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 \textbf{NOTES}
  
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{\small
Copyright \copyright\ 2023 \theauthor\\
All rights reserved.\\
No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted, in any
form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy,
recording or any information storage and retrieval system, without
permission in writing from the copyright holders.

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ISBN: 123--456--789--0\
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