App download stuck 'waiting' message

I have spent too much time trying to enable iPad app download to go beyond the message 'waiting'. I have connected to iTunes, deleted app, done full iPad reset, but the app software download will not go beyond 'waiting' message. The main culprit is iBooks, but I also have problems with Skype and Evernote. Please help!?

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What started as a minor annoyance has evolved into a major hassle.
I attempted to download Sherlock Holmes in HD the other day totally overlooking the fact that there is definitely far to little space remaining on my 16 gig ipad to actually download and store the movie..
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When I download apps from the app store, they sit "waiting" for days.
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