Acknowledgments

’Tis never good to let the thought of good things done thee pass away.

Writing a book is not just simply about the author putting down thoughts or sharing knowledge via the printed material. It is like directing an orchestra. Many musicians have to come together and play their individual instruments in tune in an orchestra under the guidance of a good conductor in order to sound melodious. In the same way, a great team has to work together and help the author create a book. When a stellar team comes together this way, the result is a book that is both pleasurable to read and simple to comprehend. As the author of this book, I am greatly indebted to this team who stood behind me and helped me create this book.

First and foremost, my sincere thanks to my long-term friend, philosopher and guide John Kanagaraj for his support in every project I start. John, an Oracle author himself, has been an inspiration from the very beginning. I salute him for his patience and guidance. John kept my spirits up whenever I was running low.