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assage FOR I E Steve Capellini, LMT Michel Van Welden, PT, NT 44 A Reference for the Rest of Us: EFTA01721097  Massage For Dummies® 13T111/4; 10014116 The Rules (or Giving Massage Massage-English, English-Massage Review these rules before you begin giving a Dictionary massage: Term Definition toe Do no harm: This is the number one rule for Rolfed Deep massage work on fascia that giving a massage. Refer to Chapter 10 and make realigns the body with gravity sure you're aware of the moves that you Body A practitioner of massage or shouldn't make, the places that you shouldn't worker similar hands-on healing techniques press, and the conditions you shouldn't treat. Structural Massage that realigns the body's so, Think 3-D: Refer to Chapter 4 and try to visualize work structure the invisible physical structures beneath the Spa Health facility where people go skin that you're affecting with your hands during to learn holistic practices, eat the massage healthy foods, exercise, and receive Use your whole body: Remember to use correct massages and spa treatments v body mechanics in order to save your own body Ayurveda An ancient healing system from from overexertion while applying just the right India that uses diet, meditation. herbs, and massage to balance the body amount of pressure for your partner. V Focus on the other This is no time to be thinking Swedish The most well-known and widely practiced form of massage in the about politics, sports, the weather, or your Western world, consisting of stroking, upcoming turn to receive. As fully as you can. kneading, applying pressure, stretching, focus on your partner, what she's feeling, and and so on how you can make her feel better. Trigger A tight, tender spot in muscles Po Go out of your mind: After you figure out the point that responds well to targeted massage moves, practice the technique, and focus on Connective The web of tissue IPrimanly collagen your partner with all your concentration, then tissues fibers) that surround your every muscle, you can stop thinking. Let go of your extraneous organ, and bone, holding your body thoughts — and even your thoughts about doing together a good job. Deep A type of massage that targets the deeper ✓ Get creative: Go ahead, go crazy; just let tissue layers of muscle and connective tissue yourself feel whatever you're feeling and go Energy Type of massage that focuses on vital, with your intuition. As long as what you're doing work invisible energies in your body is generated from caring and commitment to Adhesion Muscle and connective tissue fibers that your partner, it is going to be the right thing. are stuck together, which massage can ✓ Let love flow: Certain people develop an ability separate to send a very distinct and palpable sensation of Drape Towels, sheets, and so on, used love into their fingers and palms. You can feel it to cover a person receiving a massage when they touch you. Everyone else has the Knots Tight bands of muscle fibers and potential to develop that ability. Why not use connective tissues that massage often massage as an opportunity to explore your own softens innate abilities to send a powerful message of On•site Seated and clothed massage given caring to others through your touch and massage in special chairs — usually in offices, in presence? stores. or at special events Parlor Place where people eat ice cream Full body Relaxation massage treating the whole massage body as compared to remedial massage treating a localized area ...For Dummies : Bestsetting Book Series (or Beginners EFTA01721098  Massage For Dummies' o0V N., • 'es V V "" e• V A 'wv NJ Danger Zones These areas contain important pieces of your anatomy in exposed and vulnerable positions. Highly trained ed therapists can actually work in these areas, but if you're not a massage professional yourself, it's boner to stay away from the following spots: vs Front of the neck/throat: You've heard of the expression, "Go for the jugular," right? Well, this is where you find it. Unless you're trying to choke someone, it's a good idea to stay away from this area that also contains the carotid artery and major nerves. iv Side of the neck: Not quite as sensitive as the front of the neck, you should still treat delicately. V The "ear notch": Just behind your jawbone and beneath your ear you find a little notch. It's not a good idea to jam a finger into this notch, unless you're trying to extort money or favors from the person receiving the massage, as it contains a sensitive facial nerve. v The eyeball: Unless you're trying to do a Three Stooges massage (popular amongst college males). don't poke your fingers directly into the person's eyes. v The exilic This is a fancy term for the armpit which, as you know, is a sensitive area, filled with nerves, arteries, and lymph glands. Not to mention, most people are very ticklish there. v The upper inner arm: Just down from the armpit, along the inside of the upper arm, is a sensitive, nerve filled area along the length of the arm bone. Pressing here too firmly gives you that yucky•nervy feeling. V The ulnar notch of the elbow: Otherwise known as the "funny bone," this spot contains the ulnar nerve which, if you touch it too hard, causes normally discrete people to curse in several languages. v The abdomen: Houdini was killed by an unexpected punch to this area, which is filled with many squishy important bits known as organs. Be especially gentle around the upper abdomen along the ribs, where you find the liver, gall bladder, and spleen. v The lower back: Just to both sides of the spine, and below the ribs, is where you find the kidneys. Don't press too hard here or pound on them. Kidneys don't like it when you do that. v The femoral triangle: Not to be confused with the Bermuda triangle, this area is often referred to as the "groin.- It's the inner part of the line in front where your leg meets your body. If you press too hard here you can actually cut off circulation to the leg. ✓ Popliteal area: Popularly known as the back of the knee, you should always treat this spot gingerly. It's very sensitive to pressure. VI v w W W V Copyright O 199916G Books Worldwide, Inc. All rights reserved. Cheat Sheet ass value. Item 51724 Fot more information about 106 Books, call 1400-7624971 ...For Dummies : Bestsetting Book Series (or Beginners EFTA01721099 Praise For Massage For Dummies "Touch is a powerful tool in any relationship, and learning to use that power with wisdom, compassion and skill is what Massage For Dummies is all about. I recommend this book for everyone who would like to make the art of massage a part of their lives." —John Gray, author, Men Are From Mars, Women Are Prom Venus -The only bad thing about this book is that Steve CapellIni no longer works at a spa where I can get his revitalizing massage. Learning how to get the benefits at home through Massage For Dummies is the next best thing to being in Steve's hand? —Bernard Bun, author of Fodor's Healthy Escapes and Senior Editor Spa Management Journal "I have long recommended massage as an important•ingredient of a holistic, self- nurturing lifestyle. Finally, there is a book for the average person that gives you every- thing you need to know about giving and receiving massages. I highly recommend this book? —Jack Canfield, co-author of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series I've received massage from experts around the world and have become somewhat of an expert in the art of receiving. Steve Capellini Is definitely the 'best of the best,' and I've been one of the most loyal clients for over twelve years now. If readers of Massage For Dummies come away with even a small fraction of the skills and knowledge he's shared with me over the years, they'll be well on their way to some of the most incredit WY healthy, relaxing, and spiritually nourishing experiences of their lives. Enloyr —Phyllis Sandler "Massage therapy hits the big time!!! What a wonderful approach to the art and science of massage. Massage For Dummies blends factual information with a good sense of humor. Even though we've been in practice for over twenty years, we couldn't put it down. We highly recommend the book to laypeople as well as those in the field." —Dan & Tekla Ulrich, Suncoast School of Massage, Tampa, Florida -Massage For Dummies is an easy read: delightfully funny, thought-provoking without any work on the part of the reader. There is a wealth of information that is almost auto- matically absorbed. Steve is a born teacher. The authors use humor and wit to help you understand the many facets of massage. They help you visualize the material and see the advantages of touching and being touched. With a single pen swipe, they destroy myths, create mirth, and foster curiosity. The book is well-designed for easy access to technically sound material, and can be used as a reference, quick read, or a teaching • text for a wide audience. I have over twenty-five years in this business, and I was enter- tained, laughed a lot, and appreciated the authors' techniques and competent teaching methods." —Nancy W. Dail, LMT, Director, Downeast School of Massage EFTA01721100 'Capellini and Van Welden literally take their readers by the hand and gently lead them into the delightful practicalities of massage. Sensitive and fun, this book is like a good rub." —Gil Headley, Ph.D., Rolf Institute Adjunct Founder, Somanautics, Inc. "Asa massage therapist and school owner for a total of sixteen years, I highly recom- mend this book for the student, professional, and novice alike. It's easy to comprehend, entertaining, informative, and most of all, It's fun! Readers at any level will find them- selves developing skills faster than they ever imagined: —Jody Stork, owner, Space Coast Massage & Allied Health Institute, Melbourne, FL "As a new millennium approaches, the essence of our being human will truly be defined as our ability to feel and experience the fullness of life in the face of an Increasingly depersonalized world. Massage For Dummies not only legitimizes, but goes the furthest of any book, in demystifying massage, whether as a receiver or giver. A careful reading will guide you in how to integrate massage and Its incredible benefits Into the 'here and now' of your everyday life." —Deborah A. Smith, Spa Director and Founder of Smith Club &Spa Specialists "Massage For Dummies is not Just for the novice (or Dummy), but for the professional massage therapist as well. The information is invaluable and presented in a light and humorous style. Steve —whose Spa Certification Workshop, The Royal Treatment, has opened doors for massage therapists everywhere — is truly a massage and spa genius: —Gerald Levine, LMT "Massage is a great medicine, and with the help of Massage For Dummies, all of us can have healing hands — or at least know how to find them: —Margaret Pierpont, coauthor, The Spa Life at Home "My congratulations to Steve Capellini and Michel Van Welden for writing Massage For Dummies. I enjoyed reading this book from cover to cover. Massage For Dummies is a • practical guide for anybody who would like to enhance their skills In massage, from the novice to the 'professional body worker.' The authors deliver their message with Intelli- gence, passion, and humor. I will enthusiastically recommend this book to my clients or to anybody who seriously wants to learn about massage, its origins, and applications, yet have fun doing so." —Michael F. Livingston, LMT, Personal Therapist to Jimmy Buffett and Brian Wilson "What a treat! You feel massaged Just reading this book. Superb professionals in their field, the authors demystify this oft-misunderstood arena. They convey essential infor- mation on every aspect of bodywork in a warm, humorous, and inspiring way. This book is truly inspired — and inspiring. Not only is it full of excellent scientifically-based information, it Is a Joy to read. Read it, you'll love itr —Hyla Cass, M.D., author, Sr. John's Wort: Nature's Blues Buster and Kayo: Nature's Answer to Stress, Anxiety, and Insomnia EFTA01721101  "With lots of deep (k)needed information and long smooth strokes of humor, Steve entirely entertains, expertly educates, and masterfully manifests for any reader the essential facts, fictions, functions, and fun of massage, touch, and bodywork." —John Paul De Vierville, Ph.D., M.SS.W., Owner/Director Alamo Plaza Spa, San Antonio, Texas; Co-Chair Education Committee, International Spa Association "It's about time that people understood the medical benefits of massage. [This) book presents practical ways that everyone can decrease stress and prolong their lives by something as simple and elegant as therapeutic massage." —Pamela M. Peeke, M.D., MPH. Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Maryland, Division of Complementary Medicine "Discover the life-enhancing information provided for you in this remarkable book. Steve CapeRini and Michel Van We!den have done an outstanding Job delivering the message of selfhealing, and in doing so, have created a valuable resource for all to use." —Suzy Bordeaux-Johlfs, Kohala Spa Director, Hilton Waikoloa Village, Hawaii "Here is a rare mix: one of massage therapy's most knowledgeable, experienced, and sensitive practitioners happens to be a fine and funny writer! Breath deeply and enjoy learning from a master." —Patricia Weinman, Massage Connoisseur "I found Massage For Dummies to be a wonderful and funny guide to massage, whether you're a massage therapist or first-time recipient.. .. Steve brings his passion for the massage profession along with a journalist's perception to print. A must for everyone's library to put touch in your life everyday: —Lynda Solien-Wolfe, LAT; NCTMP, Massage Therapy Public Relations Specialist Praise (or Getting the Most out o( Massage by Steve Capettini "A beautiful book at the right time... —Bernard S. Siegel. M.D., author, Love, Medicine, & Miracles EFTA01721102  TM References (or the Rest a( us! Do you find that traditional reference books are overloaded with BESTSELLING technical details and advice you'll never use? Do you postpone important life decisions because you just don't want to deal with them? Then our ...For Dummies° business and general reference BOOK SERIES book series is for you. ...For Dummies business and general reference books are written for those frustrated and hard- working souls who know they aren't dumb, but find that the myriad of personal and business issues and the accompanying horror stories make them feel helpless. ...For Dummies books use a lighthearted approach, a down-to-earth style, and even cartoons and humorous icons to dispel fears and build confidence. Lighthearted but not lightweight, these books are perfect survival guides tosohm your everyday personal and business problems. "More than a publishing phenomenon, Dummies'is a sign of the times." — The New York Times ...you won't go wrong buying them." — Walter Mossberg, Wall Street Journal, on lDG Books' ...For Dummies books "A world of detailed andauthoritative information is packed into them..." — U.S. News and World Report Already, millions of satisfied readers agree. They have made ...For Dummies the #1 introductory level computer hook series and a best-selling business book series. They have written asking for more. So, if you're looking for the best and easiest way to learn about business and other general IDG BOOKS reference topics, look to ...For Dummies to give WORLDWIDE you a helping hand. I/99 • EFTA01721103  MAMAGE FOR DUMMIE,6® by Steve Capellini and Michel Van Welden Foreword by Robin Leach IDG BOOKS WORLDWIDE IDG Books Worldwide, Inc. 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IDG BCK in the United States and/or other countries. won-ID' EFTA01721105 About the Authors Steve CapeMai: You may be thinking to yourself, "What makes HIM so special that he should write this book on massage?" Perhaps what most specifically qualifies me Is the inordinate amount of time, amounting to many thousands of hours, I've spent cooped up alone in a room with Just one other person, touching them all over their bodies and getting paid for it. What could be more fun? Or more weird? I hope I've got the communication skills to get across to you the reasons why art otherwise sane human being would spend such a large percentage of his life in such a strange manner. And in addition, to give you an idea of some more specific qualifications, here's a rough chronology of my life in touch: 1977: Received first massage ever, from high school girlfriend Grace, and knew that something Important had just transpired. 1983: Attended 108 hour massage class in Los Angeles and became certified. Had to take V.D. test at local health clinic in order to receive license (a local prostitution ordinance). 1984: Massaged members of the cast and crew of a movie being filmed about Ernest Hemingway in Pamplona, Spain, during the famous running of the bulls. Yes, I ran. 1985: First regular massage Job, at a spa in Florida, giving 25.minute full body oil rub- downs to cigar-smoking "good ole boys" for 54 an hour. 1986: Rethought career choice. Started working at a friend's landscaping company. 1987: Was called Into work at a new spa in Miami, the Doral. Massaged Dr. Ruth Westheimer, who gave me the "secret" of aphrodisiacs. 1988: Became supervisor of the massage and spa treatments department at the Doral, in charge of 40 therapists. 1989: Became a traveling spa trainer, hiring staff and overseeing openings of spas In Vermont, Jamaica, on cruise ships, and more. 1992: Started teaching workshops to massage therapists and business owners. Massaged Red Cross volunteers and army personnel in aftermath of Hurricane Andrew. 1997: Began publishing books on massage and spas (this is the third one). 1998: Rrst child born. Waiting until he's a year or two old before teaching him how to massage Mommy and Daddy. 1999: Continuing to rub, teach, and write. EFTA01721106 Michel Van Welden, PT, NT, received his training at the Physical Therapy Institute of Paris, specializing In orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation, as well as sports medicine and the treatment of burn victims. For 26 years, he practiced both in hospitals and in his own private clinic. Working hand in hand (no pun Intended) with plastic surgeons, he helped develop Plastic Physical Therapy, which increases the positive results of plastic surgery procedures. He also assembled a pro- cedural manual and produced a video about lymphatic drainage and has taught his technique to therapists throughout France and around the world. Since arriving In the US., he has become an "expert on the skin," who, In May 1998, substan- tiated the first derivative claim ever approved by the FDA for the treatment of cellulite using a patented massage device. All the other stuff you see on infomercials about cellulite is a lot of malarkey. Mr. Van Welden is currently a consultant and acting Director of Research for two American clinical research projects studying the effects of massage on cute little pigs. These are under- way at UCLA and Vanderbilt University, believe it or not. Michel is also a wild and crazy outdoorsman. He has run to the top of Mount Kilamanjaro seven times. He also became the record holder for long distance running along the Great Wall of China, covering 1,500 miles, hall of the wall's length. His greatest achievement in the sports field, though, was in helping dozens of other people discover their own potentials by leading fitness trips to the Great Wall, Kilamanjaro, the Andes peaks, and other destinations. Mr. Van Welden is married and Is the father of three children. He lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He can be contacted by email at mi chel v pew° r 1dne t . at t . net. EFTA01721107  ABOUT MG ROOKS WORLDWIDE ..3Ate/come to the world of IDG Books V‘torldwiele. IDG Books Worldwide, Inc., is a subsidiary of International Data Group. the world's largest publisher of computer-rcbted information and the Leadingglobal provider of information services on Information technology 1DG was founded more than 30 years ago by Patrick j. McGovern and now employs more than 9,000 people worldwide. IDGpublIshes.more than 290 computer publications in over 75 countries. More than 90 million . . .people read oneor more IDG publications each month. Launched in 1990. 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And the father-in-law I never knew, Sunthorn Chuaindhara; he lives on In our hearts. I appreciate my co-author Michel Van Welden for his help and for being so dedicated to his worldwide massage research. I'm very grateful to C.8101 Susan Roth, who believed I was right for this project and made it all possible through her dedication and hard work, and to Lori Huneke for introducing us. Thank you to stellar literary agents, Michael Larsen and Elizabeth Pomada, who've been steadily supporting my writing and helping me grow. All the folks at IDG have been a pleasure to work with because they are smart and they have vision and they like massage! I really appreciate being treated as part of the team, especially at BEA, and I'd especially like to thank Taml Booth for her support, encouragement, and hard work on this project. I also thank Kathleen Welton for remembering me from two years earlier; Tim Callan, a brave soul who endured major surgery while right In the midst of edit- ing this book; Christina Turner; Karen Young; Kristina Pappas; Mimi Sells; Jonathan Malysiak; Steve Berkowitz; Charles Berkstresser; Roland Elgey; Sarah Woodman & Ma Noetzel for creating killer trade show events; David Scott for staying in touch from Australia; and John Kilcullen for proudly proclaiming "Free massages! Only in America!' at the Book Expo. You've got a great team, and you know how to throw a party! Also, there are so many friends and clients from the massage and spa world who've helped with this book too: Jai Varadaraj for all her help from India; Lynda Solien-Wolle for her guerilla massage marketing and the great Massage For Dummies chair; Don Payne; John Fanuzzi; Carole Spellman; Ed Wilson; Iris Burman; Dan &Telka Ulrich; Pat Weinman; Harvey & Phyllis Sandler; Dave Kennedy; Amory Rowe; the Dail family up in Maine for their unparal- leled hospitality; and especially Nancy Dail for her technical review of this book; Steve Chagnon; Vincenzo & Susy Marra; Giovanni Grlppando; Regina Kipnis; Ellen Wickersham; Connie Johnson; Jim Berenholtz; Mark Siciliani; and Carol Ann Ferrol. Also, I thank the co-creators of the book: Kathryn Born, for the illustrations; Peter Barrett for the photography; and his assistants Alfredo and Ava, and of course the models, Fardan Karibee, Josephine B. Hortenbrink, Jason Barger, & Linda Vongkhamphra. EFTA01721109 Acknowledgments from Michel Van Welden For my Mom, for all that she did for me, including going through sciatica pain to show me the way of my future. Thanks. To all the patients who knocked on my door to receive a massage and ended up sweating in Africa or in Bolivia. To Steve Capellini for not thinking that all French are arrogant, carrying their baguettes and bottles of wine everywhere they go, and for offering me the pleasure of sharing the success of this book. To Sebastien and Jordane my sons, for all the support they bring to their too often gone away, Dad. To Jocelyne who taught me how to speak to pigs about massage, and convince them that the guy with the white coat and a strong French accent was not the butcher. And for the love she brings me every day. To Dr. James Watson, plastic surgeon at UCLA, and Dr. David Adcok plastic surgeon at Vanderbilt University, for all the hours spent together in the lab and in the Plastic Surgery Department trying to understand a non -surgical technique. To Tami Booth for giving me this extraordinary opportunity —to be published in the USA. And to Carol Susan Roth for making it possible. EFTA01721110 ti. Publisher's Acknowledgments Online We're proud of this book; please register your comments through our IDG Books Worldwide Registration Form located at http: //my2cents .dummies .com. Some of the people who helped bring this book to market include the following: Acquisitions, Editorial, and Production Media Development Project Coordinator. Tom Missler Senior Project Editor. Tim Callan Associate Project Coordinator. Maridee Ennis Acquisitions Editor. Tami Booth Layout and Graphics: Amy Adrian. Copy Editors: Tamara Castleman, Donna Love, Angela F. Hunckler, Kate Jenkins, Elizabeth Kuball David McKelvey, Barry Of fringa, Brent Savage, Jacque Schneider, Technical Editor. Nancy Dail, Director, Janet Seth, Michael A. Sullivan, Downeast School of Massage Brian Torwelle, Mary Jo Weis Editorial Coordinator. Karen Young Illustrator. Kathryn Born Editorial Manager. Seta K. Franz Photographer. Peter Barrett Editorial Assistant: Alison Walthall Proofreaders: Paula Lowell, Nancy Price, Marianne Santy Indexer. Liz Cunningham General and Administrative IDG Books Worldwide, Inc.: John Kilcullen, CEO; Steven Berkowitz, President and Publisher IDG Books Technology Publishing Group: Richard Swadley, Senior Vice President and Publisher; Waiter Bruce III, Vice President and Associate Publisher; Steven Sayre, Associate Publisher; Joseph Wikert, Associate Publisher; Mary Bednarek, Branded Product Development Director; Mary Corder, Editorial Director IDG Books Consumer Publishing Group: Roland Elgey, Senior Vice President and Publisher; Kathleen A. Welton, Vice President and Publisher; Kevin Thornton, Acquisitions Manager; Kristin A. Cocks, Editorial Director IDG Books Internet Publishing Group: Brenda McLaughlin, Senior Vice President and Publisher; Diane Graves Steele, Vice President and AssociatePublisher Sofia Marchant, Online Marketing Manager IDG Books Production for Dummies Press: Michael R. Britton, Vice President of Production; Debbie Stailey, Associate Director of Production: Cindy L Phipps, Manager of Project Coordination, Production Proofreading, and Indexing; Shelley Lea, Supervisor of Graphics and Design; Debbie J. Gates, Production Systems Specialist; Robert Springer, Supervisor of Proofreading; Laura Carpenter, Production Control Manager; Tony Augsburger, Supervisor of Reprints and Bluelines • The publisher would like to give special thanks to Patrick J. McGovern, without whom this book would not have been possible. • EFTA01721111  Contents at a Glance Foreword ATV Introduction 1 Part 1: Discovering Massage for Greater Health and Happiness 9 Chapter 1: Not Just a Rub: How Massage Can Improve Your Life 11 Chapter 2: A Brief History of Touch 23 Chapter 3: Your Skin: Frontier to the Rest of the World 33 Chapter 4: I've Got You Under My Skin: The Basics of What's inside 45 Part II: The Art of Receiving Massage 63 Chapter 5: A Massage Road Map 65 Chapter 6: Look Who's Coming to Touch You 79 Chapter 7: The Rules for Receiving Massage 89 Chapter 8: Your First Massage Appointment — Step-by-Step 101 Part III: The Art of Giving Massage 115 Chapter 9: Massage Moods: Getting the Setting Right 117 Chapter 10: All The Right Moves 129 1 Chapter II: Putting the Moves Together 161 Part 10 Massage at Work 197 Chapter 12: The New Coffee Break: Corporate Massage for a Digital Generation 199 Chapter 13: Cubicle Maneuvers: Self-Massage for the Keyboard Jockey 213 Chapter 14: Relief for the Feet with Reflexology 229 Part V: Living the Good Life: Massage for Every Body 241 Chapter 15: The Spa Lifestyle: Massage, Youth, and Beauty 243 Chapter 16: Higher, Faster, Stronger: Sports Massage 257 Chapter 17: Taking It With You: Massage On the Go 265 Chapter 18: Massage for the Whole Family 271 Chapter 19: The Lover's Touch: Massage and Intimacy 283 Chapter 20: Have Hands, Will Travel: Doing Massage for a Living 291 Pan VI: The Pan of Tens 301 Chapter 21: Ten Top Places to Study Massage .303 Chapter 22: Ten Outstanding Places to Receive a Topnotch Massage 309 Chapter 23: Ten Inventive Ways to Give Massage as a Gift 315 Chapter 24: Ten Massage Techniques That Your Dog or Cat Will Love 317 Chapter 25: Ten Quick and Easy Massage Techniques for Easing Stress 321 Appendix 325 Index 339 Book Registration Information Back of Book EFTA01721112 • en (v.! tut rdAiK tortntorral 'newer . smernee . "(du' reltd . €bi'. xoetempte rr a A weact eecc. Tht page 26 I page 797 EFTA01721113  Table of Contents 000000000000000000000000000008000G0000000000•0000 Foreword zro 1 Introduction