Ted Nace founded Peachpit Press in 1985, the publisher of such million-copy bestselling computer books as The Macintosh Bible, the Little Mac Book, and the Visual QuickStart Guide series. He sold the company to British publishing conglomerate Pearson Plc in 1996. Prior to founding Peachpit, Nace worked as a freelance writer and served as staff director of the Dakota Resource Council, helping rural communities deal with the impact of strip mines and power plants. For more information about Ted and Gangs of America, please visit www.gangsofamerica.com.