Acknowledgments

I could not have written this book without the steadfast support and encouragement of my wife Isabel who was there for me, even when I was too distracted to be there for her. Writing a technical book in one's spare time while holding down a consulting career makes one a difficult person to live with. I also owe a debt of gratitude to Geoff Howard and Karen Richards of Ajilon, who have allowed me to work part-time so as to be able to put the time into this book that it required.

During my career I have had the good fortune to meet and have my imagination stimulated by a variety of thinkers. Foremost among these is Graeme Simsion, who not only launched my consulting career by inviting me to join Simsion Bowles and Associates, but ...

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