Dedication

I’d like to dedicate this book to two very important people in my life. First, to my father Russell, a dedicated engineer who instilled in me a fascination of how things work and whose excellence in his career has always inspired me.

Second (and not least) to my wonderful wife Elizabeth, who supports me every day of my life, and who constantly reminds me that I can do anything I want if I set myself to the task.

Robert Brunner May 2008

To Joan, who is my best friend, partner, and wife. She continues to remind me that it is the quality of our experience of being alive that truly matters. I am deeply grateful for our life together.

And to the memory of my parents and godparents. They inspired me to love literature, music, and design. They introduced me to the adventures of the creative process.

Stewart Emery May 2008