Wow. 2006 has sucked. But, every thorn is connected to a stem, the top of which often holds a rose. While it's been mostly a thorny 2006, the rose at the top has a few petals. One of them is the fact that I guess I am officially an "author". Here are the books on Amazon.com. My "Thanks" are below the links.
http://www.amazon.com/MCPD-Self-Paced-Training-Exam-70-547/dp/0735623406/sr=8-1/qid=1166670108/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-5586067-6518501?ie=UTF8&s=books
http://www.amazon.com/MCPD-Self-Paced-Training-Exam-70-549/dp/0735623384/sr=8-2/qid=1166670108/ref=pd_bbs_2/102-5586067-6518501?ie=UTF8&s=books
I want to extend thanks to the following (and I really hope I didn't forget anyone):
- Chris Williams - Thanks buddy! I'm really sorry I let you down on CodeCamp. I really appreciate you giving me the opportunity to write! Now that I'm getting back to normal (whatever that means), I hope to catch up with you and keep in touch better!
- Derek Moore - Derek, you were a great PM. You saw things from my perspective AND you helped me see other perspectives! I hope we can work together again really soon!
- Rich Kobylka & Lisa Kreissler - Despite my many delays you kept giving me a chance. I am sorry that circumstances in my personal life prevented me from being 100%. However, I truly appreciate your patience and the opportunity to work with you.
- Maria Gargiulo & Laura Sackerman, and All Other Editors - WOW! You guys are amazing. The level of detail you gave to the editing effort was impressive and beneficial. I learned so much from you. I'm sorry about those 2 chapters that just never worked out quite right but I appreciate your patience with me as a first time author.
- The Other Authors - I really hope I don't bring the book's ratings down for your guys. I know your work is rockin'!
- My Friends - Kurt, Robin, Sam, Brian, and everyone else who helped me. You guys believed in me and encouraged me when I was sure it was all over. Thanks for seeing the B-Dogg that I didn't...and holding me to the mirror until I did.
- Mom - For the love of literature and the desire to be heard no matter what.