David A. Watt

Brad Miser has written extensively about technology, with his favorite topics being the amazing “i” gadgets, iPhone and iPod touch, that make it possible to take our lives with us while we are on the move. Brad has written many books, including My iPhone, Third Edition, My iPod touch, Easy iLife ’09, Absolute Beginner’s Guide to iPod and iTunes, Third Edition, Special Edition Using Mac OS X Leopard, iPhoto ’09 Portable Genius, Teach Yourself Visually MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro Portable Genius. He has also been an author, development editor, or technical editor on more than 50 other titles.

Brad is or has been a sales support specialist, the director of product and customer services, and the manager of education and support services for several software development companies. Previously, he was the lead proposal specialist for an aircraft engine manufacturer, a development editor for a computer book publisher, and a civilian aviation test officer/engineer for the U.S. Army. Brad holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo and has received advanced education in maintainability engineering, business, and other topics.