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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS | xiii
• Jeffrey “Flash” Gordon. I’m so grateful that you
showed up in my formation. I look forward to
exploring new targets with you.
• My wonderfully talented graphic designer, Lisa
Reynolds. You showed up out of the blue and gave
unconditionally from day one. I appreciate your
creative insights and, most of all, your character.
You are a true professional.
• My editing and creative wingmen at McGraw-Hill,
who believed in me and the wingman philosophy
from the start: Knox Huston, for all your vector
corrections and encouragement; Mary Glenn, for
being a peerless flight lead; and Gaya Vinay, Ann
Pryor, Susan Moore, and all the other staff who
were wingmen on this book. Thank you for your
passion about this project.
• Kevin Small. Your expert advice and guidance helped
make this book a reality. Thank you.
• My business attorney, Frank Benjamin. When the
turbulence came, you guided me to clearer skies.
Thanks for your friendship and amazing skill.
• My talented publicist, Mark Fortier, for your
expertise and generous advice.
• Phil Parker, photographer extraordinaire and all-
around stellar human being. Thanks for helping put
a face on the cover of this book.
• My IT wingman, Randy Pelkey. Thanks for keeping
me airborne when the computer missiles were flying.
• My top gun editor, Michael Carr, for coming
through last minute and doing some amazing editing
on the final manuscript. The missiles were coming,
and you helped me dodge them!