Acknowledgments

I would like to acknowledge everyone who helped me in getting this book done. First of all I would like to thank the staff at Pearson for sticking with me and guiding me through this project. I have written many articles and papers, but I am a first-time author when it comes to book writing. Despite many missed deadlines and delays in writing, the editors stuck with me and helped me to assure that my first book project was indeed successful. The editors that I interacted with, Songlin Qiu and Mandie Frank, were very helpful throughout the process. I'd also like to thank the technical editor, Boris Minkin, who was also a big part of this project. He provided needed technical review to make sure what I was saying was correct. In a book like this, there are many opportunities for errors and without the work of Boris Minkin, the book quality would have suffered.

Finally, I'd like to thank my family, Kerry, Timmy, and Camden who provided me encouragement and complete support in writing this book and thus accomplishing a significant goal of mine. My wife, Kerry, stepped in to take over most of the household chores while I dedicated many evenings to completing this book. Timmy and Camden settled for a little less play time with Dad. Finally, without my parents, Tom and Betty Fisher, I wouldn't be where I am today. They have been my foundation and inspiration in life. Kerry, Timmy, Camden, and Mom and Dad, I love you all...