Acknowledgments

My thanks go to all my friends at Sams Publishing. Most writers would refer to them as editors; to me they are friends. The acquisitions editor for the majority of my books, Stacy Hiquet, specializes in kindness and patience. Mary Inderstrodt and Matt Usher turn my questionable work into award-winning copy. Dean Miller and Gary Farrar helped developed this manuscript into something for everyone, and they managed to maintain accuracy where I failed miserably. Last but not least, Richard Swadley, the big chief who gives all the grief, deserves the final credit for the success of every book from Sams. Richard’s initial direction for every book seems to hit the bull’seye, and he knows exactly what the audience needs and wants.

I want all my readers to understand this: The people at Sams Publishing care about you most of all. The things they do result from their concern for your knowledge and enjoyment.

On a more personal note, my beautiful bride Jayne, my proud parents Glen and Bettye Perry, and my friends, who wonder how I find the time to write, all deserve credit for supporting my need to write.