Acknowledgments

This book would not have been possible without the contributions of several invaluable collaborators. The authors would like to thank Laura Norman for putting together a strong team; Cari Jansen, technical editor, for ensuring the accuracy of every word on every page; Megan Ahearn, keystroker, for testing every step in every lesson; Elizabeth Welch, copyeditor, and Scout Festa, proofreader, for making sure every i was dotted and every t was crossed; Danielle Foster, production specialist, for polishing the layout of every page and preparing final files for print; and Tracey Croom, senior production editor at Pearson, for overseeing the entire production process and keeping everybody informed and on track. In addition, we appreciate the invaluable influence of John Cruise, whose contributions remain throughout this book.