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â ˜That is what marriage gives â “ the right to destroy years and years of life.â ™Venice, Easter 1895. In the cafes around St Markâ ™s Square, all the gossip among the English ex-pat community is about two mysterious arrivals in the city. Agnes Ebbsmith is a young widow with a scandalous past. Travelling with her is Lucas Cleeve, an up-and-coming Tory MP who has abandoned his wife in London. Defying convention, Agnes and Lucas are refusing to marry, and living in a â ˜compactâ ™ together. But before long their peace is shattered by the arrival of Lucasâ ™s aristocratic family from London.The Notorious Mrs Ebbsmith is a dramatic, entertaining,and utterly enthralling play by one of the greatest Victorian dramatists. This playtext, slightly adapted from the original,was prepared for its first ever revival, presented by Primavera at Jermyn Street Theatre in 2014. The Notorious Mrs Ebbsmith was last performed by Mrs Patrick Campbell in the West End in 1895.With an introduction to the play and its historical context by Dr Sos Eltis.

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A gripping retelling of the timeless epic of romance, enchantment and adventure, Peter Ackroyd s The Death of King Arthur recasts Sir Thomas Malory s Le Morte d Arthur in clear, compelling modern English prose, published in Penguin Classics. In the old wild days of the world there was a King of England known as Uther Pendragon; he was a dragon in wrath as well as in power ... Born with the help of Merlin s magic, blessed with the sword of Excalibur, Arthur becomes King of a troubled England, beginning a golden age of chivalry at the court of Camelot. But his reign is soon to be torn apart by violence, revenge and tragedy ...Sir Thomas Malory s Le Morte d Arthur made the legend of King Arthur immortal. Now Peter Ackroyd s retelling brings his timeless story of love, heroism and betrayal to new life for our times.Sir Thomas Malory (c.1405-1471) was a knight and estate owner in the mid 15th century, who spent many years in prison for political crimes as well as robbery. He wrote Le Morte d Arthur, the first great English prose epic, while imprisoned in Newgate. Peter Ackroyd (b. 1949) is an award-winning writer and historian. Formerly literary editor of The Spectator and chief book reviewer for the The Times, he is the author of novels such as Hawksmoor (1985) and The House of Doctor Dee (1993), as well as non-fiction including Dickens: Public Life and Private Passion (2002), London: The Biography (2000), and Thames: Sacred River (2007). If you enjoyed The Death of King Arthur, you might like Ackroyd s The Canterbury Tales, also available in Penguin Modern Classics. I admire this version enormously ... This story has to move with both swiftness and dignity, and yoking those two qualities together is not an easy task; but Ackroyd does it with ease Philip Pullman, author of His Dark Materials trilogy Ackroyd s lightly trimmed and streamlined Le Morte d Arthur makes it eminently readable Sunday Times

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A gifted young knight named Collum arrives at Camelot to compete for a spot on the Round Table, only to find that he’s too late. The king died two weeks ago at the Battle of Camlann, leaving no heir, and only a handful of the knights of the Round Table survive. They aren’t the heroes of legend, like Lancelot or Gawain. They’re the oddballs of the Round Table, from the edges of the stories, like Sir Palomides, the Saracen Knight, and Sir Dagonet, Arthur’s fool, who was knighted as a joke. They’re joined by Nimue, who was Merlin’s apprentice until she turned on him and buried him under a hill. Together this ragtag fellowship will set out to rebuild Camelot in a world that has lost its balance. But Arthur’s death has revealed Britain’s fault lines. God has abandoned it, and the fairies and monsters and old gods are returning, led by Arthur’s half-sister Morgan le Fay. Kingdoms are turning on each other, warlords lay siege to Camelot and rival factions are forming around the disgraced Lancelot and the fallen Queen Guinevere. It is up to Collum and his companions to reclaim Excalibur, solve the mysteries of this ruined world and make it whole again. But before they can restore Camelot they’ll have to learn the truth of why the lonely, brilliant King Arthur fell, and lay to rest the ghosts of his troubled family and of Britain’s dark past. The first major Arthurian epic of the new millennium, The Bright Sword is steeped in tradition, full of duels and quests, battles and tournaments, magic swords and Fisher Kings. It also sheds a fresh light on Arthur’s Britain, a diverse, complex nation struggling to come to terms with its bloody history. The Bright Sword is a story about imperfect men and women, full of strength and pain, who are looking for a way to reforge a broken land in spite of being broken themselves.

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*The sequel to The Last Mrs Parrish â “ New York Times bestseller The Next Mrs Parrish â “ is out now!*A Reese Witherspoon book club pick!Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Lisa Jewell and Shari LapenaHow far would you go to make all your dreams come true?Amber Patterson is tired of being a nobody: an invisible woman who melts into the background. She deserves more. She deserves a life of wealth, luxury and leisure.Daphne Parrish is the golden girl of Bishops Harbor, Connecticut. With her model looks, her picture-perfect mansion and her millionaire husband, Jackson, she has everything Amber wants.Amberâ ™s envy could eat her aliveâ ”if she didn t have a plan. Before long, she has become Daphneâ ™s closest friend, and is catching the eye of Jackson. But a skeleton from her past could destroy everything, and if discovered, Amberâ ™s well-laid plan may end in disasterâ ¦Praise for The Last Mrs Parrishâ ˜The Last Mrs Parrish is an addictive and twisty debutâ ™ Karin Slaughterâ ˜Deliciously chilling and creepyâ ™ Lee Childâ ˜A great reading escape. And there is a thrilling twist at the end!â ™ Reese Witherspoon in Stylistâ ˜Kept me turning the pagesâ ™ Jane Green, bestselling author of When We Were Friendsâ ˜A twisted and compelling taleâ ™ Katerina Diamond, bestselling author of The Silenceâ ˜Will keep readers up all nightâ ™ Karen Dionne, author of The Marsh Kingâ ™s Daughterâ ˜Impossible to put downâ ™ Huffington Post

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Abé is an exquisite storyteller. Rich in detail and deeply moving.  –Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Lions of Fifth Avenue One of the most beautifully written books IÂ’ve ever had the pleasure to read. A gorgeous, phenomenal novel I wonÂ’t soon forget.” —Ellen Marie Wiseman New York Times bestselling Author of The Orphan CollectorPerfect for fans of Jennifer Chiaverini and Marie Benedict, this riveting novel takes you inside the scandalous courtship and catastrophic honeymoon aboard the Titanic of the most famous couple of their time—John Jacob Astor and Madeleine Force. Told in rich detail, this novel of sweeping historical fiction will stay with readers long after turning the last page.Madeleine Talmage Force is just seventeen when she attracts the attention of John Jacob “Jack” Astor. Madeleine is beautiful, intelligent, and solidly upper-class, but the Astors are in a league apart. JackÂ’s mother was the Mrs. Astor, American royalty and New YorkÂ’s most formidable socialite. Jack is dashing and industrious—a hero of the Spanish-American war, an inventor, and a canny businessman. Despite their twenty-nine-year age difference, and the scandal of JackÂ’s recent divorce, Madeleine falls headlong into love—and becomes the pressÂ’s favorite target. On their extended honeymoon in Egypt, the newlyweds finally find a measure of peace from photographers and journalists. Madeleine feels truly alive for the first time—and is happily pregnant. The couple plans to return home in the spring of 1912, aboard an opulent new ocean liner. When the ship hits an iceberg close to midnight on April 14th, there is no immediate panic. The swift, state-of-the-art RMS Titanic seems unsinkable. As Jack helps Madeleine into a lifeboat, he assures her that heÂ’ll see her soon in New York… Four months later, at the AstorsÂ’ Fifth Avenue mansion, a widowed Madeleine gives birth to their son. In the wake of the disaster, the press has elevated her to the status of virtuous, tragic heroine. But MadeleineÂ’s most important decision still lies ahead: whether to accept the role assigned to her, or carve out her own remarkable path…  “A touching, compelling, and haunting love story that will delight fans of historical fiction and enthrall those of us for whom the Titanic will always fascinate.” –Hazel Gaynor, New York Times bestselling author of When We Were Young and Brave  “An engaging novel told with both heartbreaking care and vivid detail. The Second Mrs. Astor is historical fiction at its gripping and irresistible best.” –Patti Callahan, New York Times bestselling author of Surviving Savannah and Becoming Mrs. Lewis

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Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this legendary edition of King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table. King Arthur is one of the most famous kings, and best-known legends, ever. From the magical moment when Arthur releases the sword in the stone to the quest for the Holy Grail and the final tragedy of the Last Battle, Roger Lancelyn Green brings the enchanting world of King Arthur stunningly to life. One of the greatest legends of all time, now with an inspiring introduction by David Almond, award-winning author of Clay, Skellig, Kit s Wilderness and The Fire-Eaters.

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LP vinyl - Duets: The Final Chapter je druhé posmrtné album zesnulého amerického rappera The Notorious BIG a je sbírkou písní představujících vystoupení dalších významných rapperů. Kampaň Record Store Day (zkráceně RSD), jejímž účelem je podpořit tradiční kamenné obchody, se každoročně koná třetí dubnovou sobotu. V roce 2020 však veškeré plány vydavatelů, interpretů i prodejců změnila koronavirová pandemie. Vydání většiny titulů bylo posunuto na přelom léta a podzimu a podobně je realizována i akce RSD Drops 2021. Její součástí je mimo jiné vydání 2LP duetů hiphopové legendy The Notorious B.I.G.. Christopher George Latore Wallace alias The Notorious B.I.G, Biggie nebo Biggie Smalls je jednou z nejslavnějších obětí války mezi East Coast a West Coast. Biggie byl výrazným představitelem newyorkské scény v době, kdy hip hopu dominovali interpreti West Coast scény. Byl zavražděn ve čtyřiadvaceti letech, dodnes je považován za jednoho z nejdůležitějších a...

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⠘A charming, unforgettable story.⠙Harper⠙s Bazaar40 years of marriage.8 golden charms.One man⠙s journey of discovery.Having been married for over 40 years, 69-year-old Arthur Pepper is mourning the loss of his wife. On the anniversary of her death, he finally musters the courage to go through her possessions, and happens upon a charm bracelet that he has never seen before.What follows is a surprising adventure that takes Arthur from London to Paris and India in an epic quest to find out the truth about his wife⠙s secret life before they met, a journey that leads him to find healing, self-discovery, and love in the most unexpected of places.⠘Charming by name, charming by nature, this book is a balm for the soul and heart.⠙ The SunReaders have fallen in love with The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper: I enjoyed this lovely book so much. Recommended if you want to read a poignant, warm-hearted story ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A lovely book and very well written with gentle humour and charm ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A little gem of a book peppered with humour ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Will leave you feeling warm and content by the end ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely the best book I have read in a long time. The story was lovely ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I truly loved every page! The most beautiful story that I ve ever read! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A delightful read. I adored it ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Don t miss The Library of Lost and Found, another unforgettable tale from Phaedra Patrick.

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The heroic legends of King Arthur and his brave Knights of the Round Table is now available in an unabridged, illustrated cloth hardcover edition in Union Square and Co.’s Children #39;s Signature Clothbound Classics series. Although the folklore of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is centuries old, their spirited adventures continue to capture the hearts of young readers today. Camelot, Merlin, Morgana, the Holy Grail—all originating from Arthurian legend—have been widely adapted in media and modern fantasy world-building. This Children #39;s Signature Clothbound Classics edition of The Story of King Arthur and His Knights is the only widely available edition of Howard Pyle’s version, which was written specifically for children.

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By the Poet LaureateThe Alliterative Morte Arthure - the title given to a four-thousand line poem written sometime around 1400 - was part of a medieval Arthurian revival which produced such masterpieces as Sir Gawain and the Green Knight and Sir Thomas Malory s prose Morte D Arthur. The Death of King Arthur deals in the cut-and-thrust of warfare and politics: the ever-topical matter of Britain s relationship with continental Europe, and of its military interests overseas. Simon Armitage is already the master of this alliterative music, as his earlier version of Sir Gawain and the Green Knight (2006) so resourcefully and exuberantly showed. His new translation restores a neglected masterpiece of story-telling, by bringing vividly to life its entirely medieval mix of ruthlessness and restraint.

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â ˜Remarkable and uniqueâ ™ Daily Expressâ ˜I never dreamed weâ ™d go to war with Argentina.â ™ Rear-Admiral John WoodwardOn 2 April 1982, Argentina invaded and occupied the Falkland Islands. Britain was quick to mobilise a task force to recover its territory, but the ensuing conflict, lasting over two months, would cost the British military 255 lives, seven ships and many aircraft.From the initial Argentine landing on South Georgia, to dynamic combat on land, sea and air, Britain faced extreme adversity. However, despite the harsh realities of battle, the British task force maintained morale through humour, camaraderie and the close bonds they formed in the crucible of war.Lost Voices of the Falklands War is the definitive oral history of the conflict, compiled by historian Max Arthur. Through a series of interviews, Arthur delivers a raw, unfiltered account of the violence and the emotional toll it took on the soldiers, sailors and airmen that fought.This is the true story of the heroes of the Falklands war, in their own words.â ˜Nowhere will you read a record of more concentrated courage, and of the will to winâ ™ Manchester Evening News

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Mr Holmes, they were the footprints of a gigantic hound! The mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville brings Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson to Dartmoor in the most famous of all of Arthur Conan Doyle s books. Is Sir Charles the latest victim of the ancestral Curse of the Baskervilles, which summons a demonic hound to stalk the moor and exact vengeance for a past misdeed, or is there a more modern, more prosaic explanation for the sudden death? In The Hound of the Baskervilles, the modern, rational world, and the ancient, supernatural world collide in the novel which brought Sherlock Holmes back from the dead.This new edition of Conan Doyle s classic mystery is part of a series of new editions of the Sherlock Holmes stories published in Oxford World s Classics. Darryl Jones s Introduction explores the competing worlds of the supernatural and the scientific in the novel and in Arthur Conan Doyle s life, the novel s colonial background and origins, and the role of landscape, folklore, and folk horror in the novel.

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Mrs. Mr. MacLeod, authors of the award-winning How to Eat a Book, present a whimsical, thought-provoking picture book about coming face-to-face with the unknown. Beautifully illustrated and lyrically written, The Door That Had Never Been Opened Before has strong read-aloud appeal for families, libraries, booksellers, and educators. The Grunions’ house had many doors. But there was one door, that had never been opened before! The door that had never been opened before was built closed shut, locked tight, and never opened for a reason. A reason that nobody knew. Geraldine opened every door she ever found. Geraldine opened every door and went everywhere and met everyone and did EVERYTHING. Everything, except ONE THING. Geraldine had never opened the Door that had NEVER been opened before . . . NOT yet! The Door That Had Never Been Opened Before is a contemporary look at a timeless question—with hints of Shel Silverstein and a smattering of Edward Gorey. Fantastically illustrated with dipped pen-and-ink cutout art, photographed in a three-dimensional stage diorama and hand-colored, this children’s picture book is a HIT from the talented Mrs. Mr. MacLeod.Hardcover picture book; 48 pages; 8.5 x 10.9 in.

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In Sherlock Holmes: The Dark Mysteries, Sherlock Holmes expert David Stuart Davies has selected the cases of the great detective that best reflect Sir Arthur Conan Doyle s deep interest in the supernatural. The first is the terrifying novel The Hound of the Baskervilles, followed by nine Gothic adventures: The Sussex Vampire , The Creeping Man , Shoscombe Old Place , The Disappearance of Lady Frances Carfax , The Veiled Lodger , The Devil s Foot , The Blanched Soldier and The Cardboard Box . All of the stories are accompanied by their original illustrations. With an introduction by the collection s editor, David Stuart Davies. Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector s Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector s Library are books to love and treasure. The Macmillan Collector s Library is a series of beautifully bound hardback gift editions of much loved classic titles. Bound in real cloth, printed on high quality paper, and featuring ribbon markers and gilt edges. Author Information Arthur Conan Doyle was born in 1859. He trained to be a doctor at Edinburgh University and eventually set up a medical practice in Southsea. During the quiet periods between patients, he turned his hand to writing, producing historical novels such as Micah Clarke and adventure yarns including The Lost World, as well as four novels and fifty-six stories involving his most celebrated creations, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson. Doyle was knighted in 1902. In later life he devoted much of his time to his belief in Spiritualism, using his writing and celebrity as a means of providing funds to support activities in this field. He died in 1930.

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LP vinyl - Vinylová reedice druhého studiového alba americké rapperky Lil 'Kim. Bylo vydáno 27. června 2000 společností Atlantic Records a je prvním albem na jejím novém labelu Queen Bee Entertainment. Vinylová reedice druhého studiového alba americké rapperky Lil 'Kim. Bylo vydáno 27. června 2000 společností Atlantic Records a je prvním albem na jejím novém labelu Queen Bee Entertainment. Bylo to nejprodávanější ženské rapové album roku 2000 s prodejem přes 1,4 milionu kopií ve Spojených státech. K dnešnímu dni se The Notorious K.I.M. celosvětově prodalo přes 5,8 milionu kopií. Kimberly Denise Jones, spíše známá jako Lil Kim, je americká rapperka, textařka, herečka a zakladatelka hudební společnosti Queen Bee Entertaiment. V devadesátých letech 20. století byla členkou skupiny Junior M.A.F.I.A., do které ji uvedl její rapový mentor The Notorious B.I.G.. Seznam stop LP1 Lil #039; Drummer Boy (feat. CeeLo of Goodie Mob and Redman) / Custom Made (Give It to You)...

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Little Clothbound Classics: irresistible, mini editions of short stories, novellas and essays from the world s greatest writers, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith.Emerging from their smoke-filled rooms at 21B Baker Street, Holmes and Watson grapple with the forces of crime that stalk the streets of London. From the first story, A Scandal in Bohemia where Holmes is foiled by the quick-thinking of the woman , Irene Adler, to what was presumed to be the last, The Final Problem where Holmes at last comes face to face with the diabolical Professor Moriarty, this selection is presents the very best of Arthur Conan Doyle s iconic detective. Arthur Conan Doyle is unique ... Personally, I would walk a mile in tight boots to read him to the milkman Stephen Fry

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You can get happier. And getting there will be the adventure of a lifetime.In Build the Life You Want, Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey invite you to begin a journey toward greater happiness, no matter how challenging your circumstances.Combining their decades of experience studying happiness from every angle, they show you how to improve your life right now - instead of waiting for the outside world to change.You will learn how to:- Manage your emotions so they no longer control your outlook and behaviour- Turn life s inevitable difficulties and challenges into opportunities for growth- Strengthen your family ties by managing your expectations and building trust- Create and preserve deep and lasting friendships at any age- Develop an approach to work that fits your life and brings satisfaction- Find your inner peace with a spiritual practiceBuild the Life You Want introduces you to the cutting-edge science that can change your life, in understandable terms and with actionable strategies. Along the way, Arthur and Oprah share hard-earned wisdom from their own lives and careers. In every page, your happiness skills will grow, and you will learn amazing information you can t wait to share with others.Build the Life You Want is your blueprint for a better life.

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Medieval life meets Arthurian magic in a novel that transcends boundaries of time and age, appealing to children of 9+ and older readers alike. The winner of the Guardian Children s Fiction Prize and the Smarties Prize bronze award in 2001, this timeless novel is stunningly reissued for a new generation. The year is 1199, the place the Welsh Marches. Young Arthur de Caldicot is given a magical shining stone in which his legendary namesake is revealed. In 100 short chapters that brilliantly evoke life in a medieval manor, stories of the boy King Arthur begin to echo - and anticipate - the secrets and mysteries that emerge in his own life . . . As bright and as vivid as the pictures in a Book of Hours. Deep scholarship, high imagination, and great gifts of storytelling have gone into this; I was spellbound. - Philip Pullman, The Guardian

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The world s greatest mental mathematical magician takes us on a spellbinding journey through the wonders of numbers (and more) Arthur Benjamin . . . joyfully shows you how to make nature s numbers dance. -- Bill Nye (the science guy)The Magic of Math is the math book you wish you had in school. Using a delightful assortment of examples-from ice-cream scoops and poker hands to measuring mountains and making magic squares-this book revels in key mathematical fields including arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and calculus, plus Fibonacci numbers, infinity, and, of course, mathematical magic tricks. Known throughout the world as the mathemagician, Arthur Benjamin mixes mathematics and magic to make the subject fun, attractive, and easy to understand for math fan and math-phobic alike. A positively joyful exploration of mathematics. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review Each [trick] is more dazzling than the last. -- Physics World

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The heroic legends of King Arthur and his brave Knights of the Round Table is now available in an unabridged, paperback volume in Union Square and Co.’s Signature Editions series. Although the folklore of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table is centuries old, their spirited adventures continue to capture the hearts of young readers today. Camelot, Merlin, Morgana, the Holy Grail—all originating from Arthurian legend—have been widely adapted in media and modern fantasy world-building.

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The second volume of the remarkable autobiography of Arthur Koestler, author of Darkness at Noon.Taken together, Arthur Koestler s volumes of autobiography constitute an unrivalled study of a twentieth-century life. The Invisible Writing picks up where the first volume, Arrow in the Blue, ended, with Koestler joining the Communist Party. This second volume goes on to detail some of the most important, gruelling and electrifying experiences in his life. This book tells of Koestler s travels through Russia and remote parts of Soviet Central Asia and of his life as an exile. It tells of how he survived in Franco s prisons under sentence of death and in concentration camps in Occupied France and ends with his escape in 1940 to England, where he found stability and a new home.

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A classic of alternative biography and feminist writing, this empathetic and witty book gives due to a lesser figure of history, Mary Ellen Peacock Meredith, who was brilliant, unconventional, and at odds with the constraints of Victorian life. “Many people have described the Famous Writer presiding at his dinner table. . . . He is famous; everybody remembers his remarks. . . . We forget that there were other family members at the table—a quiet person, now muffled by time, shadowy, whose heart pounded with love, perhaps, or rage.” So begins The True History of the First Mrs. Meredith and Other Lesser Lives, an uncommon biography devoted to one of those “lesser lives.” As the author points out, “A lesser life does not seem lesser to the person who leads one.” Such sympathy and curiosity compelled Diane Johnson to research Mary Ellen Peacock Meredith (1821–1861), the daughter of the famous artist Thomas Love Peacock (1785–1866) and first wife of the equally famous poet George Meredith (1828–1909). Her life, treated perfunctorily and prudishly in biographies of Peacock or Meredith, is here exquisitely and unhurriedly given its due. What emerges is the portrait of a brilliant, well-educated woman, raised unconventionally by her father only to feel more forcefully the constraints of the Victorian era. First published in 1972, Lesser Lives has been a key text for feminists and biographers alike, a book that reimagined what biography might be, both in terms of subject and style. Biographies of other “lesser” lives have since followed in its footsteps, but few have the wit, elegance, and empathy of Johnson’s seminal work.

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Magnificent. Complex, wise, unsentimental and very moving Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Dense, lyrical and deeply unsettling New York Times A fine balance between poetic tenderness and an unflinching account of the brutal realities of the day Guardian Extraordinarily original Los Angeles Times The prose is stunning, thanks to a masterful translation by Klara Glowczewska, and the characters are so fully fleshed that they seem to step off the page NPR Grips the reader with the power of a high-class thriller Frankfurter Rundschau All at once she thought that a life is only that which has passed. There is no life other than memory In the Nazi-occupied Warsaw of 1943, Irma Seidenman, a young Jewish widow, possesses two attributes that can spell the difference between life and death: blue eyes and blond hair. Paired with false papers, she passes as the wife of a Polish officer, until one day an informer spots her on the street.At times a dark lament, at others a sly and sardonic thriller, The Beautiful Mrs. Seidenman is the story of the thirty-six hours that follow Irma s arrest and the events that lead to her dramatic rescue.

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The definitive oral history of the raid featuring contributions from Mission Commander Guy Gibson and Bouncing Bomb creator Barnes Wallis.The Dambusters raid was one of the most iconic missions of the Second World War.Three dams along Germanyâ ™s Ruhr Valley, which powered the nationâ ™s industrial war effort, were the target. To overcome the torpedo nets and other defences, Barnes Wallis invented the â ˜bouncingâ ™ bomb to skim along the surface of the reservoirs before breaching the dam walls.617 Squadron was chosen to deliver them. On the night of 16â “17 May 1943, nineteen specially modified Lancaster bombers left Britain. Weeks of training under absolute secrecy were put to the test.Here, acclaimed oral historian Max Arthur has gathered together the voices of the Lancaster crews as well as the German civilians who endured the attack, compiling a unique picture of how the mission unfolded, and the devastation it caused.â ˜A masterpiece of concise storytellingâ ™ Sunday Express

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LONGLISTED FOR THE HISTORICAL WRITERS ASSOCIATION NON-FICTION CROWNA SUNDAY TIMES NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR Timely ... a long and engrossing survey of the library FT A sweeping, absorbing history, deeply researched Richard Ovenden, author of Burning the BooksFamed across the known world, jealously guarded by private collectors, built up over centuries, destroyed in a single day, ornamented with gold leaf and frescoes or filled with bean bags and children s drawings - the history of the library is rich, varied and stuffed full of incident.In this, the first major history of its kind, Andrew Pettegree and Arthur der Weduwen explore the contested and dramatic history of the library, from the famous collections of the ancient world to the embattled public resources we cherish today. Along the way, they introduce us to the antiquarians and philanthropists who shaped the world s great collections, trace the rise and fall of fashions and tastes, and reveal the high crimes and misdemeanours committed in pursuit of rare and valuable manuscripts.

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Amber Patterson Parrish has come a long way. Hard work and immaculate planning turned her from invisible wallflower to prominent socialite, but there have been bumps along the way. Less than a year after her husband Jackson s tax-evasion scandal, Amber reigns supreme over the Bishops Harbor community. But with Jackson being released from prison, Amber s free time - and money - is vanishing.Meanwhile, Daphne Parrish left Bishops Harbor after her divorce from Jackson, swearing she would never go back. But when one of her daughters runs away from home, desperate to see her father, Daphne agrees to return for the summer. Jackson swears he s a changed man, but Daphne knows all too well that he can t be trusted.When a ghost from Amber s past emerges looking for revenge, these three find unlikely allies in one another. But who is playing who? When all is said and done, they ll have to fight tooth and nail for everything they have left in this zero-sum game.With shocking turns and entertaining characters, The Next Mrs. Parrish will make you rethink everything you thought you knew about duplicity and betrayal.READERS LOVE LIV CONSTANTINE ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kept me enthralled ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a brilliant read! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Surprising, thrilling and unputdownable ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WOW, I wasn t expecting that ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Devoured in one sitting

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Uncover the brilliance of Sherlock Holmes with The Best of Sherlock Holmes set. This captivating two-book collection features carefully selected tales showcasing the detective s greatest cases, capturing the essence of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle s iconic character and his unparalleled powers of deduction. A masterful compilation of detective classics! A set of two books comprising the finest stories from the Sherlock Holmes series Features iconic cases like “The Hound of the Baskervilles” and “A Study in Scarlet” Immerse yourself in the suspense, intrigue, and wit of Sherlock Holmes and his trusted companion, Dr. John Watson Ideal for both new readers and devoted fans looking to revisit the best of the detective s adventures An essential addition to any mystery lover s bookshelf, providing hours of thrilling entertainment

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The definitive retelling of the legends of King Arthur, from Carnegie Medal-winner Kevin Crossley-Holland and former Children s Laureate Chris Riddell. Be enthralled by the world of Arthurian legend in this lavishly illustrated, masterful retelling. From King Arthurâ ™s childhood to his final battle, the timeless tales of the sword in the stone, the quests of the Knights of the Round Table and the wizardry of Merlin are woven together into a breathtaking feat of storytelling. An extraordinary collaboration between the world-renowned Kevin Crossley-Holland and the three-time Kate Greenaway Medal-winner Chris Riddell, this is a beautiful edition to be treasured by all ages.

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The moving memoir of a doctor who became a family caregiver and learned why care is so central to all our lives Beautiful and deeply moving. A truly extraordinary work that will change how we think about our lives and the society we live in Michael Puett, author of The Path When Dr Arthur Kleinman, an eminent Harvard psychiatrist and social anthropologist, began caring for his wife, Joan, after she was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer s disease, he found just how far the act of caregiving extended beyond the boundaries of medicine. In The Soul of Care, he delivers a deeply inspiring story about what it means to grapple with illness from both sides, as an experienced doctor and a loving husband.Caregiving is long, hard, unglamorous work - at moments joyous, more often tedious, sometimes agonizing, but always rich in meaning. Describing the practical, emotional and moral aspects of caring, Kleinman explores how we must ask uncomfortable questions of ourselves and of our doctors. Poignant and honest, The Soul of Care is an uplifting story about what really matters in our lives.

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The definitive retelling of the legends of King Arthur, from Carnegie Medal-winner Kevin Crossley-Holland and former Children s Laureate Chris Riddell.Be enthralled by the world of Arthurian legend in this lavishly illustrated, masterful retelling. From King Arthurâ ™s childhood to his final battle, the timeless tales of the sword in the stone, the quests of the Knights of the Round Table and the wizardry of Merlin are woven together into a breathtaking feat of storytelling. An extraordinary collaboration between the world-renowned Kevin Crossley-Holland and the three-time Kate Greenaway Medal-winner Chris Riddell, this is a beautiful edition to be treasured by all ages.

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This handsome hardback edition presents the first collection in Arthur Conan Doyle s classic Sherlock Holmes stories, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges.Sherlock Holmes and the faithful Dr Watson are featured here in a series of twelve of their earliest cases. They include A Scandal in Bohemia where Holmes is outwitted by an unexpected rival; The Red-Headed League, which begins with a bizarre newspaper advertisement for red-haired men; and The Adventure of the Speckled Band, in which the great detective traces a sinister whistling sound to its lethal source. First published month by month in The Strand magazine (1891-1892), the stories include 16 full-page illustrations by Sidney Paget, who created the image of Holmes in his signature deerstalker hat and Inverness cape.This beautiful pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic, unabridged text, presented with a gold embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic literature..ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautiful pocket editions of iconic literary works from across history. Presented with striking foil cover embossing, gilded page edges, and deluxe ivory paper, these editions make the perfect gift for lovers of classic literature.

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Deeply bored by the lack of mental stimulus and the dull routine of existence, Sherlock Holmes is about to resort to his daily dose of cocaine when an elegantly dressed young woman called Mary Morstan enters his room and presents her case to him and Watson. Following the mysterious disappearance of her father ten years ago, and after answering, four years later, a newspaper advert enquiring for her, she has begun to receive each year, on the same date, a precious pearl in the post from an unknown benefactor. Now, with the last pearl, she has also received a message, telling her she is “a wronged woman” and asking for a meeting that very night outside the Lyceum Theatre. Will the great detective accompany her and help her unravel the mystery? First published in 1880, The Sign of the Four – the second Sherlock Holmes novel after A Study in Scarlet, published three years earlier – will sweep the readers away into a story of murders, betrayals, double-crossings and stolen treasures, and is an enduring testament to the storytelling genius of Arthur Conan Doyle.

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`the ordinary laws of Nature are suspended. The various checks with influence the struggle for existence in the world at large are all neutralized or altered. Creatures survive which would otherwise disappear. Headed by the larger than life figure of Professor Challenger, a scientific expedition sets out to explore a plateau in South America that remains frozen in time from the days when dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Seemingly impossible to penetrate, this lost word holds great danger for the four men, whether from fiendish ape-men or terrifying prehistoric creatures. Arthur Conan Doyle s classic tale of adventure and discovery still excites the reader today, just as dinosaurs continue to grip the popular imagination. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World s Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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When the reporter Edward Malone is sent to interview the formidable Professor Challenger about his accounts of strange prehistoric beasts on a remote plateau in South America, he expects to be given short shrift by the researcher, notorious for man handling nosy enquirers. But Challenger, impressed by the young journalistâ ™s thirst for adventure, invites Malone along on his next expedition, plunging him into a mysterious and dangerous world populated by dinosaurs and murderous ape men. Having already written seminal works of detective fiction, Arthur Conan Doyle became a pioneer of early science fiction with The Lost World. This classic novel helped establish the genre and has inspired, since its first publication in 1912, countless stories, novels and films.

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This is a unique study of the conflict of 1914-18 on land, sea and in the air, through maps, diagrams and illustrations. Within the scope of some 250 maps, Arthur Banks has presented both broad general surveys of political and military strategy, and the most closely researched details of major individual campaigns and engagements. These are supplemented by comprehensive analysis of military strengths and command structures and illustrations.

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The legends of King Arthur and his knights have passed down throught the generations sinced medieval times. In this spellbinding trilogy, Rosemary Sutcliff recreates all the mystique and mystery of the golden age of Camelot for a new generation.

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At sixteen, Honora Nora Holtzfall is the daughter of the most powerful heiress in Gamanix; her family controls all the money - and all the magic - in the entire country.But when her mother is found murdered in an alley, the family throne and fortune are up for grabs, which means Nora will be pitted against her cousins in the deadly Veritaz trials to determine the rightful inheritor. But there s a surprise rival in the form of Ottoline, aka Lotte, the illegitimate daughter of Nora s aunt, who was left with nuns as a baby. Thrown into the Veritaz, she is suddenly surrounded by a hostile family she never knew she had.But as the Holtzfalls wage their battles of privilege, something bigger and more sinister bubbles beneath the surface, and revolution is in the air. Incredible tests, impossible choices, and deadly odds await both girls. But there can only be one winner.

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Mrs Porter Calling is the uplifting and heartwarming third historical novel from AJ Pearce, the beloved author of Dear Mrs Bird. Brilliant, utterly charming and upliftingâ ™ â “ Jill Mansell, author of Rumour Has It A pleasure youâ ™d be daft to deny yourselfâ ™ â “ Mail on Sunday Heartbreaking yet feel-good â “ Woman HomeLondon, 1943.Emmy Lake is most definitely Doing Her Bit for the war effort. The readers of her magazine, Womanâ ™s Friend, are facing the hardships of life on the Home Front and they need Emmy and her support more than ever. But when a glamorous new owner arrives at Womanâ ™s Friend, Emmy soon realizes that the Honourable Mrs Porter could destroy everything.And then tragedy strikes. As Emmyâ ™s own happiness turns to devastation, she must ask herself if she can find the strength to keep going. Can she save the magazine so many people love? And can she weather her own heartbreak? If ever there was a book to cheer a heart, itâ ™s Mrs Porter Callingâ ™ â “ Milly Johnson, author of My One True North A winning combination of warmth, humour and a compelling story of the power of friendship â “ Katie Fforde, author of Going Dutch

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Kniha - autor Jonathan Stroud, 400 stran, anglicky, brožovaná bez přebalu matná Set in a broken, future England, where gunfights and monsters collide, this is the exciting first title in a phenomenal fantasy teen series by the bestselling children's novelist. England has been radically changed by a series of catastrophes – large cities have disappeared and London has been replaced by a lagoon. The surviving population exists in fortified towns where they cling to traditional ways, while strangely evolved beasts prowl the wilderness beyond. Conformity is rigidly enforced and those who fall foul of the rules are persecuted: some are killed, others are driven out into the wilds. Only a few fight back – and two of these outlaws, Scarlett McCain and Albert Browne, display an audacity and talent that makes them legends.

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LP vinyl - 2LP vyšlo v roce 2007 pouze v Americe, poprvé je tedy oficiálně dostupné i u nás. Christopher George Latore Wallace alias The Notorious B.I.G, Biggie nebo Biggie Smalls je jednou z nejslavnějších obětí války mezi East Coast a West Coast. Biggie byl výrazným představitelem newyorkské scény v době, kdy hip hopu dominovali interpreti West Coast scény. Byl zavražděn ve čtyřiadvaceti letech, dodnes je považován za jednoho z nejdůležitějších a nejvlivnější reprezentantů americké hiphopové komunity. Obsah: LP 1 Juicy Big Poppa Hypnotize One More Chance/Stay With Me (Remix) Get Money (Performed By Junior M.A.F.I.A.) Warning LP 2 Ten Crack Commandments Notorious Thugs (Feat. Bone Thugs-n-harmony) Notorious B.I.G. (Feat. Lil' Kim And Puff Daddy) Nasty Girl (Feat. Diddy, Nelly, Jagged Edge And Avery Storm) Unbelievable N***as Bleed Running Your Mouth (Feat. Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg, Fabolous And Busta Rhymes) Want That Old Thing Back (Feat. Ja Rule And Ralph...

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A gorgeous read full of love, life and laughter from the Sunday Times bestselling author #39;A warm hug of a book #39;S MagazineBehind every successful man is a woman. Behind the fall of a successful man is usually another woman.Sophie Mayhew looks like she has the perfect life. Wife of rising political star John F Mayhew, a man who is one step away from the top job in the government, her glamour matches his looks, power, breeding and money. But John has made some stupid mistakes along the way, some of which are threatening to emerge. Still, all this can still be swept under the carpet as long as Sophie #39;the trophy #39; plays her part in front of the cameras. But the words that come out of Sophie’s mouth one morning on the doorstep of their country house are not the words the spin doctors put in there. Bursting out of the restrictive mould she has been in since birth, Sophie flees to a place that was special to her as a child, a small village on the coast where she intends to be alone. But once there, she finds she becomes part of a community that warms her soul and makes her feel as if she is breathing properly for the first time. Sophie knows she won #39;t be left in peace for long. Now she must decide: where does her real future lie? Praise for Milly Johnson: ‘The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available on the NHS’ Debbie Johnson #39;Every time you discover a new Milly book, it’s like finding a pot of gold #39; heat #39;Must read #39; Express #39;A glorious, heartfelt novel #39; Rowan Coleman ‘Absolutely loved it. Milly #39;s writing is like getting a big hug with just the right amount of bite underneath. I was rooting for Bonnie from the start #39; Jane Fallon ‘Bursting with warmth and joie de vivre’ Jill Mansell ‘Warm, optimistic and romantic’ Katie Fforde

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New York Times BestsellerFeatured in the critically acclaimed documentary RBG It was beyond my wildest imagination that I would one day become the Notorious RBG. — Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 2019She was a fierce dissenter with a serious collar game. A legendary, self-described “flaming feminist litigator” who made the world more equal. And an intergenerational icon affectionately known as the Notorious RBG. As the nation mourns the loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, discover the story of a remarkable woman and learn how to carry on her legacy. This runaway bestseller, brought to you by the attorney founder of the Notorious RBG Tumblr and an award-winning feminist journalist, is more than just a love letter. It draws on intimate access to Ginsburg s family members, close friends, colleagues, and clerks, as well as an interview with the Justice herself. An original hybrid of reported narrative, annotated dissents, rare archival photos and documents, and illustrations, the book tells a never-before-told story of an unusual and transformative woman who transcended divides and changed the world forever.

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There is only the war. Otto Behr is a German agent, fighting his Russian counterparts across three millennia, manipulating history for moments in time that can change everything. Only the remnants of two great nations stand and for Otto, the war is life itself, the last hope for his people.

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From the frozen tundra of 13th Century Russia to the battle of Paltava in 1709 and beyond, Otto Behr has waged an unquestioning, unending war across time for his people. But now a third unidentified power has joined the game across the ocean of time, and everything Otto holds dear could be unmade...

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I m singing in the rain,Just singing in the rain.What a glorious feeling.I m happy again! Based on the classic song, this beautifully illustrated picture book celebrates rain and all its fun. Jump in puddles, raise umbrellas, and dance with joy through the pages of this gorgeous story. Sweet and positive in its message, with bright, eye-catching art, this book is an uplifting celebration of rain! Singing in the Rain is one of the world s best-loved songs and the centrepiece of one of my favourite films. I love the song s positive message, and the iconic sequence of Gene Kelly dancing in the rain always raises a smile. As adults we tend to think of rain as an inconvenience rather than the joyous thing that it is. Next time it rains, step outside, feel the rain on your face, and give the clouds up above your biggest smile!

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A classic ghost story illustrated by acclaimed cartoonist, Seth.When the Pole-Star is trapped in Arctic ice, its voyage comes to a halt and the lives of the crew are in danger. Superstition soon takes hold as the frightened men claim to hear ghosts in the darkness â “ but itâ ™s the captainâ ™s increasingly strange behaviour that concerns them the most.

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An accessible and fascinating exploration of the Torah The Torah For Dummies, 2nd Edition is an easy-to-follow and insightful guide to the first five books of the Hebrew bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. This helpful resource walks you through the foundations of Jewish tradition, religion, and theology, explaining Judaism s rich and ancient history and how its interpreted by modern Jews. You ll also find discussion on translations of ancient writings, as well as explorations of the resources that preserve and expand Jewish texts and archeological discoveries that shed additional light on old doctrines. Inside: Understand how the Torah is structuredDiscover how the Torah informs the lives of followersExplore interpretations, commentaries, and more. Perfect for practicing Jews who want to better understand their own faith, Christians wanting to know more about the Jewish roots of Christianity, followers of Islamic tradition, and those interested in the roots of Abrahamic faiths, The Torah For Dummies is a can t-miss resource for anyone interested in one of the world s oldest and most fascinating religions and cultures. It s packed with trustworthy information about the laws, teachings, and stories that guide the lives of people of faith all over the world.

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LP vinyl - Vinylová reedice slavného alba ikony newyorkského rapu. Christopher George Latore Wallace alias The Notorious B.I.G, Biggie nebo Biggie Smalls je jednou z nejslavnějších obětí války mezi East Coast a West Coast. Vinylová reedice slavného alba ikony newyorkského rapu. Christopher George Latore Wallace alias The Notorious B.I.G, Biggie nebo Biggie Smalls je jednou z nejslavnějších obětí války mezi East Coast a West Coast. Biggie byl výrazným představitelem newyorkské scény v době, kdy hip hopu dominovali interpreti West Coast scény. Byl zavražděn ve čtyřiadvaceti letech, dodnes je považován za jednoho z nejdůležitějších a nejvlivnější reprezentantů americké hiphopové komunity. Rok vydání : 1994 (1.album) Rok reedice : 2021 Seznam stop LP1 Intro (2005 Remaster) / Things Done Changed (2005 Remaster) / Gimme the Loot (2005 Remaster) / Machine Gun Funk (2006 Remaster) / Warning (2005 Remaster) / Ready to Die (2006 Remaster) / One More Chance (2005...

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A Richard and Judy Book Club selection.In the dazzling summer of 1926, Ernest Hemingway and his wife Hadley travel from their home in Paris to a villa in the south of France. They swim, play bridge and drink gin. But wherever they go they are accompanied by the glamorous and irrepressible Fife. Fife is Hadley s best friend. She is also Ernest s lover.Hadley is the first Mrs. Hemingway, but neither she nor Fife will be the last. Over the ensuing decades, Ernest s literary career will blaze a trail, but his marriages will be ignited by passion and deceit. Four extraordinary women will learn what it means to love the most famous writer of his generation, and each will be forced to ask herself how far she will go to remain his wife . . .Luminous and intoxicating, Mrs. Hemingway by Naomi Wood portrays real lives with rare intimacy and plumbs the depths of the human heart.

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