Acknowledgments

With my office being at home, Tracey, my wife, and our two boys, Nathan and Lewis, have gotten used to me working until 2:00 a.m. Your support has been unconditional and deserves a special mention.

I'd like to thank Bill Calkins, who got me into the whole writing and editing arena. We've worked together on a number of books for almost four years ”let's hope there are many more.

Thanks to the technical reviewers, Ross Brunson and Philip LaVoie, for providing such thorough reviews and suggestions. This book wouldn't be the same without your valuable input.

A special mention to Grant Munroe, development editor, who really knows his business and has provided helpful comments throughout the writing process.

Finally, thanks to all the people at Que who put it all together and somehow made this finished book emerge at the other end ” especially Carol Ackerman and Margo Catts.