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Voices from the Titanic

By: Geoff Tibballs

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The graphic, first-hand story of the first voyage and disastrous sinking of RMS Titanic - told by the survivors themselves. The story of the sinking of the great liner, Titanic, has been told countless times since that fateful night on 14th April 1912 by historians, novelists and film producers alike, but no account is as graphic or revealing as those who were actually there. Through survivors' tales, and contemporary newspaper reports from both sides of the Atlantic, here are eye-witness accounts full of details that range from poignant to humorous, stage by stage from the Liner's glorious launch in Belfast to the sombre sea burial services of those who perished on her first and only voyage. In the book, the voices of the survivors record their own stories, as well as the official records, press reports and investigations into what went wrong that night.

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Robinson

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178033138X

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9781780331386

Learning to Research and Researching to Learn

An Educator's Guide

By: Annette Hilton,Geoff Hilton

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Learning to Research and Researching to Learn

An Educator's Guide

By: Annette Hilton,Geoff Hilton

Learning to Research and Researching to Learn is an essential introduction to developing research skills and conducting practitioner research in the field of education.

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Cambridge University Press

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110872907X

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9781108729079

Pioneering British Women Chemists: Their Lives And Contributions

By: Marelene Rayner-canham,Geoff Rayner-canham

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Pioneering British Women Chemists: Their Lives And Contributions

By: Marelene Rayner-canham,Geoff Rayner-canham

The book neatly illuminates a forgotten history of female chemists — and this is not an overstatement. It contains a multitude of names, events and socio-economic interactions in the pursuit of women's education and professional emancipation that are guaranteed to contain stories that readers will not have heard before … It is easily a dip-in and dip-out type of read, allowing simple navigation to specific areas of Britain, disciplines and professions … Besides highlighting the women who fought against an inherently male-dominated system and celebrating their supporters, this book also examines the events and the history surrounding their lives and endeavours. It pays particular note to the nations of the British Isles and gives equal contribution to those lost in history as to those names we are all so familiar with. A fantastic resource that has been excellently researched, I am sure it will remain an ageless tribute and reference work.'Education in ChemistryHistorically, British chemistry has been perceived as a solely male endeavour. However, this perception is untrue: the allure of chemistry has attracted British women for centuries past. In this new book, the authors trace the story of women's fascination with chemistry back to the amateur women chemists of the late 1500s. From the 1880s, pioneering academic girls' schools provided the knowledge base and enthusiasm to enable their graduates to enter chemistry degree programs at university. The ensuing stream of women chemistry graduates made interesting and significant contributions to their fields, yet they have been absent from the historical record.In addition to the broad picture, the authors focus upon the life and contributions of some of the individual women chemists who were determined to survive and flourish in their chosen field. From secondary school to university to industry, some of the women chemists expressed their sentiments and enthusiasm in chemistry verse. Examples of their poetic efforts are sprinkled throughout to give a unifying theme from grade school to university and industrial employment. This book provides a well-researched glimpse into the forgotten world of British women in chemistry up to the 1930s and 1940s.

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World Scientific

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1786347709

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9781786347701

Chemistry Was Their Life: Pioneering British Women Chemists, 1880-1949

By: Geoffrey Rayner-canham,Marelene Rayner-canham

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Chemistry Was Their Life: Pioneering British Women Chemists, 1880-1949

By: Geoffrey Rayner-canham,Marelene Rayner-canham

British chemistry has traditionally been depicted as a solely male endeavour. However, this perspective is untrue: the allure of chemistry has attracted women since the earliest times. Despite the barriers placed in their path, women studied academic chemistry from the 1880s onwards and made interesting or significant contributions to their fields, yet they are virtually absent from historical records.Comprising a unique set of biographies of 141 of the 896 known women chemists from 1880 to 1949, this work attempts to address the imbalance by showcasing the determination of these women to survive and flourish in an environment dominated by men. Individual biographical accounts interspersed with contemporary quotes describe how women overcame the barriers of secondary and tertiary education, and of admission to professional societies. Although these women are lost to historical records, they are brought together here for the first time to show that a vibrant culture of female chemists did indeed exist in Britain during the late 19th and early 20th centuries./a

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1908978996

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9781908978998

A Water Story

Learning from the Past, Planning for the Future

By: Geoff Beeson

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A Water Story

Learning from the Past, Planning for the Future

By: Geoff Beeson

Freshwater scarcity is a critical challenge, with social, economic, political and environmental consequences. Water crises in Australia have already led to severe restrictions being applied in cities, drought ravaging farmlands, and the near-terminal decline of some rivers and wetlands. A Water Story provides an account of Australian water management practices, set against important historical precedents and the contemporary experience of other countries. It describes the nature and distribution of the country's natural water resources, management of these resources by Indigenous Australians, the development of urban water supply, and support for pastoral activities and agricultural irrigation, with the aid of case studies and anecdotes. This is followed by discussion of the environmental consequences and current challenges of water management, including food supply, energy and climate change, along with options for ensuring sustainable, adequate high-quality water supplies for a growing population. A Water Story is an important resource for water professionals and those with an interest in water and the environment and related issues, as well as students and the wider community.

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CSIRO PUBLISHING

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148631130X

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9781486311309

Washed Away

How the Great Flood of 1913, America's Most Widespread Natural Disaster, Terrorized a Nation and Changed It Forever

By: Geoff Williams

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Washed Away

How the Great Flood of 1913, America's Most Widespread Natural Disaster, Terrorized a Nation and Changed It Forever

By: Geoff Williams

The incredible story of a flood of near-biblical proportions -- its destruction, its heroes and victims, and how it shaped America's natural-disaster policies for the next century. The storm began March 23, 1913, with a series of tornadoes that killed 150 people and injured 400. Then the freezing rains started and the flooding began. It continued for days. Some people drowned in their attics, others on the roads when they tried to flee. It was the nation's most widespread flood ever—more than 700 people died, hundreds of thousands of homes and buildings were destroyed, and millions were left homeless. The destruction extended far beyond the Ohio valley to Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, New York, New Jersey, and Vermont. Fourteen states in all, and every major and minor river east of the Mississippi. In the aftermath, flaws in America's natural disaster response system were exposed, echoing today's outrage over Katrina. People demanded change. Laws were passed, and dams were built. Teams of experts vowed to develop flood control techniques for the region and stop flooding for good. So far those efforts have succeeded. It is estimated that in the Miami Valley alone, nearly 2,000 floods have been prevented, and the same methods have been used as a model for flood control nationwide and around the world.

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Simon and Schuster

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1639361383

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9781639361380

The Mammoth Book of Weird News

By: Geoff Tibballs

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The Mammoth Book of Weird News

By: Geoff Tibballs

A humorous collection of hundreds of funny news stories, whacky phenomena, and hilarious blunders and gaffes from around the world, such as: the woman who smuggled 75 live snakes in her bra; the man who held a funeral for his amputated foot; the radioactive cat which got mistaken for a bomb; the human tongue that got served up in a hospital; the X-ray that revealed E.T.'s face in a duck; the youth who woke to find a bullet in his tongue; the tortoise that set a house on fire; and many more.

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Robinson

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1849019592

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9781849019590

Any Muddy Bottom

A History of Somerset's Waterborne Trade

By: Geoff Body,Roy Gallop

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Any Muddy Bottom

A History of Somerset's Waterborne Trade

By: Geoff Body,Roy Gallop

For centuries, Somerset depended on its harbours and rivers as its lifeblood. This is the story of the county's ports, pills and waterways – the unique vessels and the skilled men that used them, the cargoes they carried and the day-to-day practicalities of their lives. Over 2,000 years of history is explored in this illustrated volume, from the earliest waterborne activity right up to the present day and the enduring preservation, restoration and new-build legacy. Encompassing the whole of the Somerset coast, with detailed explorations of the ports, the vessels and their owners, skippers and crews, and the evolution of the inland distribution process, Any Muddy Bottom presents a comprehensive and vivid portrait of the county's remarkable shipping heritage.

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The History Press

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0750964111

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9780750964111

Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry

By: Geoff Rayner-Canham,Geoffrey Rayner-Canham,Tina Overton

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Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry

By: Geoff Rayner-Canham,Geoffrey Rayner-Canham,Tina Overton

This bestselling text introduces descriptive inorganic chemistry in a less rigorous, less mathematical way. The book uses the periodic table as basis for understanding chemical properties and uncovering relationships between elements in different groups. Rayner-Canham and Overton’s text also familiarizes students with the historical background of inorganic chemistry as well as with its crucial applications (especially in regard to industrial processes and environmental issues), resulting in a comprehensive appreciation and understanding of the field and the role it will play in their fields of further study

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Macmillan

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1429224347

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9781429224345

Death Row at Truro

The shocking true story of Australia's deadliest sex killers

By: Geoff Plunkett

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Death Row at Truro

The shocking true story of Australia's deadliest sex killers

By: Geoff Plunkett

Innocent young women, a sadistic serial killing duo and … the true story as revealed by the lead detective. Australia’s most prolific serial sexual killers met in prison. They were a complete contrast: Christopher Worrell, the charismatic psychopathic youngster; and James Miller, the older and socially awkward loner. For Miller, it was love at first sight. They developed an ominous sexual bond – proving that opposites can attract – and then kill. Once free, the inseparable tag team slayed as many people as notorious Australian serial killer Ivan Milat. Whereas Milat took a year to murder seven victims, the duo achieved the same in seven short weeks… the last four killed in only six days. The frenzied carnage only stopped when Worrell died in a car accident. So ended the life of Australia’s own BTK. Like America’s Dennis Radar, Worrell bound, tortured and killed – because he could. Revealed for the first time is the full account of the victims, the serial killers and the lead detective, a relentless investigator who broke the silence of the surviving murderer, the only person who knew the full truth... But was Miller's truth the whole truth and nothing but the truth?

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Simon and Schuster

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1922765295

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Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry, Third Edition

By: Geoff Rayner-Canham,Tina Overton

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Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry, Third Edition

By: Geoff Rayner-Canham,Tina Overton

For lower-division courses with an equal balance of description and theory.

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Macmillan

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0716746204

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9780716746201

The Ultimate Cockney Geezer's Guide to Rhyming Slang

By: Geoff Tibballs

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The Ultimate Cockney Geezer's Guide to Rhyming Slang

By: Geoff Tibballs

Would you Adam and Eve it? Over a hundred years after it was first heard on the streets of Ye Olde London Towne, Cockney rhyming slang is still going strong, and this book contains the most comprehensive and entertaining guide yet. Presented in an easy-to-read A to Z format, it explains the meaning of hundreds of terms, from old favourites such as apples and pears (stairs) and plates of meat (feet) to the more obscure band of hope (soap) and cuts and scratches (matches) through to modern classics such as Anthea Turner (earner) and Ashley Cole (own goal), as well as providing fascinating background info and curious Cockney facts throughout. Also included are a series of language tests so that readers can brush up on their newfound knowledge on their way to becoming a true Cockney Geezer. All in all, The Ultimate Cockney Geezer's Guide to Rhyming Slang is well worth your bread and honey to have a butcher's.

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Random House

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1407028316

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9781407028316

The Flowering of Australia's Rainforests

Pollination Ecology and Plant Evolution

By: Geoff Williams

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The Flowering of Australia's Rainforests

Pollination Ecology and Plant Evolution

By: Geoff Williams

The Flowering of Australia’s Rainforests provides a comprehensive introduction to the pollination ecology, evolution and conservation of Australian rainforest plants, with particular emphasis on subtropical rainforests and their associated pollinators. This significantly expanded second edition includes new information on the impact of climate change, fire, fragmentation and invasive species. Rainforests continue to be a focus of global conservation concern, not only from threats to biodiversity in general, but to pollinators specifically. Within Australia, this has been emphasised by recent cataclysmic fire impacts, ongoing extreme drought events, and the wider consideration of climate change. This second edition strengthens coverage of these issues beyond that of the first edition. The Flowering of Australia’s Rainforests makes timely contributions to our understanding of the nature and function of the world’s pollinator fauna, plant-reproduction dependencies, and the evolutionary pathway that has brought them to their current state and function. Illustrated with 150 colour plates of major species and rainforest formations, this reference work will be of value to ecologists and field naturalists, botanists, conservation biologists, ecosystem managers and community groups involved in habitat restoration.

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CSIRO PUBLISHING

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1486314287

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9781486314287

Applied Medical Statistics Using SAS

By: Geoff Der,Brian S. Everitt

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Applied Medical Statistics Using SAS

By: Geoff Der,Brian S. Everitt

Written with medical statisticians and medical researchers in mind, this intermediate-level reference explores the use of SAS for analyzing medical data. Applied Medical Statistics Using SAS covers the whole range of modern statistical methods used in the analysis of medical data, including regression, analysis of variance and covariance, longitudi

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CRC Press

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1439867984

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9781439867983

Genetic Improvement of Farmed Animals

By: Geoff Simm,Geoff Pollott,Raphael Mrode,Ross Houston,Karen Marshall

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Genetic Improvement of Farmed Animals

By: Geoff Simm,Geoff Pollott,Raphael Mrode,Ross Houston,Karen Marshall

Genetic Improvement of Farmed Animals provides a thorough grounding in the basic sciences underpinning farmed animal breeding. Relating science to practical application, it covers all the major farmed animal species: cattle, sheep, goats, poultry, pigs and aquaculture species.

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CABI

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1789241723

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Gold Fever

By: Geoff Hocking

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Gold Fever

By: Geoff Hocking

Gold Fever tells the story of the heady days following the discovery of gold in Australia. When, in 1851, the focus of the world suddenly turned to the hills, gullies and swirling creeks of New South Wales and Victoria as 'new chums' from all over the world rushed to be rich. This beautifully detailed work includes a narrative that captures the colourful characters and wittily observed sketches of everyday goldfields life. Never out of print since first published in 2001, now updated and in a new format. Geoff Hocking is an author, designer, artist and lecturer. He is the author of many books on Australian history, including Wild Colonial Boys and Under the Southern Cross. He lives in the Victoria's Castlemaine, part of Victoria's golden triangle.

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1743009917

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9781743009918

Ripley's Believe it Or Not!

Extremely Weird

By: Geoff Tibballs,Jo Wiltshire

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Ripley's Believe it Or Not!

Extremely Weird

By: Geoff Tibballs,Jo Wiltshire

Take a look at the world's weirdest people, places and creatures within the pages of this extraordinary new book. Truly startling facts! Totally bizarre images! Utterly electrifying tales! It is sensational!

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1893951359

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9781893951358

Signs of the Times

A Nostalgic Celebration of Australian Advertising Signs

By: Geoff Hocking

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Signs of the Times

A Nostalgic Celebration of Australian Advertising Signs

By: Geoff Hocking

SIGNS OF THE TIMES recalls the magnificence of historical Australian advertising signs, posters and marketing ephemera, with more than 300 photographs of classic Images from across Australia. Comprising photographs sourced from historical archives as well as from author Geoff Hocking's own extensive collection, this unique array of advertisements ranges from faded painted walls, beer labels with long-forgotten designs and enamelled metal signs, to a kaleidoscope of tins and collectables. Author and artist Geoff Hocking has been a collector of ephemera, old signs and photographs for more than thirty years. His own collection began when he souvenired his first metal sign,a Mobil' flying red horse, at the age of sixteen.

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1743466951

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9781743466957

Gold

A Pictorial History of the Australian Goldrush

By: Geoff Hocking

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Gold

A Pictorial History of the Australian Goldrush

By: Geoff Hocking

This book "includes more than 300 illustrations, from collections around the world. From beautifully detailed paintings to wittily observed sketches of everyday goldfields life, this rish collection of engravings, photographs, painting and ephemera combine with written narrative to tell the story of the heady days that followed the discovery of gold in Australia." -- back cover.

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1741247942

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9781741247947

Awesome Aussies

One Hundred Men, Women, Children - and Animals - to Inspire Every Young Australian

By: Paul Taylor,David Leach,Jack Taylor,Geoff Hocking

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Awesome Aussies

One Hundred Men, Women, Children - and Animals - to Inspire Every Young Australian

By: Paul Taylor,David Leach,Jack Taylor,Geoff Hocking

Aimed at 10- to 14-year-olds, this book features the life stories of one hundred Australians who have made it in many different fields from explorers to pop stars to sports people."--Provided by publisher.

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1742113516

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The Beaut Little Book of New Zealand Slang

By: H. W. Orsman,Desmond Eugene Hurley,Geoff Hocking

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The Beaut Little Book of New Zealand Slang

By: H. W. Orsman,Desmond Eugene Hurley,Geoff Hocking

It's a well-known fact that Kiwis have their own way of talking, and without a guide you can easily come a greaser. Have a gink at this beaut little book, and you won't need to feel a nong any more. In fact, you'll be away laughing. You can put a ring around that!

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Penguin Books

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0143009958

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9780143009955

Mr Burke and Mr Wills

Epic Journey to a Lonely Death

By: Geoff Hocking

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Mr Burke and Mr Wills

Epic Journey to a Lonely Death

By: Geoff Hocking

Tells the story of the epic journey taken by Burke, Wills and their party as they trekked through the sun bleached desert to the mangrove swamps of the Gulf of Carpentaria.

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