Acknowledgments

From inception to completion, my books span almost 13 years. Such an endeavor cannot be completed without the help of many. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the following:

• My family, especially my daughters Leah and Lauren.

• My parents.

• The exceptional team at McGraw-Hill—Michael Weitz, Brian Kearns, Armen Ovsepyan, and Catherine Saggese.

• To the production crew of Aptara, Inc., especially the Senior Project Manager, Indu Jawwad.