Acknowledgments
First, we are thankful to the officials of Elsevier
and especially to Mr. Frank Hellwig for his assis-
tance and unwavering help in bringing this book to
fruition.
Our most sincere thanks are extended to the
authors and reviewers for their contribution, enthusi-
asm, patience, and cooperation, without which this
special updated edition would not have been
possible.
Finally, as editors of this book we would like to
extend very special thanks to our families without
whose help accomplishing of this task would have
been very difficult . . .
Hanna: My work on this book would not
have been possible without ongoing
support of my family to whom I am
dedicating this book together with my
deepest thanks for their help, when
needed at difficult times and their
thorough understanding for this
commitment: my husband and colleague
Prof. Sam Kenig, my dear daughters,
Lani Dodiuk-Questembert, Attorney at
Law, and medical doctor Roni Dodiuk-
Gad, and the joy from my grandchildren,
Jonathan, Coral, and Daria who always
bring a refreshing view of the world.
Sid: I join Dr. Dodiuk in acknowledging
the efforts of the Elsevier editors and staff
as well as our families and colleagues for
their continuing support throughout this
project.
To Isao Shimoyama and Abe Landis, my
close friends and past contributors, I will
always miss you.
To Doris, my gratitude for never letting
me forget how dull my life could have
been.
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