# Dedication
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*To my many, many students* <br>
You have been the inspiration for this textbook.  You have asked questions and wanted more clarity.  I hope this book provides that.  My goal was to write with accessible language, and to include many diagrams to model the teaching in the classroom - visualization.  If I ever forget your name, please forgive me and remind me.  I will have something in my memory of each of you because you have shaped me as an instructor.

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*To my children Juanita, Andrew, and Kassia* <br>
I love you so much.  To the moon and back and more.  Thank you for your patience with me as none of you came with a user's manual.

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*To my best friend and husband Chris*  <br> You know most how much time and effort my work takes.  It is a great journey to be with you for life.  30 years and counting up...

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