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Benjamin Rosenzweig: I would like to thank my coauthor, Elena Silvestrova Rakhimov, for being a wonderful and knowledgeable colleague to work with. I would also like to thank Douglas Scherer for giving me the opportunity to work on this book, as well as for providing constant support and assistance through the entire writing process. I am indebted to the team at Prentice Hall, which includes Trina MacDonald, Songlin Qiu, Todd Taber, Shahdad Moradi, and Oleg Voskoboynikov. Their contributions, suggestions, and edits helped improve our original manuscript and make the book what it is today. Finally, I would like to thank my many friends and family, especially Edward Clarin and Edward Knopping, for helping me through the long process of putting the whole book together, which included many late nights and weekends. Elena Silvestrova Rakhimov: My contribution to this book reflects the help and advice of many people. I am particularly indebted to my coauthor, Benjamin Rosenzweig, for making this project a rewarding and enjoyable experience. Special thanks to Trina MacDonald, Songlin Qiu, Todd Taber, and many others at Prentice Hall who diligently worked to bring this book to market. Thanks to Shahdad Moradi and Oleg Voskoboynikov for their valuable comments and suggestions. Most importantly, to my family, whose excitement, enthusiasm, inspiration, and support encouraged me to work hard to the very end, and were exceeded only by their love.