Mastering Algorithms with C

Acknowledgments

The experience of writing a book is not without its ups and downs. On the one hand, there is excitement, but there is also exhaustion. It is only with the support of others that one can truly delight in its pleasures and overcome its perils. There are many people I would like to thank.

First, I thank Andy Oram, my editor at O’Reilly & Associates, whose assistance has been exceptional in every way. I thank Andy especially for his continual patience and support. In addition, I would like to thank Tim O’Reilly and Andy together for their interest in this project when it first began. Other individuals I gratefully acknowledge at O’Reilly & Associates are Rob Romano for drafting the technical illustrations, and Lenny Muellner and Mike Sierra, members of the tools group, who were always quick to reply to my questions. I thank Jeffrey Liggett for his swift and detailed work during the production process. In addition, I would like to thank the many others I did not correspond with directly at O’Reilly & Associates but who played no less a part in the production of this book. Thank you, everyone.

Several individuals gave me a great deal of feedback in the form of reviews. I owe a special debt of gratitude to Bill Greene of Intel Corporation for his enthusiasm and voluntary support in reviewing numerous chapters throughout the writing process. I also would like to thank Alan Solis of Com21 for reviewing several chapters. I thank Alan, in addition, for the considerable knowledge he has imparted to me over the years at our weekly lunches. I thank Stephen Friedl for his meticulous review of the completed manuscript. I thank Shaun Flisakowski for the review she provided at the manuscript’s completion as well. In addition, I gratefully acknowledge those who looked over chapters with me from time to time and with whom I discussed material for the book on an ongoing basis.

Many individuals gave me support in countless other ways. First, I would like to thank Jeff Moore, my colleague and friend at Jeppesen, whose integrity and pursuit of knowledge constantly inspire me. During our frequent conversations, Jeff was kind enough to indulge me often by discussing topics in the book. Thank you, Jeff. I would also like to thank Ken Sunseri, my manager at Jeppesen, for creating an environment at work in which a project like this was possible. Furthermore, I warmly thank all of my friends and family for their love and support throughout my writing. In particular, I thank Marc Loudon for answering so many of my questions. I thank Marc and Judy Loudon together for their constant encouragement. I thank Shala Hruska for her patience, understanding, and support at the project’s end, which seemed to last so long.

Finally, I would like to thank Robert Foerster, my teacher, for the experiences we shared on a 16K TRS-80 in 1981. I still recall those times fondly. They made a wonderful difference in my life. For giving me my start with computers, I dedicate this book to you with affection.