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Acknowledgments

I almost can't believe the time has finally come for me to take the opportunity to thank all the people that have had a role, at some level or another, in helping me to write my first book because it means that I am actually almost done . . . WooHoo!

First, I would like to thank Jim Minatel, the Wrox acquisitions editor, for accepting my idea for this book. When I learned that Wrox might be looking for someone to write a skinning book for DNN, I was referred to Jim, and I was really excited . . . but only for a moment. After introducing myself to Jim via e-mail, I quickly learned that Wrox had already committed to another "skinner" for a book just one week prior! So my hopes were dashed right? Wrong! Although Wrox had already committed to an author for a skinning book, Jim told me he was open to additional possibilities. Well, as soon as I suggested my idea, Jim agreed that it would be helpful to the DNN community . . . and the rest is history. Thanks Jim!

Next, I would like to thank the two editors that kept in touch with me throughout the writing of the book and did their best to keep me on schedule: Rosanne Koneval and Chris Webb. Unfortunately, I did not make it easy for them (in fact, I'm behind my schedule even as I write this). However, I can't thank them enough for their patience, positivity, and understanding throughout this entire process. You guys have been great!

In addition to the Wrox folks, there are several people who deserve many thanks. First, ...