I would like to thank...
First of all, the Steel Valley School District for granting my sabbatical leave, Dr. Janice Glunk, superintendent, and Nancy Hines, principal, for their flexibility and support, Andy Vettel, Carol Sekura, and Tim Altman for technical assistance, and the entire high school English Department for their input and support.
My students, who for years heard about "the book," provided the inspiration and the reason to write this book.
My wife Sally, who listened to countless revisions, gave me the confidence to complete the work.
And finally, I dedicate this book to my parents Maryann and Eugene Altman for giving me the love of language and literature.