Object Thinking

Acknowledgments

One name appears on the cover as author of this book, hiding the fact that every book is a collaborative effort involving scores of contributors. Although it is impossible to acknowledge and thank everyone who played a role, I can and must name some individuals. Each is owed my personal thanks, and each stands as a proxy for many others whom I acknowledge in my mind and heart.

Mary—without whom this would never have been done. My muse, my friend, my spouse of twenty-one years.

Maurine, Bob, Sara, Ryan, and Kathleen—my family, whose support was required and freely given.

Kevin—the best programmer with whom I have ever worked. You proved, sometimes after a lot of discussion as to why it was impossible, that my crazy ideas could be implemented. ...