This book could not have been realized without the kind patience, understanding, and encouragement of Sabre Goldman and our remarkable son, Ender Ripley. Whatever fantastic adventures I dream of, it's through Sabre's unflagging support and enduring patience that those impossible dreams are realized.

The importance that my mother places on the power of words, text, and narrative continues to influence my life's trajectory and always propels me toward opportunities to find the right word. Without her, I wouldn't have had the interest or skills to pursue this opportunity.

Thanks to the Chelsea School community, particularly my colleagues and students, without whom there's no me. I am lucky to be a part of a community that never fails to inspire me to learn, develop, share, and improve.

My sincerest thanks go out to Tim Bielawa, the author of The Linux Sysadmin’s Guide to Virtual Disks. By posting a public draft of his work in progress, he did this project significant good. Cheers to Tim and so many others who contribute documentation of open source projects.