Book excerpt: "This nineteenth edition continues the long, rich tradition of our commitment to presenting timely examples and cases that underscore the relevance of the law for business. We are passionate about helping students understand the importance of the legal and regulatory environment of business. Our goal is to make this text accessible, and we hope that they will embrace the study of the law with enthusiasm. In this preface, we strive to highlight themes, additions, and pedagogical devices-including important electronic features-that are key to this edition"--