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Book Review: Fire Within (Guardian Witch) by Ally Shields

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:17:45 +0200

Fire Within is a continuation of the story line featuring witch cop Ari Calin that began in Awakening the Fire, book one of this urban fantasy series. Eight [...]
Urban Fantasy - Book, Paranormal, Supernatural, Paranormal Romance, Witch, Mystery, Vampire, Werewolves, Fantasy Series, Guardian Witch
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Book Review: Rich in Small Things by Helen J. Beal

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:01:24 +0200

Rich in Small Things is a work of contemporary literary fiction inspired by the Silk Roads and my own experiences driving a twenty-year old Land Rover [...]
Contemporary Literary Fiction - Book, Adventure, Mongolia, Mongol Rally, Poker, Ulaanbaatar, Gumball Rally, Car Rally, Adventurers, Adventurists, Land Rover, Land Rover Ambulance
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Book Review: Riding a Tiger by Helen J. Beal

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:55:36 +0200

Riding a Tiger tells the story of Talisman, a fifty meter super yacht hijacked by Somali pirates. I was very interested in the phenomenon of piracy in the Gulf [...]
Somali Pirates - Book, Somalis, Somalia, Pirates, Super Yacht, Hijacking, Piracy, Eyl, Seychelles, Dugong, Mo Farah, Nurrudin Farah
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Book Review: Half a Dozen Star Jumps by Helen J. Beal

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:48:22 +0200

Half a Dozen Star Jumps is a short collection of six short stories I wrote over about eighteen months. Their themes vary but they are mostly about love at the [...]
Short Stories - Book, Auguste Rodin, The Thinker, Metaphysical, Fantastical, Magical, Literary Fiction, Contemporary, Arundel Castle, Imagination
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Book Review: Calling Dr. Einstein (The Adventures of Mr. Tompkins) by Igor Gamow

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:48:56 +0200

During the forty odd years that I was a professor at the University of Colorado, dozens of visiting scientists would pass my door, see my name, and ask me, [...]
Science Education - Science for Kids, Mr. Tompkins, Einstien, Science Comic Books, Physics, Black Holes, Speed of Light, Gravity, Fun with Physics, Cosmology
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Book Review: Love Is Never Past Tense... by Janna Yeshanova

Tue, 21 May 2013 01:13:03 +0200

There was no place better than a Black Sea beach for them to meet and fall in love. A speedy courtship led to a quick marriage, then the world showed up. A [...]
Historical Romance - Book, Romance, Second Chance Romance, Dramatic Romance, Love, Courage
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Book Review: Dreamer by Phil L. Davidson

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:30:08 +0200

Dreamer, written by awarded veteran Phil Davidson is military fiction at is best. Captain David Elliot finds himself living under the pain of post traumatic [...]
Military Fiction - Book, Spy Stories, PTSD, Mekong Delta, The Falklands Wars, Viet Kong, The Phoenix Program, Military Books, Vietnam Vets, Paranormal, Action Adventure, Thriller
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Book Review: Old Desires by Liz Fielding

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:27:00 +0200

This is a book about identity. Suppose you discovered that everything you believed about your birth was a lie? This book is an emotional discovery of a [...]
Contemporary Romance - Book, Emotional Romance, England, Secrets, Lies, Inheritance, Vintage, France
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Book Review: Eloping With Emmy by Liz Fielding

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:23:09 +0200

Eloping With Emmy is a road trip book, with the heiress heroine, Emmy Carlisle, desperately trying to reach the penniless artist she's sworn to marry. Tom [...]
Romantic Comedy - Book, Romcom, Contemporary Romance, France, England
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Book Review: Far Across The Sea - A family saga by Carmel McMurdo Audsley

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:09:51 +0200

FAR ACROSS THE SEA is a family saga that begins in Scotland in 1913, progresses through two world wars and leads to a life in Ipswich, Australia for a young [...]
Family Saga - Book, Scotland, Australia, Coal Mining, World War One, World War Two, Knockshinnoch, New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Army, Brisbane, Ipswich, Immigrants
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Book Review: Magic of Public Speaking - A Complete System to Become a World Class Speaker by Andrii Sedniev

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:52:35 +0200

The Magic of Public Speaking is a complete system for becoming a world class speaker. Ten years ago I fell in love with public speaking and made a commitment [...]
Presentation Skills - Book, Communication Skills, Nonfication, Self Development, Presentations, Self-Improvement, Motivational, Powerpoint, Presentation, Inspiring, Public Speaking Tips
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Book Review: Magic of Impromptu Speaking - Create a Speech That Will Be Remembered for Years in Under 30 Seconds by Andrii Sedniev

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:48:39 +0200

During the last 10 years, I collected tips, techniques and strategies that can dramatically raise the level of any speaker in impromptu speaking. My goal was [...]
Presentation Skills - Book, Public Speaking, Communication Skills, Creativity, Creative Thinking
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Book Review: The English Daughter by Lindsay Townsend

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:47:49 +0200

'The English Daughter' is a romantic suspense set in Corfu. In this story I wanted to explore the impact a murder has on a family. I also wanted to show the [...]
Romantic Suspense - Book, Romance, Holiday Romance, Holiday Thriller, Greece, Corfu, Gesualdo, Madrigals, Audio Book
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Book Review: Keeping Secrets by Cat Shaffer

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:37:16 +0200

Keeping Secrets started with a big "what if?" What if two young people met on a train, fell hard for each other and circumstances then kept them apart -- for a [...]
Contemporary Romance - Book, Colorado, Lovers Reunited, Family, Romance, Secret Child, Love Again, Forestry, Young Love, Cowboy Love Story, Mother-Child, Michigan
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Book Review: Claimed by Cammie Eicher

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:29:25 +0200

So mothers don't always confide in their daughters -- but Chiana Fain would have liked to know the big secret about her birth long before she did. Finding out [...]
Dark Fantasy - Book, Valkyrie, Ghost Warrior, Urban Fiction, Odin, Paranormal Romance, Kentucky, West Virginia, Mythological, Ohio, Valhalla, Good vs. Evil
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Book Review: Dead of Eve (Trilogy of Eve) by Pam Godwin

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:17:33 +0200

Dead of Eve targets the non-squeamish, not-easily-offended, over-18 reader. This paranormal thriller is an emotional and tragic tale of the last human woman in [...]
Paranormal Thriller - Book, Romance, Horror, Sci-Fi, Apocalypse, Suspense, Guns, Gore, Ghosts, Doomsday, Action
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Book Review: The Cover-Up by Dana Griffin

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:11:36 +0200

If you're a nervous flyer, you might not want to read The Cover-Up before your next flight. But rest assured, this is a work of fiction written by an airline [...]
Thriller - Book, Mystery, Suspense, Crime, Humor, Airline
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Book Review: Prophecy of the Undead by Fiona McGier

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:05:04 +0200

Keisha is a neurobiologist doing research to isolate the compound in the brain that increases intelligence. She wants to offer it to everyone so humans can use [...]
Paranormal Romance - Book, Inter-Racial Romance, Contemporary Romance, Vampire Romance, Erotic Romance, Mayan Prophecies
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Book Review: Ickerbod Truespell the Thirteenth Secret Magician by Tomas Stone

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:54:35 +0200

One does not always need a wand to create magic,sometimes it can be achieved by a pen. My hope is that by reading Ickerbod Truespell my writing will create a [...]
Fantasy - Book, Magic, Strange Creatures, Dwelves, Magicians, Nail Biting Adventure
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Book Review: Earn Money with Mail Order by BD Manus

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:39:35 +0200

Earn Money with Mail Order is not only a book, but also a plan for prosperity. For every one sale with mail order, you can generate six different profit [...]
Mail Order - Book, Work at Home, Home Based, Earn Money, Extra Income, Lifetime Income
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Book Review: Becoming the Performer Disney is Looking For by Jordan Fraser

Mon, 20 May 2013 18:27:13 +0200

This book is about my time spent as a performer working at Walt Disney World in Orlando Florida and the lessons I learned living and working there. I believe [...]
Disney World - Book, Disney, Performing, College Program, Working Abroad, Magic Kingdom, Stage, Florida, Travelling, Acting, Theatre, Mickey Mouse
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Book Review: For the Love of Petey by Mary Beth Dennis

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:46:00 +0200

Quite a few years ago, a friend of mine died suddenly in a car accident, and his wife and children in their despair all but completely forgot about his [...]
Children's Novel - Book, Dog Rescue, Adventure, Bullying, Friendship, Dog Heroes
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Book Review: Noble Beginnings - A Jack Noble Thriller (Jack Noble #1) by L.T. Ryan

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:38:12 +0200

This books follows Jack Noble, a Marine who is on-loan to the CIA. Six months after 9/11 he finds himself on the outskirts of Baghdad and in the middle of a [...]
Action Thriller - Book, Spy Thriller, Suspense Thriller, Political, Miliatry, Political Thriller, Espionage, Tales of Intrigue
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Book Review: Safe From the Dark (Bright's Ferry) by Lily Rede

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:27:06 +0200

Romantic suspense about a disgraced cop struggling to start over and a small town mayor who becomes the target of a stalker. Sparks fly when the two come [...]
Romantic Suspense - Book, Contemporary Romance, Murder Mystery, Erotic Romance, Stalker, Killer
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Book Review: Safe From the Fire (Bright's Ferry) by Lily Rede

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:09:12 +0200

This is the sequel to SAFE FROM THE DARK, and Matt & Grace are finally going to work up the nerve to give a relationship a shot, though it won't be easy! They [...]
Romantic Suspense - Book, Contemporary Romance, Fire, Firefighters, Sexy, Mystery
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Book Review: Shenanigans (Love, Sex, and Magic) by T.B. Bond

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:52:54 +0200

Edward Richards has a unique set of problems. She has a man's name and she's half-human, a succubus actually. Edward does her best to remain under the radar to [...]
Paranormal - Book, Sidhe, Werewolves, Romance, Fae, Fairy, Unseelie, Seelie, Elves, Fantasy, Faery, Danu
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Book Review: A Challenge of Love by Gerri D. Smith

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:39:29 +0200

"A Challenge of Love" is based on true events. Dorri, the main female character suffers abuse at the hands of her husband, survives through a devastating loss [...]
Inspirational Fiction - Book, Domestic Abuse, Challenge, Hope, Romance Novel, Trust, Emotional Abuse, Mental Abuse, Self-Esteem, Self-Discovery, Fashion Career, Strength
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Book Review: Detective Docherty and the Demon's Tears by Sarah WaterRaven

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:13:01 +0200

We often see and hear about stories where vampires, werewolves and fairies roam about in the night, in the dark, unseen and hidden, but what if they were out [...]
Urban Fantasy - Book, Fairies, Faery, Vampire, Detective, Magic, Ghosts, Paranormal, Witches, Wizards, Demons
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Book Review: A Brain Tumour's Travel Tale by Claire Bullimore

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:08:25 +0200

Claire was diagnosed with a intraventricular meningioma, in other words a brain tumor the size of a grapefruit at the age of 25. After her own battle, Claire [...]
Brain Tumour - Book, Hospital, Rehabilitation, Courage, Family, Friendship, Love, Funny, Neurosurgery, Sad, Survival, Medicine
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Book Review: Red Vengeance by Peter Idone

Mon, 20 May 2013 09:02:42 +0200

Red Vengeance, a phantom, almost mythic, T-34 Soviet tank has become the bane of German panzer crews and grenadiers along the eastern front. It appears, [...]
Military Fiction - Book, World War 2, Eastern Front, Action Adventure, T-34, Panzergrenadier
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Book Review: An Earl of Her Own (BookStrand Publishing Romance) by Angela Claire

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:13:15 +0200

This book has a hilarious nineteenth-century heroine, Millicent. It also has an interesting story behind it. This was the first book I ever wrote and I wrote [...]
Regecy Romance - Book, Mainstream, Humorous, Strong Heroine, Sensual, Exciting
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Book Review: Here Lies Death by Harlan Harlan Vaughn

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:05:45 +0200

Hi, readers! Here Lies Death is a re-imagining of the social shift that's predicted to commence on December 21, 2012. It is, at its core, a philosophical [...]
Paranormal Fiction - Book, Urban Fantasy, Dystopia, Immortal Fiction, Maya, New York City, New Mexico, Contemporary
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Book Review: Darkleich Files - The Raptarian by Bryan Barton

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:40:30 +0200

Darkleich kicks ass, fabulous book. Extremely exciting ebook. Highly recommend this for everyone. Opening for another book in the series, cannot wait. Well [...]
Science Fiction - Book, Interplanetary Worlds, Criminals
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Book Review: House of Cards (Reign of Tarot) by Juli D. Revezzo

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:39:10 +0200

House of Cards is about a young aristocrat fleeing the Reign of Terror. His travel plans just don't go quite as planned. I'd been reading about French Medieval [...]
Occult Fiction - Book, Dark Fantasy, Horror, Gothic, Paranormal Fantasy, Supernatural, Tarot, Underworld
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Book Review: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:37:29 +0200

Imagine a poor black female tobacco farmer. You are unknown and you visit the doctor. Yet, your genetic cells will be taken from you without your consent. You [...]
True Story - Book, Faith, Science, Journalism, Grace
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Book Review: The Game Changers - How To Date Men In The 21st Century by Dahmenah M. and Charyn Gant

Mon, 20 May 2013 01:02:01 +0200

Today, women are spending years being single and even worst years without even having a date. If you are tired of being single it may be time to try something [...]
Personal Development - Book, Self Help, Romance, Relationship Advice, Singles, Women, Self Esteem, Femininity, 21st Century, Desperate, Dating Games, Game Changer
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Book Review: Ink~Blood~Fire by K. Baldwin and Lyra Ricci

Sun, 19 May 2013 20:14:59 +0200

Ink~Blood~Fire was a labor of love between my best friend, Lyra Ricci and I. We learned while writing this that giving up was never an option. Not for our [...]
Thriller - Book, Tattoos, Stalker, Hawaii, Body Mods, Deaf
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Book Review: THE EARTH IS NOT ALONE by Raymond Hahn

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:26:36 +0200

Le Ateforp, the main character in the novel, knew that there were inhabitants in the universe other than mankind here on the earth. But how could he convince [...]
Science Fiction - Book, Aliens, Mystery, Space War, Crime, Suspense
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Book Review: The Alecto Initiative (Loralynn Kennakris) by Owen R. O'Neill & Jordan Leah Hunter

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:55:49 +0200

It's rare to find a book of science fiction whose world feels at once exotic and familiar, and truly well-developed, but The Alecto Initiative is one, grabbing [...]
Science Fiction - Book, Military Science Fiction, Science Fiction Navy, Lesbian Science Fiction, Science Fiction Romance, Space Slavers
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Book Review: Dead of Winter by PJ Parrish

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:59:12 +0200

Officer Louis Kincaid is looking for a refuge. Drawn to the stark serenity of the Michigan wilderness, he thinks he's found it in the small postcard town of [...]
Mystery Thriller - Book, Police Procedural, Award Winning, Serial Killer, Revenge, Sniper, Corrupt Cops
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Book Review: Forever Torn by Jason Greenfield

Sun, 19 May 2013 14:09:58 +0200

I literally couldn't put this story down. A friend recommended it and raved so much about it that i gave it a try. The characters and situations came to life [...]
Family Drama - Book
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Book Review: Green Eyes and Good Hair by Hugh O. Smith

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:38:43 +0200

Tony is young and successful, the ultimate ladies' man. Everything about him, from his clothes to his apartment to his playboy swagger is designed to be a trap [...]
Romance - Book, Green Eyes, Relationships, African American, Love, Good Hair, Plus Size, Playboy
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Book Review: Between Two Eternities by Barbara Brett

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:20:07 +0200

If you discovered that the person you loved most in the world was destined to die soon—and you were begged to help ease the inevitable end—would you do it? [...]
Love Story - Book, Mainstream Fiction, Romance, Inspirational Fiction, Women's Fiction, Married Love, Right to Die, End-of-Life Decisions, Academic Politics, Brooklyn, Plaza Hotel, Dignity
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Book Review: Lean Life by Rafael Ortiz

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:00:52 +0200

Have you ever thought about applying in your life the tools that companies use to improve their processes? That's what you are going to see in this book. The [...]
Lean Manufacturing - Book, Transform Life, Weight Loss, Motivational, Inspirational, Transform, Wealth, Better Person, Change, Dramatic, Kaizen
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Book Review: Castle Grey - A Katt and Mouse Mystery by L.C. Wright

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:53:32 +0200

Castle Grey is a mystery/suspense novel that addresses the question, 'Does the soul really exist?' During the late 1800's a killer wanted/needed to know the [...]
Mystery - Book, Suspense, Crime, Police, FBI, Cloak and Dagger, Cops, Detective
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Book Review: How Annoying Are You? - A book for people with the courage to look inward. And also for people who like to judge others. (Volume 1) by Aaron Charles

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:46:29 +0200

"How Annoying Are You?" is a collection of comedic profiles of different types of annoying people. Each profile is followed by a Cosmo-style quiz to so you can [...]
Adult Humor - Book, Comedy, Annoying People, Quizzes, Pop Culture, Entertainment
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Book Review: Spotting Fakers, lies, and illusions using elementary theories about the mind by Miklos Zoltan

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:44:59 +0200

For the past 25 years, I mostly wrote computer code and technical documents. Why would I switch to writing a book? It is said that history repeats itself. I [...]
Spotting Fakers - Book, Human Mind, Problems, Lies, Solution, Thoughts, How To, False, Issuions, Mind Works, History, Downfalls, Social Living
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Book Review: A Guide to Healthy Eating - Do it Healthy - 3 Times a Day by Tanya Frew

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:37:19 +0200

I am the authour of A GUIDE TO HEALTHY EATING - TANYA FREW. I enjoy reading and writing, it is my passion alongside what I wrote about. But even more [...]
Healthy Eating - Book, Healthy Meals, Healthy Cooking, Healthy Food, Healthy Diet, Health & Lifestyle, Health & Fitness, Healthy Living, Nutrition & Fitness
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Book Review: A Royal Elf of Abalon by Anna del C. Dye

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:10:48 +0200

My medieval & fantasy Elf series has romance for the ladies and battles for the gentlemen. Elfs in my world are everything a woman could want in a companion, [...]
Epic Fantasy - Book, Young Adult, Romance, Elf Series, Medieval Fantasy, Elves' Stories, Medieval Battles, Trilogy, Clean YA, Tolkien
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Book Review: Pilates Evolution - The 21st Century by Judd Robbins

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:01:59 +0200

After 20 years as certified instructors in classical Pilates, we evolved our teaching methods in synch with the worldwide instructional expansion, growth, and [...]
Pilates - Book, Fitness, Health, Exercise, Core Fitness, Matwork, Contrology, Flexibility, Back Pain, Joseph Pilates, Reformer, The Method
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