Acknowledgements
Many thanks to our reviewers. Without their valuable comments and feedback, the quality of our text would be only a fraction of what it is now:
Dr. Jane H. Finley, University of Mobile
Kevin McCullagh, Northeastern University
Lori Zaher, Bucks County Community College
Youngsik Kwak, Delaware State University
Randy Beavers, Ph.D., Seattle Pacific University
We would also like to thank the publishing team at FlatWorld. Special thanks to Nikki Ross for “putting it all together,” for her gentle reminders when deadlines were approaching, and for her forgiveness when they flew by.
Many thanks to the countless teachers, mentors, advisors, and colleagues who have helped us in our careers and academic endeavors.
Most importantly, we would like to thank our families, who picked up the slack while we toiled away through weekends, vacations, and even a hurricane! We love you all the more for your support and sacrifices.