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We charge postage at cost, and Australia Post is relatively expensive. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mel Brennan","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45177155158198,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"E-Book","offer_id":45177155223734,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/8688\/0438\/files\/FixingFootball_frontcover_final_web_lo.jpg?v=1775954114"},{"product_id":"hosting-the-world","title":"Hosting the World","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhat does it actually take to host the world?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWinning the right to stage a FIFA World Cup, an Olympic Games or a Commonwealth Games is just the beginning. 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