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Frankly My Dear, I'm Dead

By: Livia J Washburn

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When Things Go Really South No one is surprised when feisty Delilah Dickinson opens her own literary travel agency in Atlanta after her divorce. But during her first group's tour of an old plantation modeled after Tara from Gone with the Wind--complete with a full cast of actors--things go south really fast. The actor playing Clark Gable playing Rhett Butler is found dead, apparently the victim of a fatal dose of Southern in-hospitality. Before anyone can even think "Where shall I go? What shall I do?" Delilah finds herself taking over the investigation when the #1 suspect turns out to be her son-in-law. But life starts imitating art when the actors begin taking their roles a little too seriously--believing they actually are Ashley Wilkes, Scarlett O'Hara, and Melanie. Next stop: Sunset Boulevard. "Amusing, breathlessly quick." --Publishers Weekly "Liva J. Washburn's mysteries are among the best." --Mystery News "Gone with the Wind fans will cozy up to this tale." --Mystery Scene

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0758249160

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The Christmas Cookie Killer

By: Livia J. Washburn

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The Christmas Cookie Killer

By: Livia J. Washburn

It’s Christmastime in Weatherford, Texas, and retired teacher–cum–amateur sleuth Phyllis Newsom has to deal with a cutthroat Christmas bake-off in this festive Fresh-Baked mystery. Phyllis would like to think she’s entering the Christmas cookie contest just for fun. But that’s not exactly true. She can’t imagine anyone beating her delicate snowflake-shaped lime sugar cookies, although her neighbor Mrs. Simmons’s gingerdoodles might give her a run for her money. Then, during her annual Christmas cookie exchange, Phyllis heads over to the elderly Mrs. Simmons’s home and finds the poor thing in a pile of lime sugar cookies, strangled by the belt of her own bathrobe. With a number of names on Santa’s naughty suspect list, this case is a cookie Phyllis means to crumble...

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1440636044

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9781440636042

The Pumpkin Muffin Murder

By: Livia J. Washburn

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The Pumpkin Muffin Murder

By: Livia J. Washburn

It's Thanksgiving in Weatherford, Texas, and Phyllis is taking her grandson, Bobby, to the first annual Harvest Festival with hopes of winning the baking contest now that her friendly competitor, Carolyn, is judging and not competing. But when a decorative scarecrow turns out to be a dead body in disguise, Phyllis must dish out some justice...

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1101466138

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9781101466131

Murder By the Slice

By: Livia J. Washburn

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Murder By the Slice

By: Livia J. Washburn

At this year's school carnival fund-raiser, the obnoxious president of the Parent Teacher Organization is found stabbed through the heart with Phyllis Newsom's own knife, with traces of incriminating frosting. Clearing her name will be no piece of cake...

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0451222504

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9780451222503

The Fatal Funnel Cake

By: Livia J. Washburn

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The Fatal Funnel Cake

By: Livia J. Washburn

It’s time for the State Fair of Texas—and cooking contests galore! Fryers are heating up and stomachs are growling. But Phyllis Newsom had better watch out. Someone’s brought an appetite for murder.... Phyllis and her friends Carolyn and Sam are ready to whip up their best dishes and win some ribbons in Dallas. And they’re excited to learn that one of their favorite celebrity chefs—Joye Jameson of The Joye of Cooking—is broadcasting her TV show from the fair. When Phyllis’s funnel cake is picked as one of the best of that category, Joye invites her and the other finalists to prepare their delicious recipes live on the air. But Phyllis’s moment in the spotlight is spoiled after Joye suffers a deadly allergic reaction from one bite of her funnel cake. Now she’s gone from top entry to top suspect. So in order to clear her name, Phyllis will have to turn up the heat on this investigation before the real killer slips through her fingers.... INCLUDES RECIPES!

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1101595310

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9781101595312

A Peach of a Murder

By: Livia J. Washburn

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A Peach of a Murder

By: Livia J. Washburn

All year round, retired schoolteacher Phyllis Newsom is as sweet as peach pie-except during the Peach Festival, whose blue ribbon has slipped through Phyllis's fingers more than once... Everyone's a little shook up when the corpse of a no-good local turns up underneath a car in a local garage. But even as Phyllis engages in some amateur sleuthing, she won't let it distract her from out-baking her rivals and winning the upcoming Peach Festival contest. She and all the other contestants guard their secret, original recipes with their lives-and talk a whole lot of trash. With her unusual Spicy Peach Cobbler, Phyllis hopes to knock 'em dead. But that's just an expression-never in her wildest dreams did she think her cobbler would actually kill a judge. Now, she's suspected of murder-and she's got to bake this case wide open.

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1101550570

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9781101550571

Huckleberry Finished

A Delilah Dickinson Literary Tour Mystery

By: Livia J Washburn

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Huckleberry Finished

A Delilah Dickinson Literary Tour Mystery

By: Livia J Washburn

Dead Man Overboard! Delilah Dickinson's literary travel agency is a hit! But the latest package tour, a leisurely steamboat trip down Huckleberry Finn's Mississippi, delivered one dead passenger. As it turns out, Ben Webster made a few enemies before he expired by trying to slug a roulette dealer. Delilah knows the steamship's no-nonsense head of security definitely is dirty and low-down and just plain old mean. . .but could he be a murderer? Pretty soon her list of suspects is longer than the Mississippi is wide. . .not to mention she's taken quite a shine to Mark Twain himself--or rather Mark Lansing, the handsome actor playing Huck Finn's scribe for the tour. Of course, things just ain't never what they seem when Delilah's at the helm, and one tricky murder turns into two and things start to get pretty dicey on yonder steamboat. Hopefully Delilah can nab the killer before she's too many fathoms deep. . . Praise for Livia J. Washburn and Frankly My Dear, I'm Dead "Amusing, breathlessly quick." --Publishers Weekly "Gone with the Wind fans will cozy up to this tale." --Mystery Scene "Liva J. Washburn's mysteries are among the best." --Mystery News

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0758262922

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9780758262929

The Gingerbread Bump-Off

By: Livia J. Washburn

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The Gingerbread Bump-Off

By: Livia J. Washburn

A Christmas killer has been icing Phylis Newsom's friends in the sixth Fresh-Baked mystery. Not only will Phyllis Newsom's house be featured in the annual Christmas Jingle Bell Tour of Homes, she also has a Christmas Eve bridal shower and a New Year's Eve wedding to bake goodies for. But like her tasty treats, she rises to the occasion. Before the tour gets under way, Phyllis makes a gruesome discovery on her porch: someone has tried to kill her friend. As Santa's naughty list gets longer, Phyllis tries to catch a half-baked killer.

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1101545771

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9781101545775

The Candy Cane Cupcake Killer

By: Livia J. Washburn

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The Candy Cane Cupcake Killer

By: Livia J. Washburn

In this delectable Fresh Baked mystery, Phyllis Newsom returns with a festive Christmas recipe that’s to die for… ‘Tis the season in Weatherford, Texas, and everyone in town is gearing up for the annual holiday parade and tree-lighting ceremony in the town square, where Phyllis Newsom will be serving her much-anticipated candy cane cupcakes. Local rancher Barney McCrory manages to charm one away from her before the ceremony begins. But unfortunately, when the minty confection is finished, so is he. This isn’t the first time someone has dropped dead after eating one of Phyllis’s treats. But when the paramedics determine the rancher was shot, suspicion swiftly falls on McCrory’s daughter and her husband—who both stand to reap some sweet rewards from his death. Though Phyllis doesn’t want to get mixed up in another murder investigation, something about this case doesn’t sit right with her. With a little help from a tabloid TV news crew, Phyllis must unwrap the truth and restore good cheer to Weatherford before it’s too late... Includes recipes!

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1101597275

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9781101597279

Huckleberry Finished

A Delilah Dickinson Literary Tour Mystery

By: Livia J Washburn

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Huckleberry Finished

A Delilah Dickinson Literary Tour Mystery

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0758262922

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The Fatal Funnel Cake

By: Livia J. Washburn

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The Fatal Funnel Cake

By: Livia J. Washburn

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0451416619

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A Peach of a Murder

By: Livia J. Washburn

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A Peach of a Murder

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The Candy Cane Cupcake Killer

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By: Livia J. Washburn

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0451416716

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9780451416711

Killer Crab Cakes

By: Livia J. Washburn

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Killer Crab Cakes

By: Livia J. Washburn

In this bake-off, people get knocked off. The irresistible new entry in the national bestselling series. When Phyllis?s cousin asks her to look after her Oak Knoll bed-and-breakfast for a few weeks, Phyllis jumps at the chance?mostly because the inn is located close to the annual Rockport, Texas, Just Desserts competition. Determined to beat her friendly rival and enjoy some peaceful downtime with her boyfriend Sam, Phyllis concocts the ultimate sweet treat. But Phyllis?s holiday turns bitter when she and Sam discover a dead body?and all signs point to murder. Dismayed that bad luck seems to pop up wherever she goes, Phyllis wants to stay out of this one. But as the list of suspects gets too close for comfort, she decides to throw herself into the mix. Because when it comes to solving murders, Phyllis is one smart cookie.

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1101140461

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9781101140468

Trick or Deadly Treat

By: Livia J. Washburn

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Trick or Deadly Treat

By: Livia J. Washburn

It’s Halloween in Weatherford, Texas—which means Phyllis Newsom is baking up a storm of yummy seasonal treats...but she’s about to get even busier unmasking a killer. While Phyllis and her friend Carolyn are preparing for a baking contest, her housemate Sam adopts Buck, an adorable Dalmatian who was hit by a car. To thank local veterinarian Hank Baxter for helping the dog, Phyllis and Carolyn bake a batch of doggie treats for his other four-legged patients. But when they arrive at the clinic, the vet is in the process of being arrested—for the murder of his wife! Convinced that the police are barking up the wrong tree and that someone’s been burying evidence, Sam begs Phyllis to help find the real killer. Joined by Buck, the friends engage in a dogged pursuit of the murderer, who will stop at nothing to muzzle them…permanently. Includes Recipes

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1101597232

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9781101597231

The Christmas Cookie Killer

By: Livia J. Washburn

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The Christmas Cookie Killer

By: Livia J. Washburn

Christmas comes to Weatherford, Texas, in this delicious new entry in the national bestselling series. Yuletide is here?and retired teacher cum amateur sleuth Phyllis Newsom looks forward to finishing up this unlucky year. But she won?t be hanging up her apron just yet?because this year?s Christmas bake-off is going to be cutthroat. Phyllis would like to think she?s entering the Christmas cookie contest for the fun of it?but that?s not exactly true. She can?t imagine anyone beating her snowflake-shaped lime sugar cookies. Then, during her annual Christmas cookie exchange, Phyllis heads over to the elderly Mrs. Simmons?s home and finds her dead, in a pile of lime sugar cookies. But with a number of names on Santa?s naughty list, this case may be a hard cookie to crumble.

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0451225341

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9780451225344

Wedding Cake Killer

By: Livia J. Washburn

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Wedding Cake Killer

By: Livia J. Washburn

Wedding bells will be ringing in Weatherford, Texas, this Christmas when Phyllis Newsom opens up her home for her best friend’s wedding. And although the bride is wearing white, no one suspects that she’ll soon be wearing black.... After all the planning—and the cake tasting—the big day has finally arrived. Eve Turner, one of Phyllis’s boarders—and her best friend—is moving out and getting married to the affable Roy Porter. While she’s sad to see Eve go, Phyllis is more than happy to host the event in her home and to bake the bride and groom a delicious three-tiered coconut wedding cake. Even though a snowstorm in the forecast seems like a recipe for disaster, the day runs as smoothly as buttercream. But the marriage doesn’t last long past the honeymoon. When Roy’s found dead at a Weatherford bed-and-breakfast, Eve’s the top suspect. Now Phyllis must find out who iced Roy before her friend finds herself behind bars…. Includes recipes!

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110160882X

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9781101608821

Tie a Black Ribbon

By: James Reasoner,Livia J. Washburn

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Tie a Black Ribbon

By: James Reasoner,Livia J. Washburn

A husband-and-wife veteran writing team, Reasoner and Washburn combine two loves -- mysteries and westerns -- in the character of Skeeter Barlow. A private investigator by day, Skeeter spends her nights as head of security for the Horsehead Bar and Grill ... in other words, bouncing rowdy cowboys before they cause serious problems. But when she's hired to locate a missing dog, a simple case turns into mayhem and Skeeter has to dance pretty fast to stay ahead of the bad guys.

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0786223626

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9780786223626

The Great Chili Kill-Off

By: Livia J. Washburn

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The Great Chili Kill-Off

By: Livia J. Washburn

The chili in Texas is red-hot . . . and so is murder! Phyllis, Sam, Carolyn, and Eve head for West Texas to compete in a Fourth of July chili cookoff. Thousands of people have descended on a sleepy little ghost town, turning it into a boomtown for chili mavens, gamblers, musicians, and media. Raucous excitement fills the air, but so does chili when a sabotaged propane cooker explodes, killing the much-hated current champion. The victim leaves behind a tangled trail of sleeping with other men's wives, cheating at cards - and maybe at chili cooking - and deadly anger. With Sam a possible suspect in the murder, emotions run hot as a bowl of Texas red as Phyllis has to untangle these threads in order to put her finger on the killer! Livia J. Washburn's beloved Fresh Baked Mystery series is back with another novel full of tasty recipes, dastardly doings, and brilliant sleuthing by Phyllis Newsom and her friends. THE GREAT CHILI KILL-OFF is a delicious dish of murder and detection.

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Wheeler Publishing, Incorporated

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1432847805

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9781432847807

New Visions of the Zhuangzi

By: Livia Kohn

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New Visions of the Zhuangzi

By: Livia Kohn

New Visions of the Zhuangzi is a collection of thirteen essays on the ancient Daoist philosophical work, presenting new angles and approaches. It overcomes the traditional division of schools in favor of topics, sheds new light on key philosophical notions, examines Zhuangzi's use of language, and explores issues of his use of language. In addition, it also applies modern neuroscience to its instructions, explores its vision of the ideal mind, and connects Zhuangzi's teachings to issues of education and community relevant in contemporary society.

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Lulu.com

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1931483299

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9781931483292

How Global Currencies Work

Past, Present, and Future

By: Barry Eichengreen,Arnaud Mehl,Livia Chitu

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How Global Currencies Work

Past, Present, and Future

By: Barry Eichengreen,Arnaud Mehl,Livia Chitu

A powerful new understanding of global currency trends, including the rise of the Chinese yuan At first glance, the history of the modern global economy seems to support the long-held view that the currency of the world’s leading power invariably dominates international trade and finance. But in How Global Currencies Work, three noted economists overturn this conventional wisdom. Offering a new history of global finance over the past two centuries and marshaling extensive new data to test current theories of how global currencies work, the authors show that several national monies can share international currency status—and that their importance can change rapidly. They demonstrate how changes in technology and international trade and finance have reshaped the landscape of international currencies so that several international financial standards can coexist. In fact, they show that multiple international and reserve currencies have coexisted in the past—upending the traditional view of the British pound’s dominance before 1945 and the U.S. dollar’s postwar dominance. Looking forward, the book tackles the implications of this new framework for major questions facing the future of the international monetary system, including how increased currency competition might affect global financial stability.

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Princeton University Press

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0691191867

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9780691191867

Death Bakes a Pecan Pie

By: L. J. Washburn

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Death Bakes a Pecan Pie

By: L. J. Washburn

Hollywood comes to Weatherford, Texas, as a movie company arrives to shoot scenes for a film based on the novel by Phyllis Newsom's friend Eve. But movie fantasy turns to deadly reality as a murder recreated for film turns out to be the genuine article, and once more Phyllis has to track down a cunning killer to see that justice is done.

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Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

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172180949X

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9781721809493

Wedding Cake Killer

By: Livia J. Washburn

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Wedding Cake Killer

By: Livia J. Washburn

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110160882X

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Huckleberry Finished

By: Livia J. Washburn

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Huckleberry Finished

By: Livia J. Washburn

In "Frankly My Dear, I'm Dead," readers first met the unforgettable Delilah Dickinson and her literary travel agency. In the second book of this witty series, award-winning writer Washburn takes her sleuth to Mark Twain country, where murder is brewing on the Mississippi.

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0758225687

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9780758225689

Black and Blueberry Die

By: Livia J. Washburn

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Black and Blueberry Die

By: Livia J. Washburn

Phyllis Newsom serves a candy cane cupcake to rancher Barney McCrory at the Weatherford, Texas, tree-lighting ceremony, but when the cupcake is finished, so is he. Paramedics determine Barney was shot, and suspicion falls on his daughter and her husband. But something about this case doesn't sit right with Phyllis.

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1432845799

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9781432845797

Dark Nights: Mistress of the Underground / The Vampire Affair

By: Lisa Childs,Livia Reasoner

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Dark Nights: Mistress of the Underground / The Vampire Affair

By: Lisa Childs,Livia Reasoner

Secrets... Agreeing to run popular nightclub Club Underground is a bigger challenge than Paige ever dreamed, as she discovers that no one in her life is who they seem – not her customers, her handsome doctor ex-husband Ben... not even herself. But when evil is unleashed, rekindling her passion with Ben may be the only way to save herself.

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147204133X

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9781472041333

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