A requisite for this book was to create a tribute to Mel Silberman. Thank you to those who took the extra time to tell us how you knew Mel or how he touched your life. You will find their words throughout the book: Carol Auerbach, Jean Barbazette, Ed Betof, Jane Bozarth, Marlene Caroselli, Barb Crockett, Karen Lawson, Teri B. Lund, Gale J. Mote, Sophie Oberstein, Lisa Owens, and Kathy Shurte.
Matt C. Davis, senior editor at John Wiley and Sons, suggested the idea of revitalizing Mel's work. It's been an honor to meet with all the people whose lives Mel touched. Even more, it was exhilarating and exciting. Thank you to Carol Auerbach who assisted in the revision of Active Training. Her thoroughness, experience with previous editions, and wise counsel have been incorporated in this book. Thanks to the editing prowess of Chaitanya Mella. Thanks to my partner in all these writing projects, Dan Greene, who keeps me fed and sane.
Support came in the form of contributions from several colleagues who provided activities, inspiration, and content: Wendy Axelrod, Halelly Azullay, Dianna Booher, Jane Bozarth, Wendy Gates Corbett, Jo Lynn Feinstein, and Cindy Huggett. Thank you.
And finally, training professionals and graduate students who contributed tips, designs, and case examples in the first three editions made it possible for this edition. They include Jackie Agostini, Marie Amey-Taylor, ...
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