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Science on Ice
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| Discovering the Secrets of Antarctica |
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Veronika Meduna
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| Follows deep-south scientists who huddle in tents and dive under ice to study ancient mud, fat fish, migrating penguins and fossilised forests. |
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Apr 2012 -
Auckland University Press - 232pp
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Reef and Rainforest
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Michael McCoy
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| A unique photographic portrayal of the plants and animals in one of the world's most biodiverse regions. |
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2010 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 256pp
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Meanderings in the Bush
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| Natural History Explorations in Outback Australia |
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Richard MacMillen,
Barbara MacMillen
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| Describes the natural history explorations of an ecologist in the remote Channel Country of the Lake Eyre Basin. |
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2009 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 208pp
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| Climate | Top of Page |
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The Atlas of Climate Change
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| Mapping the World's Greatest Challenge |
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Kirstin Dow,
Thomas E. Downing
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| Updated third edition of this of this highly acclaimed Atlas about climate change. |
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2012 -
Earthscan - 128pp
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Visualizing Climate Change
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| A Guide to Visual Communication of Climate Change and Developing Local Solutions |
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Stephen R J Sheppard
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| Using spectacular visual imagery, this book demonstrates new ways to make carbon and climate change visible in our own backyards. |
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2012 -
Earthscan - 400pp
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| Ecology & Management | Top of Page |
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Queensland's Threatened Animals
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Lee K Curtis,
Andrew J Dennis,
Keith R McDonald,
Peter M Kyne,
Stephen JS Debus
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| A comprehensive and practical guide to Queensland's threatened animals. |
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2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 472pp
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Saving a Million Species
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| Extinction Risk from Climate Change |
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Lee Hannah,
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| How many species may perish as a result of climate change and associated threats? |
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Mar 2012 -
Island Press, USA - 408pp
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| Energy | Top of Page |
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Clean Energy, Climate and Carbon
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Peter J Cook
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| Outlines the global challenge of decreasing greenhouse gas emissions. |
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Feb 2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 232pp
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| Fire | Top of Page |
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Forest Phoenix
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| How a Great Forest Recovers After Wildfire |
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David Lindenmayer,
David Blair,
Lachlan McBurney,
Sam Banks
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| The moving story of ecological forest recovery in the wet forests of Victoria following February 2009 wildfires. |
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2010 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 128pp
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| Fruit, Vegetables & Flowers | Top of Page |
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The Small Food Garden
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| Growing Organic Fruit and Vegetables at Home |
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Diana Anthony
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| Based on organic principles, this practical, well-illustrated guide takes you through all the basics to successfully grow fresh produce. |
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2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 112pp
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| Grasses | Top of Page |
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Australian Grasses
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| A Gardener's Guide to Native Grasses, Sedges, Rushes and Grasstrees |
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Nick Romanowski
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| Describes around 200 species of grasses, sedges, rushes, grasstrees and related plants. |
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2011 -
Hyland House - 192pp
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| Heritage & History | Top of Page |
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Burke and Wills
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| The Scientific Legacy of the Victorian Exploring Expedition |
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EB Joyce,
DA McCann
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| Reveals for the first time the true extent and limits of the scientific achievements of the Burke and Wills Expedition. |
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2011 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 368pp
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Desert Channels
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| The Impulse to Conserve |
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Libby Robin,
Chris Dickman,
Mandy Martin
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| Combines art, science and history to explore the distinctive Desert Channels country of south-western Queensland. |
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2010 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 352pp
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| Human Health | Top of Page |
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Why Noise Matters
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| A Worldwide Perspective on the Problems, Policies and Solutions |
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John Stewart,
Francis McManus,
Nigel Rodgers,
Val Weedon,
Arline Bronzaft
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| Written by a renowned noise campaigner and experts in law and health, this book tells you all you need to know about noise as a social, cultural and environmental issue. |
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2012 -
Earthscan - 174pp
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| Landcare | Top of Page |
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The Untrained Environmentalist
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| How an Australian Grazier Brought His Barren Property Back to Life |
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John Fenton
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| The true story of how John Fenton transformed his family's run-down sheep farm into a lush oasis. |
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2010 -
Allen & Unwin - 320pp
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Planting for Wildlife
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| A Practical Guide to Restoring Native Woodlands |
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Nicola Munro,
David Lindenmayer
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| Provides the latest information on restoring woodlands, with particular emphasis on plantings as habitat for wildlife. |
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2011 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 96pp
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Managing and Conserving Grassy Woodlands
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S McIntyre,
JG McIvor,
KM Heard
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| Describes principles that will enable landholders to maintain or increase productivity without compromising ecological sustainability. |
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2004 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 264pp
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Weeds of the South-East
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| An Identification Guide for Australia |
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FJ Richardson,
RG Richardson,
RCH Shepherd
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| A fully updated comprehensive identification guide for weeds in the south-east region of Australia. |
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2011 -
RG and FJ Richardson - 546pp
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| Landscape Architecture | Top of Page |
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Australian Planting Design
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Paul Thompson
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| This new edition identifies and explores all aspects of developing better planting designs on any scale. |
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Apr 2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 272pp
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| Marine Ecology & Oceanography | Top of Page |
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The Atlas of Coasts and Oceans
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| Mapping the World's Marine Areas |
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Don Hinrichsen
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| Considers the impact of climate change, industrial growth, tourism, pollution and over-fishing as well as the steps being taken towards conservation.
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2012 -
Earthscan - 128pp
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| Planning & Design | Top of Page |
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Urban Consumption
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Peter Newton
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| Explores the prospect for winding back current levels of household consumption in high income societies. |
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2011 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 304pp
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The Shape of Green
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| Aesthetics, Ecology, and Design |
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Lance Hosey
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| Shows how design at all scales, from products to buildings to cities, can effectively marry art and science. |
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2012 -
Island Press, USA - 220pp
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Human Transit
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| How Clearer Thinking About Public Transit Can Enrich Our Communities and Our Lives |
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Jarrett Walker
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| Supplies the basic tools, the critical questions and the means to make smarter decisions about designing and implementing transit services. |
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2012 -
Island Press, USA - 235pp
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| Sustainability | Top of Page |
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The Coming Famine
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| The Global Food Crisis and What We Can Do to Avoid It |
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Julian Cribb
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| A strong and positive call to action to address an impending planetary food crisis. |
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2010 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 264pp
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Resilience Practice
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| Engaging the Sources of Our Sustainability |
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Brian Walker,
David Salt
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| Applies resilience thinking to real-world situations and explores how systems can be managed to promote and sustain resilience. |
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2012 -
Island Press, USA - 240pp
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Resilience and Transformation
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| Preparing Australia for Uncertain Futures |
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Steven Cork
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| Explores what factors contribute to Australia's resilience, what trends are apparent, and what actions are required to better prepare us. |
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2010 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 216pp
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Out of the Scientist's Garden
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| A Story of Water and Food |
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Richard Stirzaker
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| The garden is the lens through which we can explore how the world can manage water and feed itself. |
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2010 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 208pp
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The New Ornamental Garden
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Simon Rickard
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| A practical, fresh look at garden-worthy plants for Australian conditions. |
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2011 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 280pp
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| Water | Top of Page |
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Water
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| Science and Solutions for Australia |
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Ian Prosser
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| The latest information from CSIRO, providing a clear picture of the water challenges and prospects facing Australia. |
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2011 -
CSIRO - 192pp |
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Paperback - 9780643100527 - $24.95
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PDF - 9780643103283 - $0.00
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| Weeds, Pests & Diseases | Top of Page |
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Wetland Weeds
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| Causes, Cures and Compromises |
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Nick Romanowski
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| A comprehensive guide to wetland weeds covering both native and introduced species. |
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2011 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 184pp
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Biological Control of Weeds in Australia
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Mic Julien,
Rachel McFadyen,
Jim Cullen
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| Detailed information on over 90 weed species that have been targeted for biological control. |
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Mar 2012 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 648pp
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| Wildlife | Top of Page |
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Australasian Nature Photography
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| ANZANG Eighth Collection |
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South Australian Museum
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| Showcases the best photographs of animals, plants and landscapes taken in Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea. |
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2011 -
CSIRO PUBLISHING - 112pp
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