Darlene Maciuba-Koppel

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Copyright 2002 by Darlene Maciuba-Koppel

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This book is dedicated in memory of my father, Leon Maciuba, who encouraged me in all my endeavors.

Acknowledgments

I would like to thank the entire editorial team at Focal Press, who first saw the spark of potential in my book. I would also like to thank my editor at Focal Press, Amy Jollymore, who was such a pleasure to work with. I want to recognize Wendy Lyons, my tireless and determined agent at Waterside Productions, Inc., who believed...