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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...

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 ...

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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...

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Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable audiobook edition of What Are You Looking At? by Will Gompertz, read by Roy McMilllan. What is modern art? Why do we either love it or loathe it? And why is it worth so much damn money? Join Will Gompertz on a dazzling tour that will change the way...

Brought to you by Penguin. How many women artists do you know? Who makes art history? Did women even work as artists before the twentieth century? And what is the Baroque anyway? Discover the glittering Sofonisba Anguissola of the Renaissance, the radical work of Harriet Powers in the...

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Brought to you by Penguin. We can all be more creative. John Cleese shows us how. Creativity is usually regarded as a mysterious, rare gift that only a few possess. John Cleese begs to differ, and in this short, immensely practical and often very amusing guide he shows it's a skill that anyone...

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