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It is never easy to complete a book of this depth without the advice and assistance of others. Over the course of numerous editions, that list is very long indeed. Educators, designers, and organizations have once again contributed to this sixth edition through their ongoing support and suggestions. Their willingness to share information, stories, and business forms has helped to continue to enrich this book.

I wish to thank the many interior design practitioners and organizations that have provided suggestions and documents for this edition and previous editions. I want to specifically thank: Michael Thomas, FASID; Juliana Catlin, FASID; Phyllis Moore, FASID; Suzan Globus, FASID; Charlene Conrad, IDC, IDNS; Fred Messner, IIDA; Sally Thompson, ASID; Debra May Himes, ASID; Kathleen Chaffee, Hickory Business Furniture; Leonard Alverado, Contract Office Group; Allyson Calvert, ASID; and James Tigges, ASID, IIDA. Thank you to the American Society of Interior Designers, International Interior Design Association, and the Council for Interior Design Qualification for their contributions and continued support. I also want to thank Kate Roe for her valuable help. To the many others who have also contributed over the years, my thanks to you all is heartfelt.

It is important for me to thank educators for comments and content ideas concerning this edition as well as previous editions. It is important to specifically thank Robert Krikac of Washington State University, Sheryl McCaleb of Northern Arizona University, Carl Clark from Northern Arizona University, and Robin Wagner from Marymount University for their many contributions and suggestions.

Thank you to everyone at John Wiley & Sons who have supported this project over many years. Mary Beth Wakefield, I applaud your patience with the technical problems that challenged us. Amanda Miller, Vice President and Publisher, my first editor at John Wiley & Sons, and Kalli Shultea and Purvi Patel also of John Wiley & Sons.

It goes without saying that I am very grateful to the educators who have embraced this book. Thank you to all the readers and educators who have continued to find this book an important resource for the operation of their businesses and as a learning tool for students. Your continued support and praise has been humbling and inspiring.

Lastly, I owe a great measure of gratitude to my family and friends who have supported me in my writing.

Christine M. Piotrowski