Gary Bennett - Objective-C for Absolute Beginners: iPhone, iPad and Mac Programming Made Easy (For Absolute Beginners Apress)

Objective-C for Absolute Beginners: iPhone, iPad, and Mac Programming Made Easy, Second Edition

Copyright 2011 by Gary Bennett, Mitch Fisher, Brad Lees

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I'd like to dedicate this book to the two people who had the biggest impact on my career:
my dad, Don W. Bennett, and Steve Jobs. Both passed away this year. Thanks for
inspiring me to work in the field where I can have fun, make a difference, be creative, and
live the American Dream.
Gary Bennett

I would like to thank my family and friends who have always supported my endeavors. I
would especially like to thank Heather, Matthew, and my two children Eric and Jade for
patiently living without me for the many nights and forever-busy weekends.I would also
like to thank my friends Gary and Brad for all the help they provided. It's been great
working with them again.
Mitch Fisher

I would like to thank my wife Natalie and my kids for the support and time they have
given me to work on this book. I am also grateful for good friends who persuade me to
take on crazy endeavors.
Brad Lees