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This book is dedicated to my son Alhaj U. Chaudhry.

I am grateful to my parents for providing me with education, inspiration, and confidence. I am also indebted to my ex-wife (Nuraini Smith) who provided the encouragement, fortitude, and extraordinary understanding, which enabled me to steal many hours from my family while writing this book.

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