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  Kidney Cancer & You: Metastatic...

  Kidney Cancer UK

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  Welcome to Kidney Cancer UK’s Kidney Cancer & You audiobook 2: Advanced Metastatic 
  Kidney Cancer – Treatments 
  This audiobook is written by Kidney Cancer UK, is narrated by Ian Brannan, and was made 
  possible through a grant from Bristol Myers Squibb. All editorial control has been retained 
  by Kidney Cancer UK. A downloadable version is available on our website at kcuk.org.uk. 
  This audiobook is produced to help you understand kidney cancer and the journey you are 
  on. We hope this audiobook will help inform you, your family or if you are a carer when 
  guidance and information about your treatments is needed. This audiobook provides easy- 
  to-understand scientific knowledge on kidney cancer, alongside practical information on 
  living day-to-day with the disease and the range of emotions you may experience. 
  We understand that your experiences and treatments will be unique to you and as such we 
  hope the information and insights provided throughout this audiobook will help you make 
  informed choices in all areas of your journey. Along with this, it will help you find support if, 
  and when, you require it. 
  Please note that all information in this audiobook is correct at the time of publication and 
  aims to give general information you may find useful before and after a diagnosis of kidney 
  cancer. 
  Also note that, it is important to follow any specific advice given by your hospital; nothing in 
  this audiobook overrides that. 
  If you need support or have any questions on any aspect of kidney cancer care please call 
  our Support Line on O800 002 9002.

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  Data Science for Everyone -...

  Craig Dames

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  Data science is a multidisciplinary field that combines statistics, computer science, and domain expertise to extract meaningful insights from data. In today's digital era, data is generated at an unprecedented rate, making data science one of the most valuable skills in various industries. From healthcare to finance, businesses leverage data science to improve decision-making, optimize processes, and drive innovation. 
  At its core, data science follows a structured approach that includes data collection, cleaning, exploration, modeling, and interpretation. The first step in any data science project is acquiring relevant data. This data can come from multiple sources, such as databases, APIs, or even social media. Once collected, it often requires cleaning, as raw data may contain errors, inconsistencies, or missing values that can impact the accuracy of analyses. 
  After cleaning, exploratory data analysis (EDA) helps uncover patterns, trends, and relationships within the data. Visualization techniques, such as charts and graphs, make it easier to understand complex datasets. EDA also aids in feature selection, a crucial step in preparing data for machine learning models. Machine learning, a subset of artificial intelligence, allows computers to learn from data and make predictions. Common machine learning techniques include supervised learning, where models learn from labeled data, and unsupervised learning, which identifies hidden patterns without predefined labels.

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  Malaria is spread by mosquitos?

  Ulick Stafford

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  We all know that malaria is an infectious disease spread by mosquitos. Female Anopheles mosquitos spread the infection, a microorganism called a plasmodium, when taking a blood meal. But as the quotation often attributed to Mark Twain says “What gets us into trouble is not what we don’t know. It’s what we know for sure that just ain’t so”. 
  Malaria remains a serious illness in many parts of the world, blamed for 600,000 deaths per year. In this book Ulick Stafford investigates evidence about the mosquito-plasmodium hypothesis for its transmission and other potential causes or contributory factors. He looks at the early history of the illness. He reports on the early research of Laveran, Ross and Grassi who developed the accepted transmission story. The potential collateral damage caused by current treatment and prevention programmes are discussed. The contributory  effects of other factors, in particular malnutrition are introduced.

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  The Wingsnappers - Lessons from...

  Barney A. Schlinger

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  Birds, hormones, and extraordinary behavior: The story of the tiny but mighty golden-collared manakin of Panama 
   
   
    
  This book is the story of a remarkable bird, the golden-collared manakin (Manacus vitellinus) of Panama. Males of this species perform one of the most elaborate, physically complex, and noisy courtship displays of any animal on the planet. Barney A. Schlinger delves into the specialized neurons, muscles, bones, and hormonal systems underlying the manakin's unique courtship behavior, creating a rich life-history account that integrates field observations and evolutionary biology with behavioral ecology, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and general ornithology. 
   
   
    
  The personal lives of investigators and the natural history of the Panamanian rainforest provide context for this account of the bird's fascinating behavior. Schlinger clearly and approachably explains basic concepts in disciplines such as avian anatomy, endocrinology, sexual differentiation, and the neurobiology of song and aeroacoustics, offering listeners a window into the biology of this exuberant bird. 
   
   
   
  This enhanced audiobook edition includes two short clips of the bird sounds described in the book.

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  Elegant Python - Simplifying...

  Michael Huang

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  Python, often regarded as the Swiss Army knife of programming languages, uniquely blends simplicity and power. "Elegant Python: Simplifying Complex Solutions" is your comprehensive guide to harnessing this dynamic language's full potential. 
  Unlock the art of writing code that solves problems and does so with grace and sophistication. This book takes you on a captivating journey through the realm of Python programming, where you'll master the skills required to craft elegant solutions to complex challenges. 
  Explore the principles of Pythonic coding, emphasizing clarity, efficiency, and maintainability. From data manipulation and web development to machine learning and automation, "Elegant Python" covers a broad spectrum of topics, all with a central focus on creating code that stands out for its elegance and ingenuity. 
  Whether you're a seasoned developer looking to refine your Python skills or a newcomer eager to learn the best practices from the start, this book has you covered. You'll gain a deep understanding of Python's capabilities and how to leverage them to create code that works and impresses with its simplicity and beauty. 
  "Elegant Python" is your passport to Python mastery. Dive in and embark on a journey that will transform your programming skills and enable you to craft solutions that are not just functional but truly elegant. Elevate your Python programming game with this essential guide, and let your code shine with sophistication and grace.

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  Side Effects - How Our...

  David Haslam

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  A Waterstones Best Books of 2022 pick 
   
  With a single drug in the UK currently costing £340,000 per patient per year, or a gene therapy in the USA being costed at $1.2million, who should get such treatments, and how can we begin to afford them? Should we all be entitled to timely mental health therapy? How should we care for our old? 
   
  As we grapple with the world's worst pandemic for a century, our minds are on our health more than ever. But what should we rightfully expect of doctors? In this original and thought-provoking book, Sir David Haslam explores what good healthcare should achieve and asks how we pay for it. Informed by patient stories and data from across the world - from US big pharma to Britain's NHS - this is an urgent and often moving examination of our most important asset: our health.

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