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Sisters of the Great War by Suzanne Feldman

Sisters of the Great War

A Novel

by Suzanne Feldman

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  • Oct 2021, 400 pages
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  • Carol P. (Leland, NC)
    Triumph amid the horrors of WWI
    I enjoyed this story of two strong willed sisters who volunteered to go to Europe and be right at the battlefront in WWI. I enjoyed Ruth who wants to be a doctor when medical school opportunities for women were so limited at this period of time. The author details the limited surgery choices for the injured men and Ruth comes to her own as she fights against the traditional options. Elise who volunteers to be with her sister, is a mechanic and is assigned to driving an ambulance. Elise's experiences driving in the battlefields and her indomitable spirit make for an interesting read. I enjoy reading about unheralded women in history and this book showcases just that. The author also provides a detailed overview of the horrors endured by both the servicemen and women in WWI and the carnage they saw and endured. There are love interests for both sisters. I would recommend to book clubs and anyone interested in historical fiction.
  • Melinda J. (East Hampton, CT)
    WWI Sisters go to war
    Sisters of the Great War by Suzanne Feldman offers a new perspective of WWI. Ruth and Elise Duncan life with their father and grandfather in Baltimore. Ruth wants to be a doctor, but her father (a doctor himself) doesn't think this proper for a woman. Elise is a very good mechanic and keeps her father's car running. John Doweling is a family friend from England who has studied to be a doctor. He is going to join the British in fighting the war. Ruth and Elise decide to volunteer and are sent to Belgium where they join John. Ruth and John have feelings for each other that increases over time. Elise meets Hera and they at first hide their relationship and later it causes them to be disciplined. The descriptions of treating the soldiers are quite graphic and with shortage of doctors, Ruth has the opportunity to learn much about treating these men, even to doing amputations. The weather always seems to be a factor for the ambulances, lots of mud and rain. The Germans bomb the hospital areas and the anticipation of who might be injured or killed keeps you reading. If you like war stories, as I do, this one is a little different. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
  • Nancy D. (Raleigh, NC)
    Women Discovering Their Strengths
    In Sisters of The Great War by Suzanne Feldman, we meet the Duncan sisters, Ruth and Elise. Ruth wants to be a doctor, but in 1914, this is almost an impossible dream. Elise is a great mechanic, but unsure of what she wants out of life. When her father refuses to let Ruth go to medical school, she volunteers to serve in World War I and Elise goes with her. Ruth serves as nurse and Elise serves as a driver. Both ladies head overseas to Belgium. It is during their time serving that Ruth's decision to become a doctor is s confirmed. Because of a shortage of doctors, Ruth is called on to do work over and above nursing. She comes to trust her instincts and more importantly, her abilities. Meanwhile, Elise finally recognizes her sexuality and comes to accept herself. Both ladies find love and companionship during their service. The character development of Ruth and Elise is outstanding. Each woman becomes aware of her potential as well as her ability to lead her own live. The language used to describe the injuries suffered and the medical situations during World War I really brings home the horrors of war. This is an enjoyable book and I would recommend this book to others.
  • Jacquelyn M. (Coronado, CA)
    Sisters of the Great War
    In this fascinating historical tale, two courageous women experience the Great War firsthand. Unfortunately, the book is overly long and too detailed, bogging down the pace. Two sisters from Maryland go to Belgium to help the war effort, Ruth as a nurse and Elise as an ambulance driver. Great love stories ensue for them as they suffer through the tragedies and gore of medical care of these arduous times. Ruth loves a doctor who supports her desire to become a doctor, while Elise has a secret love. As the conflict ends, readers will better appreciate the strong women that made significant contributions to the war.
  • Carol S. (Mt. Juliet, TN)
    Sisters of the Great War
    Ruth and Elise Duncan, two American sisters living a comfortable but stifling existence in Baltimore, leave everything familiar to volunteer at the front in World War I, Ypres, Belgium 1915. Ruth, a nurse who looks for every opportunity to pursue her dream to be a doctor and Elise, a talented mechanic and an ambulance driver, are surrounded by bombing, loss and the unspeakable and gruesome degradation of war. Ms Feldman does not flinch at presenting the challenges
    and horrors of life at the front. War is horrible and the reader experiences this horror alongside the heroes and especially these heroines of the story as they function in their respective jobs. Despite incredible challenges and heartbreak, Ruth and Elise survive to find love, lasting friendship and purpose in their lives.

    The scenes of the last hours of World War I in November 1918 were described in compelling detail, making me feel like I was present on the ship to Dover and in the streets of Dover and London.

    There is certainly an opportunity for the author to write a sequel to this story. I would like to read more about the future of these brave women who defied convention and served honorably despite great odds against them.
  • Barbara R. (Lander, WY)
    Sisters of the Great War
    When I began Sisters of the Great War, I had just finished a 5-star book that I had added to my exclusive "Favorites" list, and I was concerned that this book would suffer in comparison. In the first few chapters, I wasn't impressed with the story, the characters, or the writing.
    Then American sisters Ruth and Elise volunteered for the British medical corps during WWI, and when they arrived in Belgium, the story took off. Ruth served as a nurse although she wanted to be a doctor, while Elise was an ambulance driver and mechanic. The descriptions of both of their experiences seemed to be very well researched. Through the mud, death, and appalling living conditions, they literally slogged through hell, usually near the front lines. Feldman wrote of the sisters' war service in such detail that I was disappointed when it came to the ending. It was in the form of an epilogue, and I felt it was too short and incomplete, leaving a lot of situations unresolved.
    That said, other readers may feel satisfied with questions unanswered. The beginning chapters and the epilogue are only about twenty percent of the book. The rest is well worth reading.
  • Sandra O. (Alexandria, VA)
    Historiacal Fiction of WW I Battlefield Medicine
    This was a most incredible view of battlefield medicine during World War I. Two sisters, one a nurse the other an excellent mechanic arrived in the midst of the horrors of the battles- a time when war machines were changing, medicine was evolving and endless wounded needed their care. In addition the author has presented romance among and between sexes and a dysfunctional family that had to come to terms with the woman's movement. In the beginning I thought it might be a good book club book as the story keeps one engrossed with the excellently drawn characters; on the other hand there are vivid sexual descriptions that might not be appropriate for some groups. The cover of the book is enchanting. Well researched.
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select		top 1 ezine_number, ezine_dt, ezine_image, ezine_brief_description, ezine_introduction
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SELECT 	a.arc_number,a.arc_client_url,a.arc_active_dt, a.arc_off_ad_dt,
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SELECT 		a.arc_forumidfk, a.discourse_flag, a.arc_promo_text,
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	WHERE 		a.arc_obc_flag = 1
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SELECT 		a.arc_forumidfk, a.discourse_flag, a.arc_promo_text,
				b.ezine_preview_number, b.ezine_preview_title, b.ezine_preview_subtitle, b.ezine_preview_jacket_image, b.ezine_preview_author, b.ezine_preview_jacket_desc, b.ezine_preview_publisher, ezine_preview_publish_dt, ezine_preview_number_of_pages,  ezine_preview_isbn, ezine_preview_short_summary,
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				 WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) >= 50 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 75 THEN -0.5
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 			from arc_allocator	where arc_number = ? and arc_allocator_review_approved_flag = 1) AS arcrating
     
FROM		arcs a
INNER JOIN	ezine_previews b on b.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number
INNER JOIN	ezine_preview_categories c on c.ezine_preview_category_number = b.ezine_preview_category_number

WHERE		a.arc_number = ?
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Parameter #3(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 942

get_reviews_by_arc_id (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=16ms, Records=21) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_reviews_by_arc_id.cfm @ 23:21:02.002
SELECT		arc_number, arc_allocator_number, arc_allocator_review_dt, arc_allocator_reviewer_name, arc_allocator_review_title, arc_allocator_review, arc_allocator_review_rating,
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FROM		arc_allocator a
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WHERE		arc_number = ?
AND			arc_allocator_review_approved_flag = 1


	ORDER BY arc_allocator_review_rating DESC, arc_allocator_review_dt DESC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 942

get_briefs_reader_rating (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=122ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_briefs_reader_rating.cfm @ 23:21:02.002
SELECT	(CAST(AVG(CAST(rating AS numeric(12,0))) AS numeric(12,0)))+
				(CASE WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) > 25 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 50 THEN 0.5
				 WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) >= 50 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 75 THEN -0.5
			ELSE 0
			END) AS "avrating",
            count(rating) as "ratcount"
            
	FROM (
		SELECT reader_review_rating AS rating
		FROM reader_reviews
		WHERE ezine_preview_number = ?
		
		AND reader_review_rating > 0
		
		UNION ALL
		
		SELECT reading_list_book_rating AS rating
		FROM reading_lists
		WHERE book_number LIKE 'p%'
		AND TRY_CAST(SUBSTRING(book_number, 2, LEN(book_number)) AS INT) = ?
		AND reading_list_book_rating > 0
		AND TRY_CAST(SUBSTRING(book_number, 2, LEN(book_number)) AS INT) IS NOT NULL
	) combined_ratings
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 16072
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 16072

get_preview_by_id (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=6ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_preview_by_id.cfm @ 23:21:02.002
select 			a.ezine_preview_number,
				a.ezine_number, 
				a.ezine_preview_category_number, 
				a.ezine_preview_title, 
				a.ezine_preview_subtitle, 
				a.ezine_preview_author, 
				a.ezine_preview_publisher,
				a.ezine_preview_publish_dt,
				a.ezine_preview_number_of_pages, 
				a.ezine_preview_jacket_image,
				a.ezine_preview_reviews,
				a.ezine_preview_short_summary,
				a.ezine_preview_jacket_desc,
				a.ezine_preview_reading_guide,
				a.ezine_preview_bb_comments, 
				a.ezine_preview_isbn,
				a.ezine_preview_isbn13,
				a.ezine_preview_rating,
				a.ezine_preview_bb_link,
                a.ezine_preview_bb_author_link,
                a.ezine_preview_firsts_flag,
                a.ezine_preview_reading_level,
                a.ezine_preview_paperback_flag,
				b.*,
                c.ezine_dt, c.ezine_description
,(select publisher_holding_company from publishers where ezine_preview_publisher like publisher_imprint AND publisher_holding_company LIKE 'Harper%') AS "publisher_holding_company"		
 				
from ezine_previews a 
inner join ezine_preview_categories b ON b.ezine_preview_category_number = a.ezine_preview_category_number
left join ezines c ON c.ezine_number = a.ezine_number

where ezine_preview_number = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 16072

get_preview_awards_by_id (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=14ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_preview_awards_by_id.cfm @ 23:21:02.002
select a.book_award_number, a.book_award_name, a.book_award_image, c.book_award_dt
    from book_awards a 
    inner join book_awards_category b on b.book_award_number = a.book_award_number
    inner join book_awards_mapping c on c.book_awards_category_number = b.book_awards_category_number
    where ezine_preview_number =  ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 16072

get_arc_idfk (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=21ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_discussion_by_id.cfm @ 23:21:02.002
SELECT 		a.arc_forumidfk,a.discourse_flag
    FROM 		arcs a
    INNER JOIN 	ezine_previews e on e.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number
    
	
        WHERE 		e.ezine_preview_number = ? 
    AND DATALENGTH(a.arc_forumidfk) > 0 AND arc_obc_flag=1
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_integer) = 16072

get_arc_idfk_legacy (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=16ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_discussion_by_id.cfm @ 23:21:02.002
SELECT 		a.arc_forumidfk,a.discourse_flag
    FROM 		arcs a
    INNER JOIN 	ezine_previews e on e.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number
    
	
        WHERE 		e.ezine_preview_number = ? 
    AND DATALENGTH(a.arc_forumidfk) > 0 AND arc_obc_flag=1 AND a.discourse_flag = 0
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_integer) = 16072

obc_discussions (Datasource=booktalk_new, Time=214ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_discussion_by_id.cfm @ 23:21:02.002
SELECT 		t.name,
                m.title, m.body,
                u.username, t.id,
				(SELECT COUNT(*) from booktalk_messages where threadidfk = t.id) AS	"responses"
                
    FROM 		booktalk_forums f
    INNER JOIN	booktalk_threads t on t.forumidfk = f.id
    INNER JOIN	booktalk_messages m on m.posted = t.lastpostcreated
    INNER JOIN	booktalk_users u on u.id = m.useridfk
    
    WHERE 	f.id = ?
    AND 	f.active = 1
	AND		t.active = 1
    
    ORDER BY t.name, t.messages DESC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) =

searchResults (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=33ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_discussion_by_id.cfm @ 23:21:02.002
SELECT book_number, post_id, topic_id, blurb, username, topic_title
					FROM DiscourseSearchResults
					
        WHERE 		book_number = ? 
                    AND topic_id IS NOT NULL
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_varchar) = p16072

ya_check (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=17ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_books_by_briefs_category.cfm @ 23:21:02.002
select ezine_preview_reading_level 
from ezine_previews 
where ezine_preview_number = ?
and ezine_preview_reading_level = 2
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 16072

get_books_by_brief (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=11ms, Records=20) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_books_by_briefs_category.cfm @ 23:21:02.002
select 			top 20
				a.ezine_preview_reading_level,
				b.category_name,
				c.category_number, 
				d.book_number, d.book_title,
				f.author_number, f.author_first_name, author_middle_initial, author_last_name
				
from 			ezine_previews a 
inner join		categories b on b.ezine_preview_category_number = a.ezine_preview_category_number
inner join		category_book_mapping c on c.category_number = b.category_number
inner join		books d on d.book_number = c.book_number
inner join		book_author_mapping e on e.book_number = d.book_number
inner join		authors f on f.author_number = e.author_number

where			a.ezine_preview_number = ? 

order by 		d.book_number DESC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 16072

get_author_bookcount (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=5ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_author_bookcount.cfm @ 23:21:02.002
select		b.book_title as "title", 1 as "bb_flag", b.book_number as "number"
        from		book_author_mapping a
		inner join	books b on b.book_number = a.book_number
        where		a.author_number = ?
union
    	select		c.ezine_preview_title as "title", 0 as "bb_flag", c.ezine_preview_number as "number"
        from		ezine_previews c
        where		c.ezine_preview_bb_author_link = ?
        and			c.ezine_preview_bb_link = 0
		and 1=0
order by title DESC
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 0
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 0

get_obc_number (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=3ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_obc_number.cfm @ 23:21:02.002
select a.arc_forumidfk
    from arcs a
    
    	where a.ezine_preview_number = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_numeric) = 16072.0

get_arcs_for_ad (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=7ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_arcs_for_ad.cfm @ 23:21:02.002
SELECT 	top 10 a.arc_number,arc_promo_text,
		b.ezine_preview_number, b.ezine_preview_title, b.ezine_preview_subtitle, b.ezine_preview_jacket_image, b.ezine_preview_author, b.ezine_preview_publish_dt, 
		(select (CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,0))) AS numeric(12,0)))+
				(CASE WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) > 25 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 50 THEN 0.5
				 WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) > 50 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 75 THEN -0.5
				 ELSE 0
				 END)
 			from arc_allocator	where arc_number = a.arc_number and arc_allocator_review_approved_flag = 1) AS arcrating

FROM arcs a
INNER JOIN ezine_previews b ON b.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number

WHERE arc_closed_flag = 1
AND arc_obc_flag = 0
AND getdate() >= arc_on_ad_dt
AND (select count(*) from arc_allocator d where d.arc_number = a.arc_number and arc_allocator_review_approved_flag = 1) > 1
and getdate() <= dateadd(day,1,a.arc_off_ad_dt)

ORDER BY NEWID()
get_arcs_for_ad (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=16ms, Records=3) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_arcs_for_ad.cfm @ 23:21:02.002
SELECT 	top 3 a.arc_number,arc_promo_text,
			b.ezine_preview_number, b.ezine_preview_title, b.ezine_preview_subtitle, b.ezine_preview_jacket_image, b.ezine_preview_author, b.ezine_preview_publish_dt, 
			(select (CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,0))) AS numeric(12,0)))+
					(CASE WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) > 25 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 50 THEN 0.5
					 WHEN right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) > 50 AND right(CAST(AVG(CAST(arc_allocator_review_rating AS numeric(12,2))) AS numeric(12,2)),2) < 75 THEN -0.5
					 ELSE 0
					 END)
				from arc_allocator	where arc_number = a.arc_number and arc_allocator_review_approved_flag = 1) AS arcrating

	FROM arcs a
	INNER JOIN ezine_previews b ON b.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number

	WHERE arc_closed_flag = 1
	AND arc_obc_flag = 0
	AND getdate() >= arc_on_ad_dt
	AND (select count(*) from arc_allocator d where d.arc_number = a.arc_number and arc_allocator_review_approved_flag = 1) > 1

	ORDER BY a.arc_off_ad_dt DESC
get_ads (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=19ms, Records=0) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 23:21:02.002
SELECT		a.adid,	adweight
	FROM		adsystem a
	INNER JOIN 	ad_category_mapping b ON b.adid = a.adid
	WHERE		a.section = ?
	AND			a.active  = 1
	AND 		a.start_date <= GETDATE()
	
	AND (a.viewby LIKE '%n%' OR a.viewby = 'all')
            

	AND     (b.category_number IN (	SELECT	category_number
									FROM	category_book_mapping
									WHERE	book_number = ?)
      		OR 	b.category_number = ?)
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = adzone6
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = 0
Parameter #3(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = 0

get_ads (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=26ms, Records=1) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 23:21:02.002
SELECT	a.adid,	adweight
        FROM	adsystem a
        WHERE	a.section = ? 
        AND 	a.active  = 1 
        AND		a.start_date <= GETDATE()	
        
        AND (a.viewby LIKE '%n%' OR a.viewby = 'all')
        AND (select count(*) from ad_category_mapping where datalength(category_number) >= 1 and adid = a.adid) = 0
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = adzone6

get_type (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=17ms, Records=1) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 23:21:02.002
SELECT	a.start_date, a.adid, a.end_date, a.camp_views, a.image_name, a.alt_text, a.views, a.code, a.adsize
        FROM	adsystem a
        WHERE	a.adid = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 1112

get_quotes (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=19ms, Records=1) in /root/website/site/blocks/dsp_book_giveaway.cfm @ 23:21:03.003
select top 1 ezine_number, ezine_quote, ezine_quote_title
	    from ezines
	    where len(ezine_quote_title) > 1
	    order by newid()
get_free_newsletters (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=11ms, Records=4) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_free_newsletters.cfm @ 23:21:03.003
SELECT 	*
    FROM 	free_newsletters
get_ads (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=15ms, Records=0) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 23:21:03.003
SELECT		a.adid,	adweight
	FROM		adsystem a
	INNER JOIN 	ad_category_mapping b ON b.adid = a.adid
	WHERE		a.section = ?
	AND			a.active  = 1
	AND 		a.start_date <= GETDATE()
		 	AND a.adid NOT IN (?) 
	AND (a.viewby LIKE '%n%' OR a.viewby = 'all')
            

	AND     (b.category_number IN (	SELECT	category_number
									FROM	category_book_mapping
									WHERE	book_number = ?)
      		OR 	b.category_number = ?)
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = showcase_track
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 1112
Parameter #3(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = 0
Parameter #4(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = 0

get_ads (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=1ms, Records=1) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 23:21:03.003
SELECT	a.adid,	adweight
        FROM	adsystem a
        WHERE	a.section = ? 
        AND 	a.active  = 1 
        AND		a.start_date <= GETDATE()	
        		AND a.adid NOT IN (?) 
        AND (a.viewby LIKE '%n%' OR a.viewby = 'all')
        AND (select count(*) from ad_category_mapping where datalength(category_number) >= 1 and adid = a.adid) = 0
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_VARCHAR) = showcase_track
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 1112

get_type (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=18ms, Records=1) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 23:21:03.003
SELECT	a.start_date, a.adid, a.end_date, a.camp_views, a.image_name, a.alt_text, a.views, a.code, a.adsize
        FROM	adsystem a
        WHERE	a.adid = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 594


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