Dedication

To the four most important people in my life: my wife, LuAnn, and my daughters, Elinor Vera YuXiu Greenwald, Josephine Shang Qiong Greenwald, and Robin Yang Ru Greenwald-you give me everything.

—Rick Greenwald

For my wife, Jodie, and sons, Nick and Mike- thanks for providing the time, support, and understanding needed for projects such as this one. My love to each of you.

—Robert Stackowiak

To my wife, Heather, and my children, Zachary and Sarah -my life and joy grows as we all do together.

—Jonathan Stern

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