ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

As you can see, this is the "Acknowledgments" section. In most books, this is the place where the author expresses appreciation to others for their support. However, in this particular case, none of that will be necessary.

You see, you are holding the first book in history that was written entirely by a single individual. No other person contributed directly or indirectly to this book in any manner whatsoever. Everything here was written by me. Every idea here is mine and is completely unique. Nothing here was inspired by the works of any other person. In my entire life I have never benefited from the teaching, encouragement, or assistance of anyone else. I am an island.

Sorry, I couldn't resist a little silliness. Nobody reads ...

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