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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO MADE THIS BOOK POSSIBLE. As always, I owe a huge debt to my wife,

Jenn, for putting up with my late nights, and my children, Colton, Liam, Camille, and my newest son,

John, for being so patient with their tired dad who was always overextended. Thanks also to the

makers of Guinness and other hard liquors for sustaining my ability to keep on writing technical

books. Thanks for all the user group leaders out there who work so hard to help others become pro-

ficient in technology. You make a huge difference! Finally, thanks to my vocal coach, Jorge Segarra,

for getting me ready for my American Idol tryout this upcoming season.

— Br i a n Kn i g h t

I MUST GIVE THANKS TO GOD, who without in my life I would not have such blessings. Thanks to my

wife Erin who has had amazing patience during the late nights of writing, editing, and video record-

ing. To our wonderful son, Collin (a.k.a. Boy King) who will finally get his daddy back at night.

Thanks to the group of writers Brian, Mike, Adam, and Patrick, who all worked very hard to meet

our aggressive schedule and missed time with their families also. Special thanks to my brother Brian

Knight. If it weren’t for him, an opportunity like this would have never entered my life. He’s truly an

inspiration in his work and personal life and I hope I can become as good a husband and dad as he is.

Lastly, I would like to thank my Big League Wiffle Ball coach Greg Maddux for giving me the encour-

agement that led ...