A. Victor Hoffbrand Books

"Essential Haematology is established as the most authoritative introduction to haematology. Beautifully presented, it introduces the formation and function of blood cells and diseases that arise from dysfunction and disruption of these processes. Basic science, diagnostic tests, clinical features and management are all clearly explained. The book outlines the basic principles of clinical and laboratory haematology and shows how manifestations of blood diseases can be explained by new knowledge of the disease processes"-- Résumé de l'éditeur

The London Underground, or Tube, is an icon: it is the world’s oldest underground rail network and remains one of its largest and busiest. The Haynes London Underground Owners' Workshop Manual provides a detailed insight into its design, construction, operation and maintenance, featuring fascinating photographs and drawings from the archives along with essential technical details and an engaging narrative. Lively presentation and an abundance of colour imagery make this book an essential read for all enthusiasts of the Underground, railways and, indeed, historic London.

This work is a standard textbook of haemotology for medical students. It will provide students with an account of the essential features of clinical and laboratory haemotology, with selected reading lists and colour diagrams.

The story of folate (vitamin B9) is one of outstanding achievements which have advanced major areas of medical practice and also of scandals of international significance.