Beginning Flash Game Programming For Dummies
I'm Andy Harris, the author of Beginning Flash Game Programming for Dummies. I'm very excited about this book.  It's something I've wanted to write for a very long time.  I love games, I love programming, and I love teaching. You'll see all three passions combined in this book.I grew up inventing games long before ordinary people could own a computer. When I got ahold of my first computer, I wrote games on it (and did some serious stuff too.)My first career was teaching severe disabilities special education.  I really enjoyed that job, and it taught me a lot about how to explain things clearly without being insulting.  While I was working as a special education teacher, I kept programming.  I wrote some games for fun, and did some serious freelance programming, as well as teaching programming part time at the local university.Now I'm a full time computer science instructor at Indiana University / Purdue University - Indianapolis.  (Yes, thatisthe longest university name in the world.)  I teach all kinds of programming languages and styles, but I never forget to have fun and enjoy teaching.I've written several other books on various programming topics, but this one is special.  First, I'm thrilled to be  writing in the landmark Dummies series.  It's an honor to be associated with such an established title. At the same time, it's fun to work with a publisher that encourages me to write bad puns.  That turned out to be no problem, as you'll see.  The best part is I get to write about my passion.Computer games are a lot of fun.  So why is it that books about writing games are so painful?  I wanted to write a book that was fun, but also teaches you the stuff you need so you can write your own games.  If you sit down and work through this book, I promise you you'll be able to make good games.I can't wait to see the games you make.  Get writing some games, and drop me an email some time!-Andy