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Understanding Anatomy & Physiology, 2nd edition, remains a unique work in the field of anatomy and physiology textbooks. As always, I am grateful for the vision and forward-thinking of Lisa Houck, Publisher. Her commitment to making Understanding Anatomy & Physiology a leader in its field is illustrated by her push for a second edition so that we could include a chapter on the revolutionary discovery of the human microbiome. Thank you, Lisa, as always, for your tenacity, drive, and commitment to excellence.
I am also grateful to Victoria White, managing editor. Pulling off a second edition of a book with such a vast array of ancillary materials was no small task. Overseeing all aspects of this project—ranging from coordinating the schedules of myriad departments down to the minutiae of ensuring that each correction passed through every ancillary—required both skill and patience. Thank you, Victoria, for never compromising in your efforts to ensure that the second edition would surpass the first in both completeness and accuracy.
A special thanks, too, goes to Naomi Adams, for her invaluable review. Naomi scrutinized every page of the book and workbook and painstakingly reviewed each and every ancillary. I remain impressed by her breadth of knowledge of nursing and anatomy and physiology; I am, perhaps, even more impressed by her keen eye and attention to detail. Thank you, Naomi, for the obvious care and concern you took when reviewing this work; it is much better for having passed across your desk.
A book for visual learners would, obviously, not be effective without hundreds of vivid illustrations. Stretching the artists and compositors into new territory required that the text be integrated with the art during layout. As always, Carolyn O’Brien, Art Director, expertly led her team to incorporate all changes with precision.
The vast array of ancillary materials, including the animations, online quizzes, Body Language, Study Group, and Chapter in Brief depended upon the skills of many others. This talented group of individuals was headed up by Kate Crowley.
I would also like to thank the reviewers, who are listed separately, for their willingness to review various chapters. Their specialized knowledge of anatomy and physiology helped me improve the scope of the book and also hone the accuracy of the information presented. Having the input of those who work with students on a daily basis, and who understand the areas with which students struggle, was invaluable in helping me make the topic of anatomy and physiology more clear, concise, and relevant to the lives of students.
Last, but certainly not least, I want to thank Jaclyn Lux, Marketing Manager, and her entire sales force for their enthusiasm for this product. I appreciate their energy in not only exploring the attributes and unique features of this package but also in promoting those features to instructors at various schools and colleges. I look forward to hearing the feedback they receive from instructors and students as to how to make Understanding Anatomy & Physiology even better.