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Not Today, Fascists will arms readers with the language and facts they need to discuss crucial politics issues, to win elections and to take back our country.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":53719911039249,"sku":"NGR9781335003430","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781335003430.jpg?v=1782779742"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/collections\/author-books-by-jennifer-welch.oembed","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}