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Classic Cavs

by Jonathan Knight

21,19€ + 10% CARD

 Illustrates 50 Cleveland Cavaliers games, from their 67-loss inaugural NBA season in 1970-71 through their record-breaking 66-win campaign in 2008-9.
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Rebound! - Basketball, Busing, Larry Bird, And The Rebirth Of Boston

by Michael Connelly

33,13€ + 10% CARD

 In the mid-1970s, the city of Boston entered a period of upheaval on both its historic cobblestone streets and its legendary parquet basketball court. The Boston Celtics' long dominance of the NBA came to an abrupt end, and the city's image as a hub of social justice was shaken to its core. When the federal courts declared, in 1974, that the city was in violation of school desegregation rulings and would need to institute a busing program, Boston became deeply polarized. Then, just as the city was struggling to pull itself out of economic and social turmoil, the Boston Celtics drafted a forward from Indiana State named Larry Bird. Upon the arrival of the ';Hick from French Lick' to Boston in 1979, the fates of team and city were reborn. Pride, championships, reduced crime, and an economic boom re-emerged in Boston. In Rebound!, author Michael Connelly chronicles these parallel but intertwining worlds. It is an account of a city in financial, moral, and social decline brought back to life by the re-emergence of the Boston Celtics dynasty and the return of hope, purpose, and pride to ';Hub of the Universe.' Interviews with city officials, former players, and others on the frontlines provide a fascinating exploration into this tumultuous time.
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To Win Is Not Enough. My Life, My Basketball

by Pietro Scibetta e Sarunas Jasikevicius

10,99€ + 10% CARD

 Sarunas Jasikevicius is one of the most recognizable players in the modern era of European basketball. He turned pro in 1998 and won 23 titles with his clubs (Barcelona, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Panathinaikos, Fenerbahce) plus 3 medals (a European gold, a European bronze and an Olympic bronze) with Lithuanian National team. He's been the point guard everybody wanted to watch, every team wanted to sign, every fan dreamt to cheer for. He built his success with his amazing will to win: he was able to win in the athletes-era, while whe can consider him as an "average athlete" at his best. He didn't won with his legs, he did it with his mind, his heart, his talent to become a better player year by year. The book by Sarunas Jasikevicius (written with the italian journalist Pietro Scibetta) retraces the steps of an extraordinary life and career. It follows his arrival in the world of American basketball in college, to his return to Europe where he won National Championships and Euroleague, and then back to the States again to compete in the NBA. Finally, it recalls other successes in Europe right up to the end of his career as a player in 2014, with the Žalgiris Kaunas jersey. This opens the door to a new adventure for Sarunas, starting this year with his first experience on the bench as assistant coach for Kaunas. The autobiography of a great champion, loved by fans all over the world, always able to leave an unforgettable memory in the heart of his fans. This book is a confession, a story, but also a tribute to the world of European basketball of which Sarunas was the undisputed star.
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Memphis Hoops - Race And Basketball In The Bluff City,19681997

by Keith Brian Wood

31,80€ + 10% CARD

 Tells the story of basketball in Tennessee's southwestern-most metropolis following the 1968 assassination of Marin Luther King Jr. Keith Brian Wood examines the city through the lens of the Memphis State University basketball team and its star player turned coach, Larry Finch.
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Building The Milwaukee Bucks - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Oscar Robertson And The Rapid Rise Of An Nba Franchise, 1968-1975

by Treske Jordan Treske

~~34,44€~~ 31,00€ 10% OFF

 In three short years, the Milwaukee Bucks went from merely an idea to NBA champions. What started as a quest by Marvin Fishman and eventually Wesley Pavalon to get Milwaukee back in the big leagues became something bigger than they could have imagined. They attracted a hard-working coach in Larry Costello, a pioneer in Wayne Embry and some of the biggest talents in the game of basketball with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Oscar Robertson. The pieces fell into place for a franchise that asserted themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the NBA. This work covers the unique formation of the NBA franchise that helped restore the image of the city of Milwaukee amid civil unrest and the departure of Major League Baseball as well as why Abdul-Jabbar never found comfort being the face of the Bucks while living in Milwaukee.
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Becoming Caitlin Clark - The Unknown Origin Story Of A Modern Basketball Superstar

by Howard Megdal

~~15,86€~~ 14,27€ 10% OFF

 Combining modern reportage with historical revelations, a multifaceted portrait of Caitlin Clark's game-changing superstardom and the cultural foundation it was built uponCaitlin Clark has established herself as one of the global faces of the WNBA and has ignited popular interest in women's sports. Her ascent to dominance and international celebrity represents the continuation of a surprisingly deep lineage for women's basketball in the state of Iowa where Clark was born and raised, and where she wrote her name throughout the NCAA history books as a Hawkeye. Spanning 100 years and several generations, Becoming Caitlin Clark traces the arc between the revered women who played the wildly popular game of 6-on-6 basketball in the 1920s and Clark in the 2020s, examining her fame and style of play in the context of her predecessors, while telling the story of the basketball-loving community that rallied behind her in college and beyond. Howard Megdal's storytelling incorporates in-depth conversations with Clark; her coach Lisa Bluder; her Iowa teammates, including WNBA star Kate Martin; the top assistant coach at Iowa, Jan Jensen; the Caitlin Clark of the 1970s, Molly Bolin; vital figures in the growth of Iowa basketball like C. Vivian Stringer and Jolette Law; and even Jensen's grandmother Dorcas Andersen, who scored 89 points in the Iowa state tournament in 1921 and kept journals as she did so, brought to light here for the first time. From rural auditoriums to the Indiana Fever's Gainbridge Fieldhouse, this intimate yet kaleidoscopic perspective on the modern game and its newest icon makes this an essential read for WNBA and college basketball fans.
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Becoming Caitlin Clark - The Unknown Origin Story Of A Modern Basketball Superstar

by Howard Megdal

~~15,86€~~ 14,27€ 10% OFF

 Combining modern reportage with historical revelations, a multifaceted portrait of Caitlin Clark's game-changing superstardom and the cultural foundation it was built uponCaitlin Clark has established herself as one of the global faces of the WNBA and has ignited popular interest in women's sports. Her ascent to dominance and international celebrity represents the continuation of a surprisingly deep lineage for women's basketball in the state of Iowa where Clark was born and raised, and where she wrote her name throughout the NCAA history books as a Hawkeye. Spanning 100 years and several generations, Becoming Caitlin Clark traces the arc between the revered women who played the wildly popular game of 6-on-6 basketball in the 1920s and Clark in the 2020s, examining her fame and style of play in the context of her predecessors, while telling the story of the basketball-loving community that rallied behind her in college and beyond. Howard Megdal's storytelling incorporates in-depth conversations with Clark; her coach Lisa Bluder; her Iowa teammates, including WNBA star Kate Martin; the top assistant coach at Iowa, Jan Jensen; the Caitlin Clark of the 1970s, Molly Bolin; vital figures in the growth of Iowa basketball like C. Vivian Stringer and Jolette Law; and even Jensen's grandmother Dorcas Andersen, who scored 89 points in the Iowa state tournament in 1921 and kept journals as she did so, brought to light here for the first time. From rural auditoriums to the Indiana Fever's Gainbridge Fieldhouse, this intimate yet kaleidoscopic perspective on the modern game and its newest icon makes this an essential read for WNBA and college basketball fans.
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Carolina Basketball - A Century Of Excellence

by Adam Lucas

26,49€ + 10% CARD

 Boasting six national championships and scores of Hall of Fame coaches and players, Carolina Basketball has come a long way from its first season - when the campus newspaper published a notice asking an unknown culprit to return the team's basketball. These pages are packed with little-known stories from the program's earliest days and new insights into its best-loved moments.
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Acc Basketball - The Story Of The Rivalries, Traditions, And Scandals Of The First Two Decades Of The Atlantic Coast Conference

by J. Samuel Walker

26,49€ + 10% CARD

 Since the inception of the Atlantic Coast Conference, intense rivalries, legendary coaches, gifted players, and fervent fans have come to define the league's basketball history. J. Samuel Walker traces the traditions and the dramatic changes that occurred both on and off the court during the conference's rise to a preeminent position in college basketball between 1953 and 1972.
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Ponytails To The Basket - A Curriculum For Grade School Basketball Coaches

by Joel Sackenheim

~~13,24€~~ 11,92€ 10% OFF

 You''ve just been "volunteered" to coach your child''s grade school basketball team...what now? Coach Joel''s book lays out a teaching curriculum for how to develop your players through their formative grade school years and prepare them for the next levels of basketball. What skills should be taught in 3rd grade, and what should wait until 6th? How should you plan your practices? How can you (and CAN''T you) be helpful to them during the middle of a game? Coach Joel walks you through practices, games, film, communication strategies, how to teach team offense and defense, and even how to handle parents and referees! This book is a must-have for any parent-turned-coach who wants to do right by their kids at the grade school level.
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Banner Year - How Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, And Joe Mazzulla Led The Boston Celtics To A Record-Breaking Title

by Cedric Maxwell e Mike Isenberg

~~15,86€~~ 14,27€ 10% OFF

 The definitive chronicle of the Boston Celtics'' dominant run to the 2024 NBA title As Banner 18 ascended to the TD Garden rafters in October 2024, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics'' reigning championship squad were in very good company. They were surrounded not only by a sell-out crowd of ardent supporters but by Celtics legends of previous eras, symbolizing the franchise''s continued, unwavering commitment to greatness. Cedric Maxwell was among the former players commemorating the achievement, and he was present as a broadcaster throughout the dominant journey to the NBA title; from the offseason shake-ups that dispatched Marcus Smart while welcoming Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, to the final buzzer against the Dallas Mavericks.Banner Year is the definitive chronicle of the Celtics'' 2023-2024 season and their quest for that long-elusive 18th championship. Through exclusive insights and firsthand accounts, Maxwell and Mike Isenberg offer a behind-the-scenes look at the dynamics that fueled the team''s success, including keen observations on prominent figures such as Tatum, Brown, Al Horford, and coach Joe Mazzulla. Boston fans will delight in this captivating account that captures the spirit of a franchise determined to rise once more.
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Banner Year - How Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, And Brad Stevens Persevered To Lead The Boston Celtics To A Record-Breaking Title

by Cedric Maxwell e Mike Isenberg

~~15,86€~~ 14,27€ 10% OFF

 <DIV>The definitive chronicle of the Boston Celtics'' dominant run to the 2024 NBA title As Banner 18 ascended to the TD Garden rafters in October 2024, Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, and the Boston Celtics'' reigning championship squad were in very good company. They were surrounded not only by a sell-out crowd of ardent supporters but by Celtics legends of previous eras, symbolizing the franchise''s continued, unwavering commitment to greatness. Cedric Maxwell was among the former players commemorating the achievement, and he was present as a broadcaster throughout the dominant journey to the NBA title; from the offseason shake-ups that dispatched Marcus Smart while welcoming Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday, to the final buzzer against the Dallas Mavericks. Banner Year is the definitive chronicle of the Celtics'' 2023-2024 season and their quest for that long-elusive 18th championship. Through exclusive insights and firsthand accounts, Maxwell and Mike Isenberg offer a behind-the-scenes look at the dynamics that fueled the team''s success, including keen observations on prominent figures such as Tatum, Brown, Al Horford, and coach Joe Mazzulla. Boston fans will delight in this captivating account that captures the spirit of a franchise determined to rise once more. </DIV>
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Nba'S Global Empire - How The League Became An International Powerhouse

by Wright Joshua K. Wright

~~34,44€~~ 31,00€ 10% OFF

 During the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, the Dream Team, a collective of the National Basketball Association''s top talent led by Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird and Charles Barkley, shook up the world as they amazed spectators and opponents on their way to winning gold. Their success introduced the world to the NBA''s charismatic superstars and their artistic brand of basketball. Over the next two decades, youth outside of America dreamed of becoming the next Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James. The NBA took advantage of its popularity in China by forming lucrative television and streaming deals and opening training academies. By the 2022-23 NBA season, there were 109 international players from 39 countries, a Canadian franchise, and a league in Africa. Today''s best players are Africans, Canadians and Europeans like Nikola Jokic and Victor Wembanyama. This book presents the history of the NBA''s ascension to a billion-dollar global empire, analyzing the globalization of American sports since the end of the Cold War and the dawn of the millennium. How essential is globalization for the NBA to thrive in the 21st century? Do the benefits outweigh the geopolitical controversies associated with being a global brand? Is globalization responsible for a decline in American-born NBA players and declining domestic popularity? These questions and others are answered in this first treatment of the NBA''s global reach.
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Last One Out Of Town Turn Out The Lights - The Epic 1975 Foxcroft Academy Basketball Season

by David Albee

18,32€ + 10% CARD

 The Last One Out Of Town Turn Out The Lights tells the inspiring untold story of how a soul-crushing school district consolidation changes the fate and fortunes of two rural Maine high schools. That controversial school merger allows Foxcroft Academy to finally establish a winning basketball team and claim its one and only Gold Ball, the trophy of the Maine High School Basketball Championship. Bitter feelings and personal struggles are revealed, as are stories of admiration and light-hearted moments. Through a turbulent time in America, this book examines the impact of a winning high-school basketball team on two rival schools and their towns. The book marks the 50th anniversary season of Foxcroft Academy's lone state basketball championship in the school's 200-year history. It weaves unpopular decisions to cut popular players from the team, fights with hated rivals, and a phantom foul that should never have been called and that lead to the kind of championship season that all small towns, coaches, players, and fans across the country covet, embrace, and treasure for a lifetime.
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One Bettor'S 2012 Wnba Betting Guide

by Jermaine Patrick

3,49€ + 10% CARD

 The WNBA has grown in popularity among bettors in recent years but information can be hard to find at times.This is a guide that provides basic information for any WNBA bettor who struggles to find information before the start of the season.
Life'S A Dance - Understand The Steps

by Robert Clifford Ellis

~~19,86€~~ 17,87€ 10% OFF

 Great Leaders Make Big Moves - Ellis Was Willing to Give Up Everything For EqualityIn Life''s A Dance, Cliff Ellis - a four-time Basketball Hall of Fame Coach and one of the winningest coaches in Division I history - opens up about his philosophies, challenges, and triumphs throughout his career as a former rock ''n'' roll star and basketball coach - giving readers a unique perspective into the very heart and mind of an incredible leader. Ellis was willing to give up his career to protect his players and his team and fight for equality within the game. Learn how to build a successful team - Strong Work Ethic, Respect, Empathy, a Positive Mindset, and more. This book contains fundamental steps that will resonate far beyond the basketball court. Whether you are a sports enthusiast, a business professional, or passionate about personal development, this book is for you! Join Coach Ellis on this inspiring journey and discover how you can master the dance of life by following his lead.
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101 Fascinating Basketball Facts

by Dalton Higgins

~~10,59€~~ 9,53€ 10% OFF

 101 thought-provoking basketball stories and trivia to delight fans.Author provocateur Dalton Higgins provides 101 reasons whybasketball has captured the imagination of sports enthusiasts around the globe. Higgins unpacks the myths and realities behind the world s second most popular sport, breaking down with precision all kinds of wildly interesting and obscure basketball facts tied to height, gender, geography, race, economics, and everything in between.From sneakers to salacious tidbits, Higgins offers takes on age-old issues and debates:Can white men jump now?Have three-pointers become the new layup?Should traditional ten-foot rims be raised?Who is the GOAT?Why is Canada a basketball hot spot?Is the WNBA the next big thing?Are hip hop and hoops kissing cousins?
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Banned - How I Squandered An All-Star Nba Career Before Finding My Redemption

by Jacob Uitti e Michael Ray Richardson

22,13€ + 10% CARD

 Michael Ray Richardson was a star in the making. After a stellar collegiate career at the University of Montana, where he was voted first team All-Big Sky Conference as a sophomore, junior, and senior, the future seemed bright. Taken fourth overall in the 1978 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks, Richardson was billed as "the next Walt Frazier." In just his second professional season, he became the third player in NBA history to lead the league in both assists and steals—both Knicks team records. Richardson would also notch four All-Star appearances and twice being named to the All-Defensive team over eight seasons between the Knicks, Golden State Warriors, and New Jersey Nets. But during that time, his time off the court was having a bigger impact on his career than what he was doing on the court. On February 25, 1986, after three violations of the league’s drug policy, NBA commissioner David Stern would ban Richardson from continuing his professional career. His struggles with drugs and alcohol were well documented, and someone considered the next big thing became the first player in league history to be receive a lifetime ban. For most people, this would be the end to their story—one in which their substance abuse would take over and their downfall inevitable. However, that was not in the cards for Michael Ray Richardson. In Banned, Richardson opens up about his life both on and off the basketball court, discussing all the highs and lows that made him both a hero and a villain. Though being reinstated to the NBA in 1988, he would instead have stints in the United States Basketball League and CBA before taking his talents to Europe. With stints in Italy, Croatia, and France, he would lead his teams to numerous championships in his decade-plus overseas. Now back in the states and running youth basketball clinics, Banned is Richardson’s first opportunity to open up about his life, showing that though you may get knocked down—even from self-inflicted actions—the only person that can count you out is yourself. With forewords from Hall of Famers George "The Iceman" Gervin and Nancy Lieberman, this is the story of the Michael Ray Richardson as only he can tell it.
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Boost Your Basketball Iq - How To Think The Game, Be The Smartest Player On The Court, And Win More

by Jason Calabrese

~~6,71€~~ 6,04€ 10% OFF

 Learn the Most Important Basketball Skill of All...Much of today's basketball training focuses on improving speed, agility, scoring moves, and shooting abilities. While this increases physical skills, it doesn't teach young athletes the mental ins and outs of the game.Boost Your Basketball IQ teaches players and coaches arguably the most important (and neglected) skill of all: game awareness - a skill that most players often don't develop until late in their careers.You'll learn:<ol><li data-list="bullet">Insights, intricacies, and ins and outs that win games.</li><li data-list="bullet">How to do the little things on the court that others overlook that make a huge difference to the outcome of a game.</li><li data-list="bullet">Proven ways to sharpen your mental skills and build a winning mindset.</li><li data-list="bullet">Original drills and skills that you will find nowhere else.</li></ol> Boost Your Basketball IQ gives average players an advantage over the most talented players and makes talented players into superstars. Read this book, learn to 'think the game,' become the smartest player on the court, and win more games!
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How To Invest In Sneakers

by Walter The Educator

~~17,07€~~ 15,36€ 10% OFF

 How to Invest in Sneakers is a little problem solver book by Walter the Educator that belongs to the Little Problem Solver Books Series. Collect more books at WaltertheEducator.com. In recent years, the sneaker industry has evolved from a niche market for athletic shoes into a massive, multi-billion-dollar global business. Sneakers have transcended their original purpose, becoming cultural symbols, status symbols, and objects of desire. This transformation has given rise to a new form of investing: sneaker investing. Savvy collectors and investors have recognized that rare and desirable sneakers can appreciate in value, sometimes dramatically, making them a legitimate investment vehicle.
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Shattering The Glass - The Remarkable History Of Women'S Basketball

by Pamela Grundy e Susan Shackelford

~~19,20€~~ 17,28€ 10% OFF

 Brings life and depth to stories of the many generations of female athletes who have fought for liberation on and off the American women's basketball court.
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Against All Odds - The Story Of How A Group Of Young Men Captured The Heart Of A Campus

by Dave Scribner

~~13,24€~~ 11,92€ 10% OFF

 Periodically, a college produces an athletic team that surpasses all expectations and statistical standards to date. The entire college community becomes mesmerized by the team and attendance soars. Against All Odds is the story about how this happened at Roberts Wesleyan College in the years 1965-67 when the Men''s Basketball team won thirty-eight of forty-four games, set several school records, including sixteen wins in a row, and played in front of a full house at all home games.The story is told through the eyes of Dave Scribner, a point guard who never played high school ball. Dave developed a tenacity that not only enabled him to make the team but also win a key spot in the rotation. Dave takes the reader behind the scenes to feel what it was like to be in the grueling practices of Coach Hughes and experience what it was like to play in the famous Buffalo State game where five hundred fans were locked out of the game because of fire marshal rules. So come along and enjoy this excursion to the pinnacle of small college basketball and learn what qualities made this team simply the best. As a bonus, you will learn how this experience affected the players'' lives fifty years later.
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Totally Awesome World Of Caitlin Clark - Learn All There Is To Know About Your Favorite All-Star

by Sara Weiss

~~19,86€~~ 17,87€ 10% OFF

 Welcome to The Totally Awesome World of Caitlin Clarkâ€"point guard for the WNBAâ€™s Indiana Fever and one of the best college basketball players of all time!
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Clubhouse Confessions

by D.D Mcdonald

~~2,87€~~ 2,58€ 10% OFF

 Once a hard-throwing Major League pitching prospect, thirty-year-old Jim Miller, aka Buckethead, has overcome three devastating knee injuries to get one final shot in pro ball in the Class "AAA" North American League, and over the course of the 1995 season, a baseball old-timer shows him a way to keep his career viable by egregiously cheating which could get him banished from the sport permanently. For the reader who wants to experience a wacky, yet absolutely authentic, look at pro ball from inside the clubhouse to out on the field to anywhere else ballplayers might go, the novel CLUBHOUSE CONFESSIONS delivers with an unadulterated season long narrative of the highs, the lows, and the wild and hysterical laughter emanating from the various ballparks, planes, buses, restaurants, bars, and hotels of the Tacoma Loggers, a club contending for the '95 Class "AAA" North American League title.Over the course of the 144 games season, the Loggers schedule takes them from Tacoma to Tucson and Vegas to Vancouver, and along the way, Miller and Sam Stone, his catcher and roommate, perfect their relationship to brotherhood status while Miller frantically tries to stave off the immanent day of reckoning for his playing career his impending release and forced retirement by Tacoma's big league parent club. But on the night of the rained out home opener, Miller's chance meeting with a high school history teacher ultimately transforms him from a dour woman-hater to a man who comes to discover just how astonishing life can be, even without baseball. CLUBHOUSE CONFESSIONS will put you in the dugout, the bullpen, on the mound, and in the clubhouse alongside twenty-three Logger players, and will finally allow the whole world to hear what actually goes on in those crazy arguments with the umpires and what takes place at the bottom of a stack of players during a bench-clearing brawl. And hey the ending might just surprise you, so don't you dare peek!
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