I would like to dedicate this book to my wife, Sonia, without whose unwavering support, patience, and commitment, I wouldn't be who I am today; to Mom, Dad, Rich, and Alex, for their endless inspiration, support, and willingness to read my nonsense; to Lenna and Sasha, whose constant support, both emotional and practical, allowed me to muster the energy and will to accomplish this and so much more; to my son and daughter, whose smiles and goofiness give me a reason to keep going every single day.