ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

I want to recognize and express my thanks for the following dedicated people who assisted in this current edition. Wes Mann, IBD’s editor, provided his insights and editing, Justin Nielsen helped significantly with the tables and charts, and my assistant Deirdre Abbott Casey worked with the many manuscript changes.

The following individuals made other key efforts in making the book possible: Andy Ansryan, Ates Arkun, Matt Galgani, Chris Gessel, Dayna Grund, Jonathan Hahn, Trang Ho, Brian Lawlor, Sarah Lawrence, Susan McKnight, Adrienne Merrick-Tagore, Anne Morein, Zarzand Papikyan, Sarah Schneider, Kathy Sherman, Tina Simpkins, Kate Stalter, Cuong Van, Diana Wada, Mike Webster, and Christina Wise.

I also want to thank Mary Glenn, Ruth Mannino, and their fine staff at McGraw-Hill.