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55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlways Adhering to the “Bee Space” 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring and Marking Lumber 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting Lumber 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Up with This Joint? 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eButt joints 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRabbet cuts and dado joints 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinger joints 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Flashing and Wire 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting and bending metal flashing 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting and shaping wire hardware cloth 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Parts of Your Hive 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing with glue 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing square 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNailing and screwing everything together 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: The World’s Most Popular Beehive Designs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: The Kenya Top Bar Hive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVital Stats 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials List 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut List 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElevated hive stand 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHive body 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop bars 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVentilated roof 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Hive 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: The Five-Frame Nuc Hive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVital Stats 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials List 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut List 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBottom board 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHive body 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInner hive cover 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOuter hive cover 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Hive 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: The Four-Frame Observation Hive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVital Stats 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials List 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut List 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHive body and top 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBottom board 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Hive 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: The Warré Hive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVital Stats 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials List 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut List 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHive bottom and stand 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHive boxes 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop bars 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuilt box 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVentilated roof 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Hive 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: The British National Hive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVital Stats 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials List 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut List 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFloor 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrood chamber 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShallow honey supers 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking tricky cuts for hand and drip rails 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeep and shallow frames 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking tricky cuts for side bars 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking tricky cuts for top bars 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrown board 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoof 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Hive 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: The Langstroth Hive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVital Stats 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials List 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut List 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBottom board (ten-frame version) 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBottom board (eight-frame version) 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeep hive bodies (ten-frame version) 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeep hive bodies (eight-frame version) 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedium super (ten-frame version) 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedium super (eight-frame version) 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInner hive cover (ten-frame version) 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInner hive cover (eight-frame version) 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOuter hive cover (ten-frame version) 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOuter hive cover (eight-frame version) 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Hive 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Sweet Beehive Accessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: The Frame Jig\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVital Stats 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials List 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All readers.\u003c\/strong\u003e” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"As mortifying and implausible as creating one’s own self-sustaining farmstead might sound to most city folk, the Doughertys, who embarked on their own farmstead 20 years ago, make the venture entirely feasible—even ennobling in the face of climate change—on as little as a half-acre of land. In a conversational style that is both welcoming and reality-based, the authors offer a big-picture plan—selecting property, sourcing water, building soil, choosing ruminants (chickens, goats, sheep, pigs, or cattle)—that is fully supported by a level of detail both practical and comforting to anyone new to the idea. Some examples: milking techniques for cows and goats, what grasses or fencing to consider for which animals, slaughtering techniques, watering tanks, and using paddocks for livestock. Highly recommended for libraries where such farmsteads are even remotely possible.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal, \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStarred Review\u003c\/strong\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"Husband and wife Shawn and Beth ­Dougherty have written about the 'self-sustaining' grass-based farming movement on their blog, ­onecowrevolution.wordpress.com. Their first book, a well-organized overview of managing a diversified ‘farmstead,' takes the concept of backyard hobby farming to the next level. Drawing on their 20 years of experience on the Sow’s Ear Farm in eastern Ohio, the Doughertys offer practical know-how on a variety of farming topics, with photos and philosophical considerations of their methods. Although not exhaustive on any given issue, there is enough information for most readers to get started with confidence. They encourage readers to adopt holistic and creative problem-solving techniques. Oft-ignored subjects such as seasonal rhythms and interpersonal dynamics—the 'people aspect' of the farm ecosystem—are addressed. Easily navigable sections let readers skim as needed, but the conversational style lends a cohesive narrative. With a compelling foreword by holistic farmer Joel Salatin, this is right at home on a workbench or bedside table. \u003cstrong\u003eVERDICT\u003c\/strong\u003e A solid choice for those embarking on a serious animal-based hobby or enterprise, aspiring homesteaders, and sustainable farmers who already have basic knowledge of animal husbandry and agriculture. The authors’ blog provides a nice supplement; for more introductory guides, try Carleen Madigan’s 'Backyard Homestead' books.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eModern Farmer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e-\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"Shawn and Beth Dougherty divulge how they used intensive pasture management to transform 24 seemingly uncultivable Ohio acres into a thriving livestock and vegetable operation capable of feeding their family of 10. Expect clear-eyed advice on rotational grazing methods, improving soil fertility, and much more.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With grace and grit, Shawn and Beth show you how to cultivate and care for an often overlooked but integrally important part of our food chain—grass—as well as the diverse livestock that transform pasture into the most wholesome foods on earth.”\u003cstrong\u003e--David Asher, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Art of Natural Cheesemaking\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Shawn and Beth cover a broad range of topics in this readable and user-friendly book. 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She also shows readers that applying grazing management science on a working farm is an art form that calls on grass farmers to be careful observers, excellent planners and record-keepers, skillful interpreters of their observations, and creative troubleshooters. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cem\u003eThe Art and Science of Grazing\u003c\/em\u003e will allow farmers to gain a solid understanding of the key principles of grazing management so they can both design and manage successful grazing systems. The book’s unique approach presents information first from the perspective of pasture plants, and then from the livestock perspective—helping farmers understand both plant and animal needs before setting up a grazing system.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  This book is an essential guide for ruminant farmers who want to be able to create grazing systems that meet the needs of their livestock, pasture plants, soils, and the larger ecosystem. The book discusses all the practical details that are critical for sustained success: how to set up a new system or improve existing systems; acreage calculations; paddock layout; fence and drinking water access; lanes and other grazing infrastructure; managing livestock movement and flow; soil fertility; seeding and reseeding pastures; and more. The author includes descriptions of real grazing systems working well on dairy, beef, goat, and sheep farms in different regions of North America. The book covers pasture requirements specific to organic farming, but will be of use to both organic and non-organic farms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCHOICE\u003c\/em\u003e-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\"This is a great book. After reading this work, the reviewer felt as if he could almost start his own grazing system; the title provides readers with the right questions to ask. Flack (a consultant on grazing and organic livestock) is a concise and articulate author and educator. She knows the value of telling a simple story and supporting it with relevant illustrations. She has an elegant style and knows how to use the power of repetition to show how no part of grazing management is wholly independent. She has biases with respect to the best grazing management, but is evenhanded in presenting multiple alternatives to grazing issues. Her case studies are aptly chosen to illustrate how the grazing management she advocates can be both sustainable and profitable. Each chapter plays a role and successively builds on the knowledge previously gained. As a manual for introducing good land stewardship, this book admirably succeeds. \u003cstrong\u003eSumming Up:\u003c\/strong\u003e Highly recommended. All readers.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I have long been fascinated by the logic of André Voisin’s system of Rational Grazing. Sarah Flack’s book has persuaded me that this could be a practical option for my own micro-dairy holding.”\u003cstrong\u003e--Simon Fairlie, author of \u003cem\u003eMeat\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It gives me pleasure to recommend Sarah Flack’s \u003cem\u003eThe Art and Science of Grazing\u003c\/em\u003e. Sarah offers sound practical information for management of pastures in humid environments. Her years of experience and study allow her to explain the limitations of rotational grazing that were first highlighted by Andre Voisin and to confirm the soundness of Voisin’s Rational Grazing.”\u003cstrong\u003e--Allan Savory, president, Savory Institute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With feet firmly planted in both practice and science, Sarah Flack introduces pasture-based livestock production in a way that is sure to encourage and empower.”\u003cstrong\u003e--Joel Salatin, author of \u003cem\u003eSalad Bar Beef\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“The Art and Science of Grazing\u003c\/em\u003e is a beautiful and highly useful book. Read it, learn how to manage pasture well, then do it! Sarah Flack’s good counsel can save your farm and family and bring you happiness. What else is there?”\u003cstrong\u003e--Bill Murphy, author of \u003cem\u003eGreener Pastures on Your Side of the Fence\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Amidst the flood of information on modern grass farming, Sarah Flack performs nothing short of a rescue operation, distilling the art and science of grazing into an immensely useful book. Experienced hands will learn plenty, but newcomers won’t be overwhelmed. \u003cem\u003eThe Art and Science of Grazing \u003c\/em\u003eis sure to become one of the most well-worn books on graziers’ bookshelves.”\u003cstrong\u003e--Fred Walters, publisher, Acres U.S.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Sarah Flack has written a wonderful guide to sustainable grazing. She discusses fundamental principles and specific practices that make her book meaningful for anyone interested in the art and science of grazing.”\u003cstrong\u003e--Fred Provenza, professor emeritus, Department of Wildland Resources, Utah State University \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“More and more farmers and ranchers are thirsting for information on animal husbandry that truly protects and regenerates natural resources while enhancing economic viability. Sarah Flack is answering the call. In a readable, user-friendly format, her book provides concrete information and plenty of inspiration. An invaluable resource for anyone raising grazing animals.”\u003cstrong\u003e--Nicolette Niman, author of \u003cem\u003eDefending Beef\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Sarah Flack’s \u003cem\u003eThe Art and Science of Grazing\u003c\/em\u003e is an excellent guide for anyone with an interest in the regenerative potential of livestock grazing done right. Whether you are a farmer, rancher, conscientious consumer of meat, or concerned citizen of the planet, Flack’s clear, concise prose explains how good grazing is a natural fit in our world.”\u003cstrong\u003e--Courtney White, author of \u003cem\u003eTwo Percent Solutions for the Planet\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Intelligently managed grazing has tremendous potential to mitigate climate turmoil, and \u003cem\u003eThe Art and Science of Grazing\u003c\/em\u003e contains everything you need to know to do the very best job of grazing. Sarah Flack explores every aspect of holistic pasture management in a most delightful manner that will help all who consult her book, from beginners to the most experienced graziers, to achieve their maximum potential in healing the Earth with livestock and land.”\u003cstrong\u003e--Jack Lazor, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Organic Grain Grower\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Art and Science of Grazing\u003c\/em\u003e is a comprehensive guide for new and experienced graziers. If I had to choose one book as a reference on grazing for both new and experienced livestock graziers, this would be it. The book is well organized, containing many excellent illustrations and beautiful photographs. Sarah Flack shares her knowledge on all aspects of grazing with emphasis on key principles that apply to all farms in humid regions. 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For centuries, European settlers of North America have engaged in practices that separate the field from the forest, and even the food from the animal. Silvopasture systems integrate trees, animals, and forages in a whole-system approach that offers a number of benefits to the farmer and the environment. Such a system not only offers the promise of ecological regeneration of the land, but also an economical livelihood and even the ability to farm extensively while buffering the effects of a changing climate: increased rainfall, longer droughts, and more intense storm events.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSilvopasture, however, involves more than just allowing animals into the woodlot. It is intentional, steeped in careful observation skills and flexible to the dynamics of such a complex ecology. It requires a farmer who understands grassland ecology, forestry, and animal husbandry. The farmer needn’t be an expert in all of these disciplines, but familiar enough with them to make decisions on a wide variety of time scales. 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Author Steve Gabriel gives us a well-organized, practical guide to this centuries-old approach of land management.”\u003cstrong\u003e—Rebecca Thistlethwaite, author of \u003cem\u003eFarms with a Future\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe New Livestock Farmer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A heartfelt, humble, and hope-filled account of the need for people to embrace one another and the landscapes we inhabit, told through the invaluable language of silvopasture. 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Covering both tree management (stocking, species, etc.) and animal management (fencing, shelter, and breeds) as well as the ecology of the interactions between the two, this book should become the first port of call for farmers needing that extra information and confidence to take the step toward becoming agroforesters.”\u003cstrong\u003e—Martin Crawford, director, Agroforestry Research Trust\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“To practice silvopasture grazing successfully we must recognize the complexity of the farm ecosystem as a whole, and understand the needs of the many different parts of the system: livestock; understory plants, including grasses, legumes, and forbs; trees and other woody plants; and, of course, the soil itself, which must be maintained in good health. This book is an excellent resource to gain the essential knowledge needed to manage silvopasture well.”\u003cstrong\u003e—Sarah Flack, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Art and Science of Grazing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword\u003cbr\u003e  Prologue\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  1. What Is Silvopasture?\u003cbr\u003e  2. Perspectives from Ecology and History\u003cbr\u003e  3. Taking Care of Animals\u003cbr\u003e  4. Converting Woods to Silvopasture\u003cbr\u003e  5. Bringing Trees into Pasture\u003cbr\u003e  6. Putting It All Together with a Farm Ecosystem\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  Epilogue\u003cbr\u003e  Index\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chelsea Green Publishing Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48867712827735,"sku":"9781603587310","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781603587310.jpg?v=1722284604"},{"product_id":"raising-pastured-rabbits-for-meat-an-all-natural-humane-and-profitable-approach-to-production-on-a-small-scale-9781603588324","title":"Raising Pastured Rabbits for Meat: An","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn accessible, practical resource for pasture-based rabbit production-complete with rabbit husbandry basics, enterprise budgets, and guidelines for growing, processing and selling rabbits commercially.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIn recent years, there has been talk in the food world that rabbits make more sense than chicken. 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Perhaps her best advice is to avoid rabbit ‘monoculturing,’ which is only likely to succeed at an unattainably large scale, and instead to make your rabbit marketing venture an integral part of a diverse and adaptable small farm.”\u003cstrong\u003e—Harvey Ussery, author of \u003cem\u003eThe Small-Scale Poultry Flock\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eRaising Pastured Rabbits for Meat \u003c\/em\u003ecovers some of the ups and downs of a rabbit-raising start-up, as well as the emotions and real-life mistakes tied to starting a farm. Overall it’s a well thought out introduction to pasture-based rabbit production for beginners.”\u003cstrong\u003e—Daniel Salatin, Polyface Farm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“They’re cute, fluffy, and one of the world’s most sustainable sources of meat. Yes, rabbits can make an excellent food source and income stream for a diversified family farm or homestead. Farmer and author Nichki Carangelo clearly lays out the essentials you need to start, manage, and grow a meat rabbit business in a way that not only generates income but also treats the animals humanely. There isn’t another book out there like this on the subject.”\u003cstrong\u003e—Rebecca Thistlethwaite, author of \u003cem\u003eThe New Livestock Farmer\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“As a rabbit farmer and chef who prizes rabbit as a heritage ingredient, I’ve been encouraged to see more farmers, cooks, and consumers rediscovering the benefits of pastured rabbit in recent years. With this book Carangelo provides a growing community of small-scale producers with an essential road map for the journey of launching a small rabbitry into a successful business and long-lasting, nourishing resource.”\u003cstrong\u003e—Mike Costello, chef and farmer, Lost Creek Farm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chelsea Green Publishing Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48867713286487,"sku":"9781603588324","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781603588324.jpg?v=1722284607"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/collections\/animal-husbandry.oembed?page=5","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}