Acknowledgments

   

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Jarrod Hollingworth

This book has opened my eyes to the fact that the publishing process is very involved indeed. As the acquisitions editor, Carol Ackerman took the book onboard and managed the manuscript submissions and the overall schedule. Songlin Qiu was the development editor for this book. Her eagle eye for quality and content- related issues ensured that the book as a whole is more than the sum of its parts . It was a pleasure working with both Carol and Songlin. I'd also like to thank technical editor Paul Qualls for his attention to detail, copy editor Chip Gardner (who, with his superior knowledge of English, improved the grammar in just about every paragraph), project editor Matt Purcell, and all other staff at Sams.

Finally I'd like to thank each and every author in this book, but in particular Bob Swart and Paul Gustavson, who showed exceptional commitment and enthusiasm . With such a large breadth of experience, each author has donated a piece of his knowledge to make this book an invaluable resource for C++Builder developers.

Bob Swart

I need to thank Yvonne for putting up with me writing yet another set of chapters. The phrase "almost done" has lost all meaning to her.

Mark Cashman

My thanks go to my editors, my technical editor, and my copy editor at Sams, all of whom have worked hard to make this an excellent book and who have been very kind to me during the process.

Paul Gustavson

There are so many people to thank for their efforts in helping make this book possible. Let me start off on the home front. If it was not for the love and encouragement demonstrated by my wife, Barbara, this past year through my knee surgery, various work efforts, and the book writing, I'd be limping through life. As proud as you are of me for what I've done Barb, it is nothing compared to what you've done for me and the boys. I cherish you! To my two boys Michael and Ryan who give me such joy and pleasure. Whether it's playing PlayStation, throwing a baseball, or wrestling on the floor with the dog, you guys know how to keep me real. To my Mom and Dad and everyone else in my family (Don, Peggie, Kurt, Kathy, Angi, Jim) who have prayed for me while I've burned the candle at both ends. It's your prayers that have sustained me. To my business partners Larry and Steve, who have never let our dreams die. Thanks for keeping it alive guys, here's to 2003! To those I work with at ACS Defense (formerly known as Synetics) who have encouraged and backed me on this project. That includes you George, Nick, Buddy, Mike, Brian, Jane, Steve, and Neal (and anyone else I missed). You guys are a joy to work with. Special thanks to my co-authors: Dr. Bob, Mark, and Jarrod. It's been a real privilege to have worked with you guys in putting together such a great book. Let's hook up at the next BorCon. To the folks at Borland who have provided me their guidance: Mark Edington, Trevor Strudley, Rebecca Martinez, "JT" Thomas, and John Kaster. It's you guys that have created something that we enjoy writing about. Special big thanks to the crew at SAMs who made all this possible: Carol Ackerman, Songlin Qiu, Matt Purcell, Chip Gardner, Paul Qualls. Without you guys, where would we be? Finally, I'd like to give my thanks to God who never gives up on me and gives me strength. Despite my busyness and forgetfulness, Lord, thank you for never being too busy or forgetting me!

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