This book is dedicated to my wife, Susanne, who is kindenough not to talk about the fact that she is out of my league,and to my children, Sophia, Grant, Luke, and Sarah.—MW

This book is dedicated to my wife, Mishi, whose love andsupport allow me to approach academic pursuits with joy,and to the memory of my colleague, mentor, and friend,the late Dr. John “Tom” Mentzer, whose examplesand advice I still follow today.—TE

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