Charles Platt, Ed Breslin, and Kent Oswald of Franklin Watts all contributed their energy and their company's money to ensure that this book was published in hardback. The previously mentioned Sam and Neil, as well as Kent Hastings and super-networker Brad Linaweaver, work wicked hard in the digital world to make sure today.
Robert Meyer Burnett-a rising star in film-making-keeps me inspired with his interest in my work and his kind words of encour-agement. Thanks!
My daughter, Vanessa, understood quickly-despite her age-that there was some causal connection between Daddy's time at the com-puter and his ability to purchase food, clothing, and surprises. Her recognition of the Koman variant of the Prime Directive is deeply appreciated. And most of all, my wife-to whom this book is lovingly dedi-cated-served as birth partner in this three-year gestation, endur-ing 5 A.M. rolls out of bed, stacks of paper atop every horizontal surface in the house, my discovery of caffeine after four decades of abstinence, and my penchant for gleefully describing imaginary medical procedures in the most lurid terms possible. Veronica did more than persevere, though, providing days and nights of insight, criticism, inspiration, proofreading, encouragement, and love. Dedicated to my wife, lover,
friend, and companion,
Veronica,
who through faith, love,
labor, and courage, served as midwife to this work.
Table of Contents CHAPTER PAGE
1 ........................................................................................ 11
2 ........................................................................................ 17
3 ........................................................................................ 25
4 ........................................................................................ 33
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7 ........................................................................................ 67
8 ........................................................................................ 79
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22...................................................................................... 277 Epilogue
