Acknowledgments

Sincere, humble thanks to my wife Keri, son Jonah, and daughter Zinnia for enabling me to write this book. Those long hours spent working were also spent longing to be with you.

I could not have accomplished this task without the wise direction and knowledge of editor Bob Lindstrom, and technical editor Robert Brock. You made my life manageable and enjoyable during this arduous process.

Huge thanks to my dear friend Tom Langford for his generosity in providing the tracks from his wonderful song, "I Was Raised." Look for Tom's music released on Bella Vista Records (www.tomlangford.com).

A special "Thanks, mate!" to Phil Jackson for supplying his score to the Monterey Bay Sanctuary video.

Thank you to Mark Shelley, Sea Studios Foundation, and the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary for the use of their beautiful video.

Thanks to my sister Julie for supplying advice, encouragement, and a writer's perspective.

Thank you, Patty Montesion, for your unfaltering confidence and respect.

Thanks to the entire team at Peachpit for their constructive scrutiny.

Thanks to all my friends at Apple who helped me to grow throughout the many years of working together.