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Noi inarrestabili

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LO SAPEVI DI AVERE UN SUPERPOTERE? Noi inarrestabili è il libro perfetto per tutti quelli che almeno una volta si sono domandati: chi siamo? e come siamo arrivati fin qui? Dalle savane africane alle calotte glaciali della Groenlandia, gli esseri umani dominano il pianeta Terra. Ma come hanno fatto a diventare così potenti? Noi inarrestabili svela che gli umani hanno un superpotere, e che l’hanno usato per creare cose strane e misteriose – dai fantasmi agli spiriti fino ai governi e alle società per azioni. Segui il viaggio degli antichi esseri umani fuori dall’Africa, e scopri come la scoperta del fuoco ci ha ristretto lo stomaco, che cosa ci dice il gioco del calcio dell’essere umani, e perché il denaro è la storia inventata che ha avuto maggior successo. Questa è la storia dell’umanità come non l’hai mai sentita prima: incontrerai nani, serpenti giganti, lo spirito del Grande Leone che vive sopra le nuvole e un dito di un bambino di 50.000 anni fa che rivela alcuni misteri sulle origini umane. Con questo libro per ragazzi avvincente e ricco di illustrazioni, l’autore bestseller Yuval Noah Harari raggiunge un pubblico del tutto nuovo ricorrendo al suo stile inimitabile. Chiunque abbia un’età compresa tra i 9 e i 99 anni potrà apprezzare l’epica storia vera di Noi inarrestabili.

Gewalt

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Die Geschichte der Menschheit – eine ewige Abfolge von Krieg, Genozid, Mord, Folter und Vergewaltigung. Und es wird immer schlimmer. Aber ist das richtig? In einem wahren Opus Magnum, einer groß angelegten Gesamtgeschichte unserer Zivilisation, untersucht der weltbekannte Evolutionspsychologe Steven Pinker die Entwicklung der Gewalt von der Urzeit bis heute und in allen ihren individuellen und kollektiven Formen, vom Verprügeln der Ehefrau bis zum geplanten Völkermord. Unter Rückgriff auf eine Fülle von wissenschaftlichen Belegen aus den unterschiedlichsten Disziplinen beweist er zunächst, dass die Gewalt im Laufe der Geschichte stetig abgenommen hat und wir heute in der friedlichsten Epoche der Menschheit leben. Diese verblüffende Tatsache verlangt nach einer Erklärung: Pinker schält in seiner Analyse sechs Entwicklungen heraus, die diesen Trend begünstigt haben, untersucht die Psychologie der Gewalt auf fünf innere Dämonen, die Gewaltausübung begünstigen, benennt vier Eigenschaften des Menschen, die den inneren Dämonen entgegenarbeiten und isoliert schließlich fünf historische Kräfte, die uns heute in der friedlichsten Zeit seit jeher leben lassen. Pinkers Darstellung revolutioniert den Blick auf die Welt und uns Menschen. Und sie macht Hoffnung und Mut.»Pinkers Studie ist eine leidenschaftliche Antithese zum verbreiteten Kulturpessimismus und dem Gefühl des moralischen Untergangs der Moderne.« Der Spiegel»Steven Pinker ist ein Top-Autor und verdient all die Superlative, mit denen man ihn überhäuft«New York Times»Die Argumente von Steven Pinker haben Gewicht […]. Die Chance, heute Opfer von Gewalt zu werden, ist viel geringer als zu jeder anderen Zeit. Das ist eine spannende Nachricht, die konträr zur öffentlichen Wahrnehmung ist."Deutschlandfunk»Steven Pinker ist ein intellektueller Rockstar«The Guardian»Der Evolutionspsychologe Steven Pinker gilt als wichtigster Intellektueller«Süddeutsche Zeitung»Verflucht überzeugend«Hamburger Abendblatt

Toți oamenii președintelui

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Cea mai devastatoare dramă politică și detectivistică a secolului: doi reporteri de la Washington Post,a căror investigație genială, câștigătoare a Premiului Pulitzer, a declanșat scandalul Watergate, ne povestesc evenimentele din spatele ușilor închise, așa cum s-au întâmplat. Aceasta este cartea care a schimbat America. Publicată cu doar câteva luni înainte de demisia președintelui Nixon, Toți oamenii Președintelui a dezvăluit scopul scandalului și l-a prezentat pentru prima dată pe misteriosul „Deep Throat“. Începând cu povestea unui simplu jaf la sediul democraților și continuând apoi cu dezlegarea fiecărei ițea unui complot cât se poate de încâlcit, Bernstein și Woodward ne oferă o poveste la prima mână despre modul în care și-au făcut ancheta.Reportajele lor explozive au dus la câștigarea unui Premiu Pulitzer pentru Washington Post, au doborât un președinte și au inspirat generații întregi de reporteri.Cartea care a dărâmato administrație... poate cel mai important exemplu de jurnalism de investigație din istorie.Time

History of Saginaw County, Michigan. Together with sketches of its cities, villages, and townships ... and biographies. ... History of Michigan, etc.

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The HISTORY OF COLONIAL NORTH AMERICA collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. This collection refers to the European settlements in North America through independence, with emphasis on the history of the thirteen colonies of Britain. Attention is paid to the histories of Jamestown and the early colonial interactions with Native Americans. The contextual framework of this collection highlights 16th century English, Scottish, French, Spanish, and Dutch expansion.

Revue des Deux Mondes janvier 2014

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Pour nous qui savons la suite, lorsque nous considérons ces photographies d’adieu, gare de l’Est, nous sommes sidérés par l’ivresse, la joie, la fête. Tous ces jeunes garçons d’à peine 20 ans pour la plupart vont à une mort certaine, ils n’ont aucune idée de la boucherie qui les attend. La guerre, en cet été 1914, a des allures de partie de campagne. « La der des der » : l’a-t-on assez applaudi ! Michel Laval, dans son admirable livre sur Péguy soldat (1) – deux mois à peine, tué en pleine tête dès septembre – a magnifiquement décrit ce moment du départ. Les jeunes recrues vivent dans la conscience évidente qu’il s’agit là d’une guerre de civilisation. Combattre l’Allemagne, c’est combattre la barbarie, défendre le droit issu des profondeurs humanistes du Vieux Continent. Certes, tous les conscrits n’avaient pas lu Montesquieu et beaucoup ignoraient même jusqu’à son existence. Il n’empêche : c’est comme s’ils en étaient imprégnés. Et de fait, ils l’étaient. On connaît la suite. Loin d’avoir été un duel de valeurs, la guerre de 1914-1918 a été le tombeau de la notion même de valeur. C’est là, précisément, que la commémoration de ce terrible événement peut avoir du sens. Non pas la célébration niaise d’un patriotisme aveugle, mais la conscience qu’un trésor spirituel inestimable a péri dans la boue des tranchées. La Première Guerre mondiale a engendré la seconde, dont nul n’avait l’idée en 1914. Encore les conscrits d’août 1914 pouvaient-ils se sentir solidaires, par-delà les siècles, des armées d’autrefois. Ce ne sera plus le cas en juin 1940, au moment de la débâcle. Les démons du totalitarisme auront pris la main. Une main d’acier. Cent ans plus tard, où en sommes-nous avec cette mémoire ? L’abondance incroyable de publications suffit à montrer à quel point l’événement touche encore au vif. Le prix Goncourt 2013 de Pierre Lemaître (2) est la pointe fine d’un Himalaya d’ouvrages historiques, de témoignages de toutes sortes. Il existe quelques photographies de 1870. Rien de commun avec 1914-1918, guerre moderne par excellence et qui coïncide, ce n’est pas un hasard, avec la révolution des avant-gardes, au même moment. Ni le mouvement Dada ni le surréalisme ne sont compréhensibles en dehors de cette dislocation inédite dans l’histoire de l’humanité. Un moment frontière. On ne comprend rien à l’aventure artistique du XXe siècle en dehors de cette « scène primitive ». C’est ainsi. En ouvrant ce dossier, la Revue des Deux Mondes entend poursuivre la...

Napoleonic Wars in History & Memories

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Discover the truth behind the myth, learn about the real people behind legendary names. This unique collection sheds light on the short but momentous historical period that changed the course of history. The historical works cover the rise of and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, the seemingly endless wars, campaigns and conquests that made him the emperor and at the same time eventually determined his downfall. The collection includes memoirs of ordinary soldiers, as well as leading commanders. This collection includes: Historical Works: The History of Napoleonic Wars (Charles Downer Hazen) The Campaign of 1812 (Carl Von Clausewitz) History of the Expedition to Russia (Comte de Philippe-Paul Ségur) Narrative of the Most Remarkable Events Which Occurred in and near Leipzig (Battle of the Nations, 1813) (Frederic Shoberl) England and Napoleon (1801-1815) (S. E. Winbolt) Battle of Waterloo (Charles Cornwallis Chesney) The Waterloo Roll Call (Charles Dalton) The Life & Legacy of Napoleon: Napoleon: Biography (Alexandre Dumas) The Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte (Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne) Recollections of the Private Life of Napoleon (Louis Constant Wairy) The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte (William Milligan Sloane) The Writings of Napoleon Bonaparte: Maxims of War Proclamations, Speeches & Diplomatic Correspondence Letters to Josephine Napoleonic Wars in Memoirs of Soldiers & Generals The Memoirs of General Baron de Marbot (Marcelin Marbot) Memoirs of Sergeant Bourgogne, 1812-1813 (Adrien Bourgogne) Military Memoirs of Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington (Moyle Sherer) The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson (Robert Southey) The Autobiography of Sergeant William Lawrence (William Lawrence) Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade (William Surtees) Adventures in the Rifle Brigade, in the Peninsula, France, and the Netherlands from 1809 to 1815 (John Kincaid) Wellington's Men: Some Soldier Autobiographies (William Henry Fitchett) A British Rifle Man (George Simmons) My Adventures During the Late War (Donat Henchy O'Brien)

The Quest of the Silver Fleece

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This is an electronic edition of the complete book complemented by author biography. This book features a table of contents linked to every chapter. The book was designed for optimal navigation on the iPad, PDA, Smartphone, and other electronic readers. It is formatted to display on all electronic devices including the iPad, Smartphones and other Mobile Devices with a small display.

Metagenealogía

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«Todo el mundo debería conocer su árbol genealógico. La familia es nuestro cofre del tesoro o nuestra trampa mortal.» Alejandro Jodorowsky Metagenealogía continúa la estela que dejaron en su día libros tan importantes y necesarios como Psicomagia o La vía del Tarot. Este libro único enseña cómo estudiar y analizar nuestro árbol genealógico, para así poder entender nuestro pasado familiar y sanar nuestro presente. Un paso más allá de las técnicas terapéuticas de la «psicomagia» y la «psicogenealogía», está la Metagenealogía, que «no es estrictamente una terapia, sino un trabajo de toma de conciencia que supone la comprensión de los elementos del pasado que nos han formado, así como el inicio de un impulso futuro al cual nosotros damos forma». La lectura del libro y sus ejercicios hacen al lector tomar conciencia del estado de «salud» del árbol genealógico en el que ha nacido, y también le enseña a ser consciente de la tradición familiar que él carga. Una vez comprendida la influencia que ejercen en nosotros las vidas de bisabuelos, abuelos, padres, tíos o hermanos; o los lazos especiales que algunos miembros de nuestro árbol establecieron entre sí; o cómo la imposición de las ideas y tabúes familiares ha obstaculizado la expansión de nuestro Yo esencial, seremos capaces de desarrollar un nivel de Conciencia más elevado y entregarnos con espíritu libre y sin miedo a nuestro futuro.

The Holocaust by Bullets

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Winner of the National Jewish Book Award: The story of how a Catholic priest uncovered the truth behind the murder of more than a million Ukrainian Jews.Father Patrick Desbois documents the daunting task of identifying and examining all the sites where Jews were exterminated by Nazi mobile units in Ukraine in WWII. Using innovative methodology, interviews, and ballistic evidence, he has determined the location of many mass gravesites with the goal of providing proper burials for the victims of the forgotten Ukrainian Holocaust.Compiling new archival material and many eye-witness accounts, Desbois has put together the first definitive account of one of World War II’s bloodiest chapters. Published with the support of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.“This modest Roman Catholic priest from Paris, without using much more than his calm voice and Roman collar, has shattered the silence surrounding a largely untold chapter of the Holocaust.” —Chicago Tribune“Part memoir, part prosecutorial brief, The Holocaust by Bullets tells a compelling story in which a priest unconnected by heritage or history is so moved by an injustice he sets out to right a daunting wrong.” —The Miami Herald“Father Desbois is a generation too late to save lives. Instead, he has saved memory and history.” —The Wall Street Journal“An outstanding contribution to Holocaust literature, uncovering new dimensions of the tragedy . . . Highly recommended.” —Library Journal (starred review)

The Pacific North-West. A Guide for Settlers and Travelers. Oregon and Washington Territory.

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The HISTORY OF TRAVEL collection includes books from the British Library digitised by Microsoft. This collection contains personal narratives, travel guides and documentary accounts by Victorian travelers, male and female. Also included are pamphlets, travel guides, and personal narratives of trips to and around the Americas, the Indies, Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

The Rise and Fall of Napoleon

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Discover the truth behind the stories of legend. This unique collection sheds light on the short but momentous historical period of Napoleonic Wars. The historical works cover the rise of and fall of Napoleon Bonaparte, the seemingly endless wars, campaigns and conquests that made him the emperor and eventually determined his downfall. The collection includes memoirs of ordinary soldiers, as well as leading commanders: Historical Works: The History of Napoleonic Wars (Charles Downer Hazen) The Campaign of 1812 (Carl Von Clausewitz) History of the Expedition to Russia (Comte de Philippe-Paul Ségur) Narrative of the Most Remarkable Events Which Occurred in and near Leipzig (Battle of the Nations, 1813) (Frederic Shoberl) England and Napoleon (1801-1815) (S. E. Winbolt) Battle of Waterloo (Charles Cornwallis Chesney) The Waterloo Roll Call (Charles Dalton) The Life & Legacy of Napoleon: Napoleon: Biography (Alexandre Dumas) The Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte (Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne) Recollections of the Private Life of Napoleon (Louis Constant Wairy) The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte (William Milligan Sloane) The Writings of Napoleon Bonaparte: Maxims of War Proclamations, Speeches & Diplomatic Correspondence Letters to Josephine Napoleonic Wars in Memoirs of Soldiers & Generals The Memoirs of General Baron de Marbot (Marcelin Marbot) Memoirs of Sergeant Bourgogne, 1812-1813 (Adrien Bourgogne) Military Memoirs of Field Marshal the Duke of Wellington (Moyle Sherer) The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson (Robert Southey) The Autobiography of Sergeant William Lawrence (William Lawrence) Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade (William Surtees) Adventures in the Rifle Brigade, in the Peninsula, France, and the Netherlands from 1809 to 1815 (John Kincaid) Wellington's Men: Some Soldier Autobiographies (William Henry Fitchett) A British Rifle Man (George Simmons) My Adventures During the Late War (Donat Henchy O'Brien)

Meditations

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Written in Greek by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. While the Meditations were composed to provide personal consolation and encouragement, Marcus Aurelius also created one of the greatest of all works of philosophy: a timeless collection that has been consulted and admired by statesmen, thinkers and readers throughout the centuries.

Vancouver Island. Exploration. 1864. [A report presented to the Vancouver Island Exploration Committee by R. Brown, Commander of the Vancouver Island Exploration Expedition.]

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Twelve Years a Slave

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Born into “the blessings of liberty in a free State,” Solomon Northup was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the Bayou Boeuf region of Louisiana’s Red River Valley. Twelve Years a Slave is the chronicle of his captivity at the mercy of sadistic plantation owner Edwin Epps, who tested Northup’s tenacity and self-control under the most brutal conditions. Until fate brought a Canadian abolitionist to Epps’s farm, Northup thought he would never draw another free breath. To this day Northup’s harrowing memoir is recognized as the most reliable, accurate eyewitness account of the daily lives of slaves. As a significant historical reference, it is unsurpassed. As an authentic narrative of a man starved of his freedom, it is unforgettable.

The Americans at D-Day

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Impressively researched, engrossing, lightning quick, and filled with human sorrow and elation, John C. McManus's The Americans at D-Day honors those Americans who lost their lives on D-Day, as well as those who were fortunate enough to survive. June 6, 1944 was a pivotal moment in the history of World War II in Europe. On that day the climactic and decisive phase of the war began. Those who survived the intense fighting on the Normandy beaches found their lives irreversibly changed. The day ushered in a great change for the United States as well, because on D-Day, America began its march to the forefront of the Western world.By the end of the Battle of Normandy, almost one of every two soldiers involved was an American, and without American weapons, supplies, and leadership, the outcome of the invasion and ensuing battle could have been very different.In the first of two volumes on the American contribution to the Allied victory at Normandy, John C. McManus (Deadly Brotherhood, Deadly Sky) examines, with great intensity and thoroughness, the American experience in the weeks leading up to D-Day and on the great day itself. From the build up in England to the night drops of airborne forces behind German lines and the landings on the beaches at dawn, from the famed figures of Eisenhower, Bradley, and Lightin' Joe Collins to the courageous, but little-known privates who fought so bravely, and under terrifying conditions, this is the story of the American experience at D-Day. What were the battles really like for the Americans at Utah and Omaha? What drove them to fight despite all adversity? How and why did they triumph? Thanks to extensive archival research, and the use of hundreds of first hand accounts, McManus answers these questions and many more.In The Americans at D-Day, a gripping narrative history reminiscent of Cornelius Ryan's The Longest Day, McManus takes readers into the minds of American strategists, into the hearts of the infantry, into hell on earth.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

My Escape from Slavery & Reconstruction

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Survival In Auschwitz : If This Is a Man

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Survival in Auschwitz is a mostly straightforward narrative, beginning with Primo Levi's deportation from Turin, Italy, to the concentration camp Auschwitz in Poland in 1943. Levi, then a 25-year-old chemist, spent 10 months in the camp. Even Levi's most graphic descriptions of the horrors he witnessed and endured there are marked by a restraint and wit that not only gives readers access to his experience, but confronts them with it in stark ethical and emotional terms: "[A]t dawn the barbed wire was full of children's washing hung out in the wind to dry. Nor did they forget the diapers, the toys, the cushions and the hundred other small things which mothers remember and which children always need. Would you not do the same? If you and your child were going to be killed tomorrow, would you not give him something to eat today?"

Jewish History: A 12-Volume Anthology

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Jewish History: A 12-Volume Anthology offers a comprehensive exploration of Jewish heritage through an extensive range of literary styles. This collection deftly navigates through historical narratives, exegetical texts, biographies, and cultural critiques, providing an intricate tapestry of Jewish life and lore. From the riveting historical chronicles set forth by Josephus to the intellectual rigor found in Simon Dubnow's texts, this anthology stands as a significant scholarly endeavor. Standout pieces include offerings that discuss pivotal moments in Jewish history and cultural identity, presenting not only the grand epochs but also the nuanced, day-to-day experiences that shape Jewish life. Edited with academic precision, the anthology reflects the collective strength of its contributors. The authors, including historians like Maurice H. Harris and literary critics such as G. K. Chesterton, bring a wealth of knowledge from diverse perspectives. The inclusion of voices like Lady Katie Magnus enriches the narrative with cultural and gendered insights, making the anthology a multidimensional discourse. Closely aligning with movements such as Haskalah—the Jewish Enlightenment—and modern historiography, these works collectively deepen our understanding of Jewish history and identity. For readers seeking to immerse themselves in a multifaceted exploration of Jewish history, this 12-volume anthology provides a rare opportunity. Each volume invites readers to engage with a variety of perspectives and experiences, fostering a rich dialogue among the contributors. This collection promises not only to educate but also to inspire, offering a panoramic view of Jewish history that is as diverse in its voices as it is cohesive in its scholarly excellence.

Guida del soldato in Sicilia

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9 luglio 1943. Inizia l’operazione Husky, lo sbarco angloamericano in Sicilia, la più grande operazione anfibia che mai fosse stata tentata nella storia. Alla vigilia dello sbarco il generale Eisenhower, comandante in capo, fece consegnare a ciascuno dei 450.000 soldati americani questa Guida introdotta da un suo testo di incoraggiamento: «Il compito è difficile - scriveva - ma il vostro valore, il vostro coraggio e la vostra dedizione al dovere avranno successo».

With the Old Breed

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Eugene Sledge became more than a legend with his memoir, With The Old Breed. He became a chronicler, a historian, a storyteller who turns the extremes of the war in the Pacific—the terror, the camaraderie, the banal and the extraordinary—into terms we mortals can grasp.”—Tom HanksIn The Wall Street Journal, Victor Davis Hanson named With the Old Breed one of the top five books on epic twentieth-century battles. Studs Terkel interviewed the author for his definitive oral history, The Good War. Now E. B. Sledge’s acclaimed first-person account of fighting at Peleliu and Okinawa returns to thrill, edify, and inspire a new generation. An Alabama boy steeped in American history and enamored of such heroes as George Washington and Daniel Boone, Eugene B. Sledge became part of the war’s famous 1st Marine Division—3rd Battalion, 5th Marines. Even after intense training, he was shocked to be thrown into the battle of Peleliu, where “the world was a nightmare of flashes, explosions, and snapping bullets.” By the time Sledge hit the hell of Okinawa, he was a combat vet, still filled with fear but no longer with panic. Based on notes Sledge secretly kept in a copy of the New Testament, With the Old Breed captures with utter simplicity and searing honesty the experience of a soldier in the fierce Pacific Theater. Here is what saved, threatened, and changed his life. Here, too, is the story of how he learned to hate and kill—and came to love—his fellow man.“In all the literature on the Second World War, there is not a more honest, realistic or moving memoir than Eugene Sledge’s. This is the real deal, the real war: unvarnished, brutal, without a shred of sentimentality or false patriotism, a profound primer on what it actually was like to be in that war. It is a classic that will outlive all the armchair generals’ safe accounts of—not the ‘good war’—but the worst war ever.”—Ken Burns

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