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The Kind Librarian: Cultivating a Culture of Kindness and Wellbeing in Libraries

Rimmer’s helpful and timely work is an important tool for understanding the power of kindness in daily interactions. A recommended purchase for any professional development collection.

History of North America Map by Map

A robust visually enriched resource that offers detailed lessons about geography, history, and the people who have shaped North America over millennia.

Capital: Critique of Political Economy, Vol. 1

An outstanding translation of one of the most important and influential books of the last 150+ years. The quality of editing, the copious explication, and the stellar supporting documents result in a translation that will be definitive for decades. Serious readers with extensive knowledge of economics, political science, philosophy, and theory will benefit most from this rendition, but novices will be able to follow along too.

Simple Book Repair Techniques

With detailed instructions, up-close photographs, and easy-to-understand illustrations, this volume will be especially welcome in public or special collections libraries. Best suited for librarians, book dealers, and ambitious collectors.
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Rachel Carson and the Power of Queer Love

Drawing on both primary sources and academic theory, Maxwell makes a compelling argument that is both relevant and moving. This book will appeal most to advanced readers and researchers interested either in Carson’s life and work or the interplay between queer and environmental theory.
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When the World Closed Its Doors: The Covid-19 Tragedy and the Future of Borders

Best for serious public policy aficionados.
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The Secret History of the Rape Kit: A True Crime Story

Kennedy’s efforts to find out what happened to Goddard after she faded from public life uncover not only personal details but also an in-depth history of the treatment of women survivors of sexual assault and other crimes. Readers with an interest in police procedure or true crime will find this book fascinating.

I Am Nobody’s Slave: How Uncovering My Family’s History Set Me Free

Hawkins’s memoir is deeply reflective and transparent about his personal story and family history, sharing the love, restrictions, violence, and trauma he experienced throughout his life as a Black man living in a post–civil rights movement world. This work is vitally important and essential to understanding the magnitude of the impact of racism and violence.

Black Panther Woman: The Political and Spiritual Life of Ericka Huggins

A distinctive, memorable story that powerfully shows what it takes to survive as a political prisoner in the U.S. Pair with Better, Not Bitter by Yusef Salaam, one of the Central Park Exonerated Five.
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Superbloom: How Technologies of Connection Tear Us Apart

Insightful, but not as revolutionary as The Shallows, as Carr is now one voice among many warning about social media.

Saints and Liars: The Story of Americans Who Saved Refugees from the Nazis

A beautifully written and gripping narrative with a focus on detail and insight into the people involved.

The Proof Is in the Dough: Rural Southern Women, Extension, and Making Money

A must-purchase for academic libraries with extensive Southern history or women’s studies collections. Public libraries in the South that are interested in regional history or agricultural heritage will also find this title of high interest.
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The First and Last King of Haiti: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe

Many details of Christophe’s life remain murky, but Daut’s research is outstanding. She has unearthed new sources in Caribbean and European archives, and she weighs all evidence carefully and reaches judicious conclusions. This book’s depth of detail may daunt general audiences, but it is a must-read for scholars.
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Criminal Justice in Divided America: Police, Punishment, and the Future of Our Democracy

Sklansky’s impactful, crisply written study makes a cogent argument for criminal justice reform as a means to preserve U.S. democracy. Readers interested in criminal justice reform and the legal system will enjoy checking out this title.
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The Waiting Game: The Untold Story of the Women Who Served the Tudor Queens

Highly recommended for anyone interested in fresh perspectives on Tudor England.
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Reset: How To Change What’s Not Working

Heath’s clear writing will appeal to business readers, but there’s enough research to give the book some academic heft as well. Its focus on making business changes that can have a lasting impact on employees separates the book from other titles about organizational change.
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Land Power: Who Has It, Who Doesn’t, and How That Determines the Fate of Societies

Albertus, who advocates progressive values, has written a book that will be of interest to readers interested in how liberal goals can be achieved through land reform, as well as those interested in changes to land ownership in such places as South America, Australia, India, and Italy.

The Greek Revolution and the Violent Birth of Nationalism

Scholarly, accessible, and engaging, this superb study will appeal to most history lovers, especially in an age where ethnic cleansing is common. A historical quest that’s also a riveting story that’s seldom heard.
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Lawless Republic: The Rise of Cicero and the Decline of Rome

A welcome contribution to the study of Roman law and Cicero. Osgood aptly demonstrates how the Roman government, guided by Cicero, sought to reinstall its system of law and order to reassure long-suffering citizens who had endured a protracted, unprecedented era of civil discord.

Dirtbag Queen: A Memoir of My Mother

A stunning debut memoir and celebration of an unconventional family that will appeal to readers interested in offbeat family memoirs and humorous nonfiction. Give to readers who enjoyed Did Ye Hear Mammy Died?? by Séamas O’Reilly.
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Shame-Sex Attraction: Survivors’ Stories of Conversion Therapy

A challenging read, but incredibly well-written. This book will be an asset to any library’s LGBTQIA+ collection.

Buy What You Love Without Going Broke: Transform Your Spending and Get More of What Money Can’t Buy

An excellent library purchase that’s holistic and empowering. Readers are sure to cherish this title’s authenticity, action steps, and key takeaways.
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In Defense of Partisanship

This useful and timely study can serve as a textbook for American government courses and for politically engaged citizens.
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The Inherited Mind: A Story of Family, Hope, and the Genetics of Mental Illness

While the subject matter is difficult, the tone is enlightening and sympathetic. Suggest to readers interested in mental health and memoirs.

The White Storm: How Racism Poisoned American Democracy

Recommended for all academic and larger public libraries.
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Is It Racist? Is It Sexist?: Why Red and Blue White People Disagree, and How To Decide in the Gray Areas

The book is written accessibly, but the tone and subject are best suited to academic libraries.
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The Gloomy Girl Variety Show: A Memoir

This well-written and engaging memoir is recommended for readers wishing to better understand the experience of mental illness or anyone who can relate to Epum’s search for belonging.
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A Measure Short of War: A Brief History of Great Power Subversion

An excellent choice for political science and international relations collections.
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Embers of the Hands: Hidden Histories of the Viking Age

Written in beautifully evocative prose, this book deserves a place on the shelf of everyone interested in Viking history.
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Make Your Own Job: How the Entrepreneurial Work Ethic Exhausted America

Baker’s book demonstrates how the entrepreneurial spirit evolved in the U.S. to create today’s gig economy. It will appeal to both entrepreneurial readers and students of the history of entrepreneurship.

I Don’t Believe in Astrology: A Therapist’s Guide to the Life-Changing Wisdom of the Stars

The book’s psychological lens provides a unique perspective for regular readers of astrology, and the quippy title will surely snag the astrology-curious; both will find a supportive, engagingly written, and informative discourse.

Somewhere Toward Freedom: Sherman’s March and the Story of America’s Largest Emancipation

This important work highlights a little-known dimension of Sherman’s march and will be of interest to readers of Civil War and emancipation history.
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Realm of Ice and Sky: Triumph, Tragedy, and History’s Greatest Arctic Rescue

This highly recommended adventure narrative makes for great reading.

Meat Pies: An Emerging American Craft

This first-rate in every way guide will have cooks ditching the sweet side of pies in favor of a walk on the savory side.
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The Fishwife Cookbook: Delightful Tinned Fish Recipes for Every Occasion

This well-rounded book on the many uses of tinned fish is sure to delight cooks new to this form or long term aficionados.
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We the Pizza: Slangin’ Pies and Savin’ Lives

A place should be made on all shelves for this deft book about food creativity and social justice.
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One Pot One Portion: 100 Simple Recipes Just for You

An often-overlooked need gets a gorgeous entry that will inspire solo cooks to make memorable dishes.
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Waiting for Robots: The Hired Hands of Automation

This recommended philosophical exploration of the current human labor cost of AI deepens the conversation around the promise and future of this type of technology.
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Pretty Delicious: Simple, Modern Mediterranean, Served with Style

While this isn’t a ground-breaking cookbook, it will please fans of the Elkaffases’ social media presence and readers who are looking for beautifully showcased Mediterranean dishes.
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Simple Goodness: No-Fuss, Plant-Based Meals Straight from Your Pantry

There are a number of excellent vegan cookbooks on the market, but fans of Howell’s restaurant and those interested in auditioning a more plant-based approach to eating will be enticed by the warmth and passion Howell infuses into her writing.
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The Fermentation Kitchen: Recipes and Techniques for Kimchi, Kombucha, Koji, and More

Sandor Ellix Katz’s James Beard Award–winning The Art of Fermentation (cited in Cooper’s bibliography) remains a touchstone on the topic, but the context Cooper provides on this subject as well as the book’s insight into techniques and in-depth instructions make this a valuable introduction for any home cook hoping to channel their inner Bill Nye the Science Guy in the kitchen.
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Bacteria to AI: Human Futures with Our Nonhuman Symbionts

This profound book provides a valuable way of considering a future in which humans collude with nonhuman symbionts. Will appeal to scholars in disciplines ranging from philosophy and computer science to neuroscience and evolutionary biology.
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Swiss Suppers: 52 Wholesome Recipes from the Heart of Europe

This introduction to Swiss suppers will be welcome in larger cookbook collections, a community with Swiss heritage, or those that focus on armchair travel.
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My (Half) Latinx Kitchen: Half Recipes, Half Stories, All Latin American

This one-of-a-kind cookbook will inspire many to study their own roots and explore their culinary heritage.
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Ten Indian Classics

This anthology delivers a profound exploration of history, literature, and emotions, but it requires some understanding of India’s many cultures to fully appreciate its depth. Still, it’s a rewarding read for those willing to engage with its complexities and dive into the worlds it explores.
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The Picture Not Taken: On Life and Photography

For readers who enjoy the particular pleasures, insights, and discoveries that the essay form offers.
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Off the Ground: Paul McCartney in the 1990s

A must-read for fans of ’90s music and Beatlemaniacs.

Dreaming in Ensemble: How Black Artists Transformed American Opera

Caplan highlights a treasure trove of vocalists and creators in this magisterial work that will prove immensely rewarding to serious opera scholars and those studying race relations and sociology in the 20th-century United States.
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Life Dances On: Robert Frank in Dialogue

The informative text and numerous examples of Frank’s work reveal the artist beyond his early, best-known images.
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Abundantly Well: Bible-Based Wisdom for Weight Loss, Increased Energy, and Vibrant Health

This book by an author with solid credentials invites readers to pray, eat unprocessed foods, exercise mindfully, and incorporate self-care into their routines. Readers may disagree with some of Nugent’s assertions, but overall, the advice is sensible.
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George Cukor’s People: Acting for a Master Director

For classic film lovers, Cukor fans, and LGBTQIA+ collections.
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Three Leaves, Three Roots: Poems on the Haiti-Congo Story

Georges’s poems map the complexities of national identity with an immediacy especially relevant to the present day.
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Merchant-Ivory: Interviews

Raw’s astute selection of interviews creates a cohesive picture of the filmmakers’ unique vision.
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Resilient: The Untold Story of CrossFit’s Greatest Comeback

For readers who liked Dottir by two-time CrossFit champion Katrin Davidsdottir with coauthor Rory McKernan. Fans of memoirs about women athletes who persevere in spite of obstacles will also enjoy.
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Happy To Help: Adventures of a People Pleaser

This engaging collection is reminiscent of Erma Bombeck’s essays on family life. Recommended for women’s studies collections and discussion groups.
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Aflame: Learning from Silence

A nice addition to the literature on the blessings of quietude. Iyer’s observations about people, places, and himself are beautifully written and may offer readers some reassurance about these troubled times.

It’s All in the Delivery: Pregnancy in American Film and Television Comedy

A long overdue look at the continuing struggle to address a most fundamental aspect of life.
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Scorched Earth: Poems

Clark’s poems are a journey of astonishing clarity and vision.
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The Harder I Fight the More I Love You: A Memoir

A sure bet for Case’s many fans: a memoir that is as intriguing and mysterious as the artist herself.
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Peter Hujar Behind the Camera and in the Darkroom

A valuable look at the work of a notable 20th-century American photographer from someone who worked closely with him.
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New German Cinema and Its Global Contexts: A Transnational Art Cinema

The editors of this comprehensive tome laud the late Thomas Elsaesser’s New German Cinema as the only other complete treatment of this topic.
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Where Madness Lies: The Double Life of Vivien Leigh

With a wealth of unpublished juicy material that celebrity mavens will devour, this is a moving and tragic story of how mental illness derailed a stellar career.
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The Life and Music of Booker “Bukka” White: Recalling the Blues

A welcome and long-overdue biography of an important blues figure, for fans, musicians, and researchers.
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Film Camera Zen: A Guide to Finding the Perfect Film Camera

A fun and informative read for newcomers and even for knowledgeable film camera enthusiasts.
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Health Literacy and Libraries

A critical exploration of meeting users where they are and creating new pathways to health literacy success. This valuable resource highlights information professionals’ crucial role in helping users acquire health literacy skills to enhance their quality of life, physical well-being, and mental health. Highly recommended for academic libraries, public libraries, and health care institutions committed to improving health literacy.
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Rebel Girl: My Life as a Feminist Punk

This engrossing account of a musician’s transformation is a testament to the healing process and will engage listeners who seek to express their lived experiences without fear.
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Accordion Eulogies: A Memoir of Music, Migration, and Mexico

A moving ballad exploring familial and cultural legacies, with Mexican corrido music at its core. Tragic, mournful, and melodious, all at once.
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Women in the Middle Ages: Illuminating the World of Peasants, Nuns, and Queens

A welcome and refreshing exploration of the lives of medieval women achieved through exceptional prose and the use of stunningly appropriate images. Hollman’s presentation of these once forgotten lives is, indeed, an illuminating one.
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Fearless Speech: Breaking Free from the First Amendment

For concerned readers and scholars seeking an evidence-based argument that free speech has gone awry.
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Going into Labour: Childbirth in Capitalism

Instead of laying out a political critique, Fielder makes capitalism’s role in childbirth feel personal, underlining the emotional and ethical demands of the field. Her book offers a powerful call for more compassionate policies and practices, which highlight the importance of dignity, autonomy, and support for individuals in this profoundly personal journey.
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Billionaire, Nerd, Savior, King: Bill Gates and His Quest To Shape Our World

A highly informative look at one of the most important business and technological leaders of today.

Raised by a Serial Killer: Discovering the Truth About My Father

The details, research, and candor in this highly recommended work will captivate readers, who won’t be able to put it down.
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Get Off Your Assets: A Woman’s Guide To Avoid Getting Screwed in Your Gray Divorce

Readers will gain a basic understanding of general, financial topics.
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In Search of an Open Mind: Speeches and Writings

Recommended as an invaluable resource for readers invested in the future of American higher education. Bollinger’s reflections illustrate the ongoing relevance of academic debates about the First Amendment.
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Dedicated to the Soul: The Writings and Drawings of Emma Jung

A thoughtful look at Emma Jung in her own right that will be a useful volume for readers wanting to know more about her life and fascinating work. This collection lets her speak for herself.

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Trans Femme Futures: An Abolitionist Ethic for Transfeminist Worlds

A powerful call to action for readers who seek to understand transfeminism or to participate in broader LGBTQIA+ liberation movements.

A City Full of Hawks: ‘On the Waterfront’ Seventy Years Later—Still the Great American Contender

A perfect recap of the film and the controversial era; a treat for cinephiles.
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South Side Impresarios: How Race Women Transformed Chicago’s Classical Music Scene

Readers interested in American classical music and Black history and culture will find much to celebrate in this outstanding book.
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Religions of Early India: A Cultural History

A sublime and first-rate examination of India’s lengthy religious history.

Twenty-Nine Goodbyes: An Introduction to Chinese Poetry

An excellent book for poetry beginners, students, and scholars. It will embolden readers to seek out new discoveries in Chinese poetry.
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The Coit Tower Murals: New Deal Art and Political Controversy in San Francisco

More a history than an art history, this concise and well-written book smoothly follows the murals from conception to completion to their subsequent evolution into a beloved San Francisco landmark, highlighting their treatment by art critics and historians over the years. It’s beautifully illustrated with photographs of the artists and the murals in various stages of completion.
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The Five Ranks of Zen: Tozan’s Path of Being, Nonbeing, and Compassion

This is an advanced text that will be of interest to readers with an active Zen practice or a solid understanding of basic Zen principles and historical figures. It makes a strong addition to collections.

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The Last Shot: City Streets, Basketball Dreams

Narrative journalism at its best. This book will resonate with basketball enthusiasts and those interested in the intense stakes of college athletic recruitment.

The Shape of Power: Stories of Race and American Sculpture

A poignant companion work to an important and significant exhibition and an essential contextual experience for librarians, students, artists, museum educators, historians, and the general public.

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A Guide to Medical Cannabis: Your Roadmap to Understanding and Using Cannabis and CBD for Health

This brief volume containing up-to-date, objective information about medical cannabis is an excellent addition to collections.

One Thousand Vines: A New Way To Understand Wine

While encyclopedic in structure, this is a readable work that adds to readers’ knowledge of viticulture and the processes that make wine what it is. The book has an excellent, well-cited index and an extensive bibliography too. Aspiring or current wine connoisseurs will want this on their shelves.
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The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2024

Readers who enjoy educating themselves through intelligent, in-depth reporting on science and nature topics will relish this collection.
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Hungry Beautiful Animals: The Joyful Case for Going Vegan

This title expertly shows that breaking bread together can be a joyful experience without the roast. It is a well-written addition to the literature of food ethics.
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The World Beneath: The Life and Times of Unknown Sea Creatures and Coral Reefs

Smith’s passion for coral reefs, their inhabitants, and their protection shines through in this gorgeous, fascinating, informative, immersive book. Divers (and readers who would rather appreciate remote underwater habitats from the comfort of home) will cherish this book.
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Herding Immunity: The Startling History of Life Before and After Vaccines

A fit for parenting collections in communities where vaccine arguments are front and center.

A Thousand Threads: A Memoir

Cherry weaves a tapestry of memories into her vibrant debut.
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A Bit Much: Poems

This poetry collection about self-discovery offers readers a sense of camaraderie in its down-to-earth humor and keen emotional insights. This lyrical blend will resonate deeply with readers. It’s a collection that’s both memorable and refreshingly real.
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