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About the Authors
Laura Thomson is a lecturer in Web programming in the Department of Computer Science at
RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. She is also a partner in the award-winning Web
development firm Tangled Web Design. Laura has previously worked for Telstra and the
Boston Consulting Group. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Computer Science)
degree and a Bachelor of Engineering (Computer Systems Engineering) degree with honors,
and is currently completing her Ph.D. in adaptive Web sites. In her spare time, she enjoys
sleeping. Laura can be contacted at [e-mail].
Luke Welling is a lecturer in software engineering and e-commerce in the School of Electrical
and Computer Systems Engineering at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. He is also a
partner in Tangled Web Design. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (Computer Science)
degree and is currently completing a master’s degree in Genetic Algorithms for Communication
Network Design. In his spare time, he attempts to perfect his insomnia. Luke can be contacted
at [e-mail].
About the Contributors
Israel Denis Jr. is a freelance consultant working on e-commerce projects throughout the
world. He specializes in integrating ERP packages such as SAP and Lawson with custom Web
solutions. He obtained a master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech in
Atlanta, Georgia in 1998. He is the author of numerous articles about Linux, Apache, PHP, and
MySQL and can be reached via email at [e-mail].
Chris Newman is a consultant programmer specializing in the development of dynamic
Internet applications. He has extensive commercial experience in using PHP and MySQL to
produce a wide range of applications for an international client base. A graduate of Keele
University, he lives in Stoke-on-Trent, England, where he runs Lightwood Consultancy Ltd.
More information on Lightwood Consultancy Ltd can be found at
http://www.lightwood.net, and Newman can be contacted at [e-mail].
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