Entomology, plant pathology and virology are a few of the disciplines covered by this well-reviewed series. It also covers the spectrum of vectors from mosquitos and leafhoppers to nematodes, and pathogens from viruses to mycoplasmas to protozoa. Articles deal with the emerging science of vector ecology, and consider both biotic and abiotic environmental influences on disease transmission. As a form to present current thinking in this field, the series is an important resource for researchers and students involved in understanding and overcoming the many vector-borne diseases of plants, animals, and humans.

This is the story of a man, who, having left the Army some years previously and forged a very successful civilian existence, is forcibly recalled, due to the apparent national emergency of wanting to invade Iraq. The author is then sent, directly, without preparation into the front-line of the invasion force, wearing very conspicuous green coloured combats and without a full compliment of that most necessary of commodities - enthusiasm. Beneath the danger and confusion surfaces the darkest of humour, as the story develops from falsehood, into farce, with only the people present to provide and semblance of common sense and decency. This is indeed a most bizarre tale.