by organ system. Numerous tables, graphs, and figures add further clarity to the text." ...Written by experts in the field, this book is updated with the latest advances in pathophysiology and treatment. It is organized in a way that makes reading from beginning to end a logical journey, yet each chapter can stand alone as a quick reference on a particular topic. “ Doody’s Review Service reviewing the previous edition of Harrison’s

Handbook of Gastrointestinal Cancers

Author : Tanios Bekaii-Saab, MD
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826138136
Total Pages : 516 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (261 download)

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Book Synopsis Handbook of Gastrointestinal Cancers by : Tanios Bekaii-Saab, MD

Download or read book Handbook of Gastrointestinal Cancers written by Tanios Bekaii-Saab, MD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2019-08-12 with total page 516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbook of Gastrointestinal Cancers is a practical guide to the management of colorectal, pancreatic, hepatocellular, gastric, and esophageal cancers as well as other cancers of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract. Edited by a multidisciplinary group of oncologists from leading institutions, this book is an essential day-to-day reference for evidence-based treatment and patient care. The handbook focuses on treatment strategies and approaches to cancerous gastrointestinal tumors that are transforming the recent oncological landscape, including expert-given guidance on methods such as neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemotherapy, surgical transplant, radiation therapy, molecular diagnostic testing leading to molecularly targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. With so many advances in the current field, it is increasingly difficult for early-career practitioners to grasp the entirety of practices and for seasoned oncologists to keep up with newly approved therapies, side effects to treatments, and special clinical management considerations, but this handbook addresses it all. Organized by major gastrointestinal disease sites and featuring “How I Treat” case vignettes from world experts for common and uncommon management considerations, the handbook brings an experience-based perspective to these tough-to-treat areas. The treatment strategies and applications set forth in the chapters are pertinent to situations and decision-making encountered in practice. Handbook of Gastrointestinal Cancers is a valuable resource for medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and surgeons treating and managing gastrointestinal cancers as well as trainees in medical, radiation, and surgical oncology programs needing an accessible point of care resource. KEY FEATURES: Provides treatment plans and recommendations for each stage of a range of gastrointestinal cancers, including colorectal, pancreatic, and hepatocellular cancers plus more Includes “How I Treat” patient vignettes told from the physician’s point of view within each clinical chapter Outlines special considerations for the elderly and for survivors of gastrointestinal cancers Highlights important clinical guidance on nutritional and palliative concerns commonly seen in patients with gastrointestinal cancers

Cancer of the Gastrointestinal Tract

Author : Davina Porock
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470031654
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (7 download)

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Download or read book Cancer of the Gastrointestinal Tract written by Davina Porock and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2006-02-03 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text is a primer on the care of the patient with cancer of the gastrointestinal tract, for nurses who may not have experience in this demanding speciality. The book begins with a comprehensive look at the issues and scope of the frequently used term "quality of life". Chapters two and three take an in-depth look at the impact of cancer on the individual and the family. Chapters four to six then introduce the principal aspects of cancer as a disease from both a medical and nursing perspective, beginning with cancers of the aerodigestive tract through to lower gastrointestinal cancers. Chapter seven covers the role of nutrition in the prevention of cancer and the nutritional management of patients with cancer. Chapters eight and nine provide a guide to the management of patients undergoing radiotherapy and chemotherapy in order to familiarize the gastroenterology nurse with what may lie ahead for the patient. The final chapter outlines the principles of symptom management and palliative care for integration into patient care throughout the course of cancer.

Lower gastrointestinal bleeding and risk of gastrointestinal cancer

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (929 download)

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Download or read book Lower gastrointestinal bleeding and risk of gastrointestinal cancer written by and published by . This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Staging Laparoscopy

Author : P. Hohenberger
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642562906
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (425 download)

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Download or read book Staging Laparoscopy written by P. Hohenberger and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Included here is a discussion of the pathophysiological aspects and risks of laparoscopic staging (such as trocar metastases) on the basis of international experience.

Gastrointestinal Cancer

Author : Jaffer A. Ajani
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 0387272852
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (872 download)

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Download or read book Gastrointestinal Cancer written by Jaffer A. Ajani and published by Springer. This book was released on 2007-12-31 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: - This clinical guidebook allows for quick, authoritative access to the latest and best multimodality therapies - Includes AJCC staging of gastrointestinal malignancies - Each chapter ends with an up-to-date list of suggested readings and 'key practice points' making it a usefuly at-a-glance reference - Text includes 80 illustrations

Novel therapeutic approaches for gastrointestinal malignancies

Author : Ganji Purnachandra Nagaraju
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 9811554714
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (115 download)

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Book Synopsis Novel therapeutic approaches for gastrointestinal malignancies by : Ganji Purnachandra Nagaraju

Download or read book Novel therapeutic approaches for gastrointestinal malignancies written by Ganji Purnachandra Nagaraju and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-10-01 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an up-to-date overview of gastrointestinal malignancies, including prevention, early detection, intervention, and life-extending therapeutics. It also assesses various biomarkers used for diagnostics, prognostics and prediction of response to chemoresistance. Further, it discusses the latest trends in the use of small-molecule targeted therapies and immunotherapies as single agents or combination with other treatments. Since resistance to radiation and chemotherapy contribute to the high recurrence and poor survival rates, improving the outcome for GI malignancies is dependent on the introduction of new biomarkers and therapeutic agents. Lastly, the book systematically investigates novel theranostics approaches using nanotechnology for the detection, diagnosis, and personalized treatment of GI malignancies.

Management of Gastric Cancer

Author : Paul H. Sugarbaker
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461538823
Total Pages : 405 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (615 download)

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Book Synopsis Management of Gastric Cancer by : Paul H. Sugarbaker

Download or read book Management of Gastric Cancer written by Paul H. Sugarbaker and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gastric cancer has been one of the great malignant scourges affecting man kind for as long as medical records have been kept. Until operative resection pioneered by Bilroth and others became available, no effective treatment was feasible and death from cancer was virtually inevitable. Even with resection by total gastrectomy, the chances of tumor eradication remained small. Over recent years, however, the situation has been changing. Some changes have resulted from better understanding of the disease, early detec tion, and better management techniques with applied clinical research, but the reasons for other changes are poorly understood. For example, the incidence of gastric cancer is decreasing, especially in westernized societies, where it has fallen from one of the most common cancers to no longer being in the top five causes of cancer death. Still it remains the number one killer of adult males in Japan and Korea. Whether the reduced incidence in western societies is a result of dietary changes or methods of food preservation, or some other reason, is as yet uncertain. Improvements in outcome have been reported from mass screening and early detection; more refined techniques of establishing early diagnosis, tumor type, and tumor extent; more radical surgical resection; and resection at earlier stages of disease.

Rectal Cancer Treatment

Author : M.W. Büchler
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3540274499
Total Pages : 284 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (42 download)

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Book Synopsis Rectal Cancer Treatment by : M.W. Büchler

Download or read book Rectal Cancer Treatment written by M.W. Büchler and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-10-11 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rectal cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers world-wide. It is also a paradigm for multimodal management, as the combination of surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy is often necessary to achieve the optimal outcome. Recently, international experts met in Heidelberg, Germany to discuss the latest developments in the management of rectal cancer, including the anatomic and pathologic basis, staging tools, surgical concepts including fast-track surgery and laparoscopic resection, functional outcome after surgery and the role of radio- and chemotherapy. This monograph summarizes this meeting and gives an extensive overview of the current concepts in management of rectal cancer.

Surgery for Gastrointestinal Cancer

Author : Harold J. Wanebo
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 908 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Surgery for Gastrointestinal Cancer written by Harold J. Wanebo and published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. This book was released on 1997 with total page 908 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text takes a multidisciplinary approach to the surgical management of gastronintestinal cancer. It begins with an introduction to cancer screening and detection of gastronintestinal cancer; recent advances in molecular biology and their potential applications in clinical management; hereditary factors; tumour markers; the role of nutrition in the outcome of cancer treatment; and an overview of endoscopic considerations, laparoscopic assessment and practical radiological issues. The work also presents approaches for the management of oesophageal, gastric, pancreatic, liver, bile duct and gallbladder, and lower gastrointestinal cancer.

Radiation Oncology Study Guide

Author : Ravi A. Chandra
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030536874
Total Pages : 668 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (35 download)

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Download or read book Radiation Oncology Study Guide written by Ravi A. Chandra and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-11-16 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now in its second edition, this popular text remains a comprehensive study and review aid for the radiation oncology trainee and practicing radiation oncologist. The updated Radiation Oncology Study Guide, 2e maintains its robust Q&A format, and has been comprehensively updated to include the latest staging information and treatment methods. Answer rationales have been modified to a more readable, high yield bulleted format. Each chapter covers a major disease site and is divided into two main parts: Questions & Answers and Rationale. Questions review the scope of clinical practice, spanning from initial presentation to complications of treatment. General content and work-up questions emphasize “pearls” of epidemiology, anatomy, pathology, clinical presentation, and staging. Treatment content questions not only review evidence-based data guiding treatment recommendations, but also practical aspects of radiation treatment planning, pertinent radiobiology and physics, and complications of treatment. This book is an ideal resource for physicians-in-training to prepare for initial written and oral exams and physicians in practice to maintain their skills and prepare for maintenance of certification longitudinal and written exams.

Gastrointestinal Malignancies

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Publisher : Demos Medical
ISBN 13 : 9781933864907
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (649 download)

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Download or read book Gastrointestinal Malignancies written by and published by Demos Medical. This book was released on 2010-04-06 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gastrointestinal Malignancies Gastrointestinal (GI) cancers are common diseases worldwide. About 400,000 patients are diagnosed with esophageal cancer worldwide each year and nearly 330,000 die for this disease. Roughly 870,000 patients are newly diagnosed each year with gastric cancer and over 600,000 die from the disease each year. And 940,000 new cases of colorectal cancer are diagnosed annually and 490,000 patients die from this disease. Management options for patients with GI cancer have undergone dramatic changes in the past decade. New cytotoxic agents, novel targeted agents, surgical and ablative options, as well as a new array of supportative medications have shown substantial progress. With the increased number of therapeutic options from which to choose, the clinician is better placed to offer effective therapy. At the same time the clinician is challenged to keep abreast of the rapidly changing treatment landscape and the newly emerging data that is shaping the options for treatment today and in the future. Gastrointestinal Malignancies provides a comprehensive and in-depth review of this group of malignancies. This volume reviews the current literature, provides critical evaluations of the data, and offers evidence-based recommendations. The editors and authors are leaders in their fields. The chapters update the current screening tools for colon cancers, assessment of predictive markers such as k-Ras and BRAF in the management of colon cancer as well as the state-of-the-art for use of both cytotoxic chemotherapy and the incorporation of newer biological therapies. About the Series: Emerging Cancer Therapeutics is an invited review publication providing a through analysis of key clinical research related to cancer therapeutics, including a discussion and assessment of current evidence, current clinical best practice, and likely near future developments. There is an emphasis throughout on multidisciplinary approaches to the specialty, as well as on quality and outcomes analysis. Published three times a year Emerging Cancer Therapeutics provides authoritative, thorough assessments of advances in therapeutics in all major areas of oncology, both solid and hematologic malignancies, with a focus on advances in medical and biological therapies with emerging clinical impact and encompassing new technologies with implications for management such as molecular imaging. Features of the Emerging Cancer Therapeutics include: Editorial board of nationally recognized experts across the spectrum of Cancer Therapeutics In-depth, up-to-date expert reviews and analysis of major new developments in all areas of Cancer Therapeutics Issues edited by an authority in specific subject area Focuses on major topics in Cancer Therapeutics with in-depth articles covering advancs in clinical and translational research developments as well as clinical applications and experience Emphasizes multidisciplinary approaches to research and practice

Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Surgery

Author : Werner Hohenberger
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030608271
Total Pages : 614 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (36 download)

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Download or read book Lower Gastrointestinal Tract Surgery written by Werner Hohenberger and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This atlas, containing a wealth of clear operative images, is designed to enable trainee surgeons to visualise the surgical field for procedures specific to open colorectal surgery, thereby facilitating understanding and learning of surgical techniques and avoidance of intra- and postoperative complications. Step-by-step guidance is provided for a wide range of procedures to the colon, rectum, pelvic floor, anus and anal canal, in each case paying meticulous attention to surgical anatomy. The full range of potential indications for open surgery is considered, including benign and malignant tumours, inflammatory bowel disease, appendicitis, diverticulitis, hemorrhoids, anal fistulas and rectal prolapse among others. Whenever considered necessary, additional line drawings are included to aid comprehension of particular steps in the surgery. Readers seeking to improve their understanding of surgical anatomy and how to perform these operative procedures will find the atlas to be an unparalleled source of information and assistance. A complementary book from the same authors focuses on laparoscopic colorectal surgery.

Syllabus--a Categorical Course in Cancers of the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract

Author : Radiological Society of North America. Scientific Assembly
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 61 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (921 download)

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Download or read book Syllabus--a Categorical Course in Cancers of the Lower Gastrointestinal Tract written by Radiological Society of North America. Scientific Assembly and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: