If you need technical and/or marketing documentation delivered with superb quality and ruthless efficiency, then I'm your man. I appreciate the time and care that goes into selecting the perfect candidate for your needs and created this site to show you why I just may be your ideal choice. This site includes many samples of technical, marketing, and other writing in both PDF and HTML formats, along with just a few samples of technical illustrations and renderings.

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Anthony Hernandez

         2021-2024

Virtual Machine Migration Guide: Describes how to perform live and cold VM migration between platforms powered by diifferent generations of AMD EPYC and Intel Xeon processors.

SEV-SNP Platform Attestation: This User Guide includes potential solutions for performing general platform attestation for trusted execution environments (TEE) secured by AMD SEV-SNP on 3rd and 4th Gen AMD EPYC processors.

Architecture Overview: Introduces the 5th Gen AMD EPYC processor architecture.

RHEL Tuning Guide: Describes BIOS and RHEL runtime tunings for systems powered by 5th Gen AMD EPYC processors.

Low Latency Tuning Guide: Describes tuning systems powered by 2nd-5th Gen AMD EPYC processors for minimum system latency and includes attached scriipts to facilitate these tunings.

Nutanix Build Guide: Describes building an AI-in-a-box system using Nutanix AHV on a cluster powered by 4th Gen AMD EPYC processors.

"I had the pleasure of working with Anthony on multiple projects AMD. He was a one-stop shop for the entire publishing process and handled a huge number of guides at launch. He made it possible with an end to end process that allowed the authors to focus on content and not have to deal with a complicated set of tools. He not only made the whole thing painless but did so with a great sense of humor and I wouldn't hesitate to work with him again. I could not recommend him more highly." - Martin Lister, Director of Ecosystems & Technology Partner Enablement at AMD.

"Anthony delivers 'set it and forget it' results by completing projects on time consistently with excellent results. He supported teams of dozens of engineers across five AMD EPYC new product releases ranging from solutions and performance briefs to highly technical tuning guides. He has a strong work ethic, an eye for detail, and produces high quality output on time." - Shane Handy, Senior Manager of Data Center Operations at AMD.

"Anthony has amazing skills. He is very organized, a perfectionist, and delivers on time, including performing under stress on critical projects with many moving pieces. Some engineers are great technical writers, but most engineers write disjointed technical information. Anthony did his magic and transformed all documents to a professional level. His favorite direction to all of us was 'Just give me content in any format and leave the rest to me!' It goes without saying that he is a great team player and an amazing person." - Anil Rajput, AMD Fellow, Software System Design Engineer.

"Anthony has been one of the most proactive and driven tech writers I've been lucky enough to work with. He quickly produced content that was critical to my cloud business that was compelling, accurate, and on-message. He is very proactive, pivots well when conditions change, and is a clear, entertaining communicator (that might be my favorite part!)." - Mike Thompson, WW Cloud Product + Business Manager at AMD.

"Anthony joined AMD during a critical phase of a new product launch cycle and immediately took charge of rewriting and reorganizing numerous technical documents and collateral, ensuring consistency and quality across teams. His efforts were instrumental in driving quality and innovation across several generations of AMD EPYC processors by updating templates and replacing raster images with vector art where possible. Throughout our collaboration on various technical documents for different platforms, Anthony consistently and quickly delivered great documentation." - Sylvester Rajasekaran, Principal Platform Performance Architect (PMTS) (Software) at AMD.

"It has been a pleasure working with Anthony, whose exceptional skills and dedication as a Technical Writer have consistently impressed me with blazingly fast turn around time for suggested edits, and made collaborative work so engaging, and rewarding to work with him on many blogs, solution briefs and one-pagers with well-crafted charts and infographic contents embedded visually engaging the readers when showcasing AMD product performance in great details for diverse audiences. His ability to simplify complex technical concepts into clear, engaging, and accessible content has been invaluable. Anthony's collaborative spirit, combined with his technical acumen, makes him an exceptional asset to any team." - Gnanakumar Rajaram, PMTS Application Engineer at AMD.

"Anthony excels in the art of documentation. For every document he works on, he:

         2019-2021

Cat-Linx 2 Plus: User Guide for a system that transmits and receives video and audio over an Ethernet connection for remote display.

Galileo Technical Reference: Installation and configuration instructions for a server that accepts multiple video and audio inputs and outputs them to individual or grouped (tiled) displays.

QuadView UHDx: User Guide for a switch that routes video inputs to four tiled displays.

         2019

FVM with 3XR: Operation manual for a container fill-level monitoring system that uses X-rays to scan containers passing on a conveyor.

Top-Down: Operation manual for a device that uses a camera to inspect lidded containers as they pass underneath.

Empty Can Inspection: Operation manual for a device that uses a camera to inspect empty cans for roundness and cleanliness.

         2018-2020

AP88/AP89 Operations Manual: Complete rewrite of an operator manual for an electrically-powered aircraft towing vehicle.

AP86/AP87 Operations Manual: Complete rewrite of an operator manual for an electrically-powered aircraft towing vehicle.

Aircraft Towing Procedures: Consolidates general and aircraft-specific towing procedures from five previous manuals into a single comprehensive resource.

         2018-2019

Hydraulic Press: Guide that describes the safe operation of a hydraulic press.

Milling Machine: Guide that describes performing basic milling procedures (facing, boring, slotting, contouring) in both manual and CNC modes.

Lathe: Guide that describes performing basic lathe procedures (turning, facing, drilling, parting) in both manual and CNC modes.

         2016-2019

Shantou University: Describes how to use the 360-degree audiovisual projection/media system that was built for an auditorium at Shantou University in China.

AT&T Cowboys Stadium: Describes using and maintaining the LiveFX Board that consists of 40 movable louvers plus the four Immersive Columns that contain eight touch screens in AT&T Cowboys Stadium in Dallas, Texas.

Art on theMART: Describes the projection and lighting system used for the Art on theMART project that projects still and moving images on the Mercantile Building in Chicago, Illinois, including using the software application, system maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures.

Accenture San Francisco: Describes using the five-display visual system installed across five floors of the Accenture building in San Francisco.

First National Bank: Describes using a media wall display in the community room of a bank branch in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Moscone Center: Describes using the five-display visual system installed inu various lcations throughout the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco.

Installation & Maintenance Manual: Describes installing and maintaining the M32 flywheel energy storage system, including site preparation, electrical connections, and commissioning.

Deployment Guide: Guides IT admins through deploying hardware-based AMD MxGPU virtualization technology on the Citrix platform in order to deliver fully-accelerated virtual desktops and/or applications to remote users using Citrix XenDesktop and/or XenApp, as appropriate.

API Guide: Describes the WU Connect API used by external parties to transfer funds using the Western Union system. The content in this manual was primarily obtained by running sample transactions in the live and QA environments, capturing JSON traffic, and then analyzing that traffic to determine content, expected/valid values, and other properties.

Sheeter Manual: Describes theory of operation, installation, use, and maintenance of a food-production machine used for corn-based tortilla products. Illustrations created using 3D renderings from client-supplied data. Template generated from scratch. Content derived from previous documentation plus hands-on familiarization. Sample not available because of confidentiality restrictions.

Inverter Manual: Describes an AC/DC inverter being developed by SolarCity, including specifications, installation, usage, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Template is original. Most illustrations created from scratch using a variety of 2D and 3D tools, plus both client-supplied and original 3D data. Sample not available because of confidentiality restrictions.

Platform documentation: Description and instructions for installing and using the EPIC AI/ML/Big Data virtualization platform from BlueData Software, Inc. (acquired by HPE) on either a private cloud or via AWS. This project migrated from PDF to CMS-hosted HTML and was rebranded following HPE's acquisition of BlueData.

"We brought in Anthony to bring some order to our product documentation. And we are glad that we did! He turned a mishmash of techno-ese jargon into a fantastic Users Guide. Professional looking and easily consumable by our customers. Anthony is a pleasure to work with. He easily grasps even the most complex of technologies and has a knack for describing them in a manner that is readily understood by the non-geek. We continue to work with Anthony for the documentation of our next generation product. I would not hesitate to recommend him for any tech writing work, no matter how big or small." - Tom Phelan, Co-Founder and Chief Architect at BlueData Inc. (acquired by HPE).

"Anthony helped us with the technical documentation for our EPIC 1.0 product, and since then has continued to help with subsequent releases 1.1, 1.5, etc. He is very good at capturing complex technical ideas and translating them into simple English. He interfaces well with our Engineers and is able to work under aggressive deadlines. The quality of his work is high and the documentation comes out looking professional. We expect to work with him for a very long time." - Guna Lakshminarayanan, VP of Engineering at BlueData, Inc. (acquired by HPE).

User/Administrator Guide: Describes using and administering the Nexus online technical support application offered by Support.com. Content authored in Freshdesk-hosted HTML.

User/Administrator Guide: Describes using and administering the Golden Gateway for Learning (GGFL) online education application offered by Edutone. Content authored in Freshdesk-hosted HTML.

User/Administrator Guide: Describes using and administering the SchoolMessenger Passport online education application, which is a co-branded instance of GGFL. Content authored in Freshdeesh-hosted HTML.

         2013-2014

Hardware Specifications: Lists specifications for SDN hardware. Illustrations created from stock photos and from both client-supplied and original 3D models. Template created from scratch to client specifications.

User Guide: Describes theory of operation, hardware setup, Command Line Interface (CLI), GUI, and troubleshooting. Illustrations created using Fullshot (screenshots), stock photos, Visio, original and client-supplied 3D models, etc. Template created from scratch to client specifications.

RESTful API Guide: Describes the RESTful API used for creating and maintaining software-defined networks with Vello Systems equipment. Template created from scratch to client specifications.

         2011-2013

ZS Aero Installation Guide: Guide for installing the ballasted Zep Aero photovolatic array. Illustations created from client-supplied data and original 3D modeling in Rhinoceros 3D.

ZS Comp Installation Guide: Guide for installing the Zep Comp photovolatic array on a composition shingle roof. Illustations created from client-supplied data and original 3D modeling in Rhinoceros 3D.

Groove Adapter Kit: Quick-start guide for using the Zep groove components as part of a PV array installation.

         2011-2012

CM2500W Amplifier User Guide: End-user guide for installing and using a cellular telecommunications amplifier. All illustrations and formatting are 100% original; I measured actual devices and then modeled them in Rhinoceros 3D.

CM2020W Amplifier User Guide: End-user guide for installing and using a cellular telecommunications amplifier. All illustrations and formatting are 100% original; I measured actual devices and then modeled them in Rhinoceros 3D.

C4G LTE User Guide: End-user guide for installing and using 4G LTE cellular signal booster. All illustrations and formatting are 100% original; I measured actual devices and then modeled them in Rhinoceros 3D.

         2014-2015

Sloped Roof Mounting System Installation Guide: Installation Guide for a rooftop solar power system. Photos supplied by client.

Flat Roof Mounting System Installation Guide: Installation Guide for a rooftop solar power system. Photos supplied by client.

         2010-2020

Command Reference Manual: Developer guide for using ASCII serial and other commands to program pan-tilt units (such as for mounting movable cameras, antennas, sensors, etc.)

Combined Manual: User manual for the complete line of "E" series Pan Tilt Units.

Configuration Guide: Configuration options for the FLIR MCS PTU-D300-RF model pan-tilt unit.

"Anthony is an excellent technical writer and a pleasure to work with. All of our projects have been completed either on-time or early, with very good quality. Our products are highly technical in nature and Anthony is an expert at taking our content and producing user documentation that looks good, is very well-written, and easy for customers to follow. I strongly recommend Anthony for any technical writing project." - Lisa Gerbracht, Worldwide Manager of OEM Sales for Motion Control Systems at FLIR Systems

         2009-2011

32 Float 3.0 User Guide: Updated and refreshed end-user guide for 32 Float for Unified Color (now Pinnacle Imaging Systems). Template created from scratch.

HDR Expose 3.0 User Guide: End-user guide for the HDR Expose 3.0 photo editing tool for Unified Color (now Pinnacle Imaging Systems). Template created from scratch.

         2009-2011

HEMS 5.x User Guide: End-user and administrator guide for setting up and using an inventory/asset control database in a healthcare environment.

EQ2 Web Enterprise 5.x User Guide: Addendum to the HEMS 5.x User Guide describing additional web-based functionality.

HEMS Web Request 5.x Best Practices Guide: Addendum to the Web Enterprise 5.x User Guide describing additional web-based functionality.

"Anthony is a 'go to guy' with a great grasp of how to turn technology into a clear and documented set of tasks that every user of EQ2's software appreciates and relies on. Working directly with EQ2's technical and management team, Anthony produced each deliverable on time and on budget. No excuses, no whining, no missed meetings... professional and timely from beginning to end. I highly recommend Anthony." - Jim Smith, Owner of EQ2, Inc.

         2004-2005

Rotary Tool Owner's Manual: Owner's manual for a handheld rotary tool. All illustrations supplied by the client. Localized content received from client and formatted to template.

Generator Owner's Manual: Owner's manual for a 3.5KW gas-powered generator. All illustrations supplied by the client. Localized content received from client and formatted to template.

DOT Scooter Owner's Manual: Owner's manual for a street-legal scooter. All illustrations supplied by the client. English only.

"Anthony was my STAR contractor when I was in a real pinch. I was tasked with producing three seperate highly detailed 100+ plus page technical manuals in 6 weeks. If it hadn't been for Anthony, we would have been completely out of luck. Not noly did he produce amazing results in short order on his assignments, but he also availed himself to recreate and fully correct the additional manuals which other contractors were unable to adequately produce in the allotted time. Thanks again Anthony. You da man!" - Robert Bryan Gilbreath, former Technical Writer at Nikota

         2003-2005

Bryce 5.5 Artist Guide: Rewrite of previous manual version for the DAZ Bryce 5.5 3D application.

DAZ|Studio Artist Guide: Manual for the first version of this 3D design & rendering application.

Mimic 3 Artist Guide: Rewrite of previous manual for this 3D animation application designed to apply lip synching to animations based on recorded audio.

"I've had the opportunity to work with Anthony Hernandez on more than one occassion. The first relationship was when Anthony was the primary writer to develop the new user manual for DAZ Studio. The project was complex and he did a superb job at working with all the various team members from engineering to marketing. Since it was version 1.0 of the product, Anthony was put to the test for creating something out of nothing, and he delivered. I highly recommend Anthony as a writer and an editor. - Bryan Brandenburg, former Chief Profit Officer at DAZ Productions

         2000-2002

Poser 5 Reference Manual: This was a total rewrite of the Curious Labs (now Smith Micro) Poser 4 manual that also covered the massive UI changes made when updating Poser from v4 to v5. Template designed by an outside consultant. Illustrations are both original and supplied by artists and other sources.

Pro-V Studio Reference Manual: Manual for using an application to generate 3D content for web sites.

Avatar Creator's Handbook: Manual for creating a 3D persona for use in a variety of online applications.

"Anthony has talent and tenacity; he worked his way into our group, and then rewarded us with us dedication and perfectionism, authoring volumes of documentation on a collection of software we published. I miss working with Anthony." - Steve Cooper, former President at Curious Labs.

1998-1999

1997-1998

2000

CLIO Service Manual: Service manual written for technicians performing warranty repairs on the Clio handheld device. This document was created in about 3 weeks from scratch using my previous experience documenting the engineering and test specifications for this product. I took my own unit home, tore it apart, took photos, and wrote up the steps. The troubleshooting flow charts are also 100% original. Another project I remain quite proud of.

Orientation Manual: This manual was written to facilitate onboarding of personnel to the Charles Schwab Y2K project. This was one of my first-ever technical writing projects and required a surprising amount of research. I later learned that it was used by senior management to brief others about the scope and methods used on the project.

ACMA Desktop Computer Manual: Another one of my first technical writing projects... when Pentium II CPUs and PS/2 ports ruled the world. Those were the days...

"Anthony is amazing!!!! He's saved me weeks of work and many gray hairs. And he's 3 days ahead of schedule!! We'll be able to edit this and get it to Sharp and our repair vendor in plenty of time." - Ed Romson, former Director of Customer Service at Vadem

         2021-2024

Cloud performance brief: Showcases the competitive performance of Amazon EC2 m7a instances versus Amazon EC2 M7i instances running several key workloads.

AI performance brief: Showcases competitive performance uplifts on three critical AI workloads.

Nutanix performance brief: Showcases the relative performance of 4th Gen AMD EPYUC processors running Nutanix AHV on varying core counts.

LLM deployment white paper: Describes some strategies for optimizing LLM deployments on systems powered by 4th Gen AMD EPYC processors.

Maxlinear white paper: Highlights the strong performance of systems equipped with Maxlinear Panther cards and powered by 4th Gen AMD EPYC processors.

QuantLib white paper: Describes the benefits of QuantLib v1.35 and showcases AMD EPYC performance running this benchmark.

"I had the privilege of working closely with Anthony for 3+ years. He has great communication skills, is passionate about tech writing, and gets things done fast! He has written 300+ briefs, tuning guides, whitepapers, and blogs (all as a one-man show, BTW), and owned the AMD EPYC documentation as it rose to a billion plus in marketshare. He is a great asset to any org, and I am confident he will make a positive impact on overall team productivity. He effectively managed to push through blocks and got Engineering, Marketing, and Legal on the same page to deliver collateral on time." - Shiva Gurumurthy, Senior Product Marketing Manager at AMD.

"My team and I worked closely with Anthony on dozens of projects in the course of our work at AMD. The quality, quantity and timeliness of his work on a wide variety of technical and marketing collateral was impressive. It always seemed that regardless of the topic/subject matter or the unreasonableness of the timeline, Anthony was up to the task and could be counted on to deliver with quality. He will be a valuable asset to help any company deliver complex messages with simplicity and style. And he is just a good team mate to all, so culturally, he is a plus!" - James Greene, Director of Server Product Marketing at AMD.

"It has been a pleasure to work with Anthony who has been incredible to collaborate with. He excels in transforming complex technical content into well-crafted, visually appealing white papers that are easily comprehensible. Anthony's efficiency in writing, editing, and publishing is truly remarkable, requiring minimal technical support while delivering high-quality work with impressive speed. His contributions have been instrumental in streamlining the publishing pipeline and fostering a positive work environment at AMD. Beyond his professional expertise, Anthony is an awesome team player with a pleasant demeanor, making him a joy to work with." - Akshay Raj, Member of Technical Staff System Design Engineer at AMD.

         2013-2021

Virtualized Big Data and AI Clusters: These white papers describe various aspects of the BlueData EPIC platform (since purchased by HPE and renamed HPE Ezmeral Container Platform), which is democratizing Big Data and AI by making it easier, faster, and more cost-effective to deploy analytics, data science, and machine learning environments whether on-premises, in the public cloud, or in a hybrid architecture.

         2017

Enabling True File Transfer Security: White paper describing the secure file transfer method developed by DropSecure. Content is a mix of sourced and original writing with extensive edits throughout. Format/layout, and all artwork except logo is 100% original.

         2016

AMD MxGPU Virtualization Solution Briefs: These solution briefs provide overviews of how hardware-virtualized AMD Multiuser GPU (MxGPU) technology can empower fully accelerated virtual desktops and application delivery across multiple industries. Content in the following samples was created from scratch. The layout was created from scratch based on sample collateral and review of AMD branding guidelines.

         2015-2016

Platform9 marketing collateral: The following samples were created from client-supplied draft content that was edited and formatted. All templates are 100% original, and illustrations in the samples are either original or recreated from client-supplied drafts in vector format for resolution-independent viewing.

         2014-2018

NVIDIA GRID case studies: I either created or heavily edited 27 case studies available by clicking the logo above. I also created the questionnaire used to interview clients for the information to create these pieces, conducted many of the interviews myself, and created the templates. The two samples at the lower right showcase additional NVIDIA technologies/templates.

"Anthony has been a valuable resource for us at NVIDIA. He is able to understand complex technical concepts and models quickly and write about them in an easily accessible and colloquial way. He is readily available, responsive and we constantly rely on him to turn writing projects around quickly. If you need a copywriter, I'd suggest you talk to Anthony." - Gail Laguna, former Senior Public Relations Manager at NVIDIA

"Anthony truly has a unique writing talent that has huge benefit for technology companies. He is able to span the difficult spectrum of technical AND marketing writing. For a company like NVIDIA this means a world of difference as it helps us message to our core customer base the benefits of our technology but in an easy-to-understand way. Through all my years of experience in technology marketing, I have found Anthony's work to be the best in class. He has a passion for technology, a knack of explaining it simply and the writing chops to crank out difficult tech-laden content. I highly recommend Anthony's work." - Michael DeNeffe, former Director of Marketing at NVIDIA

         2009-2011

IT Department Annual Report: Internal marcom for Silicon Image.

3D and Ultra 3D Video: The Next Revolution: White paper for Silicon Image.

LiquidHD Use Cases: Draft use cases to support Silicon Image.

Enabling the Mobile HD Video Ecosystem: White paper for Silicon Image.

         2005

Add Value by Protecting Your Customers Against Spyware: White paper for Aluria Software.

         2005-2006

Solar equipment datasheets: Datasheets for a line of solar power equipment. Created in Adobe Photoshop.

"Very early in the PV industry, we were developing a Monitoring System and needed a Field Installation technical manual. Anthony came to us highly recommended and within the first two weeks it became evident that he was very quick in learning the technical details and delivering on the manual. Anthony assessed the project correctly, delivered on time, and his quality of work was exceptional. He kept his promises on his delivery schedule and was an excellent communicator." - Laks Sampath, former Executive Director of Technology & Project Development at SPG Solar (which included Thompson Technology Industries, Inc.)

Unique Benefits of Teradici PCoIP Enabled Systems: Draft of a solution brief for Teradici.

Tera 1100 PCoIP Desktop Portal Engine: Draft of a datasheet for Teradici.

zBrush Reviewer's Guide: Reviewer's Guide for Pixologic.

"Anthony is one of the most resourceful, tenacious, insightful, and determined entrepreneurs I've ever met. I'm proud to know him. If he ever decides to sell stock in himself, I'll be at the front of the line to buy." - Andrew Davis, Owner & Recruiter at Synergistech

Servers: 2D illustrations of various servers hand-drawn from photographs.

Machinery: GPU renderings of several client-supplied 3D models of food-preparation equipment.

Teardown: Sequential renderings showing the partial procedure for dismantling a piece of food-preparation equipment.

Solar mount: Adjustable solar panel mount modeled to near-exact scale by measuring a physical unit.

Architecture: Two of the many design models created from scratch for a building remodeling project. Includes both renderings and photos of in-progress/completed structures.

Electronics: Collection of electronic devices. All of these were modeled from scratch to near-exact scale by measuring physical units. This sample also presents a variety of rendering styles.

Wiring: Assortment of wiring diagrams created either in 2D or in 2D using rendered 3D models. All wiring is original. The 3D networking components are a mix of original and client-supplied models.

Standing desk: Design renderings for the adjustable desk I designed and built for my office space.

Science fiction: A smattering of original 3D models from my sci-fi novel series, in various stages of completion.

Electrical connections: A handful of illustrations that show a sequence of connecting various power, network, and other wiring to an electrical box. The box is a client-supplied 3D model, with all wiring modeled from scratch. Coloration indicates the areas/wires to connect at each step.

Household: A collection of household items and furnishings, all modeled from scratch. These models are highly detailed; for example, the house and window include glazing compound on each window pane.

Miscellaneous: Some additional 3D models, all from scratch. Ambulance gurney, prison cell, and the bow of the RMS Titanic.

Small Business Marketing & Management

Small Business Success Secrets: 52 tips, one for each week of the year, on how to grow your profits while managing your ideal business.

More Small Business Success Secrets: 52 more tips for getting the most from your small business. Includes a section on how to help ensure the success of a new startup.

Science

The Enlightened Savage: This book reveals what evolutionary psychology teaches us about human nature and how our brains work, and then presents strategies for how to use that knowledge to our advantage.

The Natural Savage: Delves deeper into the science by breaking life down into six core components or functions: predator avoidance, group status, food, shelter, reproduction, and death.

The Divine Savage: Explores the nature of death. Is this one life all we get, or is there more? What evidence do we have to reach such a conclusion, if any?

Personal Development

The Flaw in the Law of Attraction: Books and programs that deal with the so-called "Law of Attraction" are pseudoscience at its worst. This book explains why the science people use to try to prove the Law of Attraction true actually proves the exact opposite--and what we can do with that information.

Through the Looking Glass: Explores the science behind The Flaw in the Law of Attraction in much greater depth.

Finding, Starting & Growing Your Ideal Business

This textbook and accompanying workbook were created for high school Entrepreneurship classes in California.

Mrs. Ellingson's Amazing Quantum Classroom

This book was born from two talks I gave to my son's fifth-grade class about quantum mechanics, relativity, and more. The students were so into it that I wrote this book--using their names, with parental permission--and gifted each student in the class with a copy.