During WWII, a young girl learns a lesson about humanity and kindness that extends past enemy lines. Ellen's life changes dramatically as the effects of war reach the British countryside where she lives. Rationing food and dealing with constant air raids is awful. but things get even worse when her beloved father gets injured and is taken to the hospital in another town. Ellen is left alone so that her mother can take care of him, and has to make very big decisions for a young girl. When a bomb leaves her trapped under a decaying building, she finds herself alone in the rubble with Carl, an escaped German airman! While waiting to be rescued, Ellen is surprised to find that the enemy is not at all what she thought he'd be. Will Ellen do what she is supposed to and tell someone about Carl, or stay silent and give him a chance at freedom?

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While struggling to pinpoint the cause of his weight gain, Mike Berland discovered the key to breaking his body's focus on fat-storage: a diet that keeps his metabolic syndrome in check and enables his body to burn fat while exercising. He quickly lost sixty pounds and feels better than ever. Now, he has teamed up with his trainer, former Olympic triathlon coach Gale Bernhardt, to show readers how they, too, can lose weight, stay fit, and perform better. Despite being highly active in many sports, Mike Berland struggled with his weight for nearly thirty years. From 1986 to 2012, he gained one to two pounds each year, steadily growing from 192 to 236 pounds. His waistline was constantly increasing; he was a fat-storing machine. Feeling his fitness quickly fading, he tried every diet out there-high-carb, low-carb, no-meat, all-meat-but nothing worked. He was losing hope, until he met with nutrition specialist Dr. Laura Lefkowitz. She taught him about his condition, metabolic syndrome, an energy utilization and storage disorder that is affecting Americans at an alarming rate. Dr. Lefkowitz helped him lose weight dramatically, but as soon as he went back to his exercise routines, he gained weight again. The more he exercised, the hungrier he became. Unwilling to settle for this situation, Mike pursued one last resource: Gale Bernhardt, an elite Olympic triathlon coach and author of many exercise books. Together, Mike and Gale have unlocked the secrets to dealing with metabolic syndrome and working out without gaining any weight. Featuring expert advice from Dr. Lefkowitz and Gale Bernhardt, this book offers unique insights and specific plans to lose weight, increase health, and improve fitness. In addition to precise meal and exercise plans, The Fat-Burning Machine Diet provides general tips about how to calibrate your diet for maximum effect-which foods burn fat, which foods will sabotage your effort, when and how to snack, and the best schedule for maximizing workouts

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You will learn how to raise and train your dog to have very good behavior, and learn other tricks to make living with your dog much better! 1. The Characteristics of a Siberian Husky Puppy or Dog 2. What You Should Know About Puppy Teeth 3. Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your Siberian Husky Puppy 4. Are Rawhide Treats Good for Your Siberian Husky? 5. How to Crate Train Your Siberian Husky 6. When Your Siberian Husky Makes Potty Mistakes 7. How to Teach your Siberian Husky to Fetch 8. Make it Easier and Healthier for Feeding Your Siberian Husky 9. When Your Siberian Husky Has Separation Anxiety, and How to Deal With It 10. When Your Siberian Husky Is Afraid of Loud Noises 11. How to Stop Your Siberian Husky From Jumping Up On People 12. How to Build A Whelping Box for a Siberian Husky or Any Other Breed of Dog 13. How to Teach Your Siberian Husky to Sit 14. Why Your Siberian Husky Needs a Good Soft Bed to Sleep In 15. How to Stop Your Siberian Husky From Running Away or Bolting Out the Door 16. Some Helpful Tips for Raising Your Siberian Husky Puppy 17. How to Socialize Your Siberian Husky Puppy 18. How to Stop Your Siberian Husky Dog From Excessive Barking 19. When Your Siberian Husky Has Dog Food or Toy Aggression Tendencies 20. What you Should Know about Fleas and Ticks 21. How to Stop Your Siberian Husky Puppy or Dog From Biting 22. What to Expect Before and During your Dog Having Puppies 23. What the Benefits of Micro chipping Your Dog Are to You 24. How to Get Something Out of a Puppy or Dog's Belly Without Surgery 25. How to Clean Your Siberian Husky's Ears Correctly 26. How to Stop Your Siberian Husky From Eating Their Own Stools 27. How Invisible Fencing Typically Works to Train and Protect Your Dog 28. Some Items You Should Never Let Your Puppy or Dog Eat 29. How to Make Sure Your Dog is Eating A Healthy Amount of Food.

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More than anyone else, Margaret Fulton has been credited as the woman who taught Australians how to cook. Hundreds of thousands of readers have discovered that it is not only Margaret Fulton's ability to cook, but her talent in imparting her technique and knowledge to others that makes her such a trusted and authoritative kitchen companion. This new edition of the Margaret Fulton Cookbook is a completely updated reissue of her classic cookbook, first published in 1968. With a smart contemporary design and all new food photographs taken by renowned photographer Geoff Lung, the book is set to reach a new generation of readers and cooks. The book contains chapters that deal with fish, poultry, meat, vegetables, soups, salads, pasta and rice, desserts and cakes. Both the beginner and the gourmet cook will find recipes especially marked for them: all recipes have been coded according to their degree of difficulty involved and the time it takes to cook the dishes. There are useful cookery hints on every page and line illustrations will lead readers step by step through techniques.

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The most popular question any pregnant woman is asked - aside from "When are you due?" - has got to be "Are you having a girl or a boy?" When author Andrea Buchanan was pregnant with her daughter, she was thrilled to be expecting a girl. Some people were happy for her; visions of flouncy pink dresses and promises of mother-daughter bonding were the predictable responses. Other people, though, were concerned: "Is your husband OK with that?" "You can try again." "Girls are tough." This mixed message led her to explore the issue herself, with help from her fellow writers and moms, many of whom had had the same experience. As she did in It's a Boy: Women Writers on Raising Sons, Buchanan and her contributors take on what it's really like to raise a child-in this case, a girl-from babyhood to adulthood. It's a Girl, is a wide-ranging, often humorous, and honest collection of essays about the experience of the mother-daughter bond, taking on topics like "princess power" ("Shining, Shimmering, Splendid"), adding a girl to a brood of boys ("Confessions of a Tomboy Mom"), dealing with a daughter's eating disorder ("The Food Rules"), and mothering "hardcore mini-feminists" ("Tough Girls").

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Luxuriate in five star hotels and walk down glamorous boulevards in huge cities where fashionably dressed citizens chase the yuan and where glitzy high rise projects dominate the skyline, as the author, Lin Sartori, shares the stories and photographs of her trip to The People's Republic of China. Transport back in time, in a slow train, through one of the minority provinces, passing pastures of river buffalo, majestic mountains, and farming communes that look, from a distance, like the terraced hills of Italy's countryside. The casual traveler can witness China dealing with food quality, environmental issues, basic hygiene, education, and routine medical care for those who have in the past taken a back seat to huge government projects. In this land of dichotomy, of the haves and the have nots, meet the new emerging middle class who lives in hope, watching proudly over their only child. View the world from the heights of the Great Wall and be amazed at an Emperor's audacious army of Terracotta Warriors. Immerse yourself in the beauty of China's culture and landscapes. Join the adventure as Lin Sartori shares her daily experiences in her travel journal of The People's Republic of China, Beyond Research.

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Don't wait until it's too late. Prepare now! We've all seen the ruin that a hurricane can bring. No one can stop a hurricane, but proper preparation can limit damage, protect long-term finances, and even save lives. The Hurricane Preparedness Handbook is an invaluable, step-by-step guide for everyone who lives in a region threatened by these terrifying storms. Here is advice on: Understanding the category warning system Buying the right insurance Protecting your home from an oncoming storm Choosing and using an electrical generator Proper provisioning and use of food and water Dealing with a storm's aftermath And much more! There is no substitute for experience and expert advice, and this easy-to-store, easy-to-use handbook offers everyone a chance to learn from the past and prepare for the future. No one should go through a hurricane without first reading this book.

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A new Toddler-centric edition of the bestselling sleep series In 14 years of operation, Tizzie Hall's Save Our Sleep organisation has assisted thousands of children of all ages to learn how to sleep through the night, every night. By sharing an insight into baby and toddler sleep patterns, Tizzie has developed a method of putting parents at ease about their child's behaviour and learn how to effectively combat childhood sleep and behavioural problems. Save Our Sleep: Toddler focuses on the wealth of new information specific to sleep and behaviour in toddlerhood. The detailed advice in this book will help you learn how to deal with the tests that inevitably accompany toddlerhood and continue to enjoy a good night's sleep. It provides specific routines for sleeping and feeding for toddlers between one and three years, as well as addressing common toddler issues such as potty training, tantrums, food and feeding, childcare, travelling, moving house, daylight savings and the transition from a cot to a bed. Tizzie Hall is pleased to offer a complimentary copy of her safe bedding guide with all purchases of a Save Our Sleep ebook. Once you have completed your purchase please email a copy of your receipt to info@saveoursleep.com and your complimentary safe bedding guide will be emailed to you.

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The year is 1997, Michael Soussan, a fresh-faced young graduate takes up a new job at the U.N.'s Oil-for-Food Program, the largest humanitarian operation in the organization's history. His mission is to help Iraqi civilians survive the devastating impact of economic sanctions that were imposed following the 1990 invasion of Kuwait. As a gaffe-prone novice in a world of sensitive taboos, Soussan struggles to negotiate the increasing paranoia of his incomprehensible boss and the inner workings of one of the world's notoriously complex bureaucracies. But as he learns more about the vast sums of money flowing through the program, it becomes clear that all is not what it seems. Soussan becomes aware that Saddam Hussein is extracting illegal kickbacks, a discovery that sets him on a collision course with the organization s leadership. On March 8, 2004, in a Wall Street Journal op-ed editorial, Soussan becomes the first insider to call for an independent investigation" of the U.N.'s dealings with Saddam Hussein. One week later, a humiliated Kofi Annan appointed Paul Volcker to lead a team of sixty international investigators, whose findings resulted in hundreds of prosecutions in multiple countries, many of which are still ongoing. Backstabbing for Beginners is at once a witty tale of one man's political coming of age, and a stinging indictment of the hypocrisy that prevailed at the heart of one of the world's most idealistic institutions.

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In The Colored Car, Jean Alicia Elster, author of the award-winning Who's Jim Hines? follows another member of the Ford family coming of age in Depression-era Detroit. In the hot summer of 1937, twelve-year-old Patsy takes care of her three younger sisters and helps her mother put up fresh fruits and vegetables in the family's summer kitchen, adjacent to the wood yard that her father, Douglas Ford, owns. Times are tough, and Patsy's mother, May Ford, helps neighborhood families by sharing the food that she preserves. But May's decision to take a break from canning to take her daughters for a visit to their grandmother's home in Clarksville, Tennessee, sets in motion a series of events that prove to be life-changing for Patsy. After boarding the first-class train car at Michigan Central Station in Detroit and riding comfortably to Cincinnati, Patsy is shocked when her family is led from their seats to change cars. In the dirty, cramped "colored car," Patsy finds that the life she has known in Detroit is very different from life down south, and she can hardly get the experience out of her mind when she returns home-like the soot stain on her finely made dress or the smear on the quilt squares her grandmother taught her to sew. As summer wears on, Patsy must find a way to understand her experience in the colored car and also deal with the more subtle injustices that her family faces in Detroit. By the end of the story, Patsy will never see the world in the same way that she did before. Elster's engaging narrative illustrates the personal impact of segregation and discrimination and reveals powerful glimpses of everyday life in 1930s Detroit. For young readers interested in American history, The Colored Car is engrossing and informative reading.

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EFT, Emotional Freedom Technique, is an emotional healing technique which can relieve many physical, mental and emotional symptoms. One of the bases of EFT is the belief that 'The cause of all negative emotions is a disruption in the body's energy system'. EFT is a meridian energy therapy which works by tapping with the fingertips on various body locations. These locations correspond to acupuncture points belonging to the main energy meridian identified in Traditional Chinese medicine. In addition to the tapping, the person needs to focus on the issue that is creating problem, so to engage on mental, emotional, physical end energetic levels. This tapping clears away emotional debris in the form of energetic blocks and balances energy meridians, thus releasing mental, emotional and physical negative issues. Usually, this result is lasting and most importantly the client's awareness often changes in a healthy direction as a natural consequence of the healing. This helps the person to live a more relaxed life, be more confident, change limiting beliefs and clear health issues. EFT is a mind-body healing technique as it combines the physical effects of the tapping on meridian points with the mental effects of focusing on the pain or problem at the same time. Emotional Freedom Technique is used for physical problems (eg. back pain, headaches, rheumatism, fibromyalgia), mental and emotional issues (depression, anxiety, panic attacks, negative emotions or thoughts, food cravings, addiction, fears and phobias, grief and loss, guilt, pain management, PTSD, self Image and many more. It is also an amazing tool to use with kids, as it teaches them how to deal with their emotions, not to fear them, to let them go, and to learn to express themselves; in this way they can get rid of limiting thoughts before they become cemented in their mind. The origins of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) go back to over 5000 years ago, when in the Ancient Chinese Shaolin and Taoist monasteries

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Mariella's Gifts from the Sea is delightful. This tale of joy and imagination is woven throughout with the nurturing love of a grandmother for her granddaughter. A true gift! -Lisa A. Wroble, author of Food for a Greener Planet and Dealing with Stress Mariella visits her grandma on the gulf. While walking on the beach with Grandma, she is reminded to recycle and to be grateful for the sea and nature. As she gathers her sea shells, her imagination takes her on a journey of fun and fantasy.

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The South has always been one of the most distinctive regions of the United States, with its own set of traditions and a turbulent history. Although often associated with cotton, hearty food, and rich dialects, the South is also noted for its strong sense of religion, which has significantly shaped its history. Dramatic political, social, and economic events have often shaped the development of southern religion, making the nuanced dissection of the religious history of the region a difficult undertaking. For instance, segregation and the subsequent civil rights movement profoundly affected churches in the South as they sought to mesh the tenets of their faith with the prevailing culture. Editors Walter H. Conser and Rodger M. Payne and the book's contributors place their work firmly in the trend of modern studies of southern religion that analyze cultural changes to gain a better understanding of religion's place in southern culture now and in the future. Southern Crossroads: Perspectives on Religion and Culture takes a broad, interdisciplinary approach that explores the intersection of religion and various aspects of southern life. The volume is organized into three sections, such as "Religious Aspects of Southern Culture," that deal with a variety of topics, including food, art, literature, violence, ritual, shrines, music, and interactions among religious groups. The authors survey many combinations of religion and culture, with discussions ranging from the effect of Elvis Presley's music on southern spirituality to yard shrines in Miami to the archaeological record of African American slave religion. The book explores the experiences of immigrant religious groups in the South, also dealing with the reactions of native southerners to the groups arriving in the region. The authors discuss the emergence of religious and cultural acceptance, as well as some of the apparent resistance to this development, as they explore the experiences of Buddhist Americans in the

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Important Divestiture news! In funding and economic science, 'divestment' either 'divestiture' is the decrease of a few sort of resource for monetary, moral, either governmental aims either deal of an existent trade by a firm. A divestment is the reverse of an speculation. There has never been a Divestiture Guide like this. It contains 163 answers, much more than you can imagine; comprehensive answers and extensive details and references, with insights that have never before been offered in print. Get the information you need-fast! This all-embracing guide offers a thorough view of key knowledge and detailed insight. This Guide introduces what you want to know about Divestiture. A quick look inside of some of the subjects covered: Vulture fund - Term vulture fund, Nastran, Ameritech, James B. Lee, Jr. - Career, Studio system - The end of the system and the death of RKO, Climate change denial - Private sector, Bell System Technical Journal - History, Incentive - Problems, One share, one vote - Responsibilities of the board of directors, Computer Associates - 1990s, Rockwell International - Apex and break-up, Non-profit organization - Articles of association(example), Microprocessors - 32-bit designs, Talisman Energy - Controversy in Sudan, EMI Music Publishing - History, SuperMedia - Merger with Dex, Alcatel-Lucent History, Centerview Partners, Onboarding - Socialization tactics, Lewis E. Platt - Hewlett-Packard, Whole Foods Market - Financial history, IGN - Acquisition of UGO, sale to Ziff Davis, GlobalFoundries, Freescale Semiconductor - History, General Electric Corporate affairs, Business development - Professionals, Bill Murto - Post-merger, Certified Public Accountant - Services provided by CPAs, National Broadcasting Company - New beginnings: The Blue Network becomes ABC, EMI - Terra Firma takeover, Lancaster, Pennsylvania - Economy, Troubled Asset Relief Program, Ron and Fez - The Ron Ron Show, Divestment, and much more…

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The two novelettes by contemporary Japanese writer Taijun Takeda that are contained in this book were chosen for their overall excellence to be included in our current Library of Japanese Literature series. Both stories are relatively modern, one dealing with an incident of cannibalism in Hokkaido during World War II and the other about the Japanese who lived in Shanghai following the defeat. This Outcast Generation, according to the translators," is basically an existentialist novel and it reminds of Camus, but it is of course Japanese in essence."The story tells of the life of a man who as a member of a defeated nation living in a foreign country, feels no responsibility to anyone but himself-and this only in relation to food and water. Eventually, the hero is given the chance to initiate a change in his aimless life and he acts, for mankind or for love, in committing what is meant to be a Dostoyevskian axe-type murder. Translator Goldstein calls Luminous Moss "a real tour-de-force. I know nothing like it in any literature, though of course the problem of cannibalism has been treated by others.

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This book is covers all aspects of life, be it physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, psychological or sexual. Shanti set out to be a practitioner in natural healing from a very young age. He worked as an Osteopath and Chiropractor since 1972 in Ballina, NSW. Shanti realised that if we look after ourselves and use preventative measures, this is the key to good health. Shanti realised that the body is very complex and there are many influences inside and outside the body that play a very important part in the general health of a human being. Problems may occur in our body, where one part of the body isn't functioning 100% and this leaves us with an incomplete system to function the way we would like it to. We should take stock of ourselves NOW and do something about it as soon as we can. Don't wait till tomorrow, as tomorrow never comes! Prevention is what he is all about; curing a problem indicates that things haven't been managed properly. We are bombarded with toxic materials all day, via the air, the water and the so called "food" from the fast food outlets and supermarkets. All these are laced with artificial chemicals the body doesn't like and they work in a negative way and make our bodies very acidic, something we should not be, as it allows diseases to enter and multiply. Also, mentally introduced negative influences play a big part in our health. We should ALKALISE, ALKALISE, ALKALISE as once we are in an alkaline state, we cannot get sick. Shanti has not been to a doctor for sickness for over 50 years and he has not even take and asprin or panadol during all that time. Shanti is really concerned about the future and the way our children are going to deal with the difficulties facing them, especially if nothing is being done about their health NOW. This includes their mental health and emotional health especially. Shanti recites the word LOVE many times and he is concerned about the lack of LOVE. Love makes the world go around and money is the evil one. Too much em

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Unlike other vocabulary guides that require the rote memorization of literally thousands of words, this book starts from the premise that using the etymological connections between Spanish and English words-their common derivations from Latin, Greek, and other languages-is the most effective way to acquire and remember vocabulary. This approach is suitable for beginners as well as for advanced students. Teachers of the language will also find much material that can be used to help motivate their students to acquire, and retain, Spanish vocabulary. Spanish Vocabulary is divided into four parts and four annexes: Part I provides background material on the origins of Spanish and begins the process of presenting Spanish vocabulary. Part II presents "classical" Spanish vocabulary-words whose form (in both Spanish and English) is nearly unchanged from Latin and Greek. Part III deals with "popular" Spanish vocabulary, which underwent significant changes in form (and often meaning) during the evolution from Latin to Spanish. A number of linguistic patterns are identified that will help learners recognize and remember new vocabulary. Part IV treats a wide range of themes, including words of Germanic and Arabic origin, numbers, time, food and animals, the family, the body, and politics. Annex A: Principal exceptions to the "Simplified Gender Rule"Annex B: 700 words whose relations, if any, to English words are not immediately obvious Annex C: -cer verbs and related words Annex D: 4,500 additional words, either individually or in groups, with English correspondences

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From irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to heartburn, gastrointestinal conditions are epidemic today. Luckily, with the right knowledge and care, sufferers can successfully manage their symptoms-and feel better. This book is the essential guide for those dealing with any number of digestive health problems, including diverticulitis, constipation, acid reflux, and others. With this book sufferers learn how to: Choose a specialist; Understand their diagnosis; Manage medications; Select vitamin and herb supplements; Avoid foods that exacerbate their condition, while still getting the nutrients they need; Prepare recipes for delicious foods that are easy on the digestive tract. This book includes prescriptive information to reassure even the most discouraged patient. It's the first step toward a comfortable, confident, and healthy new life.

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You'll never run out of meal ideas for your slow cooker with this massive, photo-filled compendium The second book in the Ultimate series, following The Ultimate Cookie Book, this giant collection of recipes will keep your slow cooker meals delicious and exciting for years to come. There's way more here than just pot roasts and stews; this book offers recipes for main courses, appetizers, sides, and even desserts and breakfast. With all that, you'll never lack for ideas again! Nearly 500 pages in length and packed with full-color photos and hundreds of inventive recipes The Ultimate Slow Cooker Book is a great deal at a great price. Includes 400 recipes, including main dishes, appetizers and beverages, soups and stews, side dishes, breakfast, and desserts 200 full-color photos and a beautiful design will help inspire your next slow cooker sensation Features tips on converting many of your favorite conventional recipes for soups, stews, and roasts so they can be prepared in the slow cooker A great big cookbook at a small price Whether you've been using your slow cooker for years and need new ideas or you're a first-timer looking for easy dinner solutions, this is the ultimate slow cooker book for you.

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Real Skills for Real Life From keeping your home clean and in good repair to preparing your own food, self-sufficiency rocks. Having an understanding of the domestic arts gives you a sense of control over your life. These skills also help you save money, not by chasing deals, but by teaching the principle of the mantra: Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without. Life skills are the essence of frugality. Whether you just moved out of your parent's basement or you cut the apron strings a while ago, you'll learn the skills you need to manage your household. Inside you'll find: Quick, easy cleaning solutions for every room of the house, so you can get the job done and get on with life Instructions for removing stubborn stains and offensive odors from fabric Simple fixes to wardrobe malfunctions including broken zippers, missing buttons, and fallen hemlines Troubleshooting advice for common problems with home appliances A minimum home maintenance guide to prevent or catch major repair problems A basic plumbing tutorial that includes clearing and preventing clogs, stopping a running toilet and retrieving items dropped down a drain Ideas for healthy and fast meal planning so you can start cooking and stop relying on takeout or preservative-packed convenience food Definitions of common cooking terms and techniques found in recipes Plans for stocking a pantry so you can make dinner (even if you haven't been grocery shopping in a week) and be prepared when disaster strikes A complete rundown of essential kitchen equipment from knives to pans to small appliances Equip yourself with the skills you need for everyday life.

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