For serious readers. He is an honor graduate of the u. S. Naval academy. He went on to earn a masters degree and a doctorate are honors with honors in International Law and diplomacy. He is also a distinguished graduate of the u. S. Naval war college. He is also the author of seven prior books, this is his eighth. And over 103 articles. Even his wife, laura, is an author. [laughter] and and a very good one. Since retiring as supreme allied commander and retiring from the navy, hes been the dean of the Fletcher School of law at Tufts University in boston, the very same place he got his doctorate. We are fortunate to have here tonight with a new book steam power which i cannot wait to read. Ladies and gentlemen, jim sorry thank you. [applause] thank you. Normally when people hear that introduction, bob, thank you, that was very kind. You, thank you for having me here. When people hear that introduction they have one overwhelming reaction when they meet me in person which is boy, i though