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97 Ways to Make a Dog Smile

By: Jenny Langbehn

Price: $4.95

Publisher: Workman Publishing Company: April 2003

Seller ID: 212087

ISBN: 0761129030

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - VeryGood

It really works Lower Ear Noogies. The Thumper. Lazy Man's Tetherball. Bobbing for Treats. The Hansel and Gretel: for an afternoon of fun, scamper about the house leaving a trail of plain popped popcorn in your wake. 97 Ways to Make a Dog Smile is a gift of pure pleasure for dogs and the owners who love them. Created by Jenny Langbehn, a veterinary nurse who really knows what makes dogs happy, it combines the creative gift of touch--unexpected ways to rub, massage, scratch, tickle, and knead--with imaginative play scenarios that are just loopy enough to ensure that your dog will be amuse...
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A Cat for All Seasons: Keeping Your Cat Healthy and Happy Throughout the Year

By: Jane E. Leon

Price: $5.95

Publisher: Pecos Pr: January 1992

Seller ID: 199614

ISBN: 0962504343

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - VeryGood

A Dog's Life

By: Peter Mayle

Price: $4.95

Publisher: Vintage: May 1996

Seller ID: 230033

ISBN: 0679762671

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - VeryGood

The bestsellling author of A Year in Provence and Hotel Pastis now surveys his territory from a differnt vantage point: the all-fours perspective of his dog, Boy--"a dog whose personality is made up of equal parts Boswell and Dr. Johnson, Mencken and A. A. Milne" ("Chicago Sun-Times"). Enhanced by 59 splendidly whimsical drawings by Edward Koren.
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A Dog's Purpose: A Novel for Humans

By: W. Bruce Cameron

Price: $6.95

Publisher: Forge Books: July 2010

Seller ID: 217386

ISBN: 0765326264

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - VeryGood

This is the remarkable story of one endearing dog's search for his purpose over the course of several lives. More than just another charming dog story, "A Dog's Purpose" touches on the universal quest for an answer to life's most basic question: Why are we here?Surprised to find himself reborn as a rambunctious golden-haired puppy after a tragically short life as a stray mutt, Bailey's search for his new life's meaning leads him into the loving arms of 8-year-old Ethan. During their countless adventures Bailey joyously discovers how to be a good dog.But this life as a beloved family p...
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Amazing Facts About Baby Animals: An Illustrated Compendium

By: Maja SÃ¤fstrÃ¶m

Price: $14.99

Publisher: Ten Speed Press: September 2019

Seller ID: 264477

ISBN: 0399580689

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New - New

Animal Liberation: The Definitive Classic of the Animal Movement (P.S.)

By: Peter Singer

Price: $16.99

Publisher: Harper Perennial Modern Classics: March 2009

Seller ID: 198070

ISBN: 0061711306

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: New - New

Since its original publication in 1975, this groundbreaking work has awakened millions of people to the existence of "speciesism"--our systematic disregard of nonhuman animals--inspiring a worldwide movement to transform our attitudes to animals and eliminate the cruelty we inflict on them.In Animal Liberation, author Peter Singer exposes the chilling realities of today's "factory farms" and product-testing procedures--destroying the spurious justifications behind them, and offering alternatives to what has become a profound environmental and social as well as moral issue. An important a...
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Animal Magnetism: My Life with Creatures Great and Small

By: Rita Mae Brown

Price: $5.95

Publisher: Ballantine Books: September 2010

Seller ID: 157424

ISBN: 0345511808

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - VeryGood

Rita Mae Brown's earliest memory is of the soothing purr of Mickey, her family's long-haired tiger cat, who curled up and claimed a spot in her crib. From there, a steady parade of cats, dogs, horses, and all manner of two- and four-legged critters have walked, galloped, and flown into and through her world. In Animal Magnetism, the bestselling author shares the lessons she's learned from these marvelous creatures as well as her deep appreciation for them. We meet Franklin, a parrot with a wicked sense of humor; R.C., a courageous Doberman who defined loyalty and sacrifice; Suzie Q, th...
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Animals as Teachers and Healers: True Stories and Reflections

By: Susan Chernak McElroy

Price: $11.25

Publisher: Ballantine Books: February 1998

Seller ID: 261311

ISBN: 0345421175

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - VeryGood

Animals in Translation: Using the Mysteries of Autism to Decode Animal Behavior

By: Temple Grandin, Catherine Johnson

Price: $8.95

Publisher: Harvest Books: January 2006

Seller ID: 265497

ISBN: 0156031442

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - LikeNew

"I don't know if people will ever be able to talk to animals the way Doctor Doolittle could, or whether animals will be able to talk back. Maybe science will have something to say about that. But I do know people can learn to "talk" to animals, and to hear what animals have to say, better than they do now. "--From "Animals in Translation" Why would a cow lick a tractor? Why are collies getting dumber? Why do dolphins sometimes kill for fun? How can a parrot learn to spell? How did wolves teach man to evolve? Temple Grandin draws upon a long, distinguished career as an animal scientist and ...
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Animals Make Us Human: Creating the Best Life for Animals

By: Temple Grandin, Catherine Johnson

Price: $15.95

Publisher: Mariner Books: January 2010

Seller ID: 143029

ISBN: 0547248237

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: New - New

The best-selling animal advocate Temple Grandin offers the most exciting exploration of how animals feel since The Hidden Life of Dogs. In her groundbreaking and best-selling book Animals in Translation, Temple Grandin drew on her own experience with autism as well as her distinguished career as an animal scientist to deliver extraordinary insights into how animals think, act, and feel.Now she builds on those insights to show us how to give our animals the best and happiest life--on their terms, not ours. It's usually easy to pinpoint the cause of physical pain in animals, but to kn...
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Best Dog Stories

By: Lesley O'Mara

Price: $5.95

Publisher: Wings: August 1991

Seller ID: 228088

ISBN: 0517064987

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - VeryGood

Buffalo Nation (Wildlife)

By: Valerius Geist

Price: $6.95

Publisher: Voyageur Press: May 1998

Seller ID: 258036

ISBN: 0896583902

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - VeryGood

The U.S. Government and its Army killed millions of buffalo as part of an all-out war against the Native Americans in the nineteenth century. The plains Indians, who relied on the buffalo as a source of food and spiritual power, weakened and succumbed to the aggressors as the buffalo quickly disappeared from the prairies. "Buffalo Nation" tells the story of this brutal war, and details the amazing comeback of the buffalo. The number of bison in the U.S. plummeted from more than thirty million in the early 1800s to fewer than 500 at the turn of the century. There are now more than 250,000 bison...
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Cats and Dogs: Living with and Looking at Companion Animals from their Point of View

By: Frania Shelley-Grielen

Price: $14.95

Publisher: ArchwayPublishing: January 2014

Seller ID: 211672

ISBN: 1480803391

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - VeryGood

Pages unmarked, light shelf wear.
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Chicken Soup for the Cat & Dog Lovers Soul : Celebrating Pets As Family With Stories About Cats, Dogs and Other Critters

By: JACK CANFIELD, MARK VICTOR HANSEN, MARTY BECKER, CAROL KLINE

Price: $5.95

Publisher: Health Communications Inc: October 1999

Seller ID: 233328

ISBN: 1558747109

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - VeryGood

"Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul "spoke directly to the hearts of all readers whose lives have ever been changed by the love of a pet. Now the coauthors bring readers this volume, honoring the unique and enduring love that people share with their cats and dogs. Like its predecessor, this book is a joyous and inspiring collection--sometimes poignant, sometimes amusing, always filled with the special and incredibly unconditional love only cats and dogs can give. The stories in this collection celebrate those lovable furry, four-legged creatures that bring out the best in all of us, i...
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Chicken Soup for the Pet Lover's Soul (Chicken Soup for the Soul)

By: Jack Canfield,Mark Victor Hansen,Marty Becker D.V.M.,Carol Kline

Price: $5.95

Publisher: HCI: April 1998

Seller ID: 219513

ISBN: 1558745726

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Good

Animals bring out the goodness, humanity and optimism in people and speak directly to our souls. This joyous, inspiring and entertaining Chicken Soup collection relates the unique bonds between animals and the people whose lives they've changed. Such as the dolphins who helped a paralyzed woman heal when doctors offered little hope; the dog who brought life into a failing marriage; the kitten who helped a mother mourn; and the flying squirrel who taught a man the power of laughter. Packed with celebrity pet-lore, Chicken Soup for the Soul relates the unconditional love, loyalty, courage and...
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Choosing a Dog For Dummies

By: Chris Walkowicz

Price: $8.95

Publisher: For Dummies: July 2001

Seller ID: 178709

ISBN: 0764553100

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - VeryGood

Getting a dog is more like getting married than it is like buying a new car or lawnmower--it's a melding of spirits and a lifetime commitment. So, before you take the leap, you'd better make sure that your choice is based on more than a nice smile and a lively tail. And with more than 400 breeds to choose from, it shouldn't be too hard to find the right canine companion for you. Looking for a fun-loving pal for lots of rough and tumble family fun? You might try a Boxer or Spinone. Are you a neat-freak who values quiet? The meticulously clean, cat-like Basenji--the handsome Egyptian barkless do...
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Complete Idiot's Guide to Choosing, Training, & Raising a Dog (The Complete Idiot's Guide)

By: Hodgson

Price: $4.95

Publisher: ALPHA: June 1996

Seller ID: 199502

ISBN: 0028610989

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - VeryGood

From the first-time owner to the longtime fancier, everyone who loves this versatile Hound will benefit from the authors' lifelong, second generation of knowledge presented here. All aspects are covered, from care and grooming and medical aspects, to having fun with your Dachsie.
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Complete Idiot's Guide to Horseback Riding

By: Jessica Jahiel

Price: $7.95

Publisher: Alpha: June 2000

Seller ID: 227724

ISBN: 0028639332

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - VeryGood

Expert advice from an experienced equestrienne pack The Complete Idiot's Guide to Horseback Riding. Learn simple strategies for mastering basic riding skill, essential information on caring for horses, the differences between Western and English riding styles, caring for the saddle and much more Rules of polo and polocrosse are also included.
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Do Unto Animals: A Friendly Guide to How Animals Live, and How We Can Make Their Lives Better

By: Tracey Stewart

Price: $19.95

Publisher: Artisan: September 2015

Seller ID: 222356

ISBN: 1579656234

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: New - New

Dogs That Know When Their Owners Are Coming Home: And Other Unexplained Powers of Animals

By: Rupert Sheldrake

Price: $5.00

Publisher: Three Rivers Press: September 2000

Seller ID: 260029

ISBN: 0609805339

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - VeryGood

Dogs That Know When Their Owners Are Coming Home: Fully Updated and Revised

By: Rupert Sheldrake

Price: $5.95

Publisher: Broadway Books: April 2011

Seller ID: 216379

ISBN: 0307885968

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Good

Pages unmarked, reading wear to page edges and cover.
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Dogs: 101 Adorable Breeds

By: Rachael Hale

Price: $12.95

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing: April 2008

Seller ID: 218864

ISBN: 0740773429

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - VeryGood

Psychologists call it 'unconditional positive regard, ' which means your dog loves you no matter what sort of a day you're having, how rotten you've been to the people at work, or] how stressed you've been." --MSN.com Photographer and author Rachael Hale profiles 101 of the most lovable dog breeds, from Australian terrier to Yorkshire terrier. Rachael Hale's luminous photography captures the essence of 101 of the most revered dog breeds as she pairs her captivating images with descriptions on each breed's origin, temperament, and physical characteristics. "Dogs" is the perfect gif...
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Dr. Pitcairn's Complete Guide to Natural Health for Dogs & Cats

By: Richard H. Pitcairn, Susan Hubble Pitcairn

Price: $6.98

Publisher: Rodale Books: April 1995

Seller ID: 155524

ISBN: 0875962432

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - VeryGood

Now completely updated and revised, this is an expanded edition of the classic natural pet-care book by veterinarian Richard H. Pitcairn and his wife Susan Pitcairn-- both renowned specialists in chemical-free nutrition, treatment and natural healing for pets. Written with the warmth and compassion that have won the Pitcairns a nationwide following, this guide will help you select the most compatible dog or cat for your own lifestyle-- and show you how to provide the very best in companionship, healing, nutrition and lifelong care. Since its publication more than a decade ago, the Pitcairns' b...
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Elephant Company: The Inspiring Story of an Unlikely Hero and the Animals Who Helped Him Save Lives in World War II

By: Vicki Croke

Price: $6.95

Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks: April 2015

Seller ID: 230034

ISBN: 0812981650

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - VeryGood

Enslaved by Ducks: How One Man Went from Head of the Household to Bottom of the Pecking Order

By: Bob Tarte

Price: $7.95

Publisher: Algonquin Books: January 2003

Seller ID: 199617

ISBN: 1565123514

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - VeryGood

When Bob Tarte left the Michigan suburbs for the country, he was thinking peace and quiet. He'd write his music reviews in the solitude of his rural home on the outskirts of everything. Then he married Linda. She wanted a rabbit. How much trouble, he thought, could a bunny be? Well, after the bunny chewed its way through their electrical wires and then hid inside the wall, Bob realized that he'd been outwitted. But that was just the beginning. There were parrots, more rabbits, then ducks and African geese. The turkeys, stranded on a nearby road, fighting for their lives. The starlings. Th...
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Exotic marine fishes,

By: Cliff W. Emmens Herbert R. Axelrod

Price: $7.95

Publisher: T.F.H. Publications: January 1969

Seller ID: 248478

ISBN: B000TEWLNQ

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - Good

Pages unmarked, nick in cover on spine.
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First Dogs: American Presidents and Their Best Friends

By: Brooke Janis, Roy Rowan

Price: $5.95

Publisher: Algonquin Books: June 2009

Seller ID: 195102

ISBN: 1565129369

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - LikeNew

"If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog," Harry Truman once said. Perhaps that's why, for much of our Republic's history, there have been two top dogs at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue one with two legs, one with four. "First Dogs," by distinguished journalist Roy Rowan and researcher Brooke Janis, tells the whole doggone story, from the days before there was a White House to Barack Obama s newly adopted presidential pup, Bo. Here's a lighthearted romp through American history, packed with drawings and paintings from early America, plus photographs, starting with Abraham Lincoln's Fido. N...
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God's Covenant with Animals: A Biblical Basis for the Humane Treatment of All Creatures

By: J. Hyland

Price: $6.95

Publisher: Lantern Books: June 2000

Seller ID: 203961

ISBN: 1930051158

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - LikeNew

From Genesis to Christ, the Bible testifies to God's love and concern for animals. The Bible, argues Hyland, calls upon human beings to stop their violence and abuse of each other and all other creatures.
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Happy Cat

By: Andrea McHugh

Price: $5.00

Publisher: TICKTOCK BOOKS LTD: May 2012

Seller ID: 264321

ISBN: 0753723131

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - VeryGood

Healing Touch for Dogs: The Proven Massage Program

By: Dr. Michael W. Fox

Price: $5.95

Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks: March 2004

Seller ID: 193022

ISBN: 1557045763

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - VeryGood

Pages unmarked, light wear.
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Homer's Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned about Love and Life with a Blind Wonder Cat

By: Gwen Cooper

Price: $6.95

Publisher: Bantam: September 2010

Seller ID: 217370

ISBN: 0385343981

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - VeryGood

ONCE IN NINE LIVES, SOMETHING EXTRAORDINARY HAPPENS. The last thing Gwen Cooper wanted was another cat. She already had two, not to mention a phenomenally underpaying job and a recently broken heart. Then Gwen's veterinarian called with a story about a three-week-old eyeless kitten who'd been abandoned. It was love at first sight. Everyone warned that Homer would always be an "underachiever." But the kitten nobody believed in quickly grew into a three-pound dynamo with a giant heart who eagerly made friends with every human who crossed his path. Homer scaled seven-foot bookcases with e...
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Horsekeeping: One Woman's Tale of Barn and Country Life

By: Roxanne Bok

Price: $8.99

Publisher: Prospecta Press: November 2011

Seller ID: 159749

ISBN: 1935212524

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - VeryGood

Horses For Dummies

By: Audrey Pavia, Janice Posnikoff D.V.M.

Price: $5.95

Publisher: For Dummies: September 2005

Seller ID: 173582

ISBN: 0764597973

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - Good

Features new full-color photos and online resources Train, care for, and have fun with your horse If you're crazy about horses, this hands-on guide is all you need to giddy up and go. Featuring updates on breeds, boarding, nutrition, equipment, training, and riding, as well as new information on various equine conditions, this resource shows you how to keep your horse happy - and take your riding skills to the next level. Discover how to* Select the right horse for you* Feed, groom, and handle your horse* Recognize common horse ailments* Have fun in the saddle* ...
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Hummingbirds: Beauty in flight

By: Karen Krebbs

Price: $12.95

Publisher: Publications International: January 2002

Seller ID: 189431

ISBN: 0785354255

Binding: Unknown

Condition: Used - VeryGood

Pages unmarked, DJ intact- light wear to edges.
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I Could Chew on This: And Other Poems by Dogs

By: Francesco Marciuliano

Price: $6.95

Publisher: Chronicle Books: July 2013

Seller ID: 193810

ISBN: 1452119031

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - VeryGood

A New York Times bestseller? Oh, you know the dogs weren't going to let the cats get away with that This canine companion to I Could Pee on This, the beloved volume of poems by cats, I Could Chew on This will have dog lovers laughing out loud. Doggie laureates not only chew on quite a lot of things, they also reveal their creativity, their hidden motives, and their eternal (and sometimes misguided) effervescence through such musings as "I Dropped a Ball," "I Lose My Mind When You Leave the House," and "Can You Smell That?" Accompanied throughout by portraits of the canine poets in all their m...
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I Could Pee on This: And Other Poems by Cats

By: Francesco Marciuliano

Price: $5.95

Publisher: Chronicle Books: August 2012

Seller ID: 265856

ISBN: 1452110581

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - VeryGood

Clean copy, no markings, small tear on dust jacket
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Izzy & Lenore: Two Dogs, an Unexpected Journey, and Me

By: Jon Katz

Price: $5.95

Publisher: Villard: September 2008

Seller ID: 167135

ISBN: 1400066301

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - LikeNew

"NEW YORK TIMES "BESTSELLER In his previous books, New York Times bestselling author Jon Katz introduced us to the delightful menagerie at Bedlam Farm, including Izzy, the unforgettable border collie rescue. Now, in Izzy & Lenore, Katz delves deeper into his connection with the beautiful, once-abandoned dog, learning yet again about the unexpected places animals can take us. Affectionate and intuitive, Izzy is unlike any dog Katz has encountered, and the two undertake a journey Katz could not have imagined without the arrival of a new companion: a spirited, bright-eyed black Labrador puppy...
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James Herriot's Animal Stories

By: James Herriot

Price: $6.95

Publisher: St. Martin's Press: August 1997

Seller ID: 233340

ISBN: 0312168748

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - VeryGood

When you enter the world of "James Herriot's Animal Stories," you'll share his wonder and humor, his adventures and misadventures as he contends with pet owners and landowners; rough-spoken farmers and soft-spoken gentry; orphaned lambs, litters of piglets and puppies, cattle and draught horses; and a miscellany of cats and dogs including, of course, Mrs. Pumphrey's inimitable Pekinese, Tricki Woo.
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James Herriot's Favorite Dog Stories

By: Alf Wight writing as 'James Herriott'

Price: $5.00

Publisher: St Martins Pr: September 1996

Seller ID: 263512

ISBN: 0312146310

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Used - VeryGood

Katie Up and Down the Hall: The True Story of How One Dog Turned Five Neighbors into a Family

By: Glenn Plaskin

Price: $6.95

Publisher: Center Street: May 2012

Seller ID: 213504

ISBN: 1599952564

Binding: Trade Paperback

Condition: Used - VeryGood

For animals lovers everywhere, KATIE UP AND DOWN THE HALL is the transcendent memior of a man who discovers the true meaning of family after adopting a cocker spanial puppy. Through the magnetic personality of his mischievous dog, Katie, he soon makes powerful connections with four of his down-the-hall neighbors in a downtown Manhattan high rise, just opposite the World Trade Center. First, Katie trots into the lives of Pearl and Arthur, a warm-hearted elderly couple just a few doors down from Glenn. Later, John, a single dad, and his rambunctious young son Ryan move in and are also seduce...
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