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It’s unusual to dedicate a book to one o its authors, but when OrinThomas agreed to be my writing partner it was my lucky day. Orin isthe most competent and capable proessional I have ever come across.Not only can he do things, he can write about them too. He’s my peer reviewer as well as my co-author and his reviews are both inormativeand ruthless, or which I’m eternally grateul. He is always ready and willing to step in with assistance i I am having any sort o problem.Orin, please keep tearing my text to shreds. By the way I’ll do thesame or you given the opportunity. I appreciate working with a true proessional.

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