I would like to thank the administrators, board members, and my fellow faculty members at Imperial Valley College in Imperial, California, for giving me the time and support to complete this endeavor.

I would also like to thank my siblings, Virginia Kearney and Douglas Heumann, for all of their love and encouragement.

To my parents-in-law, Joseph and Carolyn Krejci, thank you for all of your love and support over the years.

To my wife, Caroline, thank you for putting up with me for over three decades. I could not have done this without you. I love you, dear!

Finally, I would like to dedicate this work to the memory of my parents, Ronald and Rosemary Heumann. Thank you, Mom and Dad, for everything.