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The Fertile Earth by Ruthvika Rao

The Fertile Earth

A Novel

by Ruthvika Rao

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  • Aug 2024, 384 pages
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  • Molly B. (Claunch, NM)
    A sweeping story
    I enjoyed this book very much, because of its sweeping story line and its presentation of a different country, a different world. I've been to India, but a couple of visits there don't compare in the least to the depth of descriptions and the details that Ms Rao offered up. Her portrayal of life in such a different country, and during different time periods and stages of political unrest, were enlightening. And then she included such compelling and timeless themes as humanity, the morality of taking human lives in honor of larger causes, revenge, control, and the class system. And some danger, unrequited love, and passion. What's not to appreciate?
  • Linda A. (Sherman Oaks, CA)
    Tragedy and Tribulations: Can Love Win Out?
    Ruthvika Rao's sweeping debut novel, The Fertile Earth, chronicles a tense and emotional Romeo-and-Juliet-esque saga that begins with a childhood infatuation and plays out over years of separation, hardships, miscommunication and joy. All this against the backdrop of ongoing family dramas and roiling political and social changes in India during the 1960s and seventies.

    The lives of Vijaya, born into the powerful landowning Deshmukh family of Irumi, and Krishna, son of the widowed washerwoman who works in the Deshmukh house, are forever impacted by a reckless childhood adventure that leads to tragic results for them and their siblings, Vijaya's younger sister, Sree, and Krishna's older brother Ranga. Much in the wake of this event is cloaked in mystery and misinterpretation both for the fictional families involved and for the reader who must wait hundreds of pages to learn all the back story facts.

    Vijaya is eager to leave home and is grudgingly allowed by her family to attend a college in Madras. Krishna, permitted a full education by Vijaya's uncle after singling him out as low caste but worthy, becomes a promising mathematics student in Hyderabad who must also navigate pressures to join a growing leftist political movement.

    I enjoyed the author's rich descriptions of the story's cultural and natural worlds, though it seemed some passages went on for too long. She deftly depicts the Deshmukh family's immense wealth and power which is symbolized by the glittery "gadi," their palatial home on the hill overlooking contested ancestral lands. This vividly contrasts with the plight of the vetti, bonded servants treated like slaves, subjected to societal inequities and violence. The explosion of class warfare, causing a brutal reversal of fortune for the Deshmukhs, is the ultimate test for the future of Vijaya and Krishna. Will they end up together? It's the question that pushes the narrative forward.

    Overall, I found The Fertile Earth to be a wonderful work of historical fiction, intricately plotted and researched. My only frustration in reading was that although Rao expertly sets up the situation and the main characters in the first chapters, the story unfolds so slowly that most of the motives underlying questionable actions and relationships among the principals are not revealed until late in the book. These mysteries, however, were part of what propelled me to read to the end!
  • Patricia G. (Washington, DC)
    An incredible talent for description!
    Ruthvika Rao's debut novel, "The Fertile Earth", opens with a shocking scene of political murders, then quickly backtracks fifteen years to the childhood of the four intertwined main characters. This is a story of the toxic history of a class-divided society, told through the lives and loves of fascinating characters.

    Vijaya and Sree are pampered daughters of the extremely wealthy and all-powerful upper caste Deshmukh family that rules the local village and surrounding farmland in southern India. Krishna and Ranga are brothers, sons of a lowly servant to the family. Vijaya and Krishna develop an innocent, but forbidden, childhood friendship. The lives of all four children are shattered by an accident in the jungle that leaves younger sister Sree alive but permanently disabled. Ranga is blamed, and is brutally punished.

    It is a rare feat to start a book by giving the reader the ending, but Rao accomplishes this perfectly as she lays the foundation for the Naxalite uprising in the late 1960s through the lives of the four main characters and their families. Rao has an amazing talent for description, of both characters and setting. The mental images stayed with me for weeks after I finished the book. The descriptions of a face, the crease in a shirt, the raised bump of a vicious scar were so vivid that her characters seemed real. With just a few sentences, Rao paints a full picture.

    As well as a historical novel, it is also a beautiful love story, full of twists and turns, of lives that shaped by the political upheavals in India in the latter half of the twentieth century. I loved this book not only for the beautiful storytelling, but also because I learned about part of India's history that I was not aware of. I highly recommend this book to any reader, and I am looking forward to Rao's next novel.
  • Agnes G. (Southern Pines, NC)
    A worthwhile tome
    Make no mistake about it. This book is not an easy read. Approach it as you would enter into an extended trip. There will be some days when you want to stay in your room and just read all day. There will be other days when you need to lay it aside and enjoy the people, sights and sounds of your physical surroundings. Many have commented on the lyrical writing. It is stunningly beautiful. The story is rich and nuanced. I am not familiar with Indian names so it took me awhile to sort out the males and females.
  • Marie W. (Prescott, AZ)
    A Captivating Read
    Usually it takes a few chapters for a story to draw me in. Ruthvika Rao hooked me within a few pages of this new historical novel.

    The story takes place mostly in Telangana, India, where the author grew up. It covers the years and political upheavals of the 50's, 60's, and 70's. History, adventure, family, romance, and politics fill these pages, but this book is really about the people.

    Rao's beautiful writing invites the reader in. Her characters interact with each other and their environment seamlessly. We get to know them organically, through their words, thoughts, and actions. Thus they felt very real to me.

    There is plenty of drama in this book, and some violence. These were violent times. These kinds of events really happened and were a part of these people's lives.

    I highly recommend this book, both for book groups that enjoy learning about history and can handle some violence, and for serious readers. I will definitely be watching for more books by this author!
  • Vicki S. (Pahoa, HI)
    The Fertile Earth
    I really enjoyed reading The Fertile Earth,it's a memorable story. The book takes place in India, while it's beautifully described with its temples, scenery, you can taste and smell it, as the descriptions are very vividly portrayed. But there is a complicated history involved here, with the country fighting for its independence and the caste-system. The characters are memorable, you feel like you know them personally. Good story telling, I recommend it highly!
  • Ellie B. (Mount Airy, MD)
    Beautifully written, unforgettable love story and history lesson
    From the first page, you are drawn into the drama caused by the inequalities of the caste system in India, interwoven with the communist influences politically. The author's words allow you to feel and see the beauty as well as the dangers in the countryside. Her characters are real, well developed, authentic. The story line, based on actual historic events, will keep you mesmerized until the very last page. This would be an excellent selection for book clubs.
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select		top 1 ezine_number, ezine_dt, ezine_image, ezine_brief_description, ezine_introduction
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		FROM 		competitions x
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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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WHERE arc_closed_flag = 1
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	WHERE 		arc_obc_flag = 1

	AND 		getdate() < arc_on_ad_dt
	
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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,
	            b.ezine_preview_bb_author_link, ezine_preview_bb_link,
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	FROM 		arcs a
	INNER JOIN 	ezine_previews b ON b.ezine_preview_number = a.ezine_preview_number
	LEFT JOIN  	books c on c.book_number = b.ezine_preview_bb_link
	
	WHERE 		a.arc_obc_flag = 1
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	AND 		getdate() >= arc_on_ad_dt
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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) = 1120

get_reviews_by_arc_id (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=22ms, Records=17) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_reviews_by_arc_id.cfm @ 21:37:05.005
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,
			member_cc_city, member_cc_state

FROM		arc_allocator a
inner join	members m on m.member_number = a.member_number

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) = 1120

get_briefs_reader_rating (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=52ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_briefs_reader_rating.cfm @ 21:37:05.005
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) = 18859
Parameter #2(CF_SQL_INTEGER) = 18859

get_preview_by_id (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=9ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_preview_by_id.cfm @ 21:37:05.005
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) = 18859

get_preview_awards_by_id (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=11ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_preview_awards_by_id.cfm @ 21:37:05.005
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) = 18859

get_arc_idfk (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=8ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_discussion_by_id.cfm @ 21:37:05.005
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) = 18859

get_arc_idfk_legacy (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=5ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_discussion_by_id.cfm @ 21:37:05.005
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) = 18859

obc_discussions (Datasource=booktalk_new, Time=58ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_discussion_by_id.cfm @ 21:37:05.005
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=29ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_discussion_by_id.cfm @ 21:37:06.006
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) = p18859

ya_check (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=4ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_books_by_briefs_category.cfm @ 21:37:06.006
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) = 18859

get_books_by_brief (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=7ms, Records=20) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_books_by_briefs_category.cfm @ 21:37:06.006
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) = 18859

get_author_bookcount (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=4ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_author_bookcount.cfm @ 21:37:06.006
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=10ms, Records=1) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_obc_number.cfm @ 21:37:06.006
select a.arc_forumidfk
    from arcs a
    
    	where a.ezine_preview_number = ?
Query Parameter Value(s) -
Parameter #1(cf_sql_numeric) = 18859.0

get_arcs_for_ad (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=11ms, Records=0) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_arcs_for_ad.cfm @ 21:37:06.006
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=20ms, Records=3) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_arcs_for_ad.cfm @ 21:37:06.006
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=20ms, Records=0) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 21:37:06.006
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=8ms, Records=1) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 21:37:06.006
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=6ms, Records=1) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 21:37:06.006
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=9ms, Records=1) in /root/website/site/blocks/dsp_book_giveaway.cfm @ 21:37:06.006
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=0ms, Records=4, Cached Query) in /root/website/queries/qry_get_free_newsletters.cfm @ 21:37:06.006
SELECT 	*
    FROM 	free_newsletters
get_ads (Datasource=bookbrowse_com_new, Time=11ms, Records=0) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 21:37:06.006
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=18ms, Records=1) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 21:37:06.006
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=5ms, Records=1) in /root/website/adsystem/adsystem_mod.cfm @ 21:37:06.006
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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