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ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY

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ESSENTIAL VOCABULARY

by David A. Herzog

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Acknowledgments
The author would like to thank Willis, Gizmo, Lefty, and Archie fortheir furry invaluable assistance.

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Dedication
This book is dedicated to the memories of Rose and George Herzog, Henry Smolinski, and Allan Shaw, and to their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren on four continents.

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Contents
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