Book on a Fine Old Bar


Early Adopter Proves the Sale


One of my first buyers - and old pal in Dallas - sent me this to "prove" he had actually bought a copy!

This guy is an actual electrical engineer (the hero in the book is an e.e.) His name (used with his permission) is in the last 2 chapters. He's a lion of a guy.

sd

p.s. I've had a drink or two mixed on that very bar.


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