The Missing Credits
About the Author
Bonnie Biafore
writes about personal finance, investing, and project management,
although she dreams of writing a best-selling crime novel and selling
the movie rights for oodles of money. As an engineer, she’s steadfastly
attentive to detail but redeems herself by using her sick sense of humor
to transform these drool-inducing subjects into entertaining reading.
Her NAIC Stock Selection Handbook won major awards
from the Society of Technical Communication and APEX Awards for
Publication Excellence (but the raves she receives from beginning
investors mean much more to her).
Bonnie is also the author of O’Reilly’s Online Investing Hacks and QuickBooks 2006: The Missing Manual. She writes a monthly column called “WebWatch” for Better Investing magazine and is a regular contributor to http://www.womenswallstreet.com. As a consultant, she manages projects for clients and wins accolades for her ability to herd cats.
When not chained to her computer, she hikes in the mountains with her dog, cooks gourmet meals, and practices saying no to additional work assignments. You can learn more at Bonnie’s Web site, http://www.bonniebiafore.com or email her at bonnie.biafore@gmail.com.
About the Creative Team
Nan Barber (editor) is associate editor for the Missing Manual series. She works in O’Reilly’s Cambridge office and enjoys at least reading about people who have their finances organized. Email: nanbarber@mac.com.
Michele Filshie (editor) is O’Reilly’s assistant editor for the Missing Manual series and editor of four Personal Trainers (another O’Reilly series). Before turning to the world of computer-related books, Michele spent many happy years at Black Sparrow Press. Email: mfilshie@oreilly.com.
James Barnett (copy editor) has copy edited over a thousand articles for O’Reilly’s Web sites. A freelance technical editor, painter, and printmaker, he wrote a couple of books a while back, but likes the editing side better. Web: http://www.elreyart.com.
Sohaila Abdulali (copy editor) is a freelance writer and editor. She has published a novel, several children’s books, and numerous short stories and articles. She is currently finishing an ethnography of an aboriginal Indian woman. Web: http://www.sohailaink.com.
Babette Bloch (technical reviewer) has used computers since the late 80s. She now teaches Quicken in an adult education program, consults with Quicken users, and leads a Quicken SIG for the Golden Gate Computer Society. Email: babette.bloch@ggcs.org.
Jeff Boevingloh (technical reviewer) is an information technology consultant who resides in the Denver area. He has been a dedicated Quicken user since 1994.
Bruce Downs (technical reviewer) is a CPA and Certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor specializing in new and small business accounting and QuickBooks consulting. He routinely conducts classes and seminars for professional groups and individuals seeking guidance in personal finance. Email: bhdowns@bellsouth.net. Web: http://www.brucedownscpa.com.
Louis Hopfer (technical reviewer) is an attorney and high school teacher in Sonoma County. He’s a native of Manhattan but since 1982 has lived in Sebastopol, CA with his wife and two cats. Email: biglouis552003@yahoo.com.
Rose Cassano (cover illustration) has worked as an independent designer and illustrator for 20 years. Assignments have ranged from the nonprofit sector to corporate clientele. She lives in beautiful Southern Oregon, grateful for the miracles of modern technology that make working there a reality. Email: cassano@highstream.net. Web: http://www.rosecassano.com.
Acknowledgements
Writing a book is hard work but the folks at O’Reilly make the hours and sweat tolerable. Thanks to Sarah Milstein for convincing me to write this book, for handling all the details so dependably, and, most importantly, for laughing at my jokes. My eternal gratitude goes to Nan Barber for reining in my rambling words and to everyone else at O’Reilly for doing their usual amazing job.
I also want to thank the technical reviewers, Babette Bloch, Jeff Boevingloh, Bruce Downs, and Louis Hopfer, for reviewing the manuscript and providing so many great tips for wrangling Quicken into submission.
Of course, no set of my acknowledgements is complete without thanks to my husband, Pete Speer, for putting up with me while I work to meet book deadlines. I am not fun to be around when I’m writing a book, but he always handles it with aplomb. Just ask him. And finally, my special thanks go to our dog, Emma, who graciously negotiated one walk a day for the duration of the manuscript.
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