About the Author

Brad Miser has written more than 25 books about computers and related technology, with his favorite topics being related to Macintosh computers. In addition to Sleeping with the Enemy: Running Windows on a Mac, Brad has written Absolute Beginner's Guide to iPod and iTunes, Third Edition; Special Edition Using Mac OS X Tiger; Mac User's Guide to Living Wirelessly; Pimping Your Mac Mini; Special Edition Using Mac OS X, v10.3 Panther; Absolute Beginner's Guide to Homeschooling; and Mac OS X and iLife: Using iTunes, iPhoto, iMovie, and iDVD. He has also been an author, a development editor, or a technical editor on more than 50 other titles. He has written numerous articles in MacAddict magazine and has been a featured speaker on various topics at Macworld Expo, at user group meetings, and in other venues.

Brad is or has been a support specialist, the director of product and customer services, and the manager of education and support services for several software development companies. Previously, he was the lead proposal specialist for an aircraft engine manufacturer, a development editor for a computer book publisher, and a civilian aviation test officer/engineer for the U.S. Army. Brad holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo and has received advanced education in maintainability engineering, business, and other topics.

In addition to his passion for silicon-based technology, Brad likes to ride his steel-based technology, AKA a motorcycle, whenever and wherever possible.

A native of California, Brad now lives in Brownsburg, Indiana, with his wife Amy; their three daughters, Jill, Emily, and Grace; and a rabbit named Bun-Bun.

Brad would love to hear about your experiences with this book (the good, the bad, and the ugly). Send email to him by visiting his website located at http://web.mac.com/bradmacosx/.