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The 400 Blows


by Francois Truffaut

  • 1959
  • DVD

Truffaut's semi-autobiographical first film. (FRN436, $19.98)

Alastair Sawday Paris


by Emma Carey

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 160 PAGES

Organized geographically, this opinionated guide includes authentic and unusual accommodations, each succinctly described. (FRN859, $17.95)

The Alice B. Toklas Cook Book

The Alice B. Toklas Cook Book


by Alice B. Toklas

  • FOOD
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

With tales of dinners with Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Picasso and other literati in her Paris salon, Toklas includes not just traditional French fare but also her famous recipe for hashish fudge in this classic memoir. (FRN927, $14.99)

Amelie


by Jean-Pierre Jeunet

  • 2001
  • DVD

This delightful, whimsical French film is well-deserving of its popularity. (FRN435, $19.99)

Americans in Paris, A Literary Anthology

Americans in Paris, A Literary Anthology


by Adam Gopnik

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 2004
  • HARD COVER
  • 613 PAGES

This wide-ranging anthology includes early impressions by Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin, as well as by a generous sampling of 20th-century literary masters. (FRN427, $40.00)

Artists in Residence


by Dana Micucci

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 143 PAGES

An attractively illustrated guide to exploring the homes of 19th-century artists in and around Paris, including Giverny, Auvers and Ornans. An excellent guide for day-long excursions outside Paris with a focus on nature and art. (FRN353, $19.95)

Atlas Pocket Traveler France: Travels With a Donkey, Gleanings in France, a Motor-flight Through France

Atlas Pocket Traveler France: Travels With a Donkey, Gleanings in France, a Motor-flight Through France


by Diane Johnson

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 560 PAGES

Presented in a delightful boxed set, these three petit travel classics by Robert Louis Stevenson, James Fenimore Cooper and Edith Wharton, respectively, include Travels With a Donkey, Gleanings in France and a Motor-flight Through France. The authors -- two Americans and a Scot -- each find a different France, reflecting not just when they visited but their own ideas. (FRN756, $49.50)

The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas

The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas


by Gertrude Stein

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 1990
  • PAPER
  • 252 PAGES

As much about Stein as her dear Alice, this delightful book is, above all, a colorful portrait of the expat and artistic world in Paris, circa 1907. (FRN954, $15.00)

Breathless


by Jean-Luc Goddard

  • 1960
  • DVD

A cornerstone of the French New Wave. (FRN440, $19.99)

City Walks Architecture Paris


by Christina Henry De Tessan

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • BOXED
  • 25 PAGES

These 25 colorful convenient cards cover the neighborhoods, noted landmarks and lesser-known historic buildings of Paris. (FRN900, $18.95)

A Corner in the Marais, Memoir of a Paris Neighborhood

A Corner in the Marais, Memoir of a Paris Neighborhood


by Alex Karmel

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 149 PAGES

A loving portrait, guide and history of Paris and, especially, of the old houses and byways of Marias. The book -- an excellent traveler's companion -- evokes the character and long history of the City of Light. (FRN351, $16.95)

Cousin Bette


by Honore de Balzac

  • LITERATURE
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 468 PAGES

During the 1840s Paris, a bourgeois family is brought to ruin by the machinations of an embittered spinster. (FRN787, $13.00)

The Da Vinci Code


by Ron Howard

  • LITERATURE
  • 2008
  • DVD

Director Ron Howard brings Dan Brown's bestselling murder-mystery to life and gives viewers an action-packed tour of Paris. (FRN879, $14.94)

The Dud Avocado

The Dud Avocado


by Elaine Dundy

  • LITERATURE
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

In this sparkling novel, Elaine Dundy chronicles the romantic and comedic adventures of a free-spirited young American in Paris. Or, as our friend and colleague at Lonely Planet, puts it: "A girl's madcap adventure in Paris the '50's? Mais bien sur!" Originally published to acclaim in 1958 (the novel has never been out of print), it might not be surprising to learn that Dundy made her own way from Park Avenue to Paris, where she dazzled the locals (FRN950, $14.95)

Eyewitness Top 10 Paris

Eyewitness Top 10 Paris


by Donna Dailey | Mike Gerrard

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 192 PAGES

A compact, illustrated guide in the popular series, featuring favorite attractions. (FRN880, $14.00)

Fodor's Paris

Fodor's Paris


by Rach Klein

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 488 PAGES

A practical, popular guide featuring full color photos, maps and plenty of information on hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities. (FRN716, $19.99)

Fodor's Paris' 25 Best

Fodor's Paris' 25 Best


by Fodor's

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 128 PAGES

This shirt-pocket map and guide includes essential information on the city's history, highlights and sightseeing, ideal for a short visit to the City of Light. (FRN41, $11.99)

The Food Lover's Guide to the Gourmet Secrets of Paris

The Food Lover's Guide to the Gourmet Secrets of Paris


by Kate Whiteman

  • FOOD
  • 2006
  • HARD COVER
  • 208 PAGES

Whitman's delightful culinary tour of the restaurants, markets and cafes of Paris. Organized by neighborhood, this handsome book includes recipes, photographs and historical highlights. (FRN613, $45.00)

French Fried


by Nancy Fairbanks

  • MYSTERY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 290 PAGES

Carolyn Blue and her husband Jason are in Paris for his lecture tour and she plans to enjoy the city's culinary delights. But delight turns deadly when a poisonous recipe appears on the local menus. (FRN872, $6.99)

French Toast, An American in Paris Celebrates the Maddening Mysteries of the French


by Harriet Welty Rochefort

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 205 PAGES

Rochefort, who married a Frenchman and has lived in France since 1971, comments on the differences between Americans and the French in her memoir, originally published in 1991. (FRN937, $13.99)

The Gothic Enterprise, A Guide to Understanding the Medieval Cathedral

The Gothic Enterprise, A Guide to Understanding the Medieval Cathedral


by Robert A. Scott

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 294 PAGES

An enthusiast, Scott presents history, design, architecture and wonder of the medieval cathedral and the great Abbey churches. (EUR190, $21.95)

The Hare With Amber Eyes

The Hare With Amber Eyes


by Edmund De Waal

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 368 PAGES

Edmund de Waal unfolds the story of his remarkable family, a grand banking family, as rich and respected as the Rothschilds, who "burned like a comet" in early 20th-century Paris and Vienna. (FRN941, $16.00)

A Hedonist's Guide to Paris

A Hedonist's Guide to Paris


by Nina Vlotides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 240 PAGES

A guide to the vibrant city, with comprehensive listings of accommodations, restaurants and bars. (FRN697, $18.95)

An Hour from Paris

An Hour from Paris


by Annabel Simms

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 239 PAGES

In this idiosyncratic, personal guide, Simms describes chateaux, abbeys, villages and other attractions, all within striking distance of the city, including not just the chateaux of Chantilly and Maurice Ravel's house in Montfort-l'Amaury, but also and the river-ports of Conflans-Ste Honorine and St Mammes, and the delightfully provincial Luzarches. (FRN398, $23.95)

The House in Paris

The House in Paris


by Elizabeth Bowen

  • LITERATURE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 288 PAGES

A small masterpiece, Bowen's eerily atmospheric novel plays out over the course of a single day at a well-appointed house in Paris. (FRN899, $15.00)

Ile de France 514

Ile de France 514


by Michelin

  • MAP

A colorful and detailed map of the region surrounding Paris at a scale of 1:200,000. (FRN169, $12.95)

Insight Guide Paris

Insight Guide Paris


by Insight Guides

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 352 PAGES

A handsomely illustrated introduction to Paris, this guidebook features essays on history, culture and economy, as well as practical information for the traveler. With 15 helpful maps and numerous color photographs. (FRN751, $19.99)

The Lady and The Unicorn

The Lady and The Unicorn


by Tracy Chevalier

  • LITERATURE
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 250 PAGES

In this rich historical novel, Chevalier (Girl With A Pearl Earring) imagines the wealthy patrons, social milieu, intrigue and incident behind the 15th-century tapestries now hanging in the Cluny in Paris. (BLG24, $16.00)

The Last Metro


by Frantois Truffaut

  • HISTORY
  • 1980
  • DVD

Against all odds -- a Jewish theater manager in hiding; a leading man who's in the Resistance; increasingly restrictive Nazi oversight -- the troupe believes the show must go on in Nazi-occupied Paris.Against all odds -- a Jewish theater manager in hiding; a leading man who's in the Resistance; increasingly restrictive Nazi oversight -- the troupe believes the show must go on in Nazi-occupied Paris. (FRN913, $39.95)

Lonely Planet Discover Paris


by Lonely Planet Publications

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 296 PAGES

Focusing on must-see and memorable places and experiences, this all color guide by the discerning editors at Lonely Planet, featuring hundreds of color photographs and maps, includes suggested tours and itineraries along with not-to-be-missed places to stay, eat, shop and see. (FRN949, $21.99)

Lonely Planet Paris


by Steve Fallon

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 440 PAGES

A comprehensive, practical guide. (FRN374, $19.99)

Lonely Planet Paris Encounter

Lonely Planet Paris Encounter


by Catherine Le Nevez

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 232 PAGES

This lively shirt pocket guide to the city, jammed with personal recommendations and photographs, also includes a pull-out map. (FRN675, $12.99)

Michelin Green Guide Paris

Michelin Green Guide Paris


by Michelin Travel Publications

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 448 PAGES

A comprehensive, practical guide to Paris in the Michelin series, featuring detailed neighborhood maps. With suggested tours, site plans of major attractions and a rating system. (FRN381, $19.99)

Michelin Must Sees Paris


by Michelin Travel Publications

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 160 PAGES

A compact guide to the sights of New York City, organized thematically. (FRN936, $12.99)

Michelin Red Guide Paris, Restaurants & Hotels

Michelin Red Guide Paris, Restaurants & Hotels


by Michelin Travel Publications

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 448 PAGES

The Michelin annotated directory of hotels and restaurants in Paris, ranked with stars, many with a color photographed. Now in English! (FRN369, $19.99)

Monet, the Ultimate Impressionist

Monet, the Ultimate Impressionist


by Sylvie Patin

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 175 PAGES

A colorful pocket-size reference to Monet's life, paintings and contemporaries, perfect for those visiting Giverny. (FRN35, $15.95)

Murder in Belleville

Murder in Belleville


by Cara Black

  • MYSTERY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 368 PAGES

This second installment in Cara Black's outstanding series finds French-American private investigator Leduc on the trail of a bomber in Belleville, Paris's rough-and-ready Arab immigrant quarter. (FRN562, $14.95)

Murder in Clichy

Murder in Clichy


by Cara Black

  • MYSTERY
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 320 PAGES

Black's fifth installment deftly combines, history, culture, suspense -- and geography. She evokes the flavor of the fascinating Clichy quartier, where aristocracy and immigrants collide. (FRN565, $14.00)

Murder in Montmartre

Murder in Montmartre


by Cara Black

  • MYSTERY
  • 2007
  • PAPER
  • 368 PAGES

Cara Black once again effortlessly interweaves a suspenseful plot with the history and culture of a Parisian neighborhood, this time seedy Montmartre. (FRN566, $14.00)

Murder in Passy

Murder in Passy


by Cara Black

  • MYSTERY
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 304 PAGES

In the wealthy neighborhood of Passy, Aimee uncovers a murder that leads her to police corruption, Basque terrorists and a kidnapped Spanish princess. (FRN948, $25.00)

Murder in the Bastille

Murder in the Bastille


by Cara Black

  • MYSTERY
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

This fourth book in the seductively sophisticated, literate series, this one palpably set in the alleys and historic streets of the Bastille quartier. (FRN564, $14.00)

Murder in the Marais

Murder in the Marais


by Cara Black

  • MYSTERY
  • 2000
  • PAPER
  • 360 PAGES

Literate and thrilling, with a strong sense of the geography and flavor of Paris, the first in a series of mysteries starring Aimee Ledoc shows off the French-American detective's wit and wile. The series continues with Murder in Belleville (FRN562), Murder in the Sentier (FRN563) and many more. (FRN561, $9.99)

Murder in the Palais Royal

Murder in the Palais Royal


by Cara Black

  • MYSTERY
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

The 10th book in the suspenseful series, each set in a different Parisian neighborhood, Leduc is accused of shooting her partner, someone is impersonating her, a taxman is investigating her and she's on the trail of two murders. (FRN833, $14.00)

Murder in the Rue De Paradis

Murder in the Rue De Paradis


by Cara Black

  • MYSTERY
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

It's August in Paris. An old flame re-appears -- only to propose marriage and promptly turn up dead -- in this ninth book in the series, set on the sweltering multi-cultural streets and along the canals of the 10th arrondissement. (FRN708, $14.50)

Murder in the Sentier

Murder in the Sentier


by Cara Black

  • MYSTERY
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 336 PAGES

The third sophisticated, literate installment in the Aimee Leduc series, in which the private investigator confronts her own past -- particularly the fate of her long-dead mother. All of Black's books have an indelible sense of place. This one is set in Paris's garment district. (FRN563, $14.00)

Murder on the Ile St-Louis

Murder on the Ile St-Louis


by Cara Black

  • MYSTERY
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 304 PAGES

Cara Black effortlessly interweaves a suspenseful plot with the history and culture of the renowned Ile St-Louis. (FRN698, $14.00)

National Geographic Paris

National Geographic Paris


by Lisa Davidson

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES

An abundantly illustrated guide to the city. (FRN393, $22.95)

Paris

Paris


by Julian Green

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 160 PAGES

In these 19 essays, Julian Green meditates on Paris, its history, sights, people and allure. Born in Paris of American parents, Green (1900-1988) was a leading literary figure in France. (FRN549, $14.95)

Paris Reflections, Walks Through African-American Paris

Paris Reflections, Walks Through African-American Paris


by Christiann Anderson | Monique Wells

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 134 PAGES

From Josephine Baker and Langston Hughes to Richard Wright and James Baldwin, many African Americans have left a legacy in Paris. These six walking tours show the historic Paris neighborhoods where famous African Americans made their mark, featuring maps, biographical sketches and some travel details. (FRN775, $17.95)

Paris Secrets

Paris Secrets


by Janelle Mcculloch

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • HARD COVER
  • 244 PAGES

Both an architectural study and an insightful travel resource, this lavishly illustrated compendium captures the alleyways, bistros, patisseries, boulevards, courtyards and interiors of Paris in vivid detail. With 400 color photographs. (FRN840, $60.00)

Paris Was Yesterday

Paris Was Yesterday


by Janet Flanner | Irving Drutman

  • HISTORY
  • 1988
  • PAPER
  • 232 PAGES

Like many American writers in '20s and '30s, journalist Janet Flanner left the States to join the Paris intellectual scene. In characteristically masterful prose, here are her impressions of life in Paris between the wars. (FRN93, $20.95)

The Paris Wife

The Paris Wife


by Paula McLain

  • LITERATURE
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 320 PAGES

A deeply evocative story of ambition and betrayal, The Paris Wife captures a remarkable period of time and a love affair between two unforgettable people: Ernest Hemingway and his wife Hadley. (FRN981, $25.00)

Paris, A Journey Through Time

Paris, A Journey Through Time


by Leonard Pitt

  • HISTORY
  • 2010
  • PAPER

Pitt pairs modern and archival photographs for the City of Light for this illustrated history. (FRN929, $29.95)

Paris, An Architectural History


by Anthony Sutcliffe

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 232 PAGES

A scholarly survey of Parisian architectural traditions, from Roman rule to modern times. (FRN725, $35.00)

Paris, Capital of the World

Paris, Capital of the World


by Patrice Higonnet | Arthur Goldhammer

  • HISTORY
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 492 PAGES

Organized thematically, this refreshing portrait of Paris from the mid-18th century to WWII explores myth and reality of the city. With a wide variety of well-chosen quotes, lyrics, literary excerpts and illustrations. (FRN541, $26.50)

Pauline Frommer's Paris

Pauline Frommer's Paris


by Margie Rynn

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2009
  • PAPER

A family-friendly, quirky practical guide by the daughter of travel guru Arthur Frommer. Her motto: "Spend Less, See More." (FRN837, $16.99)

Pere Goriot


by Burt Raffel | Honore de Balzac

  • LITERATURE
  • 1962
  • PAPER
  • 370 PAGES

Balzac's penetrating examination of the Parisian world -- its society, ambitions and hypocrisies-- is still one of most compelling. (FRN365, $16.00)

Pimsleur Quick & Simple French

Pimsleur Quick & Simple French


by Pimsleur Language Method

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 2005
  • AUDIO CD

Four audio CDs with eight 30-minute lessons in basic French, covering elementary vocabulary and phrases used in travel and everyday situations. (FRN523, $19.95)

Pocket Rough Guide Paris

Pocket Rough Guide Paris


by Ruth Blackmore

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 204 PAGES

By the savvy editors at Rough Guide, these just-right guides are bundled with a pullout map. (FRN956, $12.99)

A Propos De Paris

A Propos De Paris


by Henri Cartier-Bresson

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 168 PAGES

This handsomely produced coffee table book features 131 duotone images of Paris selected by Cartier-Bresson in honor of his 90th birthday. It's a splendid tribute to the people and life of the City of Light. (FRN132, $40.00)

Return to Paris, A Memoir with Recipes


by Colette Rossant

  • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR
  • 2004
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

A sequel to Apricots on the Nile, this second book, which also includes warmly recalled receipes, covers food writer Rossant's days as a young women in Paris in the wake of WWII. (FRN688, $16.99)

Rough Guide Paris

Rough Guide Paris


by Rough Guide

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 528 PAGES

A jam-packed practical, cultural and historical guide to the City of Light. (FRN371, $19.99)

Rough Guide to Paris Cafe Music


by Various Artists

  • MUSIC
  • 2002
  • AUDIO CD

A carefully chosen sampling of the diverse sounds of the renowned cafe culture of Paris. Includes the accordian-based bal musette, as well chanson, gypsy music, manouche, and rock and roll. (FRN633, $14.98)

Seeing Gertrude Stein, Five Stories

Seeing Gertrude Stein, Five Stories


by Tirza True Latimer | Wanda M. Corn

  • ART & ARCHITECTURE
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 320 PAGES

This catlog analyzes the portraits, photographs, furniture, clothing and other visual artifacts to shed light on Stein's life and influence. (GEN968, $45.00)

Seven Ages of Paris


by Alistair Horne

  • HISTORY
  • 2005
  • PAPER
  • 458 PAGES

Horne writes with flair, drama and affection for the City of Light in this wonderfully opinionated, personal overview of the history of Paris. (FRN503, $18.00)

Short Stories in French

Short Stories in French


by Richard Coward

  • LITERATURE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 214 PAGES

From Daniel Boulanger's exploration of revenge and the desire for recognition in "The Hunter's Cafe," to Alain Gerber's brief and poetic "You Never Die," these stories make good reading in any language. A volume in New Penguin Parallel Texts. (FRN594, $15.00)

Smiley's People

Smiley's People


by John Le Carre

  • LITERATURE
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 416 PAGES

The last in Le Carre's Karla trilogy, George Smiley chases the KGB spymaster from Paris to Berlin for a final confrontation. Nobody writes spy novels like Le Carre. (FRN969, $16.00)

The Sweet Life in Paris


by David Lebovitz

  • FIELD GUIDE
  • 2011
  • HARD COVER
  • 304 PAGES

As clever as he is talented (but not sweet), David Lebovitz writes with flair and insight of his adopted home in this cheeky memoir. The pastry chef includes stellar recipes throughout. (FRN816, $14.00)

A Tale of Two Cities

A Tale of Two Cities


by Charles Dickens

  • LITERATURE
  • 2003
  • PAPER
  • 371 PAGES

Dickens' famous tale of love and intrigue, set against the backdrop of the French Revolution. (GBR100, $8.00)

Talk to the Snail, Ten Commandments to Understanding the French

Talk to the Snail, Ten Commandments to Understanding the French


by Stephen Clarke

  • TRAVEL NARRATIVE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 258 PAGES

Clarke's essays on France and the French, as witty as they are useful, combine a guide to cultural understanding with some perfectly rendered, entertaining and tongue-in-cheek notes on how to speak proper French. (FRN643, $15.95)

Time Out Paris

Time Out Paris


by Peterjon Cresswell

  • GUIDEBOOK
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 416 PAGES

An up-to-date guide on what to do and where to go by the people who publish Time Out Magazine. (FRN543, $19.95)

Toujours Paris

Toujours Paris


by Yann Layma

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2008
  • BOXED
  • 192 PAGES

The landmarks, streets and people of the City of Lights are captured in 200 full-color photographs, packaged in a beautiful box to resemble a photographer's portfolio. (FRN792, $55.00)

A Traveller's History of France

A Traveller's History of France


by Robert Cole

  • HISTORY
  • 2008
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

This fast-moving survey covers the conquests of ancient Gaul through the heady days of revolution to modern times. (FRN08, $14.95)

Writers in Paris, Literary Lives in the City of Light

Writers in Paris, Literary Lives in the City of Light


by David Burke

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 256 PAGES

Author David Burke tracks down the haunts of dozens of colorful writers -- including the likes of Jean Genet, Marcel Proust, Gertrude Stein and Henry Miller -- for this illustrated, literary guide to the labyrinthine streets and quartiers of Paris. (FRN871, $19.95)

Zazie in the Metro

Zazie in the Metro


by Raymond Queneau

  • LITERATURE
  • 2001
  • PAPER
  • 151 PAGES

Queneau's delirious short novel of a country girl, her loony uncle and some disapproving gendarmes on a madcap tour of Paris. Louis Malle made it into a film in 1960. (FRN434, $16.00)

 

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