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A modern classic cherished by many of the greatest artists of our time, The Gift is a brilliant, life-changing defense of the value of creative labor. Drawing on examples from folklore and literature, history and tribal customs, economics and modern copyright law, Lewis Hyde demonstrates how our society - governed by the marketplace - is poorly equipped to determine the worth of artists’ work.

In 1914, Princess Mary, then 17 years of age, gave her name to this collection of short stories and essays from the most prominent authors of the time for the purpose of raising funds for the "Work For Women Fund". A few of the outstanding authors represented in this sparkling collection are J.M. Barrie with is essay on A Holiday in Bed; A. Conan Doyle; J.H. Fabre the naturalist with his well know description of The Ant-Lion; H. Ryder Haggard; Rudyard Kipling; Alfred Noyes ("A Spell for a Fairy"); Baroness Orczy (yes, that one); and Kate Douglas Wiggin. - Summary by Phil Chenevert

This series on Gifts explores the timeless tradition of giving, delving into its historical roots, modern significance, and future evolution. In Part 1, we uncover the origins of gift-giving, highlighting cultural practices and the symbolic meaning behind presents. Part 2 dives into the impact of consumerism, the psychology behind choosing gifts, and the challenges of gifting in today's fast-paced world. Finally, Part 3 looks ahead to the future of gifts, discussing sustainability, personalized innovations, and the shift toward meaningful and ethical giving. This series aims to inspire a ...

Brought to you by Penguin. From the award-winning, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Story of Art Without Men Find daily inspiration for every day of the year in the joyful collection of quotes and ideas from artists, brought together by the founder of The Great Women Artists. The year...

In this Yuletide fable, tough private eye Stone is hired by an unusual client to find a missing item - a box containing the most precious of Christmas gifts. Will he succeed - both in finding the box and losing his hardboiled cynicism?

An alien, who crash-lands in a remote mountain village stirs up the inhabitant's fears and animosity, befriends a boy, and gives him a mysterious present.

"The Gift of the Magi" is a short story written by O. Henry (the pen name of William Sydney Porter), first published in 1905. It is a heartwarming and poignant tale that explores the theme of selflessness and the true meaning of gift-giving.The story revolves around a young couple, Jim and Della Young, who are deeply in love but facing financial hardships. The story is set during Christmas time, and both Jim and Della are eager to buy each other special gifts to express their love and appreciation. However, they are both quite poor and cannot afford to purchase the gifts they desire.Della has ...

Tom Allen invites three celebrity guests to bring along their most unwanted gift, and share the funny and revealing stories behind them. Be it a tasteless and ill-fitting jacket from in-laws, a broken kitchen appliance from a sibling, or a genuinely weird bit of oversized wall art from a particularly weird ex...all unwanted gifts are welcome here! The three guests compete to provide the best (or worst!) stories attached to their unwanted gift. The winner gets to enter the fabled and mysterious Room of Gifts, to take a chance and swap their present for something new....

In Manav’s world, memories are like little birds perched upon the windowsill of time. In his world there are no boundaries between thoughts and reality. In his world the past and the present form a mirror that disintegrates into the memory of a single day…Known for writing silences and...

A four-thousand-year history of music that reveals how songs have shifted societies and sparked revolutions. “A dauntingly ambitious, obsessively researched labor of cultural provocation.” ―Los Angeles Times Histories of music overwhelmingly suppress stories of the outsiders and rebels who...

From social media star and home decor expert Clare Sullivan comes an exciting and approachable DIY book that proves you don't need a massive budget to create beauty and comfort in your home. A few years ago Clare Sullivan woke up from her unfulfilling corporate job, and picked up a pencil and...

For half a century, Michael Jackson’s music has been an indelible part of our cultural consciousness. Landmark albums such as Off the Wall and Thriller shattered records, broke racial barriers, amassed awards, and set a new standard for popular music. While his songs continue to be played in...

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The author of the New York Times bestseller Her Again: Becoming Meryl Streep returns with a lively history of the Academy Awards, focusing on the brutal battles, the starry rivalries, and the colorful behind-the-scenes drama. America does not have royalty. It has the Academy Awards. For nine...

Brought to you by Penguin. Like Love is a momentous, raucous collection of essays drawn from twenty years of Maggie Nelson's brilliant work. These profiles, reviews, remembrances, tributes and critical essays, as well as several conversations with friends and idols, bring to life Nelson's...

In The Gift of the Magi, O. Henry weaves a touching tale of love and sacrifice between a young couple, Jim and Della, who struggle to make ends meet in their modest one-room apartment. As Christmas approaches, each is determined to buy a special gift for the other, leading to a series of ironic twists that reveal the profound truth about love and material possessions. O. Henry beautifully illustrates how their selfless acts of devotion transcend the value of any physical item, ultimately drawing a parallel between their love and the legendary Magi. This timeless story showcases O. Henrys knack...