I dedicate this book to my wonderful and supportive wife, Bryony. Your support, love, care, and continued encouragement throughout my writing process are what allowed me to turn this project into a reality. I love you and admire you for your many efforts and patience while I was busy writing. Thank you for always believing in me.

I also dedicate this book to my loyal pugs, Bugghina and Stellina, who were always unconditionally and enthusiastically beside me while writing this book. You’re man’s best friends and this author’s furriest fans.