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Credits

Author

Dave Mennenoh

Macromedia Press Editor

Angela C. Kozlowski

Editor

Robyn G. Thomas

Technical Editor

Brian Baxter

Production Coordinator

Becky Winter

Copy Editor

William Rodarmor

Indexers

Ann Rogers and Ron Strauss

Cover Design

George Mattingly, GMD

Compositors

Rick Gordon, Emerald Valley Graphics

Debbie Roberti, Expresso Graphics

Dedication

For always encouraging me to keep going, for bringing me gallons and gallons of yummy coffee, for watching movies with me when I needed a break, and snuggling when I didn't, this book is dedicated to my sweet, beautiful girlfriend, Jacqueline Jansen.