To my mother, Margaret Snead, with appreciation for her love and support.

To my mother, Jean V. Taylor, and in memory of my father, Bernard W. Taylor Jr., with love and appreciation.

VICE PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE PUBLISHER George Hoffman
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