Copyright

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Credits

Editorial/production supervision:

MetroVoice Publishing Services

Cover design director:

Jerry Votta

Cover design:

Nina Scuderi

Art director:

Gail Cocker-Bogusz

Interior design:

Meg Van Arsdale

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Alexis Heydt-Long

Manufacturing buyer:

Maura Zaldivar

Publisher:

Jeff Pepper

Editorial assistant:

Linda Ramagnano

Marketing manager:

Kate Hargett

Full-service production manager:

Anne R. Garcia

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Dedication

This book is dedicated to my wife Eni, my son Alejandro, and my parents, whose love and support made this adventure possible.