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The Saigon Guns

A True Story of Aerial Combat in the Fall of 1972

de John Thomas Hoffman ...

Narrado por Shawn Compton ...

Completo

15 hora 2 minutos

Few Americans know the facts about the final year of US combat operations in South Vietnam. As political will to sustain the fight shrank and the US withdrew most of their ground forces, the Soviets and North Vietnamese sought battlefield success to strengthen their negotiating position at the Paris peace talks. In March of 1972, North Vietnam invaded the South with five armored divisions, massive ... Leer más

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Few Americans know the facts about the final year of US combat operations in South Vietnam. As political will to sustain the fight shrank and the US withdrew most of their ground forces, the Soviets and North Vietnamese sought battlefield success to strengthen their negotiating position at the Paris peace talks. In March of 1972, North Vietnam invaded the South with five armored divisions, massive
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The Loom of Time

Between Empire and Anarchy, from the Mediterranean to China

de Robert D. Kaplan ...

Narrado por Eric Jason Martin ...

Completo

14 hora 49 minutos

**A stunning exploration of the Greater Middle East, where lasting stability has often seemed just out of reach but may hold the key to the shifting world order of the twenty-first century“Engaging . . . Even those who resist Kaplan’s tragic sensibility have much to learn from his look at the emerging Middle East and its recent history.”—National ReviewFINALIST FOR THE OVERSEAS PRESS CLUB’S ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

**A stunning exploration of the Greater Middle East, where lasting stability has often seemed just out of reach but may hold the key to the shifting world order of the twenty-first century“Engaging . . . Even those who resist Kaplan’s tragic sensibility have much to learn from his look at the emerging Middle East and its recent history.”—National ReviewFINALIST FOR THE OVERSEAS PRESS CLUB’S
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Our Oriental Heritage

de Will Durant ...

Narrado por Robin Field ...

Series Audiolibro 1 - The Story of Civilization
Completo

50 hora 17 minutos

The first volume of Will Durant's Pulitzer Prize–winning series, Our Oriental Heritage: The Story of Civilization, Volume I chronicles the early history of Egypt, the Middle East, and Asia. In this masterful work, readers will encounter:Sumeria, birthplace of the first cities and written lawsthe Egyptians, who perfected monumental architecture, medicine, and mummification more than 3,500 years ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

The first volume of Will Durant's Pulitzer Prize–winning series, Our Oriental Heritage: The Story of Civilization, Volume I chronicles the early history of Egypt, the Middle East, and Asia. In this masterful work, readers will encounter:Sumeria, birthplace of the first cities and written lawsthe Egyptians, who perfected monumental architecture, medicine, and mummification more than 3,500 years
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A History of Japan

Revised Edition

de R. H. P. Mason, J. G. Caiger ...

Narrado por Derek Perkins ...

Completo

13 hora 7 minutos

A classic of Japanese history, this book is the preeminent work on the history of Japan.Newly revised and updated, A History of Japan is a single-volume, complete history of the nation of Japan. Starting in ancient Japan during its early pre-history period A History of Japan covers every important aspect of history and culture through feudal Japan to the post-cold War period and collapse of the ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

A classic of Japanese history, this book is the preeminent work on the history of Japan.Newly revised and updated, A History of Japan is a single-volume, complete history of the nation of Japan. Starting in ancient Japan during its early pre-history period A History of Japan covers every important aspect of history and culture through feudal Japan to the post-cold War period and collapse of the
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Shattered Sword

The Untold Story of the Battle of Midway

de Jonathan Parshall, Anthony Tully ...

Narrado por Tom Perkins ...

Completo

24 hora 44 minutos

Many consider the Battle of Midway to have turned the tide of the Pacific War. It is without question one of the most famous battles in history. Now, for the first time since Gordon W. Prange's bestselling Miracle at Midway, Jonathan Parshall and Anthony Tully offer a new interpretation of this great naval engagement. Unlike previous accounts, Shattered Sword makes extensive use of Japanese ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

Many consider the Battle of Midway to have turned the tide of the Pacific War. It is without question one of the most famous battles in history. Now, for the first time since Gordon W. Prange's bestselling Miracle at Midway, Jonathan Parshall and Anthony Tully offer a new interpretation of this great naval engagement. Unlike previous accounts, Shattered Sword makes extensive use of Japanese
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China

A History

de John Keay ...

Narrado por Anne Flosnik ...

Completo

25 hora 31 minutos

Many nations define themselves in terms of territory or people; China defines itself in terms of history. Taking into account the country's unrivaled, voluminous tradition of history writing, John Keay has composed a vital and illuminating overview of the nation's complex and vivid past. Keay's authoritative history examines 5,000 years in China, from the time of the Three Dynasties through ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

Many nations define themselves in terms of territory or people; China defines itself in terms of history. Taking into account the country's unrivaled, voluminous tradition of history writing, John Keay has composed a vital and illuminating overview of the nation's complex and vivid past. Keay's authoritative history examines 5,000 years in China, from the time of the Three Dynasties through
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The Hong Kong Diaries

de Chris Patten ...

Narrado por Chris Patten ...

Completo

25 hora 41 minutos

Brought to you by Penguin.In June 1992 Chris Patten went to Hong Kong as the last British governor, to try to prepare it not - as other British colonies over the decades - for independence, but for handing back in 1997 to the Chinese, from whom most of its territory had been leased 99 years previously. Over the next five years he kept this diary, which describes in detail how Hong Kong was run as ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

Brought to you by Penguin.In June 1992 Chris Patten went to Hong Kong as the last British governor, to try to prepare it not - as other British colonies over the decades - for independence, but for handing back in 1997 to the Chinese, from whom most of its territory had been leased 99 years previously. Over the next five years he kept this diary, which describes in detail how Hong Kong was run as
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Eagle Against the Sun

The American War With Japan

de Ronald H. Spector ...

Narrado por Tom Perkins ...

Completo

23 hora 26 minutos

Historian Ronald H. Spector, drawing on declassified intelligence files, an abundance of British and American archival material, Japanese scholarship and documents, and the research and memoirs of scholars, politicians, and the military men, presents a thrilling narrative of American war in the Pacific.Spector reassesses U.S. and Japanese strategy and offers some provocative interpretations. He ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

Historian Ronald H. Spector, drawing on declassified intelligence files, an abundance of British and American archival material, Japanese scholarship and documents, and the research and memoirs of scholars, politicians, and the military men, presents a thrilling narrative of American war in the Pacific.Spector reassesses U.S. and Japanese strategy and offers some provocative interpretations. He
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The Flying Tigers

The Untold Story of the American Pilots Who Waged a Secret War Against Japan

de Sam Kleiner ...

Narrado por Stephen Graybill ...

Completo

9 hora 53 minutos

The thrilling story behind the American pilots who were secretly recruited to defend the nation’s desperate Chinese allies before Pearl Harbor and ended up on the front lines of the war against the Japanese in the Pacific.Sam Kleiner’s The Flying Tigers uncovers the hidden story of the group of young American men and women who crossed the Pacific before Pearl Harbor to risk their lives defending ... Leer más

$20.99 USD

The thrilling story behind the American pilots who were secretly recruited to defend the nation’s desperate Chinese allies before Pearl Harbor and ended up on the front lines of the war against the Japanese in the Pacific.Sam Kleiner’s The Flying Tigers uncovers the hidden story of the group of young American men and women who crossed the Pacific before Pearl Harbor to risk their lives defending
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A Concise History of Japan

de Brett L. Walker ...

Narrado por Eric Michael Summerer ...

Completo

13 hora 21 minutos

To this day, Japan's modern ascendancy challenges many assumptions about world history, particularly theories regarding the rise of the west and why the modern world looks the way it does. In this engaging new history, Brett L. Walker tackles key themes regarding Japan's relationships with its minorities, state and economic development, and the uses of science and medicine. The book begins by ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

To this day, Japan's modern ascendancy challenges many assumptions about world history, particularly theories regarding the rise of the west and why the modern world looks the way it does. In this engaging new history, Brett L. Walker tackles key themes regarding Japan's relationships with its minorities, state and economic development, and the uses of science and medicine. The book begins by
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The Afghan Wars: History in an Hour

de Rupert Colley ...

Narrado por Jonathan Keeble ...

Completo

1 horas 26 minutos

Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour.Britain has invaded Afghanistan twice before in the nineteenth century. Both times tenacious Afghan fighters defended their country to humiliating British defeats. The Soviet Union also discovered what a tough enemy the Afghans are after nearly a decade of conflict from 1979 to 1989. When not fighting foreign invaders, Afghanistan was torn ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

Love history? Know your stuff with History in an Hour.Britain has invaded Afghanistan twice before in the nineteenth century. Both times tenacious Afghan fighters defended their country to humiliating British defeats. The Soviet Union also discovered what a tough enemy the Afghans are after nearly a decade of conflict from 1979 to 1989. When not fighting foreign invaders, Afghanistan was torn
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To Hell And Back

The Last Train From Hiroshima

de Charles Pellegrino ...

Narrado por David Colacci ...

Completo

18 hora 16 minutos

To Hell and Back offers listeners a stunning, "you are there" time capsule, wrapped in elegant prose. Charles Pellegrino's scientific authority and close relationship with the A-bomb survivors make his account the most gripping and authoritative ever written.At the narrative's core are eyewitness accounts of those who experienced the atomic explosions firsthand—the Japanese civilians on the ground ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

To Hell and Back offers listeners a stunning, "you are there" time capsule, wrapped in elegant prose. Charles Pellegrino's scientific authority and close relationship with the A-bomb survivors make his account the most gripping and authoritative ever written.At the narrative's core are eyewitness accounts of those who experienced the atomic explosions firsthand—the Japanese civilians on the ground
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Central Asia

A New History from the Imperial Conquests to the Present

de Adeeb Khalid ...

Narrado por Aaqil Ahmed ...

Completo

17 hora 28 minutos

This engaging audiobook narrated by Aaqil Ahmed explores how Central Asia has been shaped by modern world eventsCentral Asia is often seen as a remote and inaccessible land on the peripheries of modern history. Encompassing Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and the Xinjiang province of China, it in fact stands at the crossroads of world events. Adeeb Khalid provides the ... Leer más

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This engaging audiobook narrated by Aaqil Ahmed explores how Central Asia has been shaped by modern world eventsCentral Asia is often seen as a remote and inaccessible land on the peripheries of modern history. Encompassing Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and the Xinjiang province of China, it in fact stands at the crossroads of world events. Adeeb Khalid provides the
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Ghost Nation

The Story of Taiwan and Its Struggle for Survival

de Chris Horton ...

Narrado por Christopher Ragland ...

Completo

11 hora 9 minutos

**'Indispensable and timely' - Melissa Chan, Emmy-nominated international affairs correspondent'Few books qualify as essential reading but Ghost Nation is one of them' - Clive Hamilton, bestselling co-author of The Hidden HandThe gripping story of Taiwan's past and precarious present from one of Taiwan's top foreign correspondents.**With all eyes on Ukraine and the Middle East, Taiwan is emerging ... Leer más

$20.12 USD

**'Indispensable and timely' - Melissa Chan, Emmy-nominated international affairs correspondent'Few books qualify as essential reading but Ghost Nation is one of them' - Clive Hamilton, bestselling co-author of The Hidden HandThe gripping story of Taiwan's past and precarious present from one of Taiwan's top foreign correspondents.**With all eyes on Ukraine and the Middle East, Taiwan is emerging
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A Brief History of Korea

Isolation, War, Despotism and Revival: The Fascinating Story of a Resilient But Divided People

de Michael J. Seth ...

Narrado por Sean Runnette ...

Completo

9 hora 36 minutos

Korea was one of the last countries in Asia to be visited by Westerners, and its borders have remained largely unchanged since it was unified in the seventh century. Though it is one of the world's oldest and most ethnically homogeneous states, Korea was not born in a vacuum. Geographically isolated, the country was heavily influenced by powerful China and was often used as a bridge to the ... Leer más

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Korea was one of the last countries in Asia to be visited by Westerners, and its borders have remained largely unchanged since it was unified in the seventh century. Though it is one of the world's oldest and most ethnically homogeneous states, Korea was not born in a vacuum. Geographically isolated, the country was heavily influenced by powerful China and was often used as a bridge to the
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The Mongol Storm

Making and Breaking Empires in the Medieval Near East

de Nicholas Morton ...

Narrado por Nick Biadon ...

Completo

12 hora 50 minutos

How the Mongol invasions of the Near East reshaped the balance of world power in the Middle AgesFor centuries, the Crusades have been central to the story of the medieval Near East, but these religious wars are only part of the region's complex history. As The Mongol Storm reveals, during the same era the Near East was utterly remade by another series of wars: the Mongol invasions.In a single ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

How the Mongol invasions of the Near East reshaped the balance of world power in the Middle AgesFor centuries, the Crusades have been central to the story of the medieval Near East, but these religious wars are only part of the region's complex history. As The Mongol Storm reveals, during the same era the Near East was utterly remade by another series of wars: the Mongol invasions.In a single
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Eastern Civilization: A Captivating Guide to Ancient Chinese, Japanese, and Indian Civilizations, Buddhism, Medieval Asia, and Modern Times

de Captivating History ...

Narrado por Jay Herbert ...

Completo

3 hora 13 minutos

Embark on an Unparalleled Journey Through the Rich Tapestry of Eastern Civilization!Discover the Cradle of Intellectual Thought: From the mystical valleys of the Indus to the imperial courts of Japan, "Eastern Civilization" unravels the vibrant histories of India, China, and Japan. This captivating guide is your window into the ancient worlds that shaped modern thought.Unearth Hidden Gems of ... Leer más

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Embark on an Unparalleled Journey Through the Rich Tapestry of Eastern Civilization!Discover the Cradle of Intellectual Thought: From the mystical valleys of the Indus to the imperial courts of Japan, "Eastern Civilization" unravels the vibrant histories of India, China, and Japan. This captivating guide is your window into the ancient worlds that shaped modern thought.Unearth Hidden Gems of
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Brief History of Sri Lanka, A

de KJ Smith ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series Audiolibro 165 - A Brief History of - Around the World Edition
Completo

41 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of Sri Lanka takes readers on a captivating journey through the rich and diverse history of this island nation in the Indian Ocean. From the arrival of ancient settlers and the rise of powerful kingdoms like Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa to the spread of Buddhism, colonial conquest, and the road to independence, this book provides a ... Leer más

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of Sri Lanka takes readers on a captivating journey through the rich and diverse history of this island nation in the Indian Ocean. From the arrival of ancient settlers and the rise of powerful kingdoms like Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa to the spread of Buddhism, colonial conquest, and the road to independence, this book provides a
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Brief History of Tashkent, A

de KJ Smith ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series Audiolibro box set - A Brief History of - City Edition
Completo

51 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of TashkentThe Crossroads of Central AsiaUncover the remarkable journey of Tashkent, the vibrant capital of Uzbekistan and one of the oldest cities in Central Asia. A Brief History of Tashkent explores the city's transformation from an ancient Silk Road hub to a modern metropolis blending Islamic tradition, Soviet legacy, and ambitious ... Leer más

$7.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.A Brief History of TashkentThe Crossroads of Central AsiaUncover the remarkable journey of Tashkent, the vibrant capital of Uzbekistan and one of the oldest cities in Central Asia. A Brief History of Tashkent explores the city's transformation from an ancient Silk Road hub to a modern metropolis blending Islamic tradition, Soviet legacy, and ambitious
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A Brief History of Indonesia

Sultans, Spices, and Tsunamis: The Incredible Story of Southeast Asia's Largest Nation

de Tim Hannigan ...

Narrado por Derek Perkins ...

Completo

9 hora 35 minutos

Indonesia is by far the largest nation in Southeast Asia and has the fourth largest population in the world after the United States. Indonesian history and culture are especially relevant today as the Island nation is an emerging power in the region with a dynamic new leader. It is a land of incredible diversity and unending paradoxes that has a long and rich history stretching back a thousand ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

Indonesia is by far the largest nation in Southeast Asia and has the fourth largest population in the world after the United States. Indonesian history and culture are especially relevant today as the Island nation is an emerging power in the region with a dynamic new leader. It is a land of incredible diversity and unending paradoxes that has a long and rich history stretching back a thousand
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Gandhi

The Years That Changed the World, 1914-1948

de Ramachandra Guha ...

Narrado por Derek Perkins ...

Completo

36 hora 11 minutos

This volume opens with Mohandas Gandhi's arrival in Bombay in January 1915 and takes us through his epic struggles over the next three decades: to deliver India from British rule, to forge harmonious relations between India's Hindu and Muslim populations, to end the pernicious Hindu practice of untouchability, and to develop India's economic and moral self-reliance. We see how in each of these ... Leer más

$35.99 USD

This volume opens with Mohandas Gandhi's arrival in Bombay in January 1915 and takes us through his epic struggles over the next three decades: to deliver India from British rule, to forge harmonious relations between India's Hindu and Muslim populations, to end the pernicious Hindu practice of untouchability, and to develop India's economic and moral self-reliance. We see how in each of these
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Mamankam - Chaverukalude Charithram

de Haridas V V ...

Narrado por Albert M John ...

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3 hora 44 minutos

മരണം വരിക്കാന് വ്രതമെടുത്ത് വീരസ്വര്ഗ്ഗം തേടി പോരാടി മരിച്ച ഒരു യുവതലമുറ നമുക്കുണ്ടായിരുന്നു-ചാവേറുകള്. തിരുനാവായയുടെ തീരത്ത് നൂറ്റാണ്ടുകളോളം നിലനിന്ന ആ മാമാങ്കമഹോത്സവത്തിന്റെയും ചാവേര്പോരാട്ടത്തിന്റെയും ചരിത്രം അന്വേഷിക്കുകയാണ് ഈ പുസ്തകം. മാമാങ്കത്തിന്റെ ഉത്ഭവം, ചാവേര്പോരാട്ടങ്ങള്, ആചാരങ്ങള്, രാഷ്ട്രീയ കാരണങ്ങള്, എന്നിവയും ഇതില് അവതരിപ്പിക്കുന്നു. കോവിലകം രേഖകള്, കോഴിക്കോടന് ഗ്രന്ഥവരി, ചാവേര്പ്പ ... Leer más

$3.99 USD

മരണം വരിക്കാന് വ്രതമെടുത്ത് വീരസ്വര്ഗ്ഗം തേടി പോരാടി മരിച്ച ഒരു യുവതലമുറ നമുക്കുണ്ടായിരുന്നു-ചാവേറുകള്. തിരുനാവായയുടെ തീരത്ത് നൂറ്റാണ്ടുകളോളം നിലനിന്ന ആ മാമാങ്കമഹോത്സവത്തിന്റെയും ചാവേര്പോരാട്ടത്തിന്റെയും ചരിത്രം അന്വേഷിക്കുകയാണ് ഈ പുസ്തകം. മാമാങ്കത്തിന്റെ ഉത്ഭവം, ചാവേര്പോരാട്ടങ്ങള്, ആചാരങ്ങള്, രാഷ്ട്രീയ കാരണങ്ങള്, എന്നിവയും ഇതില് അവതരിപ്പിക്കുന്നു. കോവിലകം രേഖകള്, കോഴിക്കോടന് ഗ്രന്ഥവരി, ചാവേര്പ്പ
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History of India, The

de History Nerds ...

Narrado por Benjamin Powell ...

Completo

11 hora 55 minutos

From the ancient civilizations along the banks of the Indus to the vibrant, modern democracy that thrives today, India’s history is a rich saga told through diverse cultures, monumental achievements, and profound spiritual insights.Explore the dawn of Indian civilization, witness the rise and fall of mighty empires, from the Maurya and Gupta dynasties to the majestic Mughal Empire, each leaving an ... Leer más

$15.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

From the ancient civilizations along the banks of the Indus to the vibrant, modern democracy that thrives today, India’s history is a rich saga told through diverse cultures, monumental achievements, and profound spiritual insights.Explore the dawn of Indian civilization, witness the rise and fall of mighty empires, from the Maurya and Gupta dynasties to the majestic Mughal Empire, each leaving an
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Fundando un Imperio

de Santiago Machain ...

Narrado por AI Voice Santiago Machain ...

Series Audiolibro 1.0 - El Imperio Persa
Completo

8 hora 17 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Desde las llanuras barridas por el viento de Anshan hasta los palacios escalonados de Persépolis, Fundando un Imperio relata cómo un conjunto de ambiciones reales se convirtió en el superestado más sofisticado del mundo antiguo. Comenzando con las audaces conquistas de Ciro el Grande y su política radical de legitimidad —liberación, autonomía local y ... Leer más

$15.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Desde las llanuras barridas por el viento de Anshan hasta los palacios escalonados de Persépolis, Fundando un Imperio relata cómo un conjunto de ambiciones reales se convirtió en el superestado más sofisticado del mundo antiguo. Comenzando con las audaces conquistas de Ciro el Grande y su política radical de legitimidad —liberación, autonomía local y
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