Acknowledgments

Jeez, there are so many people to thank. This feels like I’m accepting an Oscar: I’m afraid the band will start playing and usher me off the stage. Thanks, first of all, to everyone who worked with me on this book—Emi Smith, for being an awesome editor, and everyone else at Course Technology PTR.

To all of my brothers and sisters: Rachi, who offered her help even though she was across an ocean; Nagina, whose love and support (and numerous phone calls) helped carry me through; and Ramit, who has always been a source of motivation. Thanks for being here and giving me support when I needed it. To my mom Neelam and my dad Prabhjot: I couldn’t have done this without you. I love you so much.

And to everyone whose name I forgot, you know who you are. Thanks!