I would like to thank some of the wonderful people I have worked with and learned from during the past 10 years of the Advanced Placement Human Geography readings and appreciate your support and encouragement: Barbara Hildebrant, David Lanegran, John Trites, Debbie Lange, Judy Ware, Paul Gray, Kelly Swanson, Don Peterson, Hank Bullamore, Dan Berry, Jon Moore, Sarah Bednarz, Catherine Lockwood, Mike Sublett, Max Lu, and many other friends and colleagues from the past readings. I also owe a huge debt of gratitude to Del Franz, my editor, for his patience and apt guidance throughout the production process. Last, I especially thank my husband, Mike and my sons, Josh, Dave, and Kevin for their encouragement and support.