I've just about given up reading all these messages in the thread, which has now developed into a bad-tempered conversation between 3 people, and very occasional inputs from another couple of people. It's a pity that Steve's book announcement thread back in the summer has been taken over by this conversation, as it detracts from any further consideration of Steve's book (Yes, Jim, we know you don't like most aspects of the book so no need for you to repeat that). Of course, if someone collated all these 900+ comments they might be as long as Steve's 750 page book. Instead of contributing further, write your own books Jim and Steve G ... or take your discussion to a new thread. Goodbye! Derek
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