I dedicate this book to Roxane, my daughter, who, despite her young age, was old enough to understand that I was not available as usual and managed to keep busy with her own stuff, giving me time to write. Daddy is finished writing and hopes when you will read this book you will be proud of your patience. A special thanks to Nathalie, who is always supporting me 100 percent in all I do. Thanks, Nat, for being there with our lovely daughter.

—JP Isson

I dedicate this book to my wife, Evelyn, for all her love, support, and great feedback during the writing of each chapter and to my wonderful young children, Jesse and Eva, for their patience and understanding while Daddy sat in front of a computer for days at a time.

—Jesse Harriott

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