This anthology is the product of the ideas and work of many individuals. Lt.Gen. Ervin J. Rokke first suggested the need for this anthology and organized a series of meetings to discuss potential topics for inclusion in such a volume. David Johnson helped sort and make sense of the many suggestions received. Alissa Tuyahov and W. Thomas Kemp, III spared no effort in searching out the "pearls" from various fields for this volume. Among the many individuals who contributed helpful suggestions were Jerry Smith, Tom Czerwinski, Gerry Gingrich, Fred Giessler, Dan Kuehl, Jamie Gough, Paul Davis, and Dick Hayes. A debt of gratitude is also due to George Maerz and Lydia Candland Alexander, who edited and prepared the final manuscript, and Karina Brazco, who created the cover graphic.