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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

 Java EE and .NET interoperability : integration strategies, patterns, and best practices / Marina Fisher ... [et al.].    p. cm.  Includes bibliographical references and index.  ISBN 0-13-147223-2 (pbk. : alk. paper)  1.  Microsoft .NET. 2.  Java (Computer program language)  I. Fisher, Marina.  QA76.76.M52J23 2006  005.13'3dc22                                2006000235 

Dedication

To Edward, Tom, Sofya, Ilya, Alla, and George For their love, support, and inspiration.

Marina

To Angela and Johanan, thanks for your patience." Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." (Hebrews 12:1)

Ray

To Betu, the apple of my eyes, Kuttoos and Gypsy, my two little angels, Chikki, Moti, Mummy, Papa, Amma, and Appa

Sonu

To Rebecca, Claudia, and Christopher Thanks always, you are truly the greatest gift of all!

Laurence