This volume details the importance of multiple experimental techniques and computational methods needed to obtain the comprehensive picture of protein complex structure, dynamics and assembly afforded by the emerging field of integrative structural biology. Chapters guide readers through the broad spectrum of approaches required for a complete representation of protein complexes, including expression and purification, experimental characterization of structure and assembly, and computational methods for identifying protein complexes and modelling their assembly. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and cutting-edge, Protein Complex Assembly: Methods and Protocols aims to ensure successful results in the further study of this vital field.

This book (hardcover) is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of international literature classics available in printed format again - worldwide.

Ecosystem management has gained widespread visibility as an approach to the management of land to achieve sustainable natural resource use. Despite widespread interest in this emerging management paradigm, Ecosystems: Balancing Science with Management is the first book to directly propose approaches for implementing ecosystem management, give examples of viable tools, and discuss the potential implications of implementing an ecosystem approach. These ideas are framed in a historical context that examines the disjunction between ecological theory, environmental legislation and natural resources management.

More than a decade has passed since path-breaking policies aimed at liberalizing post-Soviet society were first introduced in Russia. Today, these promises of freedom, equality, and justice remain largely unfulfilled and Russia's political system continues to exhibit signs of the deep-rooted problems that may well retard, if not completely derail, any possibility of future reform. Against this stark background, Civil Society and the Search for Justice in Russia explores the various dimensions of Russia's civil society: the meaning of, and search for, justice; the role of the Orthodox church as a principal unifier in civil society; the need for new freedoms for women and ethnic minorities; and the role of mass education and the free press in inculcating and articulating new civic values. Expertly blending the historical with the theoretical, the recent with the empirical this work offers new insight and analysis into the ability of a nascent Russian civil society to engage effectively with the twenty-first century Russian state to ensure social, religious, and political justice.

Ecosystem management has gained widespread visibility as an approach to the management of land to achieve sustainable natural resource use. Despite widespread interest in this emerging management paradigm, Ecosystems: Balancing Science with Management is the first book to directly propose approaches for implementing ecosystem management, give examples of viable tools, and discuss the potential implications of implementing an ecosystem approach. These ideas are framed in a historical context that examines the disjunction between ecological theory, environmental legislation and natural resources management.

The purpose of this book is to explore a range of ideas that have the potential to lead to future paradigm shifts. We know that technology is evolving at a rapid pace, but it is almost impossible to predict the exact direction from which the next paradigm will emerge. The book represents eighteen ideas that could result in paradigm shifts. The only criterion for inclusion in this book is that the idea has to represent a significant departure from the norm in exploring a new technology or application. The next generation of paradigm shifts in communication technology is going to start as 'blue sky' ideas, evolving dreams into reality.

This is the second book in the Anti-Princess Saga by Jennifer A Marsh. This book has elements of humor, romance and morbidity which stand out in Jennifer's style of writing. It has a strong, sarcastic leading lady who just really wants to find her place in either of her worlds. If you love Charlaine Harris, Patricia Briggs or Katie MacAlister this book is for you Look for other books in the Anti-Princess Saga coming soon. Excerpt from back cover: With her life returned to normal-well, as normal as it was going to get-Quartessa and her three men enjoy some much deserved downtime in the human world. And with the happy prospect of her best friend's wedding she returns to Kortis for the blessed event. Unfortunately, nothing in Quartessa's life ever seems to go quite the way it should. A mysterious illness strikes the northern Aukum territory, and, due to her new reputation as "vanquisher of the Boru" she is asked by name to assist in restoring the Aukum King and Queen to their former health. The infection spreads quick, poisoning members of her own party before she can find a way to stop it. But when she begins gaining new powers rather fast, she learns that the Ring of Eccus' hold on her is not gone and that it is liable to make her either go mad or die from the power she continues to gain. A man from Quartessa's past returns, creating a rift in her love life that is far beyond her control, and she begins to question if she will ever find her place in either of her worlds or find the peace she so desperately desires. And when two strange men show up at her door looking for her father's new bride she is faced with the dilemma of either handing over Drina (and dealing with the King's wrath) or taking care of it herself. With this illness quickly spreading throughout all of Kortis, the ring's residual effects and these meddlesome men's constant returning visits, Quartessa has to find a way to balance the problems, ping-ponging between realms in her efforts. And when she finally understands what she must do to save her realm, she takes on the burden alone, knowing that it is only her who can put an end to her world's suffering. Not able to be in both worlds at the same time, and fearing for Kyle's safety, she is forced to rely on the help of old acquaintances from her human life that makes her question just how "normal" the human world actually is.

The Anti-Princess Saga is a paranormal fantasy blended with reality. This book has elements of humor, romance and morbidity which stand out in Jennifer's style of writing. It has a strong, sarcastic leading lady who just really wants to find her place in either of her worlds. If you love Charlaine Harris, Patricia Briggs or Katie MacAlister this book is for you Look for other books in "The Anti-Princess Saga" coming soon. Excerpt from the back cover: Normal is a relative term by any means, but for Quartessa it's a distant and unattainable dream. For she, by any standard, is anything but. Torn between her homeland and the world she thought she knew, she must face trials that would destroy any lesser being. With tensions in Kortis mounting, body counts on the rise, and powers beyond her control, she must face demons from not only her past, but those of others that threaten the very fabric of her reality. But thus is a day in the life of the anti-princess, so is the life of Quartessa.

This is the third book in the Anti-Princess Saga by Jennifer A Marsh. This book has elements of humor, romance and morbidity which stand out in Jennifer's style of writing. It has a strong, sarcastic leading lady who just really wants to find her place in either of her worlds. If you love Charlaine Harris, Patricia Briggs or Katie MacAlister this book is for you Look for other books in the Anti-Princess Saga coming soon. Excerpt from back cover: Demons. Can't be around them without wanting to maim them. Can't get them to leave you alone once they have sunken their jagged teeth into you. The wolves were just as bad, but in other ways. They overexerted themselves trying to protect you when you would rather they just back off. Or they just threatened you, sent their cronies to your house and threatened all you love until they got what they wanted. Neither side really seemed able or willing to back off, but this is only half of the story of our ill-fated Princess. The human world was far from what Quartessa had envisioned before the ugly paranormal underbelly had come into view and distorted her scope of the place she had thought normal. But James isn't the only demon she is forced to face this time around when her world transitions into her own private hell as her mother-in-law's past fully catches up with her. With enough to deal with in the world she thought she knew, tensions also begin rising in Kortis when a Zolera traitor is suspected of a royal death. As the body count begins to rise, Quartessa learns that no one is safe from whoever is trying to dismantle her father's land, but no one is safe from accusation either, least of all her. To rid her life of Drina's past debts, find the traitor amongst her kind, and keep her demons at bay, she tries her hardest to juggle the amounting tasks weighing down her mind and causing her to question even herself. In the end, she learns just what it means to do what's right, regardless the steep consequence doing so might entail. In an instant, her world is forever changed. Even in victory, there is often failure.

Royal Affliction is a paranormal fantasy blended with reality. This book has elements of humor, romance and morbidity which stand out in Jennifer's style of writing. It has a strong, sarcastic leading lady who just really wants to find her place in either of her worlds. If you love Charlaine Harris, Patricia Briggs or Katie MacAlister this book is for you Look for other books in "The Anti-Princess Saga" coming soon. Excerpt from back cover: The life of a Princess was something Quartessa would have never chosen for herself. Being handed everything and being doted upon for her bloodline rather than whom she was were neither of her life aspirations. Instead of staying in Kortis and celebrating her arranged marriage to a man she despised she chose to flee to the human world to live a modest life off a modest wage and merely blend in with the human population. To her father she was insubordinate. To her brother she was a deserter. To her sister-in-law she was undeserving of her title. To her mother she was simply misunderstood. Quartessa never cared much about what other's thought about her, but at least she was being judged based on her actions rather than what was written in her blood. Blood was far more important to her kind than it ever was to her. Her father would never approve of her new mixed-blood boyfriend on that concept alone. But as the laws of life have taught most of us, running from your problems is only a temporary solution. In the end the past usually ends up biting you in the ass. After a few years of a peaceful human life, Quartessa finds herself the pawn in a revenge plot on her kind, endangering her life and forcing her to regretfully return to Kortis to seek the help of her father. While she finds little useful information she is accompanied back to the human world by her newfound mixed-blooded love, Clifton, her best friend and very talented which, Violet, a Zolera warrior, Quino, the man she would have been forced to marry had she not left, Kafkus, and a mortal expiration date of 10 days. Along her journey she allies two humans and the Yaro Loach. But when Violet disappears, Quartessa questions the loyalty of her new friends. To gain her life back and rescue her best friend, she must face and kill her attacker, a task far above her abilities. Will she be able to save her friends, family and newfound love? A choice must be made.

New issues in estate planning today include the inheritance rights of sperm bank children, increasing recognition of an action for Intentional Interference with an Expectancy (Anna Nicole Smith case), the Harmless Error rule, and the increasing liability for attorneys who do a poor job of drafting. The book uses the richness of relatively full versions of contemporary cases - interspersed with segments of relevant statutes - to show the variety of important issues involved in any real case, and the variety of different techniques which may be employed to try to reach a particular result. Memorable stories and recent cases illustrate the fundamentals of estate planning. A few of the major issues in probate are included, such as entry into the safe deposit box of the deceased, giving (or avoiding) notice to creditors, and disputes over who is entitled to serve as personal representative when there is a serious dispute between creditors and heirs. The combination of good stories, relevant statutes, and important contemporary issues should give the reader a rich understanding of the area of estate planning. About the author: Prof. Lucy A. Marsh, a graduate of Smith College and the University of Michigan Law School, has taught Trusts & Estates for many years at the University of Denver Sturm College of Law, and is the author of assorted books and articles in the field. She is Founder and Director of the Wills Lab, in which students write real wills, medical powers of attorney, living wills, and related documents for low-income clients under the direct supervision of practicing attorneys - thus giving law students the opportunity to learn the important skills of interviewing, advising, and drafting from lawyers who are experts in the field. Her goal is to help students learn how to apply theory to practice - effectively.

This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS. It contains classical literature works from over two thousand years. Most of these titles have been out of print and off the bookstore shelves for decades. The book series is intended to preserve the cultural legacy and to promote the timeless works of classical literature. Readers of a TREDITION CLASSICS book support the mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion. With this series, tredition intends to make thousands of international literature classics available in printed format again - worldwide.

This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone!

Drafting effective wills and trust allows property to be given to the people or institutions that matter most to an individual. This book explains how to do the special, thoughtful drafting required by anyone who truly cares about distribution of property, care of elderly parents, guardians for young children, or care for pets after the owner is gone. The book is richly illustrated by samples of techniques used in the actual wills and trusts of well-known Americans. Topics covered include: WHAT HAPPENS WITHOUT A WILL; CAPACITY TO MAKE A WILL; SELECTING THE TRUSTEES; DESIGNING PET TRUSTS. Realistic, thought-provoking DRAFTING EXERCISES followed by detailed POINTERS FOR DRAFTING help the reader develop the skills needed for effective drafting. The concluding chapters cover related documents, including: MEDICAL AND FINANCIAL POWERS OF ATTORNEY, MEDICAL DIRECTIVES and LIVING WILLS. About the author: Lucy Marsh, Professor of Law at University of Denver Sturm College of Law is a native to Denver. She is a 1963 graduate of Smith College and a 1966 graduate of the University of Michigan Law School. While attending the University of Michigan, she played a key role in setting up the first legal clinic in Ann Arbor to serve the underprivileged. She has led a distinguished career as an attorney, professor and advocate for community causes. Admitted to the bar in both Connecticut and Colorado, she was the first woman elected to the Colorado Bar Association Real Estate Section's Title Standards Committee, served the city as member of the Denver District Attorney's Office in the 1970's, was a commissioner to the Colorado Real Estate Commission, and provided legal assistance to the Colorado AIDS project. Her academic career at the University of Denver began in 1973 as a part time professor and led up to her present position as a full professor in 1982. Since that time she was voted DU Professor of the Year in 1985 and was elected by the students in 1987 to give the commencement address. She now leads a unique program in which the students in her Trust and Estates classes participate in a Will's Lab, providing free services for the indigent and elderly. She also employs a unique teaching tool called the Technicolor System, attributed to her father, Thompson Marsh, to assist in the learning process by color coding different types of information in student's legal drafts

In Challenging the One Best System, a team of leading education scholars offers a rich comparative analysis of the set of urban education governance reforms collectively known as the 'portfolio management model.' They investigate the degree to which this model-a system of schools operating under different types of governance and with different degrees of autonomy-challenges the standard structure of district governance famously characterized by David Tyack as 'the one best system.' The authors examine the design and enactment of the portfolio management model in three major cities: New Orleans, Los Angeles, and Denver. They identify the five interlocking mechanisms at the core of the model-planning and oversight, choice, autonomy, human capital, and school supports-and show how these are implemented differently in each city. Using rich qualitative data from extensive interviews, the authors trace the internal tensions and tradeoffs that characterize these systems and highlight the influence of historical and contextual factors as well. Most importantly, they question whether the portfolio management model represents a fundamental restructuring of education governance or more incremental change, and whether it points in the direction of meaningful improvement in school practices. Drawing on a rigorous, multimethod study, Challenging the One Best System represents a significant contribution to our understanding of system-level change in education.