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The Arms of Krupp

1587–1968

de William Manchester ...

Narrado por Paul Boehmer ...

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48 hora 15 minutos

In this narrative of extraordinary richness, depth, and authority, America’s preeminent biographer/historian explored the German national character as no other writer has done.The Arms of Krupp brings to life Europe’s wealthiest, most powerful family, a four-hundred-year German dynasty that developed the world’s most technologically advanced weapons, from cannons to submarines to anti-aircraft ... Leer más

$29.95 USD

In this narrative of extraordinary richness, depth, and authority, America’s preeminent biographer/historian explored the German national character as no other writer has done.The Arms of Krupp brings to life Europe’s wealthiest, most powerful family, a four-hundred-year German dynasty that developed the world’s most technologically advanced weapons, from cannons to submarines to anti-aircraft
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Unit X

How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley Are Transforming the Future of War

de Christopher Kirchhoff, Raj M. Shah ...

Narrado por Christopher Kirchhoff, Raj M. Shah, Sean Patrick Hopkins ...

Completo

9 hora 37 minutos

Shortlisted for the 2024 Financial Times Business Book of the Year“An exceedingly important book!” —General David Petraeus, US Army (Ret.), former Director of the CIA“Essential reading for understanding how technology will change the future of warfare.” —Chris Miller, New York Times bestselling author of Chip War“Inspiring. A riveting reminder of how hard protecting our nation’s se... ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

Shortlisted for the 2024 Financial Times Business Book of the Year“An exceedingly important book!” —General David Petraeus, US Army (Ret.), former Director of the CIA“Essential reading for understanding how technology will change the future of warfare.” —Chris Miller, New York Times bestselling author of Chip War“Inspiring. A riveting reminder of how hard protecting our nation’s se...
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Last Man Standing

Matt Standing Thrillers, Book 1

de Stephen Leather ...

Narrado por Paul Thornley ...

Series Audiolibro 1 - Matt Standing Thrillers
Completo

10 hora 51 minutos

The next explosive standalone thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author Stephen Leather, featuring appearances from Dan 'Spider' Shepherd.Friendships forged in the heat of combat can be stronger than anything.So when SAS trooper Matt Standing is told that the former Navy SEAL who saved his life is in trouble, he doesn't hesitate to go to his aid - even if that means flying half way around the ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

The next explosive standalone thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author Stephen Leather, featuring appearances from Dan 'Spider' Shepherd.Friendships forged in the heat of combat can be stronger than anything.So when SAS trooper Matt Standing is told that the former Navy SEAL who saved his life is in trouble, he doesn't hesitate to go to his aid - even if that means flying half way around the
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Whack Job

A History of Axe Murder

de Rachel McCarthy James ...

Narrado por Jennifer Pickens ...

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6 hora 38 minutos

A brilliant and bloody examination of the axe's foundational role in human history, from prehistoric violence, to war and executions, to newspaper headlines and popular culture.For as long as the axe has been in our hands, we have used it to kill.Much like the wheel, the boat, and the telephone, the axe is a transformative piece of technology—one that has been with us since prehistory. And just as ... Leer más

$22.99 USD

A brilliant and bloody examination of the axe's foundational role in human history, from prehistoric violence, to war and executions, to newspaper headlines and popular culture.For as long as the axe has been in our hands, we have used it to kill.Much like the wheel, the boat, and the telephone, the axe is a transformative piece of technology—one that has been with us since prehistory. And just as
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History of Terrorism

de Blake Carson ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series Audiolibro box set - History of
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3 hora 21 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Fear as a weapon—how has terrorism shaped history? Terrorism has been used as a tool for political, religious, and ideological purposes for centuries. From the Zealots of ancient Judea to modern extremist organizations, terrorism has evolved with technology and geopolitics. This book examines the motivations behind terrorism, famous attacks, and the ... Leer más

$0.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Fear as a weapon—how has terrorism shaped history? Terrorism has been used as a tool for political, religious, and ideological purposes for centuries. From the Zealots of ancient Judea to modern extremist organizations, terrorism has evolved with technology and geopolitics. This book examines the motivations behind terrorism, famous attacks, and the
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The Shadow World

Inside the Global Arms Trade

de Andrew Feinstein ...

Narrado por Gildart Jackson ...

Completo

25 hora 2 minutos

Pulling back the curtain on the secretive world of the global arms trade, Andrew Feinsteinreveals the corruption and the cover-ups behind a range of weapons deals, from the largest in history—between the British and Saudi governments—to the guns-for-diamonds deals in Africa and the imminent $60 billion U.S. weapons contract with Saudi Arabia. He exposes in forensic detail both the formal ... Leer más

$26.99 USD

Pulling back the curtain on the secretive world of the global arms trade, Andrew Feinsteinreveals the corruption and the cover-ups behind a range of weapons deals, from the largest in history—between the British and Saudi governments—to the guns-for-diamonds deals in Africa and the imminent $60 billion U.S. weapons contract with Saudi Arabia. He exposes in forensic detail both the formal
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By The Sword

A History of Gladiators, Musketeers, Samurai, Swashbucklers, and Olympic Champions

de Richard Cohen ...

Narrado por Richard Cohen ...

Completo

19 hora 31 minutos

Napoleon fenced. So did Shakespeare, Karl Marx, Grace Kelly, and President Truman, who as a schoolboy would practice fencing with Bess—his future wife—when the two of them returned home from school. Lincoln was a canny dueler. Ignatius Loyola challenged a man to a duel for denying Christ's divinity (and won). Less successful, but no less enthusiastic, was Mussolini, who would tell his wife he was ... Leer más

$29.99 USD

Napoleon fenced. So did Shakespeare, Karl Marx, Grace Kelly, and President Truman, who as a schoolboy would practice fencing with Bess—his future wife—when the two of them returned home from school. Lincoln was a canny dueler. Ignatius Loyola challenged a man to a duel for denying Christ's divinity (and won). Less successful, but no less enthusiastic, was Mussolini, who would tell his wife he was
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Kvanttikilpajuoksu

de Tommi Tenkanen, Timo Numminen ...

Narrado por Tuukka Haapaniemi ...

Completo

9 hora 36 minutos

Kilpajuoksu kohti suurta läpimurtoa.Kuinka supertietokoneet päihittävä kvanttitietokone rakennetaan?Auttaako tietokone hävittämään syövän? Murtuvatko internetin salausjärjestelmät? Voittaako Kiinan kontrolli lännen individualismin?Kvanttikilpajuoksu – Supertietokoneiden vallankumous kertoo uudenlaisen kvanttitietokoneen parissa ponnistelevien tutkijoiden, yritysten ja suurvaltojen kilpajuoksusta ... Leer más

$17.99 USD

Kilpajuoksu kohti suurta läpimurtoa.Kuinka supertietokoneet päihittävä kvanttitietokone rakennetaan?Auttaako tietokone hävittämään syövän? Murtuvatko internetin salausjärjestelmät? Voittaako Kiinan kontrolli lännen individualismin?Kvanttikilpajuoksu – Supertietokoneiden vallankumous kertoo uudenlaisen kvanttitietokoneen parissa ponnistelevien tutkijoiden, yritysten ja suurvaltojen kilpajuoksusta
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Never Mind, We'll Do It Ourselves

The Inside Story of How a Team of Renegades Broke Rules, Shattered Barriers, and Launched a Drone Warfare Revolution

de Alec Bierbauer, Col. Mark Cooter, USAF (Ret.) ...

Narrado por David de Vries ...

Completo

10 hora 7 minutos

The Inside Story of How a CIA Officer and an Air Force Officer Joined Forces to Develop America's Most Powerful Tool in the War on Terror.Never Mind, We'll Do It Ourselves is the character-driven story behind the origins of the Predator drone program and the dawn of unmanned warfare. A firsthand account told by an Air Force team leader and a CIA team leader, Never Mind, We'll Do It Ourselves takes ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

The Inside Story of How a CIA Officer and an Air Force Officer Joined Forces to Develop America's Most Powerful Tool in the War on Terror.Never Mind, We'll Do It Ourselves is the character-driven story behind the origins of the Predator drone program and the dawn of unmanned warfare. A firsthand account told by an Air Force team leader and a CIA team leader, Never Mind, We'll Do It Ourselves takes
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The Guns of John Moses Browning

The Remarkable Story of the Inventor Whose Firearms Changed the World

de Nathan Gorenstein ...

Narrado por Michael David Axtell ...

Completo

9 hora 23 minutos

A “well-researched and very readable new biography” (The Wall Street Journal) of “the Thomas Edison of guns,” a visionary inventor who designed the modern handgun and whose awe-inspiring array of firearms helped ensure victory in numerous American wars and holds a crucial place in world history.Few people are aware that John Moses Browning—a tall, humble, cerebral man born in 1855 and raised as a ... Leer más

$25.99 USD

A “well-researched and very readable new biography” (The Wall Street Journal) of “the Thomas Edison of guns,” a visionary inventor who designed the modern handgun and whose awe-inspiring array of firearms helped ensure victory in numerous American wars and holds a crucial place in world history.Few people are aware that John Moses Browning—a tall, humble, cerebral man born in 1855 and raised as a
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Race, Rights, and Rifles

The Origins of the NRA and Contemporary Gun Culture

de Alexandra Filindra ...

Narrado por Peter Berkrot ...

Completo

14 hora 21 minutos

An eye-opening examination of the ties between American gun culture and white male supremacy from the American Revolution to today.One-third of American adults—approximately 86 million people—own firearms. This is not just for protection or hunting. Although many associate gun-centric ideology with individualist and libertarian traditions in American political culture, Race, Rights, and Rifles ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

An eye-opening examination of the ties between American gun culture and white male supremacy from the American Revolution to today.One-third of American adults—approximately 86 million people—own firearms. This is not just for protection or hunting. Although many associate gun-centric ideology with individualist and libertarian traditions in American political culture, Race, Rights, and Rifles
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Spearhead

An American Tank Gunner, His Enemy, and a Collision of Lives in World War II

de Adam Makos ...

Narrado por Johnathan McClain ...

Completo

13 hora 33 minutos

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The acclaimed author of A Higher Call and Devotion presents the “engrossing” (CNN) true story of an American tank gunner’s journey into the heart of the Third Reich during World War II, where he will meet destiny in an iconic armor duel—and forge an enduring bond with his enemy.“A band of brothers in an American tank . . . Makos drops the reader back into the Pershing ... Leer más

$22.99 USD

**NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The acclaimed author of A Higher Call and Devotion presents the “engrossing” (CNN) true story of an American tank gunner’s journey into the heart of the Third Reich during World War II, where he will meet destiny in an iconic armor duel—and forge an enduring bond with his enemy.“A band of brothers in an American tank . . . Makos drops the reader back into the Pershing
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The Button

The New Nuclear Arms Race and Presidential Power from Truman to Trump

de William J. Perry, Tom Z. Collina ...

Narrado por John Pruden ...

Completo

8 hora 43 minutos

Since the Truman administration, America has been one "push of a button" away from nuclear war—a decision that rests solely in the hands of the president. Without waiting for approval from Congress or even the secretary of defense, the president can unleash America's entire nuclear arsenal.From authors William J. Perry, secretary of defense in the Clinton administration, and Tom Z. Collina, the ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

Since the Truman administration, America has been one "push of a button" away from nuclear war—a decision that rests solely in the hands of the president. Without waiting for approval from Congress or even the secretary of defense, the president can unleash America's entire nuclear arsenal.From authors William J. Perry, secretary of defense in the Clinton administration, and Tom Z. Collina, the
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Empire of Guns

The Violent Making of the Industrial Revolution

de Priya Satia ...

Narrado por Priya Satia, Kirsten Potter ...

Completo

17 hora 53 minutos

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF 2018 BY THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE AND SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINEBy a prize-winning young historian, an authoritative work that reframes the Industrial Revolution, the expansion of British empire, and emergence of industrial capitalism by presenting them as inextricable from the gun trade"A fascinating and important glimpse into how violence fueled the industrial ... Leer más

$25.00 USD

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF 2018 BY THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE AND SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINEBy a prize-winning young historian, an authoritative work that reframes the Industrial Revolution, the expansion of British empire, and emergence of industrial capitalism by presenting them as inextricable from the gun trade"A fascinating and important glimpse into how violence fueled the industrial
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Hellfire Boys

The Birth of the U.S. Chemical Warfare Service and the Race for the World¿s Deadliest Weapons

de Theo Emery ...

Narrado por Allan Robertson ...

Completo

15 hora 59 minutos

This explosive look into the dawn of chemical warfare during World War I is "a terrifying piece of history that almost no one knows" (Hampton Sides).In 1915, when German forces executed the first successful gas attack of World War I, the world watched in horror as the boundaries of warfare were forever changed. Cries of barbarianism rang throughout Europe, yet Allied nations immediately jumped ... Leer más

$38.99 USD

This explosive look into the dawn of chemical warfare during World War I is "a terrifying piece of history that almost no one knows" (Hampton Sides).In 1915, when German forces executed the first successful gas attack of World War I, the world watched in horror as the boundaries of warfare were forever changed. Cries of barbarianism rang throughout Europe, yet Allied nations immediately jumped
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Tomcat Fury

A Combat History of the F-14

de Mike Guardia ...

Narrado por Johnny Heller ...

Completo

4 hora 34 minutos

From the Gulf of Sidra to the skies over Afghanistan, Tomcat Fury is the complete combat history of the F-14 Tomcat, as told by the pilots who flew it.For more than three decades, the Grumman F-14 Tomcat was the US Navy’s premier carrier-based, multirole fighter jet. From its harrowing combat missions over Libya to its appearance on the silver screen in movies like Top Gun and Executive Decision, ... Leer más

$14.95 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

From the Gulf of Sidra to the skies over Afghanistan, Tomcat Fury is the complete combat history of the F-14 Tomcat, as told by the pilots who flew it.For more than three decades, the Grumman F-14 Tomcat was the US Navy’s premier carrier-based, multirole fighter jet. From its harrowing combat missions over Libya to its appearance on the silver screen in movies like Top Gun and Executive Decision,
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Fruktade vapen – Under 100 år

de Allt om Historia ...

Narrado por Mikael Roupé ...

Series series Militärhistoria
Completo

4 hora 9 minutos

På bara ett sekel har vapenutvecklingen förändrat krigföringen i grunden. I början av 1900-talet var stridsvagnar, flygplan och drönare knappt tänkbara som vapen, men idag utgör de kärnan i militära operationer världen över."Fruktade vapen – Under 100 år" skildrar de senaste hundra årens vapenutveckling från första världskrigets skyttegravar till moderna konflikter med drönare, precisionsvapen och ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

På bara ett sekel har vapenutvecklingen förändrat krigföringen i grunden. I början av 1900-talet var stridsvagnar, flygplan och drönare knappt tänkbara som vapen, men idag utgör de kärnan i militära operationer världen över."Fruktade vapen – Under 100 år" skildrar de senaste hundra årens vapenutveckling från första världskrigets skyttegravar till moderna konflikter med drönare, precisionsvapen och
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Hell Bomb, The

de William L. Laurence ...

Narrado por Nathan Edwards ...

Completo

3 hora 46 minutos

The Hell Bomb by Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist William L. Laurence is a sobering, meticulously detailed account of the dawn of the hydrogen bomb era. Written in the early 1950s, this scientific and political examination offers a front-row perspective on one of the most terrifying technological advancements in human history. Drawing on firsthand experiences from his time at Los Alamos and ... Leer más

$6.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

The Hell Bomb by Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist William L. Laurence is a sobering, meticulously detailed account of the dawn of the hydrogen bomb era. Written in the early 1950s, this scientific and political examination offers a front-row perspective on one of the most terrifying technological advancements in human history. Drawing on firsthand experiences from his time at Los Alamos and
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The Warhead

The Quest to Build the Perfect Weapon in the Age of Modern Warfare

de Jeffrey E. Stern ...

Narrado por Jeffrey E. Stern, Sitara Attaie, Ray Corasani, Vas Eli, Justin Price, Peter Romano, Saskia Maarleveld, Gary Tiedemann, Dallis Seeker ...

Completo

12 hora 4 minutos

**An Apple Best Book of the MonthFrom award-winning journalist and coauthor of The 15:17 to Paris, an affecting human history of the first self-steering bomb**Paveway, the first "smart" bomb, was created to be a more precise and ostensibly humane weapon, reducing civilian casualties. The true impact of the bomb, however, is ever more complex and unpredictable.In The Warhead, Jeffrey Stern tells ... Leer más

$24.00 USD

**An Apple Best Book of the MonthFrom award-winning journalist and coauthor of The 15:17 to Paris, an affecting human history of the first self-steering bomb**Paveway, the first "smart" bomb, was created to be a more precise and ostensibly humane weapon, reducing civilian casualties. The true impact of the bomb, however, is ever more complex and unpredictable.In The Warhead, Jeffrey Stern tells
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Innovating Victory

Naval Technology in Three Wars

de Vincent P. O'Hara, Leonard R. Heinz ...

Narrado por J. Rodney Turner ...

Completo

9 hora 56 minutos

Innovating Victory studies how the world's navies incorporated new technologies into their ships, their practices, and their doctrine. It does this by examining six core technologies fundamental to twentieth-century naval warfare including new platforms, new weapons, and new tools. Each chapter considers the state of a subject technology when it was first used in war and what navies expected of it ... Leer más

$19.99 USD

Innovating Victory studies how the world's navies incorporated new technologies into their ships, their practices, and their doctrine. It does this by examining six core technologies fundamental to twentieth-century naval warfare including new platforms, new weapons, and new tools. Each chapter considers the state of a subject technology when it was first used in war and what navies expected of it
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My Tank Is Fight!

Deranged Inventions of WWII

de Zack Parsons ...

Narrado por Patrick Lawlor ...

Completo

7 hora 46 minutos

My Tank Is Fight! contains a humorous and exciting examination of twenty real inventions from World War II that never saw the light of day. Each entry includes full technical details, a complete development history, in-depth analysis, and a riveting fictionalized account of the invention's success or failure on the battlefield.Dive under the Atlantic in the turreted U-Cruiser, or rule its surface ... Leer más

$16.99 USD

My Tank Is Fight! contains a humorous and exciting examination of twenty real inventions from World War II that never saw the light of day. Each entry includes full technical details, a complete development history, in-depth analysis, and a riveting fictionalized account of the invention's success or failure on the battlefield.Dive under the Atlantic in the turreted U-Cruiser, or rule its surface
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History of Nuclear Weapons

de Blake Carson ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Madison G ...

Series Audiolibro box set - History of
Completo

3 hora 23 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The power to destroy the world—how did nuclear weapons change warfare and diplomacy? The development of nuclear weapons during World War II marked a turning point in global conflict. The Manhattan Project led to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, ushering in the nuclear age. This book explores the arms race between the United States and the ... Leer más

$0.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The power to destroy the world—how did nuclear weapons change warfare and diplomacy? The development of nuclear weapons during World War II marked a turning point in global conflict. The Manhattan Project led to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, ushering in the nuclear age. This book explores the arms race between the United States and the
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Oregon Files

de Jack Du Brul, Clive Cussler ...

Narrado por Bjarne Mouridsen ...

Series series Oregon Files
Completo

14 hora 22 minutos

Den internationale bestseller-forfatter leverer spænding og nutidigt eventyr i højt tempo og med et plot, der kan være taget fra dagens globale nyhedsoverskrifter.Den amerikanske udenrigsministers fly er styrtet ned på vej til topmøde i Libyen. CIA stoler ikke på libyerne og hyrer derfor Juan Cabrillo og hans agenttrænede besætning til at finde flyet – og deres bange anelser viser sig at være ... Leer más

$11.99 USD

Den internationale bestseller-forfatter leverer spænding og nutidigt eventyr i højt tempo og med et plot, der kan være taget fra dagens globale nyhedsoverskrifter.Den amerikanske udenrigsministers fly er styrtet ned på vej til topmøde i Libyen. CIA stoler ikke på libyerne og hyrer derfor Juan Cabrillo og hans agenttrænede besætning til at finde flyet – og deres bange anelser viser sig at være
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Forsvarsløs – Når den største trussel kommer indefra

de Peter Ernstved Rasmussen ...

Narrado por Peter Ernstved Rasmussen ...

Completo

15 hora 15 minutos

Det danske forsvar er kollapset. Det består af skibe, der ikke kan sejle. Fly, der ikke kan flyve. Kanoner, der ikke kan skyde. Og kaserner i forfald. Der mangler soldater, artilleri, kampvogne, luftværn, ammunition, reservedele, uniformer, moderne IT – og printerpapir.Hvordan kunne det gå så galt? En lille skare af politikere, embedsmænd og topofficerer har spillet hasard med Danmarks sikkerhed ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

Det danske forsvar er kollapset. Det består af skibe, der ikke kan sejle. Fly, der ikke kan flyve. Kanoner, der ikke kan skyde. Og kaserner i forfald. Der mangler soldater, artilleri, kampvogne, luftværn, ammunition, reservedele, uniformer, moderne IT – og printerpapir.Hvordan kunne det gå så galt? En lille skare af politikere, embedsmænd og topofficerer har spillet hasard med Danmarks sikkerhed
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