Improving Squash Fitness by Rapha Publishing Price verified one hour ago

In this book you'll learn how to improve your fitness for squash, whether you play as a hobby or for serious competition. Squash is mentally challenging, so mental toughness, focus, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are vital for consistent performance. The ability to endure long matches, which can be physically demanding, is critical.

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Run Faster, Jump Higher, Go Farther: The Ultimate Guide to Improving Your Speed, Strength and Endurance in Hockey, Triathlon, Soccer, and Other Sports by Igor Klibanov (2 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Whether you are new to exercise or a competitive athlete, at some point in your training you will hit the dreaded plateau. After a period of progression, suddenly you hit a wall. Your weight loss stalls. Your performance stagnates. Your body and your mind are in a rut and you may be tempted to just give up. While everyone hits a plateau, our bodies are not the same. Generic training programs may work initially but inevitably your body will stop responding in the same way. You have your own unique body, and to identify your greatest ...

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Greetings from by Campbell Jefferys (5 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

This collection of travel stories has been gathered over twenty years of travel and writing. They cover many places and themes, but all circle around the idea of being a stranger in a strange land. As a sample, the stories involve playing street basketball in New York, going underground in Berlin, pushing a boat in Indonesia, chasing ghosts in Vienna, and going back in time on Lanzarote.

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Adaptive Judo: Throwing, Grappling and Striking: Goddard Method by James Goddard (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Judo is more than just throwing and grappling. - It is helpful for a healthy mind and body. - It can be described as the science of applying manual handling and origami on people. - In an emergency it can be a useful aid for self-defence. You can gain self-confidence and transferable skills for other disciplines such as ball games and dancing (sometimes known as fundamental movement skills). This book is for beginners and experienced judo practitioners [judokas]. Inside this book you will find guidance on: - Strikes and blocks. - ...

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Fishing With Dad: Life Lessons One Cast at a Time by Matt McDonald (1 Review)    Price verified 2 hours ago

He's quiet. He's stern. He's up at 5:00 AM. He's Dad.From the banks of a pristine creek to the mud at the edge of a murky pond, Dad's life lessons are doled out with every cast of his eight foot Fenwick spinning rod. From the early days of digging worms in the garden to standing side-by-side as grown men in Alaska, fishing adventures define what it means to be a father.Fishing is not always fair, nor is life. From the first fly rod with grandpa to standing in a hospital hallway praying Dad survives, everything you need to know to ...

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16 Unbelievable Hunting Stories: True Short Stories about Survival, Animal Attacks, Narrow Escapes & More - Perfect Gift for Kids & Hunters by Clive Buck Price verified 2 hours ago

Is there somebody in your life who is obsessed with hunting? Perhaps it's your father, friend, brother, Uncle - or maybe it's you! There is one thing that all hunters share: a love for the solitude, brotherhood (comradery), and the food that mother nature & the outdoors (and the wilderness) brings along with it. However, we are all well aware that there are times when a trip goes "not quite as anticipated". In times like these, your training, experience & knowledge is what will allow you to survive. Learning lessons from the ...

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A Horse For Jesse: Twelve Palms Ranch Book 1 by Brianna York (181 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

From Award-Winning Author Brianna York Fans of the Tricolor Series and horse lovers will love this series! Jesse Bauer has dreamed of being a horse trainer since she was a little girl. As soon as she graduated from high school, she took her first horse training job. But the Arabian horse industry is a cutthroat business and Jesse is tired of disappointments and broken promises. Desperate for a change of scenery and a fresh start, Jesse moves to Arizona to take a job at Twelve Palms Ranch. The owner of Twelve Palms is one of the best ...

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Cycling & Walking the Camino de Santiago: Naoko Motohiro walked and her husband, Mike Newton, cycled the Camino de Santiago over five weeks from 2014 ... by Mike Newton (21 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

In early 2014 we visited our friends Jessica and Nigel, and the Camino de Santiago came up in conversation. They had just completed it but we had no idea that it even existed until they told us about it. We learnt that it was a famous walk that started in St Jean Pied-de-Port and finished at Santiago, a total of 800km equating to 500 miles. This distance seemed to be an awful long distance to me. The most I had walked in a day was the Yorkshire Three Peaks, which was about 25 miles. I had lost a few toenails on that walk and did not ...

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How to Build Muscle Mass: An Essential Diet and Exercise Guide to Gaining Muscle Mass Fast for Increased Strength and a Better Body by Jeremy Wyatt (19 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

If you're ready to get that perfect body - and you're willing to work for it, then this book is for you! Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet, or Kindle device. Are you envious of those manly bodies you see on TV or in magazines? You know... (whether you'll admit it or not)... the 'Hollywood Hunk' type? Do you wish you could get that same perfect physique? Well I've got some good news for you. Forget about taking steriods, and don't even think of going under the knife. There's a much better way. The perfect body you've ...

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THE CHESAPEAKE TODAY July 2014 by Huggins Point Publishing (6 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

All Crime, All the Time

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Still Living The Dream: My Life With Horses by Andrew Reeves (7 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

second book of a trilogy. contains information about racehorses and horses. Contains some interesting information about race horses. Contains some interesting story's I missed from my first book Living The Dream: My Life With Horses.

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Back Door Horse (Green Mountain Romance Book 1) by Heather Wallace (79 Reviews)    Price verified 32 minutes ago

For Imogen Grey, a born and bred Jersey Girl, Vermont may as well be a different world. When she travels to her aunt's mountain home to help her recover from injury on her small farm, she comes face to face with an escape artist masquerading as a performance horse, a quiet but steady veterinarian she simply chooses not to be attracted to, and a rekindled passion she left behind in childhood. Suddenly, Imogen is questioning everything she thought she wanted. The Green Mountains are calling, but is she listening?

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Mountain Biking: A Beginner's Essential Guide to Getting Started in the Sport of Mountain Biking ( MTB ) by Tim Bohlinger (49 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

If you're ready to get started in the sport of mountain biking (MTB), then this book is for you! Read on your PC, Mac, smart phone, tablet, or Kindle device. Mountain biking, often affectionately referred to as 'MTB,' is a great way to get a rigorous workout, enjoy the unfettered wilderness, and burn off some serious stress. In MTB, you've got hills, jumps, brilliant blossoms of dirt at your flanks, and the wind rushing across your face. What more could you ask for? If you're interested in getting started in this exciting sport ...

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Inspirational Basketball Stories for Young Readers (Inspirational Sports Stories for Young Readers Book 6) by Anthony Lynch (6 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

Conquer Hurdles; Awake Your Inner Champion; Be Inspired by Basketball's Greatest Stars! Looking for thrilling stories to captivate your child's imagination, fuel their curiosity, and nurture their love for great achievements? Set off on an exhilarating voyage through history with this captivating book, uncovering the extraordinary true tales of basketball's champions who conquered obstacles, overcame barriers, and left an indelible mark on the world of sports. Immerse yourself in a collection of captivating stories interwoven with ...

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Still Turning Left by Scott Reeves (63 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

When 35 of the best stock car racing drivers came together to contest the World Championship in September 2013, few people predicted that James Rygor would come from the back of the grid in his debut World Final to claim the greatest prize in the sport. Yet Rygor snatched glory in the dying moments, a dramatic finish to one of the finest races in the history of oval motorsport. In this short sequel to KEEP TURNING LEFT, Scott Reeves recounts the spectacular World Final and meets the new World Champion. Featuring colour photographs ...

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Some Dumb Cliche About Death: A Prose Poem Memoir by Rollandsson Abel (1 Review)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Some Dumb Cliche About Death is an adventurous prose poem memoir set in the mountains of the Pacific Northwest. Pummeled by grief over the loss of his vision, his father and his marriage, the author seeks solace deep in the woods. As he forages a new path forward, the forest shimmers with Magical Realism. He experiences a visitation from Woody Guthrie, invents his own brand of beer and chews on some ancient cherry Pop Rocks. All the while, Death tracks him every step of the way. Engaged in a real struggle for survival that only the ...

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Stretching for Seniors: Daily Mobility Exercises and Stretches to Increase Flexibility, Improve Posture, and Prevent Injury (Workouts for Men and ... by Scott Hamrick (19 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

? If you're a senior wanting to increase your flexibility, strength, and mobility, then keep reading... ? Are you a senior who dreams of reinvigorating your body and spirit? "Stretching for Seniors" is not just a book; it's a gateway to a more active, fulfilling life. ? ? Key Features: • Exclusive, Tailored Illustrations & Clear Guidance: This book contains custom-made images, meticulously designed to make each exercise accessible and enjoyable. • Revitalize Lost Strength: Discover gentle yet powerful methods to rebuild ...

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Pickleball Basics -The Essential Guide for Every Family: Effortlessly Dive into Play and Bond Even if You’ve Never Held a Paddle Before by James Stuart (86 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Discover why pickleball is America's fastest-growing sport - start playing in just 5 minutes... all while forging close family bonds and building unforgettable memories! Are you looking for an exciting game that your whole family can take part in - regardless of their age or fitness level? Keen to play a ball sport that doesn't require you to fork out hundreds on expensive equipment? One that doesn't take hours of lessons or put as much strain on your body as tennis and many other racquet sports do? Then you may have already ...

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Balance Exercises for Seniors: The Ultimate Fall Prevention Guide with Simple Home Workouts for Improving Stability, Mobility, and Posture (Workouts ... by Scott Hamrick (32 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

? Rediscover Your Youthful Balance and Embrace a Life Free of Limits! ? Are you yearning for the stability and confidence you once had? As we age, losing muscle mass can shake our balance and, with it, our independence. Fear not! Our transformative guide offers a beacon of hope, empowering you to reclaim control over your body and life! ? Inside, you'll embark on a rejuvenating journey with: • Safe and easy-to-follow exercises with custom-made, exclusive images, adaptable for chair or standing positions. • Simple balance ...

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North East Nooks and Crannies by Mark Abel (2 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

From Scarborough to Newcastle, North East Nooks and Crannies picks out the unexpected treasures tucked away or often overlooked in the historic towns and villages of the region. It provides locations and details of forgotten or half seen attractions in an easy to use guide and is ideal to refer to when out and about. Whilst intentionally avoiding the usual tourist haunts, it concentrates instead on the more obscure items, all of which are free to see. All of the places featured in the book can be accessed without crossing muddy ...

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Conservation Jobs: The Step-by-Step System to Get Hired as a Wildlife Conservationist by Conservation Careers (2 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Do you want to work in wildlife conservation? Are you struggling to get interviews for conservation jobs? Read the ultimate guide to producing successful CVs, Resumes and Cover Letters by Conservation Careers. Whether you're applying for your first professional experience or shifting careers into conservation, this step-by-step guide will help you write a killer application designed to get you an interview. In it you'll learn: > The 10 key steps to the application process? From deciding to apply through to submitting your ...

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By Heart & By Soul (Hooves & Hearts) by Hannah E. Carey (3 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Fake it till you make it, right? Meg Beckett has packed up everything she has, which isn't much, and left her life in Georgia behind for a new start in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. She knows how lucky she is to have gotten a job at Heart & Soul Ranch; just like she knows she can't afford to lose it. But Meg hasn't been entirely honest with her new employer. Her horse experience isn't nearly as extensive as she talked it up to be and it doesn't take her long to realize that she's in way over her head. There's no way she's ...

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Life on the Mississippi by Mark Twain (2,590 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

A stirring tribute to America's mightiest river by one of its greatest authors Before Samuel Clemens became Mark Twain, world-famous satirist and the acclaimed creator of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, he trained to be a steamboat pilot on the Mississippi River. In this captivating memoir and travelogue, Twain recounts his apprenticeship under legendary captain Horace Bixby, an exacting mentor who teaches his charge how to navigate the ever-changing waterway. The colorful details of life on the river -- from the reversals of ...

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RESISTANCE: BOOK 1 LIBERTY by EILIDH MCGINNESS (269 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Bravery, courage, fear, treachery and love in a time of war. A chance meeting draws Sabine Faure into the shadowy world of the French Resistance. Whilst acting as courier she meets four youths of her own age who wish to also join the Resistance. She is drawn to one in particular, Hérisson, who becomes her lover. Family loyalties are stretched to the limits as Sabine's family try to navigate safely through the occupation. Set in Dordogne in South-west France during World War II, the friends' relationships and strengths are tested ...

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The Mental Game of Tennis: Peer Instruction for Junior Players (An Edition Specifically Written for Junior Girls Book 1) by Kyara Sutton (11 Reviews)    Price verified 22 minutes ago

Choosing to embark on the tennis journey has lifelong benefits. Tennis is an individual, elite sport. Participation in the game of tennis breeds leaders. Finding a way through a tough opponent even though you're having a bad day is persistence. Staying in the right side of your brain even when things are clearly not going well is persistence. Staying engaged until the very last point is persistence. Design a plan of action, a focal point for each day's practice session. By far, the most important issue is playing their game. That ...

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51 QUESTIONS FOR THE DIEHARD FAN: LOS ANGELES DODGERS by Ryder Edwards (8 Reviews)    Price verified 7 minutes ago

The Dodgers won World Championships in Brooklyn and LA during the same decade and boast a devoted fan base on both coasts and all points in between; and today, thanks to past stars like Fernando Valenzuela and Chan Ho Park, that fan base is spread the world over. Every Major League team has a history -- but this is the franchise of Jackie Robinson. Every Major League team has players they call "heroes" -- but with Robinson you can drop the emphasis: he's truly an American icon, American hero, baseball legend, and Dodger great. This ...

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How Running Saved My life by Andreas Michaelides (25 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Running is my "Religion" My favorite sport thought was, and it will be until I leave my last breath on this beautiful green, blue ball, running. I started running because my father told me a story that when he was a student in high school he won a second or a third place in one of the high school races. I describe this incident in my first book Thirsty for Health a lot because it is one of those incidents that when happened did not think of it much, was not something it registered in my head as something important.

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The very Worst Riding School in the World by Lucinda E Clarke (288 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Who would be stupid enough to open and run a riding school when they are terrified of horses, can't ride, without insurance or capital, and with not the faintest idea of how to care for horses. Add to that, two of the four horses are not fit for the knacker's yard. Yes, that's exactly what I did - like so many of my adventures I 'fell' into this one as well with hilarious results.

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MAX by Barry Friedman (Lulu.com) (21 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Is it a plane? Is it a bird? Is it Superman? No, it's Max Aries. Max, a skinny redhead, wanders on the practice field of the fictitious Rams pro football field, talks his way on to the team, and takes the mediocre Rams all the way to the Super Bowl. Max is out of this world. Literally.

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Mom’s Favorite Reads eMagazine March 2021 by Goylake Publishing (Goylake Publishing) (25 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

The March 2021 issue of Mom's Favorite Reads. In this issue... A seasonal blend of articles including Mad as a March Hare, Dr Seuss, Reiki, World Wildlife Day, International Day of Forests, plus short stories, recipes, puzzles, humour, photographs and so much more!

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Kentucky Derby IQ: The Ultimate Test of True Fandom by Joel Katte (Black Mesa Publishing) (16 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

UPDATED AND EXPANDED FOR 2016 New in this edition: • 60 additional, brand new questions • improved layout for questions and answer keys makes it easier than ever to quiz family and friends • brand new chapters on Orb, California Chrome and American Pharoah • improved functionality for Kindle, smartphones and tablets • print edition includes 17 B&W photographs - Kindle edition includes 25 full color photographs • 320 total Kentucky Derby trivia questions Spying the twin spires, hugging the rail, hearing the snap ...

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Wisconsin by Bill Stokes (27 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Wisconsin had a big party in 1998. It was a roll-out-the-barrel, slice-the-cheese, strike-up-the-polka-band wing-ding that promised to roust every last badger out of state burrows and into the streets to dance with guests.

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Mom’s Favorite Reads eMagazine November 2022 by Goylake Publishing (2 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

In this month's issue of our #1 ranked magazine... Interview with Publishers Weekly #1 author Dani Pettrey. Plus, Author Features, Health, Nature, Photography, Poetry, Short Stories, Young Writers, National Veteran and Military Family Month, and so much more!

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The Happy Running Habit: A simple guide to running with more joy, more often by Holly Robertson (4 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

In The Happy Running Habit, you'll discover a step by step guide to embracing the dirt, sunshine, and smiles in every mile. Shift your mindset. If you're a running veteran who just isn't having fun anymore, you might be interested in starting with Part II: Philosophies for more fun, with strategies for turning your run into a source of joy. From finding green trails, to cloud gazing, to gamifying your runs, prioritizing these activities and concepts will help running feel intrinsically rewarding, and keep you coming back for ...

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Seven Great Golf Tips – Simple Steps Towards a Better Gamer by Gregor Grund (Good at Golf) (350 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Seven Great Golf Tips is a compilation of effective golf tips that will help you to improve your game of golf immediately. You'll learn things like "How to Take Your Game From the Range to the Course", "The Three Golden Keys to Shoot Lower Scores Today" or "Effective Things to Do With Little Time" and much more.

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Extreme Skiing and Psychedelic Mushrooms: The Art of Chasing Fear by Jason Matthews (26 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

This is a short story of 8,522 words. Extreme skiing and psychedelic mushrooms don't normally go together, but after Josh agrees to join Sam and Rudy on a backcountry adventure, he quickly realizes the trek is more than he bargained for. When the guys are joined by Tess, a ski instructor and the girl of Josh's dreams, he knows he'll do anything to impress her, even losing his wits on mind-altering drugs as he seeks to ski The Edge, the longest and steepest backcountry slope he'll ever find. Extreme Skiing and Psychedelic Mushrooms: ...

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Before the Whistle: Football Coaching 101 by Matt Kunz (8 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

How do you know if your football team has what it takes to win the game? Because the Coach is more prepared than his competition! In Before the Whistle: Football Coaching 101 you'll learn... ?how to prepare your parents and family before the season even begins ?how to establish a quality team and culture during the pre-season ?game preparation and game management principles that give your players an edge ?how to finish the season so the memories last a lifetime Matt Kunz is the son of former NFL All-Pro offensive tackle George ...

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Happiness Step By Step: The most practical how-to guide to more happiness in your everyday life, and… the most unusual easy running guide by Usual Oddman (262 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Claim your bonuses including audio version of the book narrated by a professional voice artist. Check for a link inside the book. The recipe you will read about in "Happiness Step By Step: the most practical how-to guide to more happiness in your everyday life, and... the most unusual easy running guide" book works. The book is written for "general public" - as in: most people would be able to use it right away. What I am sharing with you in this book - helps. It will help you to find happiness in your life, to become even happier ...

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Fantasy Football for Smart People: How to Cash in on the Future of the Game by Jonathan Bales (130 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

Fantasy Football for Smart People: How to Cash in on the Future of the Game is the first book of its kind to break down the actual strategies used by the top owners in the world of daily fantasy football. With daily fantasy football growing at an exponential rate, there's a whole lot of money to be made, and advanced daily owners are already cashing in to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars in profit. With input from one of the daily fantasy football "sharks" -- FFFC $150,000 winner Peter Jennings -- How to Cash in on the ...

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Jews in the Gym: Judaism, Sports, and Athletics (Studies in Jewish Civilization Book 23) by Leonard J. Greenspoon (Purdue University Press) Price verified 9 hours ago

For some, the connection between Jews and athletics might seem far-fetched. But in fact, as is highlighted by the fourteen chapters in this collection, Jews have been participating in-and thinking about-sports for more than two thousand years. The articles in this volume scan a wide chronological range: from the Hellenistic period (first century BCE) to the most recent basketball season. The range of athletes covered is equally broad: from participants in Roman-style games to wrestlers, boxers, fencers, baseball players, and ...

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Gun Safety Guide by Vitaly Pedchenko (195 Reviews)    Price verified one minute ago

Each year we hear about accidents with firearms. They happen because many gun owners don't know simple gun safety rules. This ebook describes how to store, transport, carry and use firearms safely. Its main purpose is to educate new and existing gun owners and to make gun community a little safer.

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Six-Month Horse: A page-turning story of learning and laughing with friends, family, and horses (Island Series) by Tudor Robins (148 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

The perfect horse. A wild brother. One unforgettable Thanksgiving adventure! Meg's dream? Her very own horse. When her mom hunts out the "perfect" horse near their family cottage, Meg finds herself on a sibling road trip with her unpredictable brother, Cam. But instead of falling for the polished horse, Meg's heart is set on another: greener, scruffier, and unproven. Now, with Cam by her side, she's in for a whirlwind of negotiations, hilarious Thanksgiving mix-ups, and heartfelt family realizations. Dive into this delightful tale ...

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Fantasy Baseball for Smart People: How to Profit Big During MLB Season by Jonathan Bales (224 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

Billy Beane and the Oakland A's flipped Major League Baseball on its head by questioning widely accepted narratives and approaching roster construction from a scientific, data-driven viewpoint. "Moneyball" revolutionized baseball, and now it's your turn to be the GM. Fantasy Baseball for Smart People: How to Profit Big During MLB Season is a Moneyball-esque guide to profiting big bucks from your love of fantasy sports. With analysis from top-ranked daily fantasy player CSURAM88, the book examines the advanced strategies used by ...

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Mom’s Favorite Reads eMagazine December 2022 by Goylake Publishing (Goylake Publishing) (1 Review)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Welcome to our 106 page bumper Christmas and fiftieth issue! In this month's issue of our #1 ranked magazine... Interview with Orna Ross, founder of ALLI. Plus, Author Features, Health, Nature, Photography, Poetry, Short Stories, Young Writers, Nature Photography Day, and so much more!

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With God on their Side: Sport in the Service of Religion by Timothy Chandler (Routledge) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

'Sport' and 'religion' are cultural institutions with a global reach. Each is characterised by ritualised performance and by the ecstatic devotion of its followers, whether in the sports arena or the cathedral of worship. This fascinating collection is the first to examine, in detail, the relationship between these two cultural institutions from an international, religiously pluralistic perspective. It illuminates the role of sport and religion in the social formation of collective groups, and explores how sport might operate in the ...

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PREPPERS LONG TERM SURVIVAL GUIDE 2023: The Ultimate Prepper's Handbook for Off Grid Living for 5 Years: Ultimate Survival Tips, Off the Grid ... by Kyle Donovan (20 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Don't wait for disaster to strike - act now! In the face of uncertain times, the Prepper's Long-Term Survival Guide 2023 is your essential companion to thriving in a world of unpredictable challenges. Whether you're a seasoned prepper or new to the concept, this comprehensive handbook provides you with the knowledge and strategies you need to sustain yourself and your loved ones for a full five years in an off-grid environment. Inside this invaluable guide, you'll discover: • Essential Prepping Techniques: From food and water ...

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Owning the Olympics: Narratives of the New China (The New Media World) by Monroe Price (University of Michigan Press) (4 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

"A major contribution to the study of global events in times of global media. Owning the Olympics tests the possibilities and limits of the concept of 'media events' by analyzing the mega-event of the information age: the Beijing Olympics... A good read from cover to cover." -- Guobin Yang, Associate Professor, Asian/Middle Eastern Cultures & Sociology, Barnard College, Columbia University From the moment they were announced, the Beijing Games were a major media event and the focus of intense scrutiny and speculation. In contrast ...

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Hunting with the Bow & Arrow by Saxton T. (Saxton Temple) Pope (408 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

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Building Fires and Finding Stars: Why I Never Stop Traveling by Jason Cooper (4 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

After tragedy struck his family and his five-year relationship with his girlfriend ended, Jason packed his suitcase and headed for his first summer-long solo adventure through Europe. But he discovered that his problems didn't disappear as soon as he stepped off the plane. He was still filled with anxiety and needed to overcome his depression, come to terms with who he is, and accept his failures and the changes that altered his trajectory. Jason didn't know that his trip to Europe was only just the beginning. Soon, he'd be on a ...

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Sport, Performance and Sustainability (Routledge Research in Sport, Culture and Society) by Daniel Svensson Price verified 10 hours ago

This book examines the logic of 'faster, higher, and stronger' and the technoscientific revolution that has driven tremendous growth in the sports economy and in sport performance over the last 100 years. It asks whether this logic needs revisiting in the light of the climate crisis and sport's environmental responsibilities. Drawing on multi-disciplinary work in sport history, sport pedagogy, sport philosophy, sport science, and environmental history, the book considers not only how sportification may have contributed to the ...

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Game of Privilege: An African American History of Golf (The John Hope Franklin Series in African American History and Culture) by Lane Demas (The University of North Carolina Press) (58 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

This groundbreaking history of African Americans and golf explores the role of race, class, and public space in golf course development, the stories of individual black golfers during the age of segregation, the legal battle to integrate public golf courses, and the little-known history of the United Golfers Association (UGA)--a black golf tour that operated from 1925 to 1975. Lane Demas charts how African Americans nationwide organized social campaigns, filed lawsuits, and went to jail in order to desegregate courses; he also ...

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The Unforgettable World Cup: 31 Days of Triumph and Heartbreak in Brazil by The Wall Street Journal (642 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

The 2014 World Cup brought with it excitement, drama, artistry and disappointment -- both on and off the field. This e-book from The Wall Street Journal collects dispatches from our coverage of the sights, sounds and culture of the world's favorite sport as seen in Brazil, its spiritual home. We've collected highlights from The Journal's coverage of the tournament, added an introductory essay from WSJ Sports Columnist Jason Gay and more to bring you the most interesting, unexpected and insightful reporting from the Journal's ...

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A Climate of Justice: An Ethical Foundation for Environmentalism (Library of Public Policy and Public Administration Book 16) by Marvin T. Brown (Springer) (2 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

This open access book helps readers combine history, politics, and ethics to address the most pressing problem facing the world today: environmental survival. In A Climate of Justice, Marvin Brown connects the environmental crisis to basic questions of economic, social, and racial justice. Brown shows how our current social climate maintains systemic injustices, and he uncovers resources for change through a civic ethics of repair and reciprocity. A must-read for researchers and educators in the area of environmental ethics and those ...

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Boxing, Masculinity and Identity: The 'I' of the Tiger by Kath Woodward (Routledge) (18 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Boxing is infused with ideas about masculinity, power, race and social class, and as such is an ideal lens through which social scientists can examine key modern themes. In addition, its inherent contradictions of extreme violence and beauty and of discipline and excess have long been a source of inspiration for writers and film makers. Essential reading for anyone interested in the sociology of sport and cultural representations of gender, Boxing, Masculinity and Identity brings together ethnographic research with material from ...

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The Amateur Poacher by Richard Jefferies (170 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

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Wild For Her: A fling turns out to your new boss romance (Billionaire Cowboys Gone Wild) by Adriana French (Amazon Digital Services) (542 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

When the alpha cowboy you had your one and only one night stand with, turns out to be your new billionaire boss... Blade Even billionaires get lonely sometimes. That's why when my private jet landed early, I decided to kill some time at the airport bar before going home to the ranch -- It was just me and my whiskey last night, until she walked in. Dressed in a suit that hugged her curves, the dark-haired beauty wasn't my usual type, but Lord have mercy, when she locked her big brown eyes on mine, my heart jack knifed. I made a ...

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The Set Point: Securing the future of volleyball by Ary Graça (Editora Máquina de Livros) (5 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

"This book examines the trail blazed by the FIVB that culminated in the partnership with CVC Capital Partners. The authors explain each step of the way from the moment the FIVB's President acknowledged the lack of financial sustainability to secure the future of volleyball and his courageous decision to develop a new event based on cutting-edge technology, which led to financial innovation. The cutting-edge event is the Volleyball Nations League (VNL). It has three characteristics that fascinate the Volleyball Family. First, the ...

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Kellen HalfCaste, Book 1: The Hammer and Snow: (Book 1) by Jeremy Mathiesen (27 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

An orphan wrestler raised among coal dust and steel. A vile king clutching to his reign by a skeletal grasp. When eighteen-year-old Kellen HalfCaste's mentor betrays him and poisons his best friend, he is forced out into the streets to survive by any means necessary. Hunted by Vampires and the king's men alike, Kellen must learn why his cruel world has been slammed on its crown. Could the rumors of a base-born heir to the throne be true? Kellen must find balance in a world where the scales are tipped if he is going to defend ...

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The Departure: Living Life Sideways PREQUEL: A True Story of Heart-Pounding Adventure and Heart-Wrenching Survival by Michelle Segrest (30 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

If you thought sailing the world is an endless holiday of bikinis and martinis, get ready for a bucket-list adventure of a lifetime! Gripping true stories open a window into the liveaboard lifestyle and complex challenges of blue water sailing -- where simple decisions have real-life consequences and where the most provocative obstacles live inside a sailor's soul. If you are intrigued by an escape from the ordinary, come aboard as a sailor and two seadogs discover exactly what it's like to live life sideways. Living Life Sideways ...

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Chasing Trails: A Short Fun Book about a Long Miserable Run (DNF Series) by George Mahood (283 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

When George agreed to sign up for his first ultramarathon with his friend Mark, he knew it would be tough. But he was not expecting knee-deep mud, torrential rain, 60mph wind and hail, all while trying to tackle one of the toughest stretches of coastline in the UK - the South West Coast Path. In the middle of the wettest winter since records began, George and Mark have to cope with treacherous cliffs, flooded trails, injuries, inverted waterfalls, too much food and too much mud. This short, quick read picks up where Operation ...

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QUICK START GUIDE TO BODYWEIGHT STRENGTH TRAINING by Steve Antell (11 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Interested in building strength and muscle with bodyweight training but don't know where to start? You have found the right guide! QUICK START GUIDE TO BODYWEIGHT STRENGTH TRAINING is here to get you started with progressive bodyweight strength training. This guide includes: • 1-year of training programs that are based on well known strength training splits. • A free tool to track your workouts in Google Sheets • Track your progress and level up when it's time • Exercise progression from beginner to one arm push-up, ...

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Wommack's Self-Defense for Women: 3 Seconds to Live by David R. Wommack (David R. Wommack Publishing) (22 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Every woman (or girl) has a secret fear: THE FEAR THAT SHE WILL BE VICIOUSLY ATTACKED OR SEXUALLY HARASSED. It's a recurring nightmare. This book simplifies REAL SELF-DEFENSE FOR WOMEN! Our guide is simple and straightforward. Not complicated. It can be learned -- mentally & physically -- and practiced at home or the gym. We teach you the techniques, in words and photographs. Clearly. Concisely. We discard many techniques that might be OK for trained karate or other martial arts experts, but are useless to you -- and may even put ...

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Skate Life: Re-Imagining White Masculinity (Technologies of the Imagination: New Media in Everyday Life) by Emily Chivers Yochim (University of Michigan Press) (3 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

"Intellectually deft and lively to read, Skate Life is an important addition to the literature on youth cultures, contemporary masculinity, and the role of media in identity formation." ---Janice A. Radway, Northwestern University, author of Reading the Romance: Women, Patriarchy, and Popular Literature "With her elegant research design and sophisticated array of anthropological and media studies approaches, Emily Chivers Yochim has produced one of the best books about race, gender, and class that I have read in the last ten years. ...

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How To Choose Self Defense Ammunition (Cunningham Grant) by Grant Cunningham (151 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

Confused about what defensive ammunition to buy? Don't be! How To Choose Self Defense Ammunition is here to help! In this easy-to-read book, defensive shooting expert Grant Cunningham tells you what you need to know to confidently buy self defense ammunition for your pistol, revolver, rifle or shotgun. Grant cuts through the misinformation to teach you the realities of defensive ammunition. No soundbites or old wive's tales -- just logical, factual information that will help you pick the right ammunition for your gun and your ...

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Cutters Vs. Jocks (Chicago Sports Romance) by Elizabeth Marx (107 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

Love at first sight versus lust you can't fight. Libby Tucker is a cutter -- a nobody waitress in a college town -- at least that's what everyone believes. But admission to law school is Libby's ticket out of Indiana and her escape from small town life forever. During a night on the town, Libby beats the most competitive athlete on campus at pool and draws more attention from him than she's prepared for. Aidan Palowski is one of those jocks your friends warned you about -- the kind that never loose -- the kind that put notches in ...

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Martial Arts: Behind the Myths! (The Martial Arts and Self Defense Secrets You NEED to Know!) by Phil Pierce (570 Reviews)    Price verified 9 hours ago

Unlock the hidden secrets of Martial Arts and Self Defense... The no.1 download: Get your copy now! From acclaimed author Phil Pierce, discover the truths behind the secretive and fantastical world of martial arts. - Do you know the best martial art for 'real' street self-defense? - Or how board breaking really works... and how you can do it? - Uncover the one self-defense myth that could keep you alive! - The truth behind martial arts superhumans. - Which is the original martial art? - The truth about your inner badass. - ...

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The Comstocks of Cornell: John Henry Comstock and Anna Botsford Comstock by Anna Botsford Comstock (Comstock Publishing Associates) (5 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

The Comstocks of Cornell is the autobiography written by naturalist educator Anna Botsford Comstock about her life and her husband's, entomologist John Henry Comstock -- both prominent figures in the scientific community and in Cornell University history. A first edition was published in 1953, but it omitted key Cornellians, historical anecdotes, and personal insights. Karen Penders St. Clair's twenty-first century edition returns Mrs. Comstock's voice to her book by rekeying her entire manuscript as she wrote it, and preserving the ...

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Nature Guiding by William Gould Vinal (Comstock Publishing Associates) (4 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

Nature Guiding is the science of inculcating nature enthusiasm, nature principles, and nature facts into the spirit of individuals. "Doing" nature-study means observing, wondering, and solving problems. It could include collecting, building, measuring, painting, planning, writing, touching, experimenting or any of a wide range of other activities. Most importantly, it allows children to be "original investigators." This book is intended as a resource for teachers and students engaged in nature study at summer camps and in schools. ...

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Natural History of the Farm: A Guide to the Practical Study of the Sources of Our Living in Wild Nature by James G. Needham (45 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

This is a guide to the practical study of the sources in wild nature of our living. It contains a series of study outlines for the entire year, and deals with both the plants and animals of the farm-the things that men have chosen to deal with as a means of livelihood and of personal satisfaction in all ages.

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EXERCISING AT HOME: Easy Exercising by Dennyse Garcia Sales (30 Reviews)    Price verified 2 hours ago

A pocket guide with simple exercises, without needing expensive equipment or taking up space at home. You will only use your body, a chair, a ball and a pillow.

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Coordination Abilities in Volleyball by Jaromír Šimonek (De Gruyter Open Poland) (93 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

The author presents a general view on sports training, its eriodization and the role of coordination in the initial stages of preparation in volleyball. He also deals with inter-gender differences in levels of such abilities, describing motor tests for the assessment of coordination potential and providing the reader with standards for the development of talented players. Based on the nature of volleyball, the author analyses key features of sports performance. Coordination abilities, especially in the period of puberty, play an ...

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Born to Fish Fly Casting Made Easy Well Illustrated by Roger Beale (46 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

Born to Fish Fly Casting Made Easy Well Illustrated will make fly fishing easy for the novice. It will help the experienced fly fisher to sort out any problems that they may have and increase the enjoyment of fly fishing avoiding tangles and mishaps. There is also an 1897 fly fishing lesson that shows that the fundamentals of fly fishng have not changed in more than 100 years. All for a very little cost compared to a days fly fishing.

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Round About a Great Estate by Richard Jefferies (29 Reviews)    Price verified 8 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

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The Fly Caster Who Tried to Make Peace With the World by Randy Kadish (189 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

New edition! Making peace with the world, sooner or later most of us have to. But how? For Ian Mac Bride, his way begins almost accidentally when, in 1909, he watches a fly-casting tournament in New York's Central Park, and begins to dream of becoming a great fly caster. But soon Ian experiences personal tragedy, and then is appalled by the unexpected slaughter of World War I. He retreats into the world of fly fishing and fly casting, and meets unforgettable anglers like: Doc, a Civil War veteran, who tells how, after he ...

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Everywhere We Go: Hooligan Series - Book One by Dougie Brimson (Category C Publishing) (695 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

'Probably the best book ever written on football violence' - Daily Mail The Shocking Truth Behind Football Violence Everywhere We Go gives the most remarkable and frightening insight into the behaviour of the football thug. Written by two people who know the world of the hooligan from the inside, this book features many first-hand accounts of incidents, from both perpetrators and victims, that make chilling reading. It builds up to provide the most comprehensive look behind the matchday madness that has yet been published, ...

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The No B.S. Straightforward Supplement Guide: The Real, Science-Based Facts About Effective Muscle Building and Fat Loss Supplementation (The Lean ... by Tyler Johnston (62 Reviews)    Price verified 4 hours ago

THE MAJORITY OF MUSCLE BUILDING AND FAT LOSS SUPPLEMENTS BEING SOLD TODAY ARE... QUITE SIMPLY... BULLSH*T Find Out What's Worth It and What's Worthless Once and For All In a fitness industry that has become completely overrun with fads, false information and outright scams, The No B.S. Straightforward Supplement Guide was written as your no nonsense resource to help you reach your fitness goals of building muscle and burning fat the right way. Stop falling for the multi-million dollar ads that talk about the latest "revolutionary ...

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Golf: Golf - 21 Tips and Tricks To Enhance Your Game of Golf And Play Like The Pros (golf swing, chip shots, golf putt, lifetime sports, pitch shots, ... by Kevin Anderson (175 Reviews)    Price verified 6 hours ago

Are You Ready To Consistently Break 90? Get ready to shave off strokes from your game in no time when you grab your copy of "21 Tips & Tricks" today! Golf is one of the most difficult sports to master. The difference between a successful drive and a ball that drops straight into the pond is just millimeters. Hitting that perfect spot each and every time you're up can take years of practice and dedication, but don't let that deter you from getting "good enough". Being good enough means having a correct understanding of the ...

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A Walleye Fishing Cheat Sheet For Lakes & Rivers by Ben Rieger (89 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

FOR ADVANCED ANGLERS! This pamphlet assumes that you know what is meant by terms like "spinner rig," "back-trolling," and "slip sinker." It will not make an effort to explain those terms. The purpose of this field guide is to serve as a quick reference or refresher for things you ought to already know about walleye fishing, and to point you in the right direction when you're going into an unfamiliar fishing situation. Based on the conditions, water temperature, time of year, and time of day, this guide will tell you the first, best ...

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40 DAYS: Life, Love, Loss and A Historic Run Around One of the World's Largest Lakes by Steven Cannon (Brian Meeks ecocandleriel@gmail.com) (91 Reviews)    Price verified 7 minutes ago

Praise For 40 Days: "A fantastic adventure the whole way." - B. D. M. "Ruined my day. Couldn't put it down. I love a story of someone setting an unimaginable goal and then following along with them on the struggles along the way." - A.B. "Such an inspiring story and accomplishment. A+" - W.G. A Marathon A Day... Everyday The first crazy idea was to run across Iowa. He did it in 11 Days. Now what? Lake Michigan called. Nobody had ever run around her beautiful shores. Steve wanted to be the first. 40 Days is a brutally honest and ...

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Our Vanishing Wild Life Its Extermination and Preservation by William Temple Hornaday (14 Reviews)    Price verified 7 hours ago

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

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