From Al Saganich

So many people contribute to the development of a book that it's hard to name them all. First and foremost, I'd like thank my wife and partner, Victoria. She is a constant inspiration to me and a wonder to me every day; I love you and can't imagine life without you. And to my children, AJ and Jackie, who always know just when it's time to distract dad, you guys are great! Of course, no such effort could ever have been completed without the work of my able co-authors and friends Tom Hardy, Sunila Srivatsan, and Larry Kaye. To the team at Sams ”Todd, Sean, Elizabeth, and the host of others who help make such an effort complete ”you are far and above the best publishing team I've ever worked with. Finally, to my martial arts instructor and long-time friend, Henrick Hamberg, you've taught me the meaning of hard work and the rewards it brings ; thanks for all your help, guidance, and assistance over these past years .