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Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 2005902434

Printed in the United States of America

First Printing: September 2005

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Dedications

Arun: I dedicate this book to my loving wife Karthika Devi and daughter Anjitha for their relentless support making this book possible; to my parents; to all my teachers; and to the almighty GOD.

John: To my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ who gives freely to all who ask; to my familySharmila, Samantha, Jerry, and my parents and in-lawsJeya, Saro, Chakravarthi, and Chandra. Thanks!

Richard: I dedicate this book to the ones that were most affected by this effort: my beautiful wife, Tina, and my wonderful children, Trey and Audrey.