Acknowledgments

Writing is truly a cooperative effort, despite what you may have heard about it. I’m so grateful for the editors, colleagues, friends, and family who continue to be ready and willing to lend their help. These are the people who provided encouragement and kept me focused on the task at hand, and it is to them that I extend my most heartfelt appreciation.

First and foremost, I want to thank my wonderful editor, Joan Murray, for the opportunity to write yet another edition of my book. We had been talking about this project for a couple of years, and it was her perseverance, patience, kindness, and leadership that helped me decide to take on this work and bring it to successful completion. I also want to thank production editor Caroline ...

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