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From the bestselling author of The Open Door comes a moving and uplifting story about a generation of young people living through World War II September, 1939. In the sleepy village of Roehampton, Annie Webster has finally found comfort for herself and her close-knit family, far from the poverty and hardships of their childhood in Bermondsey. Then, an announcement shatters their newfound peace. England is at war . . . As her brothers enlist for duty, Annie sacrifices her glamorous job in London for the urgent work of the WAAF, where women of all backgrounds pull together tirelessly for the war effort. Brave, resourceful and determined to do her bit for her country, Annie''s intelligence and warmth singles her out for a daring new role . . .But as Annie quickly catches the eye of a dashing officer, will she ever find peace in her heart? And will Annie and her loved ones survive Britain''s darkest hour?''A heartwarming and uplifting tale'' Daily Express PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS WINGS OF THE MORNING

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THE PERFECT GIFT FOR FANS OF DILLY COURT AND ROSIE CLARKEAn uplifting and heartfelt tale of love, loss and family from the bestselling author of The Winter Child, The Orphan of Farthing Street and Her Mother''s Daughter''A heartwarming and uplifting tale, much like the author''s own experience'' Daily Express----1949, London.The war is over. Angie Westwood''s hardships should be behind her. But when her young cousin Jane suddenly dies, Angie''s life changes forever.Jane''s untimely death leaves poor Danny, her three-year-old son, all alone. With the identity of the boy''s father a mystery, Angie adopts her orphaned nephew and sets out to give him the one thing he needs most: family.But after retreating to the Sawyer''s farm for some peace of mind, Angie is about to discover far more than she bargained for.What if finding Danny''s father means losing him to a stranger?Will she risk it all for a chance at love and family?---PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED AS FIGHTING WITH SHADOWS''Catherine Cookson fans will love this'' Woman''s Own''A winner . . . Beryl Matthews grabs and holds the attention of the reader from the very first page'' Billy Hopkins, author of Our Kid READER REVIEWS FOR BERYL MATTHEWS‘Did not disappoint ... An extremely enjoyable read from cover to cover, once I started reading I could not put it down. Full of hope and adventure’ ***** Reader Review‘Another excellent book by this author, could not put it down'' ***** Reader Review‘Made me laugh and cry’ ***** Reader Review

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October 1943. While working at an RAF base in Lincolnshire, Nancy Dalton has been holding a vigil for the Lancaster bomber pilots, whose missions seem endless and whose chances of survival are slim. But her watchfulness has not prevented her own pilot brother from failing to return safely. In the midst of mourning him, Nancy observes new recruits arriving to continue the war effort, among them charismatic Canadian Steve Allard. As the war drags on, the months ahead will be long and hard, with danger a constant companion. Although both Steve and Nancy never intend to complicate wartime life with romance, their attraction becomes impossible to ignore. But can lasting love be found in a time of such loss and devastation?

Objev podobné jako Together Under the Stars - Matthews Beryl

This pocket manual focusing on the most famous aircraft of all time presents an accessible collection of fascinating historical documents which give a unique insight into the Spitfire.Developed in 1938 from a Schneider trophy-winning design by the aeronautical engineer and designer R.J Mitchell, the Supermarine Spitfire went on to become the definitive Allied fighter of the Second World War, and ranks amongst the most famous aircraft of all time.This pocket manual presents an accessible collection of fascinating historical documents to help readers explore the technical and tactical developments relating to the design and use of this famous aircraft. Sources include the Air Ministry''s original specification for a single-seater day and night fighter, handling trials of the Spitfire prototype K-5054, squadron fighting tactics, pilot''s log books and pilot''s notes for the Mark V, air group reports and tactical papers.Collectively these give a unique insight into the Spitfire, illustrating its durability and adaptability in performing many war-winning roles. With illustrations and an introduction by historian Martin Robson, The Spitfire Pocket Manual is an essential volume for any Spitfire enthusiast.

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THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER''An inspirational read celebrating the incredible young people who gave so much for this iconic British aircraft''. John Nichol, bestselling author of Spitfire: A Very British Love StoryDespite the many films and television programmes over the decades since the end of the Second World War that portrays our allied heroes as grown-up men and women, the Battle of Britain was in the main actually fought and won by teenagers. The average age of an RAF fighter pilot was just twenty years old. Many of the men and women who designed and built their planes were even younger.Based on the hit BBC World Service podcast Spitfire: The People''s Story, we use contemporary diaries and memoirs, many of them previously unpublished, to tell the story of the Spitfire through the voices of the teenagers who risked everything to design, build and fly her.This isn''t a story of stiff-upper lips, stoical moustaches and aerial heroics; it''s a story of love and loss, a story of young people tested to the very limits of their endurance. Young people who won a battle that turned a war.

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Popular history has a tendency to simplify, and accounts of the life and career of aeronautical engineer R.J. Mitchell are no exception. Remembered most fondly for his epochal Spitfire design, his other designs – many of them failures and disappointments – have largely been ignored.As a designer for Supermarine, Mitchell produced a huge body of concepts, projects and ideas that never left the drawing board. In Beyond the Spitfire Ralph Pegram brings Mitchell’s previously unseen work to light in an attempt to evaluate the entire portfolio of one of Britain’s most talented aeronautical designers.Illustrated with a combination of layout drawings and impressive CGI renderings of Mitchell’s designs, this book is an insightful and indispensable addition to our understanding of the work of a man often called a genius.

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London, 1802. Major Harry Sterling has left behind his regiment following the death of his father and, in quick succession, his older brother. The responsibilities that come with being Duke of Ranliegh now fall to him, including marrying and siring an heir without delay.However, Harry finds himself distracted from looking for a wife when his soldier instincts lead him to a web of treachery and the possibility that his brother''s death was no accident. As his investigation unfolds, so Harry''s search for a wife continues ... surely the eldest Winslow girl, the wilful Isabella, wouldn''t be right at all .

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Amidst the chaos of war, this spitfire girl will soar. As Europe edges closer to war, Bella’s world is focused on avoiding a future like her mother’s. She doesn’t want to go to secretarial school to become another proper young lady; standing by prettily waiting to be chosen as a wife by her employer or another suitable man. Bella wants more than that life can give. And like many women, her first opportunity for a different future comes when war is declared and duty calls her to the skies. It allows her a proper escape from a father who is determined to keep her away from the one man she thinks she could love, Will. But wartime brings the threat of pain as much as it does freedom. And Bella’s tentative happiness is set to be risked by a secret much closer to home.Can she escape the darkness at home and fly her way to liberty and happiness?Praise for Karen Dickson: 'A compelling saga that will hold you fast from the first page to the last' VAL WOOD 'A gem of a read' FIONA FORD 'An exciting, fresh and talented new voice – a five-star read!' CAROL RIVERS

Objev podobné jako The Spitfire Girl's Secret - Karen Dickson

A unique homage to the fighter aircraft that won the Battle of Britain, marrying the story of how the author built a replica Spitfire in his garden with the plane''s operational history.In April 2018 David Price, dedicated aviation museum volunteer and author of THE CREW and MOSQUITO MEN, decided to build a Spitfire replica in his back garden. In How to Build a Spitfire he juxtaposes the story of the ups and down of his own ambitious project to recreate an icon of British aviation with a narrative of the development of the Spitfire itself, focusing in particular on the construction and production of the aircraft and its various component parts (including the Merlin engine), amplified by the testimonies of some of those who worked in the Supermarine factory in Southampton and in other Spitfire production facilities. Bringing together the sometimes light-hearted tale of a personal quest, enthusiastically pursued, with an accessible but authoritative account of the technical workings of a war-winning weapon, and the stories of some of the men who flew it, How to Build a Spitfire is a distinctive and affectionate homage to an enduring symbol of British engineering genius and national resilience.

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Amidst the chaos of war, this spitfire girl will soar. As Europe edges closer to war, Bella’s world is focused on avoiding a future like her mother’s. She doesn’t want to go to secretarial school to become another proper young lady; standing by prettily waiting to be chosen as a wife by her employer or another suitable man. Bella wants more than that life can give. And like many women, her first opportunity for a different future comes when war is declared and duty calls her to the skies. It allows her a proper escape from a father who is determined to keep her away from the one man she thinks she could love, Will. But wartime brings the threat of pain as much as it does freedom. And Bella’s tentative happiness is set to be risked by a secret much closer to home.Can she escape the darkness at home and fly her way to liberty and happiness?Praise for Karen Dickson: 'A compelling saga that will hold you fast from the first page to the last' VAL WOOD 'A gem of a read' FIONA FORD 'An exciting, fresh and talented new voice – a five-star read!' CAROL RIVERS

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An illustrated study of the legendary Spitfire and the evolving tactics behind its early defence of Britain’s shores.The Spitfire endures as one of the most iconic aircraft of World War II. Nevertheless, its initial skirmishes and battles yielded as many challenges as successes, with German forces soon outpacing pre-war RAF tactics and exploiting the Spitfire’s modest endurance to their advantage. This new study offers an engaging account of the celebrated fighter’s early encounters with the Luftwaffe from 1939–40, chronicling the rapid strategic evolution of Spitfire units from the Phoney War through to the Battle of France and the Dunkirk evacuation. Aviation expert Tony Holmes shines a new light on the fledgling exploits of this world-famous aircraft. Enhanced by newly commissioned maps, ribbon diagrams and full-colour artworks, as well as a host of archive photos, this fascinating exploration brings depth and insight to its journey through the Spitfire’s early years.

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Spitfire offers a compact illustrated guide to this most iconic of aircraft, with chapters divided by type and time period. If asked to name a British aircraft of World War II, many people would pick the Spitfire. In production and frontline service throughout the war, this Supermarine design matured to become one of the greatest fighter aircraft of all time. Find out about the Mk VB, the most numerous and hardy model that served in every theater of war, including flying with the Soviet Air Force on the Eastern Front; marvel at EN409, a Mk XI that achieved a speed record of 975 km/h (606 mph) in high-speed diving trials; learn about the Spitfire’s role in the Dieppe Raid in 1942, where the Mk Vs and Mk IXs flew over 2,000 sorties in support of the landing; and discover well-known Spitfire pilots, included “Johnnie” Johnson, who shot down 34 enemy aircraft and who flew the Spitfire right through his operational career from late 1940 to 1945.

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THE SUNDAY TIMES NON FICTION BESTSELLER WHSmith NON-FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR 2018'The best book you will ever read about Britain's greatest warplane' Patrick Bishop, bestselling author of Fighter Boys‘A rich and heartfelt tribute to this most iconic British machine’ Rowland White, bestselling author of Vulcan 607 'As the RAF marks its centenary, Nichol has created a thrilling and often moving tribute to some of its greatest heroes' Mail on Sunday magazine The iconic Spitfire found fame during the darkest early days of World War II. But what happened to the redoubtable fighter and its crews beyond the Battle of Britain, and why is it still so loved today? In late spring 1940, Nazi Germany’s domination of Europe had looked unstoppable. With the British Isles in easy reach since the fall of France, Adolf Hitler was convinced that Great Britain would be defeated in the skies over her southern coast, confident his Messerschmitts and Heinkels would outclass anything the Royal Air Force threw at them. What Hitler hadn’t planned for was the agility and resilience of a marvel of British engineering that would quickly pass into legend – the Spitfire. Bestselling author John Nichol’s passionate portrait of this magnificent fighter aircraft, its many innovations and updates, and the people who flew and loved them, carries the reader beyond the dogfights over Kent and Sussex. Spanning the full global reach of the Spitfire’s deployment during WWII, from Malta to North Africa and the Far East, then over the D-Day beaches, it is always accessible, effortlessly entertaining and full of extraordinary spirit. Here are edge-of-the-seat stories and heart-stopping first-hand accounts of battling pilots forced to bail out over occupied territory; of sacrifice and wartime love; of aristocratic female flyers, and of the mechanics who braved the Nazi onslaught to keep the aircraft in battle-ready condition. Nichol takes the reader on a hair-raising, nail-biting and moving wartime history of the iconic Spitfire populated by a cast of redoubtable, heroic characters that make you want to stand up and cheer.

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In the early morning of 20 April 1942, forty-seven Spitfire Vs of 601 and 603 Squadrons of the Auxiliary Air Force launched from the deck of the American aircraft carrier the USS Wasp, which had sailed to a position north of Algiers. The planes were bound for Malta. At the time, the island was under heavy siege by Axis forces. Salvatore Walcott’s Spitfire never made it; he crash-landed in North Africa, part of Vichy France, and was interned. After attempting to escape, Walcott was liberated at the end of 1942. He returned to the UK and joined the US Army Air Corps and continued to serve as a pilot until the end of the war and afterwards with the USAF during the Berlin airlift.These are the bare bones of the story. But was that landing in Africa ‘an inexplicable defection’, as it has been described? Here is the evidence, alongside an exploration of American and British attitudes to men like Walcott who served under foreign flags. Walcott’s story has been discussed for many years, but here is the truth. Did the Spitfire’s undercarriage fail to retract, as Walcott claimed, or did he lose his nerve? Does the fact that Walcott later gained a reputation as a risk-taker indicate a ‘Lord Jim’ narrative, whereby he tried to make up for a moment of cowardice? Walcott''s ultimately tragic tale is set against the larger narrative of Irish/American and British/Vichy France relations, of the Mediterranean theatre, aircraft design, and the US entry into the war.

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San Francisco, 1916. The streets roiling: pitched battles between radical workers and the henchmen of industrial barons, and between a vibrant, largely Italian anarchist milieu and the forces of state and church. All in the shadow of Europe''s raging war, and of a push for the US to enter it, a war that resisting workers call ''killing and dying for profits.'' Into this maelstrom arrives Kate Jameson, a novice envoy from Washington tasked to secretly investigate the tenor of war support among San Francisco''s business elite. She''s also hoping to glimpse her wayward daughter, Maggie, whose last message to Kate had come from there. And, too, Kate is seeking the ghost of her husband Jamey, who fifteen years earlier had landed there upon his return, shattered, from the Philippines war. Arriving back in the city at the same moment is Baldo Cavanaugh, a Sicilian-Irish son of San Francisco whose militant beliefs and special skills have led him time and again to the ragged edges of the city''s turbulent history, and to the limits of political violence. And who now must confront the intertwined doubts and demons of his own character, which he d sought to escape by fleeing the city three years before. This stunning tale explores how these two seemingly disparate people - plus a wide cast of historical characters become engaged with the city''s and nation''s turmoil, and with the related complexities of their pasts in Boston, Dublin, London, Cuba, and the Philippines. A vivid picture of a city and a moment, the novel brilliantly reveals the explosive admixture of the deeply personal and the deeply political.

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In this belly-laughing picture book, follow a very proud peacock named Paul as he tumbles down to earth from his treetop penthouse and learns to appreciate his helpful and caring friends. Paul has everything. He has the biggest nest, the most loyal friend, and of course, the most beautiful feathers in the forest. But as you can guess, he’s not the humblest of birds… In fact… Paul is a selfish, rude and arrogant peacock who isn’t very nice to his friend Norris the Loris and the other animals in the forest. He’s pampered by everyone around him and never has to shake a feather. Then, one evening, ‘after another long, tiring day of being perfect’, there is a huge storm. Paul loses everything – including his precious feathers. He has to go on an adventure through the forest to try and retrieve his most prized possession. But as he sets off to find his feathers, he ultimately discovers something even more important… This hilarious story with comic deadpan moments and vivid, expressive illustrations conveys an important message about kindness, friendship and humility. This is a fantastically funny fable that gently shows young readers how to be less materialistic, and more modest and mindful of other people’s feelings.

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A charming retelling of this magical tale of power and justice. With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Power in the Tempest. The tales have been retold using accessible language and with the help of Tony Ross''s engaging black-and-white illustrations, each play is vividly brought to life allowing these culturally enriching stories to be shared with as wide an audience as possible.Have you read all of The Shakespeare Stories books? Available in this series: A Midsummer Night''s Dream, Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, Hamlet, Twelfth Night, Antony and Cleopatra, Much Ado About Nothing, The Merchant of Venice, Henry V, Julius Caesar, As You Like It, Othello, The Taming of the Shrew, Richard III, and King Lear.

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Paul the Peacock was once the most selfish animal in the forest, but now he’s trying to embrace his new identity of Mr Kind… but it’s exhausting! When his cousin sends a letter asking for help he tries to ignore it. Best pal, Norris, has other ideas though. Together, Paul and Norris embark on a treacherous rescue adventure to help find Connie the peahen a new home. But when they arrive, a little lost egg joins the rescue party... much to Paul''s dismay! When the egg hatches into a peafowl chick, Paul tries to leave it behind, but eventually takes the chick under his – colourful – wing! The little chick soon shows Paul that being caring and thoughtful may be worth it after all.This hilarious story with comic deadpan moments and vivid, expressive illustrations conveys an important message about love and nurture.Also available: Paul the Peacock.

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Well removed from London''s more curious eyes, the Benevolent Academy for the Betterment of Young Ladies strives toward one clandestine goal: to distract, disrupt, and discredit men in power who would seek to harm the advancement of women - by appropriate means, of course. When intrepid newspaper editor Miles Quincy starts to question the school''s intentions, the Academy appoints Penelope ''Nell'' Trewlove, one of their brightest graduates, to put this nuisance to rest. An easy enough mission, she supposes. Or it would be, if Miles wasn''t so fascinating - too fascinating to resist - and if Nell''s visit to London didn''t perfectly coincide with the murder of one of Miles''s reporters. When the inexorable claws of fate trap Nell and Miles in a compromising situation, they agree to an arrangement that will save their reputations while enabling them to investigate the story that led to a man''s death, as well as the surprising chemistry between them...s

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A deadly virus. A world in peril. Terrorists seize a lethal virus to blackmail the U.S. government, and ex-Delta Force operator Adam Drake is the only one who can stop them. But time is running out to prevent global catastrophe. Can he stop the pandemic before it starts?

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A haunting ode to Cornish folklore and the secrets of the places we call home

Objev podobné jako Meet Me at the Surface - Jodie Matthews

The history of Britain's most iconic aircraft of World War II, with more than 250 photographs.

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THE RIOTOUSLY FUNNY AND JOYOUSLY ROMANTIC SECOND INSTALLMENT IN THE DANGEROUS DAMSELS SERIES THAT TIKTOK CAN''T GET ENOUGH OF!The Princess Bride meets Jane Austen in this swoony second novel in The Dangerous Damsels series - an enemies-to-lovers historical romance with a magical twist . . .''OBSESSED. If you love playful dialogue and language, fun characters, and interesting worlds, I recommend'' 5**** Reader Review!--- Charlotte Pettifer belongs to a secret society skilled in witchcraft. When rumours of the Amulet of Black Beryl start to circulate, Charlotte is determined to find the jewel before it falls into the wrong hands. Which is what happens when the evil Lady Armitage reaches it first. Demanding the help of rakish pirate, Alex O''Riley, Charlotte sets off to find the jewel. There''s just one problem: pirates and witches are sworn enemies. But little do they know, sparks are about to fly . . .Tropes/themes: 1. Enemies to lovers2. Strong female leads3. Forced proximity ----Readers are OBSESSED with the Dangerous Damsels series''Incredible! Sensational! Fantastic! So charming your inner Lizzie Bennet will swoon'' 5***** Reader Review''Witty and entertaining. A literary delight!... Think Jane Austen meets Jack Sparrow'' 5***** Reader Review ''Wondrous, whimsical, wiccan follow-up to its flying house pirate predecessor, building upon this magical, Victorian-soaked world deftly and capably'' 5***** Reader Review

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The aerial adventures of four aeroplanes: Tom the F-14 Tomcat, Woody the wooden biplane, Spif the Spitfire and Vul the Avro-Vulcan. They fly important missions facing technical and personal challenges. The adventures are funny, exciting and informative.Combining the wonders of aviation with friendship, kindness, and teamwork.

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Continuing his examination of the events of the Spitfire Summer, in Battle of Britain: The Breaking Storm Dilip provides a day-by-day chronicle of the Battle of Britain s first phase the so-called Kanalkampf which was fought over the Channel-bound convoys between 10 July and 12 August 1940.

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LP vinyl - V letošním roce Chrissie oslaví významné životní jubileum a nadělila s k němu album přepracovaných písní svého hudebního oblíbence a celoživotní hudební inspirace Boba Dylana. V letošním roce Chrissie oslaví významné životní jubileum a nadělila s k němu album přepracovaných písní svého hudebního oblíbence a celoživotní hudební inspirace Boba Dylana. Album natočila během lockdownu s kolegou z kapely The Pretenders Jamesem Walbournem. Post-punková zpěvačka, kytaristka a skladatelka Chrissie Hynde se proslavila především jako vůdčí osobnost skupiny The Pretenders, ale často spolupracovala i jako sólová umělkyně s množstvím kolegů z hudební branže vše žánrů. V osmdesátých letech byla provdána za Jima Kerra ze skupiny Simple Minds. Rok vydání : 2021 Seznam stop LP In the Summertime / You #039;re a Big Girl Now / Standing in the Doorway / Sweetheart like You / Blind Willie McTell / Love Minus Zero / No Limit / Don #039;t Fall Apart on Me Tonight /...

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Hudební CD - V letošním roce Chrissie oslaví významné životní jubileum a nadělila s k němu album přepracovaných písní svého hudebního oblíbence a celoživotní hudební inspirace Boba Dylana. V letošním roce Chrissie oslaví významné životní jubileum a nadělila s k němu album přepracovaných písní svého hudebního oblíbence a celoživotní hudební inspirace Boba Dylana. Album natočila během lockdownu s kolegou z kapely The Pretenders Jamesem Walbournem. Post-punková zpěvačka, kytaristka a skladatelka Chrissie Hynde se proslavila především jako vůdčí osobnost skupiny The Pretenders, ale často spolupracovala i jako sólová umělkyně s množstvím kolegů z hudební branže vše žánrů. V osmdesátých letech byla provdána za Jima Kerra ze skupiny Simple Minds. Rok vydání : 2021 Seznam stop CD In the Summertime / You #039;re a Big Girl Now / Standing in the Doorway / Sweetheart like You / Blind Willie McTell / Love Minus Zero / No Limit / Don #039;t Fall Apart on Me Tonight /...

Objev podobné jako Hynde Chrissie: Standing In The Doorway: Chrissie Hynde Sings Bob Dylan - CD (4050538684254)

Reveals forgotten Arthurian lore hidden in the prophetic language of a medieval text• Includes the story of Merlin’s birth as the son of a demon, how he was born already able to speak, how his magic ensured he was not killed by his babysitter, and details of his affair with the Lady of the Lake• Shares stories of Percival’s first contact with the Grail and King Arthur’s connection with the legendary mystical king Prester John• Includes early Welsh prophecies attributed to Merlin, prophecies compiled by historian Geoffrey of Monmouth, and the letter of Prester John that inspired ColumbusMaarten Haverkamp acquired a French book from 1498 titled The Prophecies of Merlin that claimed to be prophecies given by the legendary magician. The book was really a compilation of documents collected by an unknown 13th century monk. Working with John Matthews, Maarten spent five years translating the mysteries hidden in this obscure book.Presenting their translation and commentary, the authors share forgotten stories of early Arthurian literature and magic. They share the tale of Merlin’s birth from a demon, how he was born able to speak, and how his magic ensured he was not killed by his guardian. Merlin’s affair with the Lady of the Lake is detailed, ending with his imprisonment in a tomb. Other stories include Percival’s first contact with the Grail and King Arthur’s connection with the mystical king Prester John. The authors show how The Prophecies of Merlin sheds new light on the world of King Arthur and the women who learned magic from Merlin.To reveal the esoteric meaning of this work, the authors include Welsh prophecies attributed to Merlin (translated by John and Caitlín Matthews), other prophecies attributed to Merlin that were compiled by Geoffrey of Monmouth, and the original letter of Prester John that inspired the Polo family and Columbus to search for India.Discovering a hitherto lost or forgotten book about Merlin and King Arthur is a rare event these days. Yet here the authors present a virtually forgotten and, to date, untranslated book, which includes much that is new—and exciting—about the legendary king and his magical adviser. Through their translation and insightful passage by passage commentary, they reveal secrets long hidden behind the obscure language of the prophetic utterances.

Objev podobné jako The Prophecies of Merlin - John Matthews, Maarten Haverkamp

Fully illustrated collection of rare and previously unpublished tales of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, retold for a new generation by leading Arthurian expert, John Matthews, introduced by Sir John Boorman, director of the classic film, Excalibur, and illustrated with paintings and drawings by Tolkien artist, John Howe.It is a time of magic and adventure, of chivalry and courtly love, when great evil must be met with heroic deeds. It is a time of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.Realms of the Round Table presents for the first time an extensive collection of forgotten tales, retold for a new generation of readers by a modern-day Merlin, the world-renowned Arthurian authority, John Matthews. Contained within are a rich feast of Arthurian love stories and tales that delve deep into the darker mysteries of the Great Wood and the denizens of fantastic lands beyond.Here also is a heady mixture of magic, faery lore, wisdom and mystery – capturing extraordinary tales of Camelot’s greatest knights, such as Sir Lancelot and Sir Gawain, and others less well known, and soaring from high adventure to mystical accounts of the Grail. There is even an Arthurian Christmas tale!These age-old stories, companions to those collected in the sister-volume, The Great Book of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table, honour the work of Thomas Malory in his legendary Le Morte D’Arthur. They are dramatically brought to life by the luminous paintings and drawings of internationally acclaimed Tolkien artist, John Howe, to present a glorious reimagining of the most influential work of English fantasy ever written.

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Everything AND the Kitchen Sink analyses ''kitchen sink realism'' and the birth of ''pop cinema'' in the context of contemporaneous debates surrounding politics, civil liberties, sexuality, race, immigration and urbanisation. Covering the lives and careers of well-known figures such as Alan Sillitoe, Shelagh Delaney, David Storey, Edna O''Brien and Albert Finney, as well as charting the rise of iconic British series like Coronation Street and Z-Cars, Simon Matthews offers a fascinating blend of social history, pop culture, drama and cinema. Matthews also interviews contemporary figures - including Ken Loach - about the kitchen sink era and how it inspired their work.

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Winner of the Sunday Times Sports Book of the Year 2023Winner of the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2022THE TIMES SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2022A FINANCIAL TIMES BEST SPORTS BOOK OF 2022A WATERSTONES BEST SPORTS BOOK OF 2022''A marvellous book'' Maxine PeakeCyclist Beryl Burton dominated her sport much as her male contemporary Eddy Merckx, with a longevity that surpasses sporting legends like Muhammad Ali and Serena Williams. Practically invincible in time trials, Burton - also known as BB - finished as Best All-Rounder for 25 years and broke the record for the ''12-hour'' endurance race; an achievement unrivalled to this day. She won multiple world titles, but her achievements were limited by discrimination from the cycling authorities. Yet she carried on winning, beating men and - infamously - competing against her own daughter, whilst working full-time on a Yorkshire farm and running a household. With previously unseen material and through extensive interviews with family, friends, rivals and fellow sporting giants, Jeremy Wilson peels back the layers to reveal one of the most overlooked, yet compelling characters in cycling history.

Objev podobné jako Beryl - WINNER OF THE SUNDAY TIMES SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023 - Jeremy Wilson

The most famous and influential work of English fantasy ever published, reimagined for a new generation of readers by John Matthews, one of the world’s leading Arthurian experts, and illustrated by internationally acclaimed Tolkien artist, John Howe.Journey back to the legendary time of King Arthur and his knights of the Round Table, of Merlin and dragons, of the Great Quest for the Grail and the mysterious Otherworld of Faerie. A time of bravery, treachery and love.Here, you will read of Avenable, the girl brought up as a boy who becomes a famous knight, and of Gawain''s strange birth and his rise to the highest possible rank: Emperor of Rome. Here too are some of the earliest Celtic tales of Arthur, and a completely new version of Merlin the Enchanter''s story. There is also the story of Morien, whose adventures are as fantastic and exciting as any to be found in Malory’s Le Morte D’Arthur.THE GREAT BOOK OF KING ARTHUR presents for the first time many long-forgotten tales, dramatically brought to life by acclaimed Tolkien artist, John Howe, to deliver a unique reimagining of the most famous and influential work of English fantasy ever written.

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DISCOVER WHAT HAPPENS NEXT AFTER THE MAJOR FILM RED SPARROW STARRING JENNIFER LAWRENCE . . . Urgent, topical and shot through with insider knowledge, the final thriller in the Red Sparrow trilogy is writing on a grand scale ''Matthews beguilingly blends the fun and sexiness of Ian Fleming with the more procedural, information-rich approach of John le Carre and Frederick Forsyth'' Sunday Times ''A provocative and timely novel exploring the notion of Russian influence in the US''s corridors of power'' Guardian _______ Russian counterintelligence chief Colonel Dominika Egorova has been an asset of the CIA for over seven years. She has also been in a forbidden and tumultuous love affair with her handler Nate Nash, mortally dangerous for them both. In Washington, a new administration is selecting its cabinet members, where Dominika hears whispers of a Russian operation to place a mole in a high intelligence position. If the candidate is confirmed, the Kremlin will have access to the identities of CIA assets in Moscow. Including Dominika. Dominika recklessly immerses herself into searching for the mole''s identity - before her time runs out . . . With a plot ripped from tomorrow''s headlines, The Kremlin''s Candidate is a riveting read and a thrilling conclusion to the trilogy than began with Red Sparrow and Palace of Treason.

Objev podobné jako The Kremlin's Candidate - Jason Matthews

''A serious reinvestigation full of revealing background information that sheds additional light on what was then and now remains a shocking crime'' Paul French, author of Midnight in Peking ''This riveting, eye-opening investigation of a 70-year-old murder mystery reads like a whodunit ... A true crime must-read'' Dean Jobb, author of The Case of the Murderous Dr. Cream ''As much social history as it is gripping true crime'' Jeremy Craddock, author of The Jigsaw Murders ''A meticulously researched re-examination'' Caitlin Davies, author of Private Inquiries: The Secret History of Female Sleuths 1950s France. A British establishment figure. A shocking crime. A miscarriage of justice. The search for truth. In 1952, in a peaceful corner of Provence, a farmer''s son stumbled upon a terrible scene. Three bodies: a husband and wife shot dead, their ten-year-old daughter savagely beaten to death. They were all British. So begins one of the most notorious murder cases in French history. Sir Jack Drummond was a senior advisor to the British government, a household name who was respected and admired. His fame made the case a cause célèbre in France and resulted in the swift conviction of a local farmer, but questions about Drummond''s life and death remain unanswered. In this bold new investigation, Stephanie Matthews and Daniel Smith strip away the prejudice and propaganda to reveal a grave miscarriage of justice. A light is shone on Drummond''s secret life in the shadows of the Cold War, painting a portrait of an enigmatic man who may not have been the innocent holidaymaker he appeared to be, and recasting one of the twentieth century''s most notorious murders in a fascinating and important new light.

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In the Summer of 1972, 14-year-old Judith Roberts took off for a bike ride within the vicinity of her Staffordshire home. Her body was discovered after a three-day manhunt, concealed from view in a thick privet having been brutally attacked. The community of Tamworth was rocked by the news of her death and an outcry for justice ensued. Within weeks of her murder, an impressionable and troubled soldier, based in the nearby barracks, 17-year-old Andrew Evans, walked into a police station and confessed to the killing. Relentlessly interviewed for hours on end without representation or an appropriate adult present, Andrew was swiftly charged with Judith's murder. Despite attempting to recount his statement and a legal defence at trial that defied the prosecution's arguments that Andrew Evans was guilty, a judge sentenced him to life behind bars. He was eventually acquitted in 1997 in what was, at the time, Britain's longest miscarriage of justice. While Andrew Evans fought for his freedom, another man drove up and down England undetected: Peter William Sutcliffe. Eventually proven capable of inflicting unimaginable horror at any given opportunity, an independent inquiry dubbed him likely responsible for more murders than the 13 he was convicted of and the seven others he attempted between 1975 and 1980. In _The Murder of Judith Roberts_, Chris Clark and Tanita Matthews examine evidence that concludes that Sutcliffe, whose violent criminal history dates back as far as 1969, was the real culprit responsible for Judith's murder. With never before-published dialogue from Andrew Evans' police interviews showing the grave miscarriage of justice, the case file of the five-decade cold case is examined under a new light.

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Merlin remains the most famous and familiar image of the magician we possess. Best known as the advisor of the young King Arthur, he was also a famous seer, whose books of prophecies have been reprinted countless times since the Middle Ages and are still in print today. He has reappeared in numerous guises in modern times, in film, TV and books, as well as being studied as an exponent of shamanism, seership and ancient wisdom.Arthurian expert John Matthews examines the many guises of Merlin ‒ as seer, prophet, magician and, perhaps surprisingly, as lover, and as an inspirer of people from all walks of life. He traces the historical origin of Merlin as a Celtic warrior, the later literary forms of his growing legend in the myths of Arthur, and his more recent manifestations in fantasy writing. Also explored is the important connection between Merlin and the Druids.Spanning the ages and delving into some of the most colourful corners of human history, The Book of Merlin presents a new look at an age-old character. The author has provided a new translation of the poems of Myrddin Wyllt, Merlin’s prophecies in the wilderness: ‘Snow to my knees, ice in my beard.’

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Discover the remarkable lives of 14 notable Celtic saints through stories, inspired poetry, and meditations. Voyages with the Celtic Saints recounts the inspired lives of the Celtic saints, who carried the torch of the new faith of Christianity to the wild tribespeople of Britain and Ireland. Finding many parallels between their own wisdom and that of the Druids and other teachers of the Celtic people, they adapted their own teachings to include and reshape that of the older wisdom. • Features stories from the lives of 14 inspiring Celtic saints who lived between the third and seventh centuries CE • Scholar John Matthews retells and provides commentary on these stories, making them relevant and accessible to modern readers • Meditation notes and questions at the end of each chapter for those wishing to deepen their understanding of the stories and question their own voyage • Updates from prior edition with new illustrations by renowned artist Joe Machine and two additional entries on women saints, St. Gwenfrewi and St. Goibniu • Includes inspiring foreword by David Spangler, one of the founding figures of the modern New Age movement

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Obsahuje 2 vystřihovací papírové modely v měřítku 1:48 a popis historie tohoto letounu Britský stíhací letoun Spitfire se stal jedním ze symbolů boje našich letců na Západní frontě v letech 1940 až 1945. Na tomto vynikajícím stroji dosáhli naši piloti mnoho úspěchů a na Spitfirech Mk.IXC se účastnili i invaze v roce 1944. Stroj této verze čs. leteckého esa F/Lt Otto Smika, 312. československá stíhací peruť, se stal předlohou prvního modelu. Druhý model představuje verzi Spitfire L.F.Mk.IXE na kterém se naši letci vrátili zpět do vlasti. Stroj má československý marking z roku 1946, 1. letka LP 4 z letiště České Budějovice. Model je možno postavit v jednoduché verzi anebo s proskleným a vybaveným interiérem. Publikace dále obsahuje historii Spitfire Mk.IX.

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This book is a quick and easy way to learn basic Chinese Characters. All beginning Chinese language learners struggle to memorize and learn to write Chinese characters. The First 100 Chinese Characters adopts a structural approach which helps students to quickly master the basic characters that are fundamental to this language. This character book is intended for beginning Chinese students. It presents characters that have been carefully selected for rapid and effective learning. The English meanings, pronunciations in hanyu pinyin and alternate forms (if any) for each Chinese character are presented along with a stroke order guide and spaces for writing practice. Printed with gray guidelines, the stroke order guides are designed to be traced over to teach students the standard sequence of strokes used to write the character. Related compounds and phrases are given to assist in vocabulary building. Three indexes at the back allow the characters to be looked up by their English meanings, hanyu pinyin pronunciations, or radicals. Extra practice sheets are also provided. This Chinese character book contains: Step-by-step stroke order diagrams show you how to write each character. Special boxes with grid lines help you practice writing them correctly. Compounds and sample sentences provide easy vocabulary building. Hanyu pinyin romanizations identify and help you pronounce every word.

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VANOVÁ BATERIE BERYL Ergonomie a pohodlí jsou základními poznávacími znaky interiérů vybavených bateriemi z kolekce Beryl. Umístěním profilovaného madla na jednoduché tělo korpusu vzniká klasická kombinace univerzálního a estetického charakteru. Díky chromovým povrchům lze kování Beryl snadno kombinovat s jakoukoli barvou interiéru. EAN: 5907571482059

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SPRCHOVÁ BATERIE BERYL Ergonomie a pohodlí jsou základními poznávacími znaky interiérů vybavených bateriemi z kolekce Beryl. Umístěním profilovaného madla na jednoduché tělo korpusu vzniká klasická kombinace univerzálního a estetického charakteru. Díky chromovým povrchům lze kování Beryl snadno kombinovat s jakoukoli barvou interiéru. EAN: 5907571482066

Objev podobné jako KFA BERYL nástěnná sprchová baterie, chrom 4806-010-00

BIDETOVÁ BATERIE BERYL Ergonomie a pohodlí jsou základními poznávacími znaky interiérů vybavených bateriemi z kolekce Beryl. Umístěním profilovaného madla na jednoduché tělo korpusu vzniká klasická kombinace univerzálního a estetického charakteru. Díky chromovým povrchům lze kování Beryl snadno kombinovat s jakoukoli barvou interiéru. EAN: 5907571482073

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''A joyous treasure trove'' Michael Morpurgo''A delight'' Tom Jones''A Tour De Force'' Roger PhillipsCook your way around the world with Cerys Matthews'' Where the Wild Cooks Go, with a Spotify playlist ready for each country, as well as poems, proverbs, curiosities and some very surprising aspects of world history. The pages of her ''folk cookbook'' are brim-full of generations'' old nuggets of wisdom, as well as stories about Catatonia touring days and other escapades, plus over a hundred recipes and cocktail ideas from 15 countries.Easy haggis, vegan haggis, jambalaya, cawl, traditional and vegan Welsh cakes, tequila prawns, chocolate and Guinness fondants, thousand hole pancakes, pineapple and chilli, potato, chickpea and coconut curry, dahl and hedgerow salad are just some of delicious, sustainable and fuss free ideas served in this beautiful book.

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Model letadla - plastový, měřítko 1 : 72, vojenské letadlo, realistické provedení, z období 2. světové války, 43 dílků, vhodné na hraní, vystavení a sběratelství, délka 12,8 cm, vhodný od 10 let Každého malého kutila od 8 let jistě potěší model vrtulníku MIL MI - 4 v měřítku 1:72, který zvládne sestavit úplně sám.Máte doma malého modeláře? Pak si buďte jistí, že jej potěší plastový model letadla Supermarine Spitfire MK.VB v měřítku 1:72, který zvládne sestavit úplně sám. K dispozici je 43 jednotlivých dílků, které sestávají z kvalitního, odolného a zdravotně nezávadného materiálu. Hotová hračka Supermarine Spitfire MK.VB může posloužit jako pomůcka při společných hrách s kamarády, jako dekorace pracovního stolu v dětském pokoji nebo jako součást sbírky modelů podobného charakteru. Součástí balení nejsou barvy ani lepidlo.Klíčové vlastnosti modelu letadla Supermarine Spitfire MK.VBLetadlo Supermarine Spitfire MK.VB pro všechny malé modeláře43 plastových dílů...

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Stejně jako všechny modely z rodiny Spitfire jsou i Nordica SPITFIRE 70 TI FDT + TP2 LT11 GW vysoce výkonné carvingové lyže vyrobené pro ty, kteří milují styl a eleganci. Ale protože je postaven s dřevěným jádrem a pouze jedním titanovým plátem, není tak náročný, takže je ideální pro méně agresivní lyžaře. Špička lyže začíná tvarem slalomky, což umožňuje rychlé a snadné zahájení oblouku, zatímco pata končí obřačkou a tím pádem umožňují vše od velkých prudkých oblouků až po rychlé oblouky s kratším poloměrem. Pokud hledáte všestranné carvingové lyže, které jsou hravé a snadno se zatáčejí, Spitfire Ti je přesně to, co potřebujete.

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Stejně jako všechny modely z rodiny Spitfire jsou i Nordica SPITFIRE 70 TI FDT + TP2 LT11 GW vysoce výkonné carvingové lyže vyrobené pro ty, kteří milují styl a eleganci. Ale protože je postaven s dřevěným jádrem a pouze jedním titanovým plátem, není tak náročný, takže je ideální pro méně agresivní lyžaře. Špička lyže začíná tvarem slalomky, což umožňuje rychlé a snadné zahájení oblouku, zatímco pata končí obřačkou a tím pádem umožňují vše od velkých prudkých oblouků až po rychlé oblouky s kratším poloměrem. Pokud hledáte všestranné carvingové lyže, které jsou hravé a snadno se zatáčejí, Spitfire Ti je přesně to, co potřebujete.

Objev podobné jako Nordica SPITFIRE 70 TI FDT + TP2 LT11 GW Sjezdové lyže, černá, velikost

Stejně jako všechny modely z rodiny Spitfire jsou i Nordica SPITFIRE 70 TI FDT + TP2 LT11 GW vysoce výkonné carvingové lyže vyrobené pro ty, kteří milují styl a eleganci. Ale protože je postaven s dřevěným jádrem a pouze jedním titanovým plátem, není tak náročný, takže je ideální pro méně agresivní lyžaře. Špička lyže začíná tvarem slalomky, což umožňuje rychlé a snadné zahájení oblouku, zatímco pata končí obřačkou a tím pádem umožňují vše od velkých prudkých oblouků až po rychlé oblouky s kratším poloměrem. Pokud hledáte všestranné carvingové lyže, které jsou hravé a snadno se zatáčejí, Spitfire Ti je přesně to, co potřebujete.

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Džbán - o objemu 2000 ml, vhodný do myčky, hmotnost 2 kg Džbán BOHEMIA CRYSTAL s objemem 2000 ml oceníte vy i každá vaše návštěva. O umytí džbánu se perfektně a bez obav postará myčka na nádobí. Bohemia Crystal Džbán 2000ml Beryl má hmotnost 2 kg. Klíčové přednosti džbánu Bohemia Crystal Džbán 2000ml Beryl Džbánu se bude líbit na letní terase i uvnitř bytu Objem džbánu BOHEMIA CRYSTAL se vyšplhal na 2000 ml Hodí se do myčky na nádobí

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Vyzpívej svou duši zpátky domů. Najdi svůj hlas a skutečný osud. Cítíte-li se vzdáleni svému přirozenému světu, uvězněni materiální společností, a hledáte význam a smysl svého života, odpověď vám může poskytnout moudrost šamanů. Caitlín Matthews předvádí, jak úcta k přírodě a zvědavost v kombinaci s duchovním potěšením a léčením, jsou podstatou uceleného šamanského světa. Následujte její cvičení, obsažená v knize, a zažijete skutečné šamanské putování. Tímto způsobem se stanete "cestovatelem mezi světy" a budete vědomý nejen fyzické reality, ale také jemné reality šamanského duchovního světa. Budete vaší vlastní rychlostí vedeni kompletní šamanskou praxí. Můžete prozkoumávat svůj vlastní niterní prostor, cestu mezi každodenním světem a duchovní říší šamana, a objevit váš duchovní hlas a skutečný osud. Následováním této cesty povzbudíte kreativní představivost a uvědomíte si své vrozené léčivé schopnosti. Šamanské astrální cestování je pozoruhodným dílem opravdové praktické hodnoty, knihou své doby, s potenciálem pomoci změnit váš život. • kniha obsahuje více než 80 jasných, praktických cviků • naučíte se cestovat mezi světy • původní pracovní verze byla napsána předním šamanským učitelem Caitlín Matthews vede šamanskou praxi v Oxfordu ve Spojeném Království a je mezinárodně známá svým výzkumem keltské moudrosti a souvisejících oblastí. Její práce je inspirací pro tisícovky studentů, kteří překročili své vlastní prahy k nalezení duchovní moudrosti. Je spoluzakladatelkou nadace Foundation for Inspirational and Oracular Studies, která má za úkol vyučovat šamanismus a podporuje úctu k posvátnému umění a tradičnímu ústnímu projevu. Caitlín Matthews je autorkou mnoha knih, včetně The Celtic Book of the Dead a Celic Wisdom Sticks.

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Lyžařské hůlky - délka 120 cm, pro muže a ženy, hliníkové Solidní lyžařské hůlky vám dodají jistotu na svahu. Vyhovovat vám budou, pokud potřebujete hole o délce 120 cm. Leki Spitfire 3D denimblue-aegeanblue-mustardyellow 120cm byly vyrobeny z hliníku, který je maximálně odolný. Jako materiál madla k holím Leki byl využit plast. Svým zaměřením budou tyto lyžařské hůlky ideální pro ženy i muže. Vytvořeny byly speciálně pro sezónu 2022/2023. Při výběru ideálních hůlek můžete zvážit i jejich hmotnost, která u tohoto modelu činí 518 g. Radujte se ze zimy s hůlkami, které vás v žádném směru nezklamou. Nejdůležitější přednosti lyžařských holí Leki Spitfire 3D denimblue-aegeanblue-mustardyellow 120cm Model určený pro muže i ženy Hůlky Leki mají délku 120 cm Madla hůlek: plast Byly vyvinuty pro sjezdové využití Disponují poutkem, které je odnímatelné Vlastnosti madla: ergonomické Jejich barva je modrá

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