Peter Momtchiloff was an ideal editor, and helped steer this project to completion.
Thank you, Peter. Neil Morris helped edit the book, and made many valuable
suggestions. Thank you, Neil. Byron Simmons also helped edit the book and pre-
pared the index. Thank you again, Byron.
Finally, let me thank Nina Stoeckel. It’s very hard tofind the words that aptly
express the gratitude I feel for you. Thank you for all that you do and are.
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