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Last of the Sailormen

By: Bob Roberts

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Last of the Sailormen

By: Bob Roberts

This work brings to life the last days of carrying cargo under sail, written in Bob Roberts' lively and evocative style.

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Seafarer Books

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0953818047

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9780953818044

Ghost Trees

Nature and People in a London Parish

By: Bob Gilbert

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Ghost Trees

Nature and People in a London Parish

By: Bob Gilbert

A joyous hymn to the urban wild." Patrick Barkham Even in the brick and concrete heart of our cities, nature finds a way. Birds and mammals, insects, plants and trees – they all manage to thrive in the urban jungle, and Bob Gilbert is their champion and their chronicler. He explores the hidden wildlife of the inner city and its edgelands, finding unexpected beauty in the cracks and crannies, and uncovering the deep and essential relationship that exists between people and nature when they are bound together in such close proximity. Beginning from Poplar, the East End area in which he lives, Bob explores, in particular, our relationship with the trees that have helped shape London; from the original wildwood through to the street trees of today. He draws from history and natural history, poetry and painting, myth and magic, and a great deal of walking, observing and listening. Beautifully written, passionate and defiant, Ghost Trees tells the secrets and stories of the urban wildscape, of glorious nature resilient and resurgent on our very doorsteps. ‘Full of deep truths and improbable marvels, this beautifully observed book is a joyous hymn to the urban wild and a clarion call for better – greener, wilder – cities.' Patrick Barkham, natural history writer Praise for Bob Gilbert's The Green London Way: ‘More than ever now, as edgeland becomes a value to be fought over, we need the sanity and the calm informative voice of walkers like Bob Gilbert. This is more than an elegy, it's an inspiration: open your eyes, see what is there and not what you are told is there.' Iain Sinclair

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Saraband

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1915089689

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9781915089687

The Road to Growth

Towards a Thriving Church

By: Bob Jackson

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The Road to Growth

Towards a Thriving Church

By: Bob Jackson

Shows how the Church at parish, diocesan and national level can overturn its old cycle of decline and begin a new cycle of growth, transforming fragile signs of hope for the Church into a solid road to growth.

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Church House Publishing

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0715140736

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9780715140734

Between Us

Audiences, Affect and the In-Between

By: Joanne 'Bob' Whalley,Lee Miller

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Between Us

Audiences, Affect and the In-Between

By: Joanne 'Bob' Whalley,Lee Miller

This is a book for audiences. It is a book about audiences. It is a book for anyone who watches, is watched, and all the spaces in between. Introducing the idea of performance as a shared transformative experience, this engaging book will help you make sense of the performer/audience interaction in a landscape where boundaries are collapsing. Drawing on themes of performance, exchange and the body, it offers an accessible entry into the philosophy of spectatorship.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1137584068

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9781137584069

The Spurs Alphabet

By: Bob Goodwin

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The Spurs Alphabet

By: Bob Goodwin

A complete record of every player to have made a first team appearance for Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.

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Lulu.com

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0954043421

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9780954043421

Jubilee Line Extension

From Concept to Completion

By: Bob Mitchell

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Jubilee Line Extension

From Concept to Completion

By: Bob Mitchell

This major reference work details the story of London Underground’s award winning Jubilee Line Extension (JLE), how it came to being, how it was planned, how it was designed, built and commissioned, and how the millennium deadline imposed by the Dome was met. Always in the public eye and the political spotlight, the JLE has played a significant role in the success of the Canary Wharf development, improved public transport immeasurably in the areas of southeast and east London, and set new standards for London Underground and public transport. Despite the problems and the much publicised cost and time overruns, the project can still be considered to be a major construction achievement. The Jubilee Line Extension: From Concept to Completion describes in detail the history of the project, which goes back more than 50 years. The first concepts were defined in 1943, and the book traces developments to the East London Railway study that effectively defined the JLE Extension. Also presented is a detailed insight into the development of the Olympia & York funding contribution that was a key issue in achieving Government approval. With contributions from some of the major contractors personnel involved, the book offers a detailed and factual account of the completion of this ‘stunning’ new railway line. Much has been written about the construction work of the JLE, particularly the stations, however, this is the first book that provides a rounded view of how a major new underground railway line came to be built and presents key details of the JLE project activities relating to transport planning, the legal processes, comprehensive safety planning, procurement, contracting, engineering development, environmental issues, project management and commissioning. And all achieved under immense political and media scrutiny. The Jubilee Line Extension: From Concept to Completion will appeal to everyone who is interested in major transportation projects and in discovering how the JLE was able to deliver a major urban infrastructure project with the minimum of environmental disturbance and with an exemplary safety record. Project managers will find this detailed record of all that was involved an inspiration and an invaluable source of information, which they can apply to other projects they are working on now and in the future.

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Thomas Telford

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0727730282

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9780727730282

CIMA Learning System 2007 Organisational Managementand Information Systems

By: Bob Perry

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CIMA Learning System 2007 Organisational Managementand Information Systems

By: Bob Perry

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Elsevier

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0750680458

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9780750680455

Country Music Records

A Discography, 1921-1942

By: Tony Russell,Bob Pinson

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Country Music Records

A Discography, 1921-1942

By: Tony Russell,Bob Pinson

More than twenty years in the making, Country Music Records documents all country music recording sessions from 1921 through 1942. With primary research based on files and session logs from record companies, interviews with surviving musicians, as well as the 200,000 recordings archived at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's Frist Library and Archives, this notable work is the first compendium to accurately report the key details behind all the recording sessions of country music during the pre-World War II era. This discography documents--in alphabetical order by artist--every commercial country music recording, including unreleased sides, and indicates, as completely as possible, the musicians playing at every session, as well as instrumentation. This massive undertaking encompasses 2,500 artists, 5,000 session musicians, and 10,000 songs. Summary histories of each key record company are also provided, along with a bibliography. The discography includes indexes to all song titles and musicians listed.

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Oxford University Press

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0198032048

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9780198032045

The Last Great Adventure for Boys

By: Bob Lawrence

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The Last Great Adventure for Boys

By: Bob Lawrence

Bob is a painter and decorator in south east London in the late seventies. He loves Charlton Athletic, old war films and listening to Radio Caroline, a pirate radio station in the North Sea. By pure chance, he gets a job decorating the flat of the station's manager, the beautiful Olga. In the right bed at the right time, he is given the opportunity to leave the paint roller behind and pick up the headphones on the pirate ship. Avoiding arrest is just the beginning, avoiding death is somewhere in the middle and at the end, he faces the ultimate price. Based heavily on the author's real life experiences working on Radio Caroline, this is a tale of love, hate, fear, joy, betrayal, guns, sex, drugs and rock n roll; they all play a part in The Last Great Adventure for Boys.

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Lulu.com

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0992988608

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9780992988609

CIMA Official Learning System Enterprise Operations

By: Bob Perry

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CIMA Official Learning System Enterprise Operations

By: Bob Perry

CIMA Official Learning Systems are the only textbooks recommended by CIMA as core reading. Written by the CIMA examiners, markers and lecturers, they specifically prepare students to pass the CIMA exams first time. Fully updated to reflect the 2010 syllabus, they are crammed with features to reinforce learning, including: - step by step coverage directly linked to CIMA's learning outcomes - fully revised examples and case studies - extensive question practice to test knowledge and understanding - integrated readings to increase understanding of key theory - colour used throughout to aid navigation * The Official Learning systems are the only study materials endorsed by CIMA * Key sections written by former examiners for the most accurate, up-to-date guidance towards exam success * Complete integrated package incorporating syllabus guidance, full text, recommended articles, revision guides and extensive question practice

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Elsevier

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1856177904

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Sympathy for the Devil

Art and Rock and Roll Since 1967

By: Dominic Molon,Diedrich Diederichsen,Anthony Elms,Richard Hell,Dan Graham,Matthew Higgs,Jutta Koether,Bob Nickas,Mike Kelley,Jan Tumlir

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Sympathy for the Devil

Art and Rock and Roll Since 1967

By: Dominic Molon,Diedrich Diederichsen,Anthony Elms,Richard Hell,Dan Graham,Matthew Higgs,Jutta Koether,Bob Nickas,Mike Kelley,Jan Tumlir

Catalogus bij een tentoonstelling over de relatie tussen rockmuziek en avantgardistische kunst sinds de zestiger jaren.

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Yale University Press

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0300134266

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9780300134261

Frankenstein & Other Man-Made Monsters

By: Bob Curran

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Frankenstein & Other Man-Made Monsters

By: Bob Curran

Mysterious creatures and man-made monsters are considered in this riveting and comprehensive narrative. The authoritative text begins with Mary Wollstonecraft Shelleys man-made monster, who was actually nameless but became known as the figure of Frankenstein. Then, the Golem legend, the large clumsy figure formed of clay that moved through Jewish mythology at the bidding of the holy men who created ita mindless, speechless figure that is under external control, is also investigated. The volume includes stories of the homunculus, the little human of alchemic tales, fables of robots that existed in ancient Greece and Rome, and strange tales of cloning and the artificial creation of life, among other man-made forms that lurk in the shadows. Black-and-white illustrations by Ian Daniels add to the sinister aura of the volume. The text is essential reading for fans of the paranormal and science fiction, or for those who are fascinated with peering into the dark recesses of the human psyche.

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The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

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1477706836

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9781477706831

Artists' Impressions in Architectural Design

By: Bob Giddings,Margaret Horne

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Artists' Impressions in Architectural Design

By: Bob Giddings,Margaret Horne

Artists' Impressions in Architectural Design analyses the ways in which architects have presented their designs for clients and the public, both historically and contemporarily. It spans a period from the fifteenth to the twenty-first century. Architects have become familiar with change. The passage of time has brought with it new and revived styles of architecture, as well as innovative tools and techniques for their representation. The result is that while some methods show a view of the architect's concept for a building, others offer an almost real experience of the intended architecture. This book provides a rare and valuable study in which the exciting technological developments of today are placed in context with the rich heritage of the past. It offers an opportunity to learn how architects have chosen to represent their ideas. The authors dare to glimpse into the future and hopefully offer some reassurance for tomorrow.

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Taylor & Francis

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1135807957

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9781135807955

More Trails, More Tales

Exploring Canada's Travel Heritage

By: Bob Henderson

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More Trails, More Tales

Exploring Canada's Travel Heritage

By: Bob Henderson

Draws on Canadian exploration, history, geography, anthropology, literature, and philosophy, striking a balance that will delight serious naturalists and armchair historians alike.

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Dundurn

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1459721810

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9781459721814

Great Western Castle Class 4-6-0 Locomotives, 1923–1959

By: David Maidment,Bob Meanley

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Great Western Castle Class 4-6-0 Locomotives, 1923–1959

By: David Maidment,Bob Meanley

The Great Western Castles were one of the most successful locomotive designs of the twentieth century in terms of both performance and efficiency. Designed by Charles Collett in 1923, based on the 1907 Churchward ‘Star’ class, 155 were constructed almost continuously, apart from the war years, between 1923 and 1950, in addition to fifteen rebuilt ‘Stars’ and one rebuilt from the Great Bear pacific. Many were modernised with increased superheat and double-chimneys in the late 1950s and the class continued to be the mainstay of all Western Region express passenger services to the West Country, South Wales, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire and the West Midlands until replaced by the WR diesel hydraulic fleet in the early 1960s. This book covers their design in a chapter written by Bob Meanley, who masterminded the restoration at Tyseley Works of the Castles Earl of Mount Edgcumbe and Clun Castle, and their history, operation and performance from the high speed of the 1930s through to their rejuvenation in the 1950s, leaving experience of their last years and preservation to another volume. David Maidment had close experience of the class when working at Old Oak Common between 1957 and 1962 and includes his personal experiences there and on the road from his first encounter with one as a six-year old boy. The book includes 350 photographs, some 40 in color, and 23 detailed Swindon technical drawings.

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Pen and Sword Transport

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1399095315

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9781399095310

Land of the Long Wild Road

By: Bob Goddard

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Land of the Long Wild Road

By: Bob Goddard

Land of the Long Wild Road' is an off-beat, observant and humorous journey around New Zealand. Bob and Viv Goddard ride two small off-road motorcycles on gravel tracks, drovers' routes and four-wheel-drive trails into the wilderness of this fabulous and unspoilt country.

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Braiswick at By Design

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1898030375

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9781898030379

Organizational Change Explained

Case Studies on Transformational Change in Organizations

By: Sarah Coleman,Bob Thomas

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Organizational Change Explained

Case Studies on Transformational Change in Organizations

By: Sarah Coleman,Bob Thomas

The best way to learn how to navigate change successfully is to look at practical examples of change management programmes. Organizational Change Explained shares stories and insights from experienced change practitioners so professionals can reflect on their own work, respond critically to what others have done, and take away new tools and techniques to apply to their own change management practice. The book includes a range of cases from different sectors and countries including GlaxoSmithKline and the NHS to offer insights no matter the scale of the change management programme. Organized around central themes such as shaping and design, change leadership, and communication and engagement, Organizational Change Explained presents each case alongside an introduction, conclusion, list of key learning points, questions for reflection and sources of further reading. The book is invaluable to anyone tasked with leading or managing change within their teams, projects, departments or divisions, whether at local level or across geographic locations, countries and cultures.

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Kogan Page Publishers

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074947548X

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9780749475482

The Beatles

The Biography

By: Bob Spitz

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The Beatles

The Biography

By: Bob Spitz

The definitive biography of The Beatles, hailed as "irresistible" by the New York Times, "riveting" by the Boston Globe, and "masterful" by Time. As soon as The Beatles became famous, the spin machine began to construct a myth -- one that has continued to this day. But the truth is much more interesting, much more exciting, and much more moving -- the highs and the lows, the love and the rivalry, the awe and the jealousy, the drugs, the tears, the thrill, and the magic to never be repeated. In this vast, revelatory, exuberantly acclaimed, and bestselling book, Bob Spitz has written the biography for which Beatles fans have long waited.

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Little, Brown

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0316031674

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9780316031677

Anthrax War

Dead Silence . . . Fear and Terror on the Anthrax Trail

By: Bob Coen,Eric Nadler

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Anthrax War

Dead Silence . . . Fear and Terror on the Anthrax Trail

By: Bob Coen,Eric Nadler

An investigation into the 2001 U.S. anthrax attacks leads to the realization that a new and terrible arms race may soon be upon us, one that spans the globe and is driven by an array of forces working with deadly microorganisms. Penetrating what they regard as an international "bioweapons mafia," Bob Coen and Eric Nadler encounter scientists, capitalists, politicians, and assassins — all playing with the world's most dangerous germs. Coen and Nadler pursue leads across four continents in an attempt to illuminate the secret world of international biological weapons research. They probe the mysterious deaths of some of the world's leading germ war scientists, including the death of Bruce Ivins — the man the FBI controversially insists is the lone perpetrator of the anthrax attacks. They also examine the suspicious suicide of British scientist and weapons inspector David Kelly, who was found dead in the woods the same week U.K. officials killed an investigation into illegal human experimentation at the top–secret facility where he once worked. As the plot darkens, it becomes clear that the 2001 anthrax attacks are a portal into a new and lucrative "biomilitary–industrial complex," and one of the most frightening stories of our time.

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Catapult

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1582436940

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9781582436944

Farewell Britain’s Television Queen

By: Bob Crew

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Farewell Britain’s Television Queen

By: Bob Crew

Focusing purely on Queen Elizabeth II's relationship with television, this book shows how she was ahead of the game in helping to change the face of British television from the outset of her reign in 1953 when she let the cameras into Westminster Abbey. The Queen embraced television at a time when Winston Churchill and her government advisors recommended that she should keep them out - on the grounds that the cameras would destroy her royal mystique - right through the 1950s which was Britain's television decade (for reasons that are not generally understood today), when Britain became the first nation in the world to have public service television. In 1969 the Queen opened the doors to the cameras once again for the invention of Britain's first family-reality-TV, fly-on-the-wall programme, showing how she and her husband the Duke of Edinburgh and their children, Charles and Anne, went about their daily lives, thereby giving the seal of royal approval to reality-TV, ahead of the first programmes in the United States and the UK that followed in her wake. Queen Elizabeth II can accurately be described as a television queen, the first monarch to understand and embrace television and, in particular reality-TV, which is why she was light years ahead of other royals and her government ministers. Television became her rites of passage and, not until she ran into bad and stormy weather with Princess Diana in the 1980s and 1990s, did she have any image problems with television. Queen Elizabeth II remains the most televised and visualised person in the world.

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Andrews UK Limited

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1804241202

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9781804241202

Champions for Children

The Lives of Modern Child Care Pioneers

By: Bob Holman

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Champions for Children

The Lives of Modern Child Care Pioneers

By: Bob Holman

Numerous books have been written about Victorian child care pioneers, but few biographical studies have been published about more recent child care and welfare giants. In the revised edition of this classic book, Bob Holman, a champion for children in his own right, looks at the lives of six inspirational individuals who have made significant contributions to the well-being of disadvantaged children. Each of the six discussed - Eleanor Rathbone, Lady Marjory Allen, Clare Winnicott, John Stroud, Barbara Kahan and Peter Townsend - has been important in establishing present systems of child care and welfare, and in stimulating debate around issues which remain high on policy and practitioner agendas. Champions for children is essential reading for childhood and youth studies, sociology of the family, social work, social welfare, academics and students with an interest in child care and welfare issues.

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Policy Press

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1447312597

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9781447312598

Walking With the Green Man

Father of the Forest, Spirit of Nature

By: Bob Curran

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Walking With the Green Man

Father of the Forest, Spirit of Nature

By: Bob Curran

Almost since the dawn of time, the image of the Green Man—the carven enigmatic head surrounded by leaves and foliage—has both intrigued and mystified viewers and folklorists alike. Appearing in churches, taverns, and even on stately buildings, the carving seems shrouded in supernatural obscurity. Is it merely a fertility symbol, or is it something much deeper, which calls for a response from us all? Though it seems a predominantly Celtic icon, does the concept of the Green Man also appear in other places and in other cultures? What is its relevance for the world today? In an absorbing new book, Dr. Bob Curran traces the many strands that make up this enigmatic image. Tracing its origins from prehistoric times, he explores its significance in the medieval world and discusses its development in the modern world. He also investigates the image’s psychological appeal, which has allowed it to continue down through the ages, and, pulling from a variety of sources, its impact upon other cultures in various parts of the world. From heroic archetypes such as Robin Hood to Demigods such as Herne the Hunter; from the King of the Woods to the Jack in the Green, Walking With the Green Man examines the interconnection of man and Nature throughout history. Whether as a man amongst the trees, a man of the trees, or a symbol of Nature used to express secrets and solidarity, the Green Man’s visage is traced throughout lands and cultures. Walking With the Green Man will appeal to all those who are interested in the image of the Green Man as an example of symbolic art, as well as to those who are interested in folklore and the interplay between folklore and culture. It is a fascinating study, which not only examines the history of the icon but also its development within human perception.

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Red Wheel/Weiser

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1601639309

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9781601639301

Win a Few, Lose a Few

By: Bob Scott

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Win a Few, Lose a Few

By: Bob Scott

Sir Bob Scott looks back on an unusual life with several careers. A single theme through it all has been getting things off the ground. There has been both success and failure.

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Book Guild Publishing

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1915352525

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9781915352521

The Women's Land Army

By: Bob Powell,Nigel Westacott

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The Women's Land Army

By: Bob Powell,Nigel Westacott

The book brings together a wealth of black and white pictures which together record not only the operations of the Women's Land Army (WLA) but also scenes of the countryside between 1939 and 1950. Drawn from the worldwide albums of many ex-land girls at a time when film was rationed and photography monitored, this collection offers a fascinating insight into the people and places associated with the WLA. Many of these photographs have never been published in book form and so offer a unique record of the organisation. Every image is captioned, providing names and dates where possible, and revealing historical anecdotal detail which gives life to the scenes and personalities captured through the camera lens. Presenting training, occupations and the social activities of the Land Army women, this absorbing collection will not only evoke many wartime memories, but will also inspire readers through these images of hope, strength and unity.

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The History Press

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0752470671

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9780752470672

Behind the Call of Duty

By: Bob Thorogood

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Behind the Call of Duty

By: Bob Thorogood

How did a little urchin, born in the last months of World War II in the back streets of Northampton, grow up to eventually occupy the chair of the town's Police Commander? This autobiography chronicles a childhood that may be seen as lonely, and provides an insight into what happened in a number of high profile cases, both local and national.

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Troubador Publishing Ltd

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1905237901

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9781905237906

The Murder of Tutankhamen

By: Bob Brier

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The Murder of Tutankhamen

By: Bob Brier

A respected Egyptologist, the author of Tutankhamen and the Tomb that Changed the World, examines the compelling mystery behind the death of King Tutankhamen. Today, Tutankhamen is the most famous of the ancient Egyptian pharaohs. After his death at the age of nineteen, “King Tut” was forgotten from history, until the discovery of his tomb in 1922 propelled him to worldwide fame. But the circumstances of his death remain shrouded in mystery.... X-rays of Tutankhamen’s skull suggest a violent death. Was it accident or murder? Several members of his family died around the same time—was is coincidence? Why did Tutankhamen’s widow send desperate messages to the Hittite king, requesting marriage to one of his sons? And who murdered the Hittite price on his journey to Egypt? Who ordered the removal of Tutankhamen’s name from all monuments and temples, and thus from Egyptian history? This fascinating, painstakingly researched book is the first to explore in depth the questionable circumstances of Tutankhamen’s demise—and to present a shocking scenario of betrayal, ambition, and murder. In The Murder of Tutankhamen, renowned Egyptologist Bob Brier reveals an exciting journey into ancient history—and a 3,000 year-old mystery that still compels us today. “Brier's 3,000-year-old mystery steadily draws the reader into the curious and exotic world of Egyptology.”—The New York Times INCLUDES 16 PAGES OF PHOTOS

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Penguin

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1101664754

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9781101664759

Worthwhile Wealth

An entrepreneur’s guide to success that satisfies

By: Dr. Bob Gomersall

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Worthwhile Wealth

An entrepreneur’s guide to success that satisfies

By: Dr. Bob Gomersall

The way we measure success is ready for a redo. This is a handbook for a new kind of entrepreneur: the kind that wants to create not just a profitable business but a worthwhile life. With inspiration and insights from a wide range of business builders, Dr Bob Gomersall sets out a vision for a new kind of return on investment and shows you how to create this success for yourself, your way. Whether you’re an established business leader or just feeling ready for a change, this is a blueprint for a better life and a better way of doing business. 'An inspirational guide for entrepreneurs to build businesses that allow us to flourish and thrive, rather than just survive' - Dame Linda Pollard Chair of Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

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Practical Inspiration Publishing

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1788606337

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9781788606332

The Fascination

Money, Power, Greed, Sex, Fear, Addiction

By: Bob Renterson

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The Fascination

Money, Power, Greed, Sex, Fear, Addiction

By: Bob Renterson

Bankers are finally getting what’s been coming to them. Sergey is a ruthless killer who runs a command center in the basement of a Moscow dancing lounge. Behind its concrete walls, many bankers have met their demise. No one changes deals with Sergey or demands more money. If they do, he immediately snuffs their life. Because the police will never bother him, it appears Sergey’s evil operation is safe. Joe is a megalomaniac bank executive looking forward to his next bonus. Meanwhile, his senior team members are stealing from the bank and being killed in alleged accidents. Even worse yet, his clients are being murdered. Hans is a chemicals company executive and damaged psychopath who lives for his next kick. Bill is a recovering alcoholic who now spends his days as a freelance insurance investigator. While he begins delving into the complex case, a drug circulates throughout the world, leaving a path of dead bodies in its wake. As bankers continue to die, now only time will tell if Bill can unravel the case before it is too late for another victim. The Fascination is the thrilling tale of a determined investigator’s quest to get to the bottom of a series of mysterious murders.

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Bobby on the Beat

Memoirs of a London Policeman in the 1960s

By: Bob Dixon

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Bobby on the Beat

Memoirs of a London Policeman in the 1960s

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Bobby on the Beat is the true memoir of a real-life London copper, charting Bob Dixon's experiences as a young police officer before he joined the CID.

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Bob Henderson's Trails and Tales 4-Book Bundle

Every Trail Has a Story / More Trails More Tales / Nature First / Pike's Portage

By: Bob Henderson

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Every Trail Has a Story / More Trails More Tales / Nature First / Pike's Portage

By: Bob Henderson

Hit the trails with naturalist and raconteur Bob Henderson in this four-book bundle! From folklore to heritage, with a hefty dose of the Scandinavian outdoor-living ethos of friluftsliv, Henderson fires the imagination, urging Ontarians to reignite their relationship with nature. Includes: Every Trail Has a Story More Trails More Tales Nature First Pike’s Portage

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Nearly Famous: Adventures of an After-Dinner Speaker

By: Bob Bevan

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Nearly Famous: Adventures of an After-Dinner Speaker

By: Bob Bevan

Firmly established in the world of entertainment, The Cat's route to fame has been through corporate and sporting dinners. He grew up loving sport and perservered despite having only one eye and an almost total absence of natural ability. His reputation as a figure of fun and his readiness to laugh at his own failures have reaped rich rewards. How many of us have played football with Bobby Moore and George Best at Wembley, or played at Lord's, or written a poem teasing the Duke of Edinburgh for never recognising us? In Nearly Famous, The Cat writes hilariously of the many famous people he has worked with - everyone from Colin Cowdrey, Bobby Robson and Terry Venables to Eric Clapton, Rod Stewart, Billy Connolly, Eric Morcambe and Brian Johnston - and the highs and lows of that most serious of businesses: making people laugh.

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The Unofficial Guide to Britain's Best Days Out, Theme Parks and Attractions

By: Bob Sehlinger

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The Unofficial Guide to Britain's Best Days Out, Theme Parks and Attractions

By: Bob Sehlinger

The Unofficial Guide to Days Out & Attractions in Britain gives you the perfect guidebook to experience the best theme parks, attractions and days out in Britain. Researched and written to provide the most fun, exciting and diverse range of outings and excursions available to those looking for a great day out, this book provides an eclectic choice of big-hitting theme parks to more local experiences and unusual days out. This guide will help you plan your visit and bring the experience alive for you in a personal way written by a team of experts. For smaller attractions you’ll get the lowdown on what’s best to explore and hidden gems you’d never known about, while on the big theme parks you’ll get smart time and money saving advice designed to maximise your fun and eliminate any stress. With honest reviews, detailed information, invaluable maps and indispensible tips, this guide will give you a book brimming with inspiration to savour for your next day out. Take a look inside. The Unofficial Guide to Days Out & Attractions in Britain includes: Fun: A diverse book of exciting days out, theme parks and attractions, celebrating Britain’s character, from big, roller-coaster theme parks to local adventure experiences and unusual trips to savour and plot your next trip away. Eclectic: A different and eclectic set of day trip choices from hanging upside down at Thorpe Park or Alton Towers to dinosaur parks, famous film locations, steam trains, falconry, motor museums and wildlife sanctuaries. Time & Money Saving tips from a team of experienced experts. Expert advice to provide the most fun and enjoyable days out Honest reviews from a team with extensive training and research experience, plus evaluations based on reader surveys Up-to-date, invaluable and need-to-know information Touring plans based on patented algorithms and sophisticated research designs. Indispensible Maps and plans to show you exactly how to plan your day on the ground. About Unofficial Guides The Unofficial Guides have sold more than four million copies worldwide. This series is the only one that offers evaluations based on reader surveys and critiques, compiled by a team of unbiased inspectors. The Unofficial Guides are unique in their employment of sophisticated research designs and cutting edge science - focused around touring plans based on patented algorithms - to provide readers with extremely valuable information available in no other travel series, saving families time and money. An entire organization collects and compiles information for the Unofficial Guide series, guided by individuals with extensive training and experience in operations research as well as data collection and analysis. The result is a portfolio of guides that give visitors everything they need to know for a stress-free, efficient, fun and enjoyable day out.

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Marine Conservation

People, Ideas and Action

By: Bob Earll

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Marine Conservation

People, Ideas and Action

By: Bob Earll

In the last 50 years marine conservation has grown from almost nothing to become a major topic of global activity involving many people and organisations. Marine conservation activities have been applied to a huge diversity of species, habitats, ecosystems and whole seas. Many marine conservation actions have focused on human impacts on the marine environment from development and pollution to the impacts of fisheries. Whilst science has provided the backbone of thinking on marine conservation, perhaps the biggest change over this period has been the use of an ever-increasing range of techniques and disciplines to further marine conservation ends. Bob Earll explores what marine conservation involves in practice by providing a synthesis of the main developments from the viewpoints of 19 leading practitioners and pioneers who have helped shape its progress and successes. Their narratives highlight the diversity and richness of activity, and the realities of delivering marine conservation in practice with reference to a host of projects and case studies. Many of these narratives demonstrate how innovative conservationists have been – often developing novel approaches to problems where little information and no frameworks exist. The case studies described are based on a wide range of European and international projects. This book takes an in-depth look at the reality of delivering marine conservation in practice, where achieving change is often a complicated process, with barriers to overcome that have nothing to do with science. Marine conservationists will often be working with stakeholders for whom marine conservation is not a priority. This book aims to help readers describe and understand those realities, and shows that successful and inspirational projects can be delivered against the odds.

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1784271772

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Cleopatra's Needles

The Lost Obelisks of Egypt

By: Bob Brier

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Cleopatra's Needles

The Lost Obelisks of Egypt

By: Bob Brier

In the half-century between 1831 and 1881 three massive obelisks left Egypt for new lands. Prior to these journeys, the last large obelisk moved was the Vatican obelisk in 1586 – one of the great engineering achievements of the Renaissance. Roman emperors moved more than a dozen, but left no records of how they did it. The nineteenth-century engineers entrusted with transporting the obelisks across oceans had to invent new methods, and they were far from certain that they would work. As the three obelisks, bound for Paris, London and New York, sailed towards their new homes, the world held its breath. Newspapers reported the obelisks' daily progress, complete with dramatic illustrations of the heroic deeds of the engineers and crews struggling under nearly impossible conditions. When the obelisks finally arrived safely in their new homes, bands played Cleopatra's Needle Waltz and silver obelisk pencils dangled from fashionable ladies' necks. This turbulent era, caught up in obelisk mania, is recreated by Bob Brier in all its glory. Amid astounding tales of engineering dexterity and naval endurance, the individuals involved in transporting the obelisks and receiving them in their future homes are brought to life through their letters and diaries, newspaper articles and illustrations. Written by a renowned Egyptologist and author, this compelling book will fascinate all those interested in Egypt, its iconic monuments and the history of great endeavour.

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1474242944

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The Property Lobby

The Hidden Reality Behind the Housing Crisis

By: Colenutt, Bob

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The Property Lobby

The Hidden Reality Behind the Housing Crisis

By: Colenutt, Bob

In this accessible and passionately argued book, Bob Colenutt goes to the roots of the long-term crisis in housing and planning in the UK. Providing a much-needed, in-depth critique of the nexus of power of landowners, house builders, financial backers and politicians that makes up the property lobby, this radical book reveals how this complex, self-serving and intimidating network perpetuates a cycle of low supply, high prices and poor building which has resulted in one of the biggest social and economic challenges of our time. With radical ideas for solutions, this is essential reading for anyone with an interest in housing, planning and social justice.

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1447350243

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History for Common Entrance: Britain and Empire 1750-1914

By: Bob Pace

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History for Common Entrance: Britain and Empire 1750-1914

By: Bob Pace

History for Common Entrance: Britain and Empire 1750-1914 ensures a thorough understanding of the 'Britain and Empire' element of the Common Entrance exam syllabus. Clearly presented content, lively illustrations and challenging end-of-chapter questions encourage learning and inspire a love of History. - Endorsed by ISEB - Written by the chief exam setter for ISEB History Common Entrance - Arranged chronologically, to help pupils understand historical context - Includes source-based questions to develop essential exam skills Answer book available separately. See History for Common Entrance: Britain and Empire 1750-1914 Answers Also available from Galore Park www.galorepark.co.uk: - History for Common Entrance 13+ Exam Practice Questions - History for Common Entrance 13+ Exam Practice Answers - History for Common Entrance 13+ Revision Guide - History for Common Entrance: Medieval Realms Britain 1066-1485 - History for Common Entrance: The Making of the UK 1485-1750 Suitable for ISEB 13+ History exams from Autumn 2013 onwards.

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147180898X

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The Elephant and the Cobra

By: Bob Cordery

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The Elephant and the Cobra

By: Bob Cordery

The plot of this thriller arose from the research the author undertook when planning a simulation about a terrorist attack on London. The more he researched, the more the author realised how easy it would be to plant a dirty bomb in a location where it would communicate a message, a message to the people of the Great Britain that they were no longer a world power. It also became obvious that despite intensive planning and preparation, the various organs of government would be faced with an almost insurmountable set of problems if such a bomb was detonated when traffic in London was gridlocked. This is not just another spy thriller about counter-terrorism; it is a wake-up call to all of us!

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1326867962

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Every Trail Has a Story

Heritage Travel in Canada

By: Bob Henderson

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Every Trail Has a Story

Heritage Travel in Canada

By: Bob Henderson

LIMITED TIME OFFER Canada is packed with intriguing places for travel where heritage and landscape interact to create stories that fire our imagination. Scattered across the land are incredible tales of human life over the centuries. From the Majorville rock formation (dated as being older than Stonehenge), through the systems of walking trails developed by pre-contact Native Peoples, and the fur trade routes, to the more recent grand stories of the Chilkoot Gold Rush of 1897, Bob Henderson, the traveller, captures our living history in its relationship to the land – best expressed through the Norwegian quote "nature is the true home of culture." The diversity of fascinating content includes the ancient James Bay landmark (the "Wonderful" Stone); the mountain treks of naturalist Mary Schaffer Warren; the west coast observations of George Vancouver; practices such as dog sledding, warm winter camping and canoeing that allow for heritage insights; the trails of Dundas, Ontario; the exploits of missionary Gabriel Sagard; the recluse Louis Gamache of Anticosti Island; the abandoned gravesites along the coast of Newfoundland – to name but a few. As historian Michael Bliss once said, "We have to find a way to make history smell again." Author Bob Henderson brings the "fragrance of the past" into the present and invites us to imagine and participate. "Like an enthused hummingbird too eager to land, Bob Henderson leads a wide-ranging tour of the vast garden of Canadian history and landscape. Once entrusted with the scent of intrigue we are invited to follow these stories and trails deeper, make them speak and inform our own travels and impressions. Here are stepping stones and touchstones, paths toward richer engagements via a storied and fabulous past." — Alexandra & Garrett Conover, co-authors of The Snow Walker’s Companion "I pulled off the river; a log cabin set back in the woods had caught my eye. Though very old it was in good shape — there was no lock on the door. A framed note beside it read, ’Leave as you found it.’ The interior was neat and tidy, a complete set of blackened pots hung on the walls, a small stack of kindling by the open door of a Findlay stove. ’A perfect place,’ I thought to myself. As I turned to take in the rest of the cabin I saw before me Canada/Yukon rivers, Labrador fiords, Prairie medicine wheels, Superior’s north shore, portage and trail - it was all there before me, across space and time. As I stood there ghosts emerged from the walls, trappers, cowboys, ill-fated explorers, lucky canoeists — all in the same room, all eager to tell their stories. Such is the nature of Bob Henderson’s wonderful book." - Ian Tamblyn, songwriter Watch for More Trails, More Tales coming November 2014.

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1459717899

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WJEC GCSE Geography Second Edition

By: Andy Owen,Gregg Coleman,Val Davis,Bob Digby,Andy Leeder,Glyn Owen

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WJEC GCSE Geography Second Edition

By: Andy Owen,Gregg Coleman,Val Davis,Bob Digby,Andy Leeder,Glyn Owen

Develop students' subject knowledge and skills. This fully revised edition features updated case studies, practice questions and clear presentation of key terms. br” Contains coherent coverage of every core and optional theme in a single volume, with clear explanations of key concepts throughoutbrbr” Engages and challenges students with an exciting, thematic approach, brought to life by Welsh, UK and international place referencesbrbr” Improves students' ability to interpret, analyse and evaluate geographical information through practical, skills-focused activities that involve data, maps and photographsbrbr” Boosts students' confidence approaching examination by providing extensive practice questions for each assessed themebr

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1510476709

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