Firstly, apologies to everyone for depriving you of your recent fixes of NN&Q. My attempts to simplify and speed up the regular juggling act of organising four magazines has failed miserably. We are now back with our original production team. Hopefully this will help you recover from the information famine and aid digestion of your Christmas indulgence.

We have been involved in the Napoleonic video projects. They are selling very well and seem to be reaching a market beyond the usual enthusiasts. I hope that they, and the forthcoming SHARPE tv series will help make the period even more popular. If you have any comments on the videos, let us know.

Thanks to the authors of the various articles, keep them coming, and thanks to Terri Julians for the cover illustration.