xxiv Preface
Based on my firm belief that shared knowledge is power, this book was cre-
ated by combining the work of authors from 29 United States locations and 12
other countries around the world. The authors have donated their thoughts
and advice to help others in the field grow and prosper through more skillful
project guidance. It is a testament to the intensity of today’s belief in the value
of a collaborative environment that, despite wrestling with their own daily
issues, these authors were still willing to take the time to help us all benefit
from their wise, field-tested solutions.
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tried and have, with only a few exceptions, failed. I believe that is because it’s
harder for individuals to contribute to a project unless it can be modularized.
This book succeeds for exactly that reason: each contribution is self-contained
and works both in this larger collection and on its own.
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