To my wife, Beth, and our children Melanie, Jeffrey, and David, for their
support and patience during the writing and revision of this text, and to
my parents, Nettie and David, for their emphasis on education and the
pursuit of knowledge.
—RMK
To Sally Ling, M.D., an incredibly hard working and considerate person
whom I am lucky enough to call my wife. She has given us three great
kids, Carolyn, Tyler, and Robert who keep me on my toes, and to my
mother and my father who always encouraged “the boys” to do our best.
—GCE