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Chokepoint Capitalism

How Big Tech and Big Content Captured Creative Labor Markets and How We'll Win Them Back

by Rebecca Giblin, Cory Doctorow ...

Unabridged

11 hours 56 min

A call to action for the creative class and labor movement to rally against the power of Big Tech and Big MediaCorporate concentration has breached the stratosphere, as have corporate profits. An ever-expanding constellation of industries are now monopolies (where sellers have excessive power over buyers) or monopsonies (where buyers hold the whip hand over sellers)—or both.In Chokepoint ... Read more

$0.99 CAD

A call to action for the creative class and labor movement to rally against the power of Big Tech and Big MediaCorporate concentration has breached the stratosphere, as have corporate profits. An ever-expanding constellation of industries are now monopolies (where sellers have excessive power over buyers) or monopsonies (where buyers hold the whip hand over sellers)—or both.In Chokepoint
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Get Your Book Selling Wide

Get the Basics of Publishing in Print, Ebook, Audiobook, Translations, Apps, and More

by Monica Leonelle ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Book Sales Supercharged
Unabridged

4 hours 41 min

In this book, you'll find:The five main strategies for going wide in ebook and how authors decideAll the places you can go wide across multiple formats—print, ebook, audiobook, and more—and the benefits and downsides of eachThe general strategies authors use to make money while having their books wide (and why they work or don’t work on various platforms)This book also covers the book industry as ... Read more

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In this book, you'll find:The five main strategies for going wide in ebook and how authors decideAll the places you can go wide across multiple formats—print, ebook, audiobook, and more—and the benefits and downsides of eachThe general strategies authors use to make money while having their books wide (and why they work or don’t work on various platforms)This book also covers the book industry as
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How to Write Your First Novel

The Stress-Free Guide to Writing Fiction for Beginners

by M.L. Ronn ...

Narrated by John Freyer ...

Series series Author Level Up
Unabridged

3 hours 22 min

Are you still dreaming about writing that book?Learning how to write your first novel can be overwhelming. You have to master outlining, writing, revising, and so much more...and it can be scary if you've never done it before.While it seems daunting, writing your first novel is simple when you have someone experienced to help you through it.In this writer's guide, prolific writer M.L. Ronn shares ... Read more

$10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Are you still dreaming about writing that book?Learning how to write your first novel can be overwhelming. You have to master outlining, writing, revising, and so much more...and it can be scary if you've never done it before.While it seems daunting, writing your first novel is simple when you have someone experienced to help you through it.In this writer's guide, prolific writer M.L. Ronn shares
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First Five Pages, The

A Writer's Guide To Staying Out of the Rejection Pile

by Noah Lukeman ...

Narrated by Angus Freathy ...

Unabridged

5 hours 43 min

IF YOU'RE TIRED OF REJECTION, THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU.Whether you are a novice writer or a veteran who has already had your work published, rejection is often a frustrating reality. Literary agents and editors receive and reject hundreds of manuscripts each month. While it's the job of these publishing professionals to be discriminating, it's the job of the writer to produce a manuscript that ... Read more

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IF YOU'RE TIRED OF REJECTION, THIS IS THE BOOK FOR YOU.Whether you are a novice writer or a veteran who has already had your work published, rejection is often a frustrating reality. Literary agents and editors receive and reject hundreds of manuscripts each month. While it's the job of these publishing professionals to be discriminating, it's the job of the writer to produce a manuscript that
... Read more
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All the Knowledge in the World

The Extraordinary History of the Encyclopedia

by Simon Garfield ...

Narrated by Tim Bentinck ...

Unabridged

11 hours 53 min

From the “deliriously clever” (Boston Globe) Simon Garfield, New York Times bestselling author of Just My Type, comesthe wild and fascinating story of the encyclopedia, from Ancient Greece to the present day.New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice""A brilliant book about knowledge itself.” —Deirdre Mask, author of The Address Book**“Garfield’s witty history captures th... ... Read more

$36.99 CAD

From the “deliriously clever” (Boston Globe) Simon Garfield, New York Times bestselling author of Just My Type, comesthe wild and fascinating story of the encyclopedia, from Ancient Greece to the present day.New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice""A brilliant book about knowledge itself.” —Deirdre Mask, author of The Address Book**“Garfield’s witty history captures th...
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Let's Learn About: Sustainable Creativity & Mindset

Conversations from the Kobo Writing Life Podcast

by Ramona Ausubel, Emma Davie, Renee Rose, Lee Savino, October K. Santerelli, Carrie Ann Ryan ...

Narrated by Kobo Writing Life ...

Series Audiobook 5 - The KWL Collection: Volume 2
Unabridged

4 hours 2 min

Mental health, managing burnout, and maintaining creative joy.On The Kobo Writing Life Podcast, the team interview best selling authors and industry experts who share practical advice that you can use to improve your craft and sell more books. This collection is all about mindset and features these conversations:- How to Move Beyond Creative Block with Ramona Ausubel- Finding Your Creative Spark ... Read more

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Mental health, managing burnout, and maintaining creative joy.On The Kobo Writing Life Podcast, the team interview best selling authors and industry experts who share practical advice that you can use to improve your craft and sell more books. This collection is all about mindset and features these conversations:- How to Move Beyond Creative Block with Ramona Ausubel- Finding Your Creative Spark
... Read more
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Published.

The Proven Path From Blank Page To 10,000 Copies Sold

by Chandler Bolt ...

Narrated by Chandler Bolt ...

Unabridged

6 hours 3 min

Write Your Book Now!Are you tired of "thinking about" writing a book, even making it a New Year's Resolution, but never making it happen?Are you looking for a map that will take you from blank page to published author as fast as possible... without the frustration, heartache, and the dreaded staring at a blank page?In this conversational and action-oriented book, Chandler Bolt presents a proven ... Read more

$20.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Write Your Book Now!Are you tired of "thinking about" writing a book, even making it a New Year's Resolution, but never making it happen?Are you looking for a map that will take you from blank page to published author as fast as possible... without the frustration, heartache, and the dreaded staring at a blank page?In this conversational and action-oriented book, Chandler Bolt presents a proven
... Read more
Audiobook

Author Stuck List, The

by Becca Syme ...

Narrated by Becca Syme ...

Series Audiobook 1 - Better-Faster Author Success
Unabridged

4 hours 56 min

When you're stuck, but you don't know why… this book will help.Throwing spaghetti at a wall. Sound familiar? That's what being stuck feels like sometimes. "Why is this happening and how do I fix it?" This is only one of the questions we ask ourselves when we feel stuck and frustrated and can't write.The goal of The Author Stuck List is to help you create a customized tool that will aid in getting ... Read more

$10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

When you're stuck, but you don't know why… this book will help.Throwing spaghetti at a wall. Sound familiar? That's what being stuck feels like sometimes. "Why is this happening and how do I fix it?" This is only one of the questions we ask ourselves when we feel stuck and frustrated and can't write.The goal of The Author Stuck List is to help you create a customized tool that will aid in getting
... Read more
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Let's Learn About: Marketing & Audience Growth

Conversations from the Kobo Writing Life Podcast

by Jessica Rampersad, Clayton Noblit, Mal Cooper, Kiki Chatfield ...

Narrated by Kobo Writing Life ...

Series Audiobook 3 - The KWL Collection: Volume 2
Unabridged

4 hours 1 min

Practical, actionable strategies for discoverability and sales.On The Kobo Writing Life Podcast, the team interview best selling authors and industry experts who share practical advice that you can use to improve your craft and sell more books. This collection is all about marketing and features these conversations:- From TikTok to Newsletters: Marketing Strategies with Jessica Rampersad- How to ... Read more

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Practical, actionable strategies for discoverability and sales.On The Kobo Writing Life Podcast, the team interview best selling authors and industry experts who share practical advice that you can use to improve your craft and sell more books. This collection is all about marketing and features these conversations:- From TikTok to Newsletters: Marketing Strategies with Jessica Rampersad- How to
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Save the Cat! Goes to the Movies

The Screenwriter's Guide to Every Story Ever Told

by Blake Snyder ...

Narrated by George Newbern ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Save The Cat!
Unabridged

8 hours 47 min

In the perfect companion piece to his first book, Blake Snyder delivers even more insider information gleaned from a twenty-year track record as one of Hollywood's most successful spec screenwriters. Designed for screenwriters, novelists, and movie fans, this book gives listeners key breakdowns of the fifty most instructional movies from the past thirty years. From M*A*S*H to Crash, Alien to Saw, ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

In the perfect companion piece to his first book, Blake Snyder delivers even more insider information gleaned from a twenty-year track record as one of Hollywood's most successful spec screenwriters. Designed for screenwriters, novelists, and movie fans, this book gives listeners key breakdowns of the fifty most instructional movies from the past thirty years. From M*A*S*H to Crash, Alien to Saw,
... Read more
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Let's Learn About: The Tech-Forward Author

Conversations from the Kobo Writing Life Podcast

by Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer, Damon Courtney, Jake Clark, Matty Dalrymple ...

Narrated by Kobo Writing Life ...

Series Audiobook 4 - The KWL Collection: Volume 2
Unabridged

4 hours 35 min

Using tools to streamline production and expand reach into new formats.On The Kobo Writing Life Podcast, the team interview best selling authors and industry experts who share practical advice that you can use to improve your craft and sell more books. This collection is all about the tools that help indie authors and features these conversations:- Dictate Your Next Bestselling Book with Sarah ... Read more

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Using tools to streamline production and expand reach into new formats.On The Kobo Writing Life Podcast, the team interview best selling authors and industry experts who share practical advice that you can use to improve your craft and sell more books. This collection is all about the tools that help indie authors and features these conversations:- Dictate Your Next Bestselling Book with Sarah
... Read more
Audiobook

Kindle Success Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle

by Alex Gray, Ruby McMike ...

Narrated by Marcus Mulenga ...

Unabridged

23 min

Kindle Success Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: How to Market Your Book on Amazon and Kindle IncomeIt's common nowadays to find people reading their eBooks on their Kindle. It has risen in popularity in recent years that's why it's not surprising to know that Kindle publishing has become a very popular and lucrative online business model. Anyone can write ebooks and become self-published authors. It is so ... Read more

$10.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Kindle Success Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: How to Market Your Book on Amazon and Kindle IncomeIt's common nowadays to find people reading their eBooks on their Kindle. It has risen in popularity in recent years that's why it's not surprising to know that Kindle publishing has become a very popular and lucrative online business model. Anyone can write ebooks and become self-published authors. It is so
... Read more
Audiobook

Consejos para escritores

Vence tus miedos y escribe un libro de éxito

by Roberto Augusto ...

Narrated by Voz Digital Roberto Augusto E ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Escritura creativa
Unabridged

3 hours 28 min

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Escribir un libro es una experiencia apasionante, pero también está llena de dudas, miedos y obstáculos. El bloqueo creativo, la falta de confianza, la dificultad para encontrar lectores, la piratería o los falsos mitos sobre el mundo editorial pueden frenar incluso a los escritores con más talento.Consejos para escritores es una guía práctica ... Read more

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Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Escribir un libro es una experiencia apasionante, pero también está llena de dudas, miedos y obstáculos. El bloqueo creativo, la falta de confianza, la dificultad para encontrar lectores, la piratería o los falsos mitos sobre el mundo editorial pueden frenar incluso a los escritores con más talento.Consejos para escritores es una guía práctica
... Read more
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Escritores y redes sociales

Cómo usar las redes sociales para construir tu audiencia y triunfar como escritor

by Roberto Augusto ...

Narrated by Voz Digital Roberto Augusto E ...

Series Audiobook 2 - Escritor de éxito
Unabridged

2 hours 51 min

Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Escritores y redes sociales es una guía práctica dirigida a autores que desean fortalecer su presencia digital, conectar con nuevos lectores y promocionar sus libros con mayor eficacia.Esta edición revisada y ampliada ofrece consejos claros, estrategias aplicables y herramientas útiles para quienes quieren dejar de publicar sin rumbo y comenzar a ... Read more

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Este audiolibro está narrado por una voz digital.Escritores y redes sociales es una guía práctica dirigida a autores que desean fortalecer su presencia digital, conectar con nuevos lectores y promocionar sus libros con mayor eficacia.Esta edición revisada y ampliada ofrece consejos claros, estrategias aplicables y herramientas útiles para quienes quieren dejar de publicar sin rumbo y comenzar a
... Read more
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Be a Writing Machine 2

Writer Faster and Smarter, Beat Writer's Block, and Be Prolific

by M.L. Ronn ...

Narrated by John Freyer ...

Series Audiobook 19 - Author Level Up
Unabridged

3 hours 4 min

The sequel to the bestselling productivity book for writers—available in ebook, paperback, large print, and audiobook!OK, so you're ready to write faster and smarter, beat writer's block, and be prolific. Now, the real struggle begins.Since writing the first Be a Writing Machine, bestselling author and YouTuber M.L. Ronn has traveled across the world, teaching writers how to unlock new levels of ... Read more

$13.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The sequel to the bestselling productivity book for writers—available in ebook, paperback, large print, and audiobook!OK, so you're ready to write faster and smarter, beat writer's block, and be prolific. Now, the real struggle begins.Since writing the first Be a Writing Machine, bestselling author and YouTuber M.L. Ronn has traveled across the world, teaching writers how to unlock new levels of
... Read more
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Quit Smoking with Ease: Transform Your Life Today!

"Revamp your quit smoking journey! Dive into dynamic audio lessons tailored for effortless transformation."

by Kieran Lansbury ...

Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

1 hour 6 min

Quit Smoking with Ease: Transform Your Life Today!⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you aiming to enhance your well-being and break free from the smoking habit once and for all?Looking for a comprehensive resource that covers everything you need to successfully quit smoking and reclaim your health?Your search ends here!This guide is your ultimate comp... ... Read more

$7.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Quit Smoking with Ease: Transform Your Life Today!⭐⭐ Simplified Guide & Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you aiming to enhance your well-being and break free from the smoking habit once and for all?Looking for a comprehensive resource that covers everything you need to successfully quit smoking and reclaim your health?Your search ends here!This guide is your ultimate comp...
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Freelance Writing and Getting Published Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle

Published and Strategic Writing

by Shelley Woods, C.Y. Livia ...

Narrated by Marcus Mulenga ...

Unabridged

18 min

Freelance Writing and Getting Published Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Published and Strategic WritingBecoming a freelance writer is a dream of many people. The good thing is that getting started as a freelance writer has never been easier or more in demand. If you want to freelance as a writer, you’ll need to understand the different ways a freelance writer can earn money, plus whether it’s the right ... Read more

$9.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Freelance Writing and Getting Published Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: Published and Strategic WritingBecoming a freelance writer is a dream of many people. The good thing is that getting started as a freelance writer has never been easier or more in demand. If you want to freelance as a writer, you’ll need to understand the different ways a freelance writer can earn money, plus whether it’s the right
... Read more
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Plot Thickens, The

8 Ways to Bring Fiction to Life

by Noah Lukeman ...

Narrated by Angus Freathy ...

Unabridged

6 hours 4 min

As a literary agent, Noah Lukeman hears thousands of book pitches a year. Often the stories sound great in concept, but never live up to their potential on the page. Lukeman shows beginning and advanced writers how to implement the fundamentals of successful plot development, such as character building and heightened suspense and conflict. Writers will find it impossible to walk away from this ... Read more

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As a literary agent, Noah Lukeman hears thousands of book pitches a year. Often the stories sound great in concept, but never live up to their potential on the page. Lukeman shows beginning and advanced writers how to implement the fundamentals of successful plot development, such as character building and heightened suspense and conflict. Writers will find it impossible to walk away from this
... Read more
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About Writing

by Gareth L. Powell ...

Narrated by Gareth L. Powell ...

Unabridged

5 hours 51 min

Gareth L. Powell would be the first to tell you that he doesn't know everything about being a writer, or about getting published, or about life when your work is in a bookshelf. But his field-guide to publishing, About Writing, is absolutely here to help writers on every stage of their journey.Whether you need a bit of writing inspiration or tips on how to find your voice, are struggling to manage ... Read more

$38.99 CAD

Gareth L. Powell would be the first to tell you that he doesn't know everything about being a writer, or about getting published, or about life when your work is in a bookshelf. But his field-guide to publishing, About Writing, is absolutely here to help writers on every stage of their journey.Whether you need a bit of writing inspiration or tips on how to find your voice, are struggling to manage
... Read more
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Amazon Book Description Hacks

An Author's Guide to Boosting Your Ranking and Sales

by Alex Wong ...

Narrated by Timothy G Little ...

Unabridged

2 hours 10 min

How to Create Compelling Amazon Book Descriptions That Boost Your Ranking, Sales, and ProfitsAre you an author that is struggling to make an impact?Is the competition strong and eating into your sales?Do you want to learn their secrets and beat them at their own game?Writing books and selling them has never been easier. With online platforms, like Amazon, almost anyone can write a book and... ... Read more

$16.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

How to Create Compelling Amazon Book Descriptions That Boost Your Ranking, Sales, and ProfitsAre you an author that is struggling to make an impact?Is the competition strong and eating into your sales?Do you want to learn their secrets and beat them at their own game?Writing books and selling them has never been easier. With online platforms, like Amazon, almost anyone can write a book and...
... Read more
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Power of Simplicity, The: Secrets to Reimagine Your Life

"Revitalize your journey! Dive into impactful audio lessons that unveil the secrets of a simpler, fulfilling life."

by Jareth Windermere ...

Narrated by Nick Porter ...

Unabridged

1 hour 7 min

The Power of Simplicity: Secrets to Reimagine Your LifeAre you eager to advance in your career and enhance your knowledge by effectively transforming your thoughts into reality through the art of writing?Searching for an all-inclusive guide that covers everything you need to turn your ideas into actionable steps?Your quest ends here!This guide is your ultimate resource for deepening your und... ... Read more

$7.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Power of Simplicity: Secrets to Reimagine Your LifeAre you eager to advance in your career and enhance your knowledge by effectively transforming your thoughts into reality through the art of writing?Searching for an all-inclusive guide that covers everything you need to turn your ideas into actionable steps?Your quest ends here!This guide is your ultimate resource for deepening your und...
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eBook Publisher’s Handbook, The

A Complete Guide to Distribution, Databases, Author Profiles, Reviews, and ISBN Management for Independent Authors

by MD Abdul Ahad Shanto ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

53 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."The eBook Publisher's Handbook" by AlwaysBeSmile (MD Abdul Ahad Shanto) is a practical and educational guide for aspiring and self-published authors who want to understand the entire digital publishing ecosystem.From creating your first eBook to managing author profiles and registering ISBNs, this book walks you step-by-step through everything you ... Read more

$1.36 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."The eBook Publisher's Handbook" by AlwaysBeSmile (MD Abdul Ahad Shanto) is a practical and educational guide for aspiring and self-published authors who want to understand the entire digital publishing ecosystem.From creating your first eBook to managing author profiles and registering ISBNs, this book walks you step-by-step through everything you
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Comment Écrire, Publier Et Vendre Votre Livre Sur Amazon

by David Akpovi ...

Narrated by Lorraine ...

Unabridged

1 hour 24 min

Amazon est l’un des sites les plus visités au monde avec un gros volume d’achats et de ventes. Au premier trimestre 2024, son chiffre d’affaires était de 143,3 milliards de dollars avec une hausse de 13% à taux constants par rapport au trimestre précédent. Les auteurs indépendants ont aussi leurs parts de marché avec la plateforme Amazon Kindle Publishing qui leur permet de publier et de vendre ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Amazon est l’un des sites les plus visités au monde avec un gros volume d’achats et de ventes. Au premier trimestre 2024, son chiffre d’affaires était de 143,3 milliards de dollars avec une hausse de 13% à taux constants par rapport au trimestre précédent. Les auteurs indépendants ont aussi leurs parts de marché avec la plateforme Amazon Kindle Publishing qui leur permet de publier et de vendre
... Read more
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Rogues, Widows, and Orphans

Mischief and Misadventures in the World of Books

by Rebecca Lee ...

Narrated by Kirsten Potter ...

Unabridged

8 hours 26 min

A publishing industry insider reveals the hilarious and fascinating mishaps, hoaxes, and gaffes behind your favorite books.It’s a long journey from a writer’s mind to a finished book, and a lot needs to go right along the way. But isn’t it more interesting when things go wrong?Rebecca Lee, a senior editorial manager at Penguin Random House, guides listeners through the secrets of the book industry ... Read more

$31.54 CAD

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A publishing industry insider reveals the hilarious and fascinating mishaps, hoaxes, and gaffes behind your favorite books.It’s a long journey from a writer’s mind to a finished book, and a lot needs to go right along the way. But isn’t it more interesting when things go wrong?Rebecca Lee, a senior editorial manager at Penguin Random House, guides listeners through the secrets of the book industry
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