Acknowledgments

I’d like to thank the following people, without whom... well, I shudder to think about it.

My wife Susan and sons Ben and Jake, for their tolerance and reminders about what really matters in life.

My good friend and excellent editor Nikki McDonald, who is a joy to work with—even if she does push me to be a better writer.

I’d also like to thank Jim Akin, who not only shepherded this book through its latest revision, he also helped me with the heavy lifting—and has a great sense of humor to boot.

The good folks at Peachpit Press—Cliff Colby, Elissa Rabellino, Sean McDonald, Simmy Cover, Sara Jane Todd, Jackie Hill, Kim Becker, Becky Winter, Damon Hampson and everyone else—who gave me this opportunity and who worked so hard to make a quality book.