Wayne Downing

First and foremost, to James Sonderegger, thanks for your assistance in getting the job done. To Rebecca Greenberg, thanks for your professionalism and constructive comments during the editing phase. I want to send a special word of thanks to Karen Gettman and Emily Frey for putting up with the slips; your guidance during this project is appreciated. To Jen Kelland for the last-minute edits. To Ronan McLaughlin, thanks for the late-night conversations and keeping me focused on the job at hand; your guidance in the realm of Juniper and this project was instrumental. And, of course, to the rest of the author team, thanks for making this happen. It has been my pleasure to keep such great company. On a personal note, I want to thank my dad, Big Wayne; Dude, I don't know what to say, except thanks for everything! To my mom and sister for the non stop "How's the book going?" questions, which were very inspirational. To Matt, Dad, and Kathy, thanks for those first two computers, and to my big sis, Karen, thanks for loaning me the 500 bucks to expand them so I could start coding. To the El-hage, Misleh, Rafidi, and Taweel families, I appreciate all the support. Chahine, thanks for your encouraging remarks; they meant the world to me! Sam and Rima, thanks for knowing when I needed a break ”Sam and Harry's is on me next time! To John, Sanaa, Nicole, and Danielle, I'll make the basketball games next season ! To Renda, my lovely wife, this could not have happened if it were not for you and your support. Thanks be to God, our Father, and his Son, Jesus Christ, who gave his life so I could live.

I dedicate my work on this book to the two people who have influenced my life the most: my wife, Renda, and my dad. Dad (a.k.a. Big Wayne, commonly referred to as Dude), thanks for giving me the intestinal fortitude to overcome adversity and drive on! Most of all I dedicate this book to my wife, Renda. I love you for all eternity. Thank you for letting me be myself and showing the kindness, compassion, and loving touch only you could provide. You both set the standard that all others should live by! MOMO, Daddy can play now!