In memory of two teachers in my life:Maxine Housholder, who first inspired me to write;Liz Burdette, who taught me to get the facts and tell the story.And, of course, my appreciation is always with my wife, Staci,and my daughters for allowing me the time to write this tale.

—Mark A. Nash

Dr. W. Edwards Deming always said to find“Joy in Work.”Pearl S. Buck said,“To find joy in work is to discover the fountain of youth.”I am so blessed to have found joy in my work. Thank you tothose I work with (coworkers, customers, and publishers) whocontribute to this joy on a daily basis. Keep up the good work!!

—Sheila R. Poling

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