Ben Ezzell is a freelance consultant and software engineer, as well as the author of more than 20 books on computer programming. Ben's books include the first titles that introduced both object-oriented Pascal and C++ (Addison-Wesley) and the complete guide to Windows NT in HELP! Windows NT (Ziff-Davis). He has also authored programming books such as 32-Bit Windows Programming (W.H.Sams) and NT 4/ Windows 95 Developer's Handbook (Sybex). Ben's other interests include puzzles, international travel, and exotic foods.