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Hiroshima

by John Hersey ...

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author John Hersey's seminal work of narrative nonfiction which has defined the way we think about nuclear warfare. “One of the great classics of the war" (The New Republic) that tells what happened in Hiroshima during World War II through the memories of the survivors of the first atomic bomb ever dropped on a city."The perspective [Hiroshima] ... Read more

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Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author John Hersey's seminal work of narrative nonfiction which has defined the way we think about nuclear warfare. “One of the great classics of the war" (The New Republic) that tells what happened in Hiroshima during World War II through the memories of the survivors of the first atomic bomb ever dropped on a city."The perspective [Hiroshima]
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The Rape of Nanking

The Forgotten Holocaust Of World War II

by Iris Chang ...

The New York Times bestselling account of one of history's most brutal—and forgotten—massacres, when the Japanese army destroyed China's capital city on the eve of World War II."A powerful, landmark book, riveting in its horror." —Richard Rhodes, Pulitzer-Prize winning author of The Making of the Atomic BombIn December 1937, the Japanese army swept into the ancient city of... ... Read more

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The New York Times bestselling account of one of history's most brutal—and forgotten—massacres, when the Japanese army destroyed China's capital city on the eve of World War II."A powerful, landmark book, riveting in its horror." —Richard Rhodes, Pulitzer-Prize winning author of The Making of the Atomic BombIn December 1937, the Japanese army swept into the ancient city of...
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Poland 1939

The Outbreak of World War II

by Roger Moorhouse ...

**A gripping history of the Nazi invasion of Poland, the true onset of World War II“Exemplary...About as good as military history can be.” —Timothy Snyder, New York Times**For Americans, World War II began in December 1941, with the bombing of Pearl Harbor; but for Europe, the war began on September 1, 1939, when Hitler’s soldiers invaded Poland, followed later that month by Stalin’s Red Army. The ... Read more

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**A gripping history of the Nazi invasion of Poland, the true onset of World War II“Exemplary...About as good as military history can be.” —Timothy Snyder, New York Times**For Americans, World War II began in December 1941, with the bombing of Pearl Harbor; but for Europe, the war began on September 1, 1939, when Hitler’s soldiers invaded Poland, followed later that month by Stalin’s Red Army. The
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The Nine Cloud Dream

by Kim Man-jung, Heinz Insu Fenkl ...

Translated by Heinz Insu Fenkl ...

**Korea’s most prized literary masterpiece: a Buddhist journey questioning the illusions of human life—presented in a vivid new translation by PEN/Hemingway finalist Heinz Insu Fenkl*Named one of the year's most anticipated books by The New York Times, The Millions, and i09***Often considered the highest achievement in Korean fiction, The Nine Cloud Dream poses the question: Will the life we dream ... Read more

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**Korea’s most prized literary masterpiece: a Buddhist journey questioning the illusions of human life—presented in a vivid new translation by PEN/Hemingway finalist Heinz Insu Fenkl*Named one of the year's most anticipated books by The New York Times, The Millions, and i09***Often considered the highest achievement in Korean fiction, The Nine Cloud Dream poses the question: Will the life we dream
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Slow Noodles

A Cambodian Memoir of Love, Loss, and Family Recipes

by Chantha Nguon ...

A haunting and beautiful memoir from a Cambodian refugee who lost her country and her family during Pol Pot's genocide in the 1970s but who finds hope by reclaiming the recipes she tasted in her mother's kitchen.**RECIPE: HOW TO CHANGE CLOTH INTO DIAMONDTake a well-fed nine-year-old with a big family and a fancy education. Fold in 2 revolutions, 2 civil wars, and 1 wholesale extermination. ... Read more

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A haunting and beautiful memoir from a Cambodian refugee who lost her country and her family during Pol Pot's genocide in the 1970s but who finds hope by reclaiming the recipes she tasted in her mother's kitchen.**RECIPE: HOW TO CHANGE CLOTH INTO DIAMONDTake a well-fed nine-year-old with a big family and a fancy education. Fold in 2 revolutions, 2 civil wars, and 1 wholesale extermination.
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Our Dear Friends in Moscow

The Inside Story of a Broken Generation

by Irina Borogan, Andrei Soldatov ...

**Two of Russia’s most prominent investigative journalists tell the "gripping" (Foreign Policy) story of how the hopes of their generation of optimistic Russians in the 1990s was replaced by autocracy, fear, and betrayalA Foreign Affairs Best Book of the Year**Our Dear Friends in Moscow tells the story of a group of young Russians, part of an idealistic generation who came of age in Moscow at the ... Read more

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**Two of Russia’s most prominent investigative journalists tell the "gripping" (Foreign Policy) story of how the hopes of their generation of optimistic Russians in the 1990s was replaced by autocracy, fear, and betrayalA Foreign Affairs Best Book of the Year**Our Dear Friends in Moscow tells the story of a group of young Russians, part of an idealistic generation who came of age in Moscow at the
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The Art of War (Translated by Ralph D. Sawyer)

Translated by Ralph D. Sawyer ...

by Sun Tzu ...

The definitive translation of Sun Tzu's timeless classic of military strategy, The Art of War**.**A quintessential guide to strategy, The Art of War has influenced leaders for over a thousand years. Beyond the battlefield, people have long turned to its wisdom for advice on succeeding in competitive situations, and companies worldwide now make this book required reading for their executives.Ralph ... Read more

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The definitive translation of Sun Tzu's timeless classic of military strategy, The Art of War**.**A quintessential guide to strategy, The Art of War has influenced leaders for over a thousand years. Beyond the battlefield, people have long turned to its wisdom for advice on succeeding in competitive situations, and companies worldwide now make this book required reading for their executives.Ralph
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A World Transformed

by George H. W. Bush, Brent Scowcroft ...

It was one of the pivotal times of the twentieth century--during George Bush's presidency, an extraordinary series of international events took place that materially changed the face of the world. Now, former President Bush and his national security advisor, Brent Scowcroft, tell the story of those tumultuous years.Here are behind-the-scenes accounts of critical meetings in the White House and of ... Read more

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It was one of the pivotal times of the twentieth century--during George Bush's presidency, an extraordinary series of international events took place that materially changed the face of the world. Now, former President Bush and his national security advisor, Brent Scowcroft, tell the story of those tumultuous years.Here are behind-the-scenes accounts of critical meetings in the White House and of
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Secondhand Time

The Last of the Soviets

by Svetlana Alexievich ...

Translated by Bela Shayevich ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A symphonic oral history about the disintegration of the Soviet Union and the emergence of a new Russia, from Svetlana Alexievich, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature**NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLY • LOS ANGELES TIMESBOOK PRIZE WINNEROne of the New York Times’s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century • A Kirkus ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A symphonic oral history about the disintegration of the Soviet Union and the emergence of a new Russia, from Svetlana Alexievich, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature**NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE WASHINGTON POST AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLY • LOS ANGELES TIMESBOOK PRIZE WINNEROne of the New York Times’s 100 Best Books of the 21st Century • A Kirkus
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The Sleepwalkers

How Europe Went to War in 1914

by Christopher Clark ...

“A monumental new volume. . . . Revelatory, even revolutionary. . . . Clark has done a masterful job explaining the inexplicable.” — Boston GlobeOne of The New York Times Book Review’s 10 Best Books of the Year • Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize (History)Historian Christopher Clark’s riveting account of the explosive beginnings of World War I.Drawing on new schol... ... Read more

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“A monumental new volume. . . . Revelatory, even revolutionary. . . . Clark has done a masterful job explaining the inexplicable.” — Boston GlobeOne of The New York Times Book Review’s 10 Best Books of the Year • Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize (History)Historian Christopher Clark’s riveting account of the explosive beginnings of World War I.Drawing on new schol...
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意外的國度：蔣介石、美國、與近代台灣的形塑

by 林孝庭 ...

Translated by 黃中憲 ...

Series series 遠足新書
**　　中華民國在台灣，是人為的因素或歷史的必然？****　　還是一連串偶發事件與無心作為下的歷史巧合？**　《意外的國度》探討「中華民國在台灣」究竟是如何形成的，而這個歷史過程中，美國所扮演的角色又如何轉變。台海兩岸兩個中國政權的存在──一個控制中國大陸，一個控制台灣島──常被理解為中國內戰不可避免的結果。蔣介石的國民黨遭毛澤東擊敗後逃到台灣，建立一個與中共相抗衡的國家，從而創造出國際間棘手的「兩個中國」難題。《意外的國度》挑戰這個傳統說法，帶領讀者從新的視角檢視近代台灣的創建與形塑。　台灣的政治地位從一開始就充滿曲折。此島於甲午戰爭後割讓日本，二次大戰期間同盟國承諾蔣介石，日本戰敗後台灣會還給中國。隨著國共內戰轉為不利於國民黨，美國的決策者重新評估是否繼續支持蔣介石，於是「台灣託管論」開始盛行。之後冷戰對立和擔心台灣落入共黨之手，又使華府調整其政策 ... Read more

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**　　中華民國在台灣，是人為的因素或歷史的必然？****　　還是一連串偶發事件與無心作為下的歷史巧合？**　《意外的國度》探討「中華民國在台灣」究竟是如何形成的，而這個歷史過程中，美國所扮演的角色又如何轉變。台海兩岸兩個中國政權的存在──一個控制中國大陸，一個控制台灣島──常被理解為中國內戰不可避免的結果。蔣介石的國民黨遭毛澤東擊敗後逃到台灣，建立一個與中共相抗衡的國家，從而創造出國際間棘手的「兩個中國」難題。《意外的國度》挑戰這個傳統說法，帶領讀者從新的視角檢視近代台灣的創建與形塑。　台灣的政治地位從一開始就充滿曲折。此島於甲午戰爭後割讓日本，二次大戰期間同盟國承諾蔣介石，日本戰敗後台灣會還給中國。隨著國共內戰轉為不利於國民黨，美國的決策者重新評估是否繼續支持蔣介石，於是「台灣託管論」開始盛行。之後冷戰對立和擔心台灣落入共黨之手，又使華府調整其政策
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The Mizan UL Haqq - Or Balance of Truth

by Rev C. G. Pfander ...

This fascinating book was written as a discussion between Christian and Muslim missionaries. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

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This fascinating book was written as a discussion between Christian and Muslim missionaries. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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Akbar and the Rise of the Mughal Empire

by Colonel G.B. Malleson, Charles River Editors ...

*Includes Table of ContentsColonel G.B. Mallesons Akbar and the Rise of the Mughal Empire is a history of the Mughal Empire and its emperors, including Akbar, Babar, and Humayun. A table of contents is included. ... Read more

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*Includes Table of ContentsColonel G.B. Mallesons Akbar and the Rise of the Mughal Empire is a history of the Mughal Empire and its emperors, including Akbar, Babar, and Humayun. A table of contents is included.
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Japanese Army Air Force Units and Their Aces, 1931–1945

by Ikuhiko Hata, Yasuho Izawa, Christopher Shores ...

An extensive guide to Japan's Army Air Force Units and their ace pilots during conflicts in the 1930s and '40s, now in English.Commencing with a detailed study of the development, equipment, and operations flown by this force since its inception immediately after the end of World War I, until the catastrophic conclusion of World War II, the initial section deals with the wars in China and ... Read more

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An extensive guide to Japan's Army Air Force Units and their ace pilots during conflicts in the 1930s and '40s, now in English.Commencing with a detailed study of the development, equipment, and operations flown by this force since its inception immediately after the end of World War I, until the catastrophic conclusion of World War II, the initial section deals with the wars in China and
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We Were Dreamers

An Immigrant Superhero Origin Story

by Simu Liu ...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe star of Marvel’s first Asian superhero film, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, tells his own origin story of being a Chinese immigrant in a candid celebrity memoir about his battles with cultural stereotypes, his own identity, becoming a TV star, and landing the role of a lifetime.In this honest, inspiring and relatable immigrant story, newly-minted ... Read more

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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERThe star of Marvel’s first Asian superhero film, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, tells his own origin story of being a Chinese immigrant in a candid celebrity memoir about his battles with cultural stereotypes, his own identity, becoming a TV star, and landing the role of a lifetime.In this honest, inspiring and relatable immigrant story, newly-minted
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The Violin and Old Violin Makers

by A. Mason Clarke ...

"The Violin and Old Violin Makers" by A. Mason Clarke is a captivating exploration of the art and craftsmanship behind one of the most beloved musical instruments. Clarke delves into the history of violin making, highlighting the techniques and materials used by renowned luthiers throughout the ages. The book not only celebrates the beauty of the violin but also pays homage to the skilled artisans ... Read more

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"The Violin and Old Violin Makers" by A. Mason Clarke is a captivating exploration of the art and craftsmanship behind one of the most beloved musical instruments. Clarke delves into the history of violin making, highlighting the techniques and materials used by renowned luthiers throughout the ages. The book not only celebrates the beauty of the violin but also pays homage to the skilled artisans
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China Nexus

Thirty Years In and Around the Chinese Communist Party’s Tyranny

by Benedict Rogers, Nathan Law ...

Series Book 5 - Holding the CCP to Account
Benedict Rogers, born in London, England, first went to China at age eighteen to teach English for six months in Qingdao, three years after the Tiananmen Square massacre. That opened the door to a thirty-year adventure with China, from teaching English in schools and hospitals to working as a journalist in Hong Kong for the first five years after the handover to travelling to China’s borders with ... Read more

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Benedict Rogers, born in London, England, first went to China at age eighteen to teach English for six months in Qingdao, three years after the Tiananmen Square massacre. That opened the door to a thirty-year adventure with China, from teaching English in schools and hospitals to working as a journalist in Hong Kong for the first five years after the handover to travelling to China’s borders with
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The New History of Korean Civilization

by Chai-Shin Yu ...

Throughout its 4,000-year history, Korea has created a vibrant and unique culture. Unfortunately, many believe it developed solely due to Chinas influence, thus leaving no room for an independent history and culture. This is simply wrong.The New History of Korean Civilization explores the existence of a distinctive Korean culture established by the Korean people and separate from its Chinese and ... Read more

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Throughout its 4,000-year history, Korea has created a vibrant and unique culture. Unfortunately, many believe it developed solely due to Chinas influence, thus leaving no room for an independent history and culture. This is simply wrong.The New History of Korean Civilization explores the existence of a distinctive Korean culture established by the Korean people and separate from its Chinese and
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When the War Was Over

Cambodia and the Khmer Rouge Revolution, Revised Edition

by Elizabeth Becker ...

The "definitive" (Los Angeles Times), award-winning history of Cambodia and Pol Pot's rise to power, tracing the country's modern origins to the human rights abuses that reshaped it foreverAward-winning journalist Elizabeth Becker started covering Cambodia in 1973 for The Washington Post, when the country was perceived as little more than a footnote to the Vietnam War. Then, with the rise of the ... Read more

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The "definitive" (Los Angeles Times), award-winning history of Cambodia and Pol Pot's rise to power, tracing the country's modern origins to the human rights abuses that reshaped it foreverAward-winning journalist Elizabeth Becker started covering Cambodia in 1973 for The Washington Post, when the country was perceived as little more than a footnote to the Vietnam War. Then, with the rise of the
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Buried in the Sky: The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2's Deadliest Day

The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2's Deadliest Day

by Peter Zuckerman, Amanda Padoan ...

“Gripping, intense. . . . Buried in the Sky will satisfy anyone who loved [Into Thin Air].”—Kate Tuttle, Boston GlobeWhen Edmund Hillary first conquered Mt. Everest, Sherpa Tenzing Norgay was at his side. Indeed, for as long as Westerners have been climbing the Himalaya, Sherpas have been the unsung heroes in the background. In August 2008, when eleven climbers lost their lives on K2, the world’s ... Read more

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“Gripping, intense. . . . Buried in the Sky will satisfy anyone who loved [Into Thin Air].”—Kate Tuttle, Boston GlobeWhen Edmund Hillary first conquered Mt. Everest, Sherpa Tenzing Norgay was at his side. Indeed, for as long as Westerners have been climbing the Himalaya, Sherpas have been the unsung heroes in the background. In August 2008, when eleven climbers lost their lives on K2, the world’s
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Russia in Revolution

An Empire in Crisis, 1890 to 1928

by S. A. Smith ...

The Russian Revolution of 1917 transformed the face of the Russian empire, politically, economically, socially, and culturally, and also profoundly affected the course of world history for the rest of the twentieth century. Historian S. A. Smith presents a panoramic account of the history of the Russian empire, from the last years of the nineteenth century, through the First World War and the ... Read more

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The Russian Revolution of 1917 transformed the face of the Russian empire, politically, economically, socially, and culturally, and also profoundly affected the course of world history for the rest of the twentieth century. Historian S. A. Smith presents a panoramic account of the history of the Russian empire, from the last years of the nineteenth century, through the First World War and the
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Angkor and the Khmer Civilization

by Michael D. Coe, Damian Evans ...

An authoritative survey of Angkor and the Khmer civilization which incorporates revelations from new discoveries in the past decade that are rewriting history.The ancient city of Angkor in Cambodia has fascinated scholars and visitors alike since its rediscovery in the mid-nineteenth century. All are wonderstruck by the beauty and multiplicity of the sculptures that adorn its temples and ... Read more

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An authoritative survey of Angkor and the Khmer civilization which incorporates revelations from new discoveries in the past decade that are rewriting history.The ancient city of Angkor in Cambodia has fascinated scholars and visitors alike since its rediscovery in the mid-nineteenth century. All are wonderstruck by the beauty and multiplicity of the sculptures that adorn its temples and
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Shinto the Kami Way

by Sokyo Ono Ph.D., William P. Woodard ...

"An excellently rounded introduction by an eminent Shinto scholar."—Library JournalShinto, the indigenous faith of the Japanese people, continues to fascinate and mystify both the casual visitor to Japan and the long-time resident. Relatively unknown among the religions of the world, Shinto: The Kami Way provides an enlightening window into this Japanese faith.In its general aspects, Shinto is ... Read more

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"An excellently rounded introduction by an eminent Shinto scholar."—Library JournalShinto, the indigenous faith of the Japanese people, continues to fascinate and mystify both the casual visitor to Japan and the long-time resident. Relatively unknown among the religions of the world, Shinto: The Kami Way provides an enlightening window into this Japanese faith.In its general aspects, Shinto is
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Otaku

Japan's Database Animals

by Hiroki Azuma ...

Translated by Jonathan E. Abel, Shion Kono ...

In Japan, obsessive adult fans and collectors of manga and anime are known as otaku. When the underground otaku subculture first emerged in the 1970s, participants were looked down on within mainstream Japanese society as strange, antisocial loners. Today otaku have had a huge impact on popular culture not only in Japan but also throughout Asia, Europe, and the United States.Hiroki Azuma’s Otaku ... Read more

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In Japan, obsessive adult fans and collectors of manga and anime are known as otaku. When the underground otaku subculture first emerged in the 1970s, participants were looked down on within mainstream Japanese society as strange, antisocial loners. Today otaku have had a huge impact on popular culture not only in Japan but also throughout Asia, Europe, and the United States.Hiroki Azuma’s Otaku
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