I would like to thank my parents, Bruce and Joy Anderson, for their love and guidance, and for always supporting my endeavors.

I would like to thank Dr. J. D. and Linda Andrews for their love, guidance, and support.

In addition I would like to thank John and Betty Hopkins (grandparents), James D. and Livian Anderson (grandparents), Clifton and Juanita Idom (grandparents), Richard Pollock (brother) and family, Misty Castleman (sister) and family, Warren Anderson (brother) and family, Jon Andrews (brother) and family, Lisa and Julian Owens (aunt/uncle) and family, and every aunt, uncle, cousin, or other relation in my family. All of you have been a great influence in my life.

I would like to thank all of my editors at McGraw-Hill/Professional for their outstanding help and support throughout the writing of this book. Thanks to Brandi Shailer, Ryan Willard, Amanda Russell, and to all of the editors who worked on each edition of the book.

Thanks to my technical editor, Christie Sorenson, for editing and checking over all of the technical aspects of the book, and helping me provide clear explanations of the topics that are covered.

I would like to thank God for the ability He has given me to help and teach people by my writing. “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:6).