Acknowledgments

Writing a book on emerging technology is always an exciting and perilous journey. On one end, you are dealing with the latest developments, going where not many have ventured, and on the other end you are dealing with many unknowns. To endure this journey, you need a lot of help and family support. I want to take this opportunity to thank the people who make all this happen.

I am indebted to Trina MacDonald, senior acquisitions editor at Pearson, for giving me the chance to work on this book. She has always been supportive of my proposals for new titles, and I am really glad that we have the chance to work together on this project. Thank you very much for the opportunity and guidance, Trina! I hope I did not disappoint you.

I want to thank the many heroes working behind the scenes—copy editor Barbara Wood; production editor Julie Nahil; and technical reviewers Mark H. Granoff, Chaim Krause, and Niklas Saers—for turning the manuscript into a book that I am proud of!

Last, but not least, I want to thank my family for all the support that they have always given me. Without their encouragement, this book would never have been possible.