Data Warehousing For Dummies®, 2nd Edition

Author's Acknowledgments

Writing a book is much harder than it sounds and involves extended support from a multitude of people. Though my name is on the cover, many people were ultimately involved in the production of this work. As I began to think of all the people to whom I would like to express my sincere gratitude for their support and general assistance in the creation of this book, the list grew enormous.

There are those that are most responsible for making this book a reality: Kyle Looper, Acquisitions Editor; Nicole Sholly, Project Editor; and Carole Jelen McClendon of Waterside Productions, my trusted agent for more than 10 years.

The most important thank-you is to my wife, Kim, and loving children, Brent and Kristen. They created an environment in which I could successfully complete this book — an accomplishment that I share with them and one that forced all of us to sacrifice a lot.