To my brother George – moving strong from basketball to coding (they’re practically the same thing, aren’t they?). Congrats and keep moving forward in C# land!

—Bill Evjen

for Donna

—Karli Watson

To my parents, Joan and Donald Skinner, for their ever present love, support, and encouragement. The world was made a sweeter place by their being in it and their memory will be cherished forever. Thanks Mum & Dad — you were brilliant.

“Love is as strong as death. Many waters cannot quench love, neither can the floods drown it.” (Song of Songs 8: 6-7)

—Morgan Skinner

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