This book considers all forms of insolvency including personal and corporate insolvency, liquidation, receivership and administration. A clear exposition of the procedures to be followed is provided, and the book incorporates a considerable body of case law, with particular reference to the areas of winding up procedures and voluntary arrangements. There is an expanded section on the use of IVAs especially in regard to voting, and the section on partnerships takes into account the changes brought about by the Insolvent Partnerships Order 1994 and the introduction of the concept of the Partnership Administration Order and Partnership Voluntary Arrangement.

In the post-genomic age, much biomedical research looks at when, where, and at what level genes are expressed. Measuring Gene Expression: The Basics is an all-in-one introduction to the main methods of measuring gene expression, including RT-PCR, differential display, RNA interference, reporter genes, microarrays, and proteomics, as well as a section on RNA isolation and analysis. There will be an overview of each method: its pros and cons, sample preparation, sources of error, and data interpretation.

Text provides a totally painless way to learn the fundamentals and general concepts of trigonometry. Uses prose and illustrations to describe the concepts, offers questions at the end of each chapter and section, and includes a 100-question self-test.

The Middle East beckons you. With 8 key languages in this first ever phrasebook to the region, let no barriers - language or culture - get in your way. Find your way to the qahwa (cofee house) for a sheesha (water pipe), and have a chat with some of the world's most hospitable people. Immerse yourself in the culture section packed with fascinating and useful info on this unique region.

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