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Joel Waldfogel is the Ehrenkranz Professor and Chair of Business and Public Policy at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He is the author of The Tyranny of the Market and has been a columnist for Slate.
How consumer spending during the holidays generates enormous amounts of economic waste
Christmas is a time of seasonal cheer, family get-togethers, holiday parties, and . . . gift giving. Lots and lots-and lots-of gift giving....
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Tales from Deckawoo Drive volume 4
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When an unexpected package containing an accordion arrives, Eugenia Lincoln tries to get rid of the instrument by selling it, destroying it, and giving it away, but nothing works.
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The Norton library volume N378
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The Gift: Forms and Functions of Exchange in Archaic Societies (French: Essai sur le don: forme et raison de l'échange dans les sociétés archaïques) is a 1925 essay by the French sociologist Marcel Mauss that is the foundation of social theories of reciprocity and gift exchange.
8) The flying brownie: 100 recipes for homemade treats that pack easily, ship fresh, and taste great
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Whether it is a family member that lives across the country, or a loved one away on business, attending college, or stationed abroad in the military, everyone loves to get a treat in the mail that says "thinking of you." It would be even more meaningful if that treat could be homemade, or is a number of different snacks, sweets, and tastes of home to make someone living far away feel closer. Shirley Fan's The Flying Brownie is the first and only book...
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Martingale, create with confidence
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[2013]
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Fresh ideas abound in this amazingly varied assortment of sewn and quilted items for gift giving or personal use. --Get lots of choice and loads of value with 25 unique patterns for sewing. --Sew gifts such as a pencil case, knitting needle case, makeup bag, aprons, pin cushions, pillows, and more. --Discover handmade projects from a host of talented designers, including Adrienne Smitke, Heather Jones, and Pippa Eccles Armbrester . --Amazon.com.
10) Land shark
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Bobby wants a shark for his birthday, so he is disappointed when his parents get him a puppy instead--but this puppy turns out to be a bit of a shark herself.
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Doggo and Pupper volume 3
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"When Cat announces that the Humans have given her a surprise present, Doggo and Pupper are all ears. But when they find out that Cat has a new bed and misses her old one, they set out to help her search for cozy."--
13) Fiesta fiasco
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When shopping for Culebra's birthday, Conejo convinces his friends Iguana and Tortuga to buy all the wrong presents. Includes a glossary of Spanish words used.
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Contains 22 projects to sew and give away, each made using less than half a yard of fabric. The book contains gifts for all your family and friends: the projects range from pincushions, bags and paperweights to aprons for budding chefs, kneeling pads for gardeners and tool belts for DIY-enthusiasts. The projects are made in a range of prints and styles and use a range of techniques: either follow each project closely, or adapt the size and fabric...
17) Warm Hearts Day
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Owl diaries volume 5
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Warm Hearts Day is approaching and Eva has been making lots of fun gifts and treats for her friends, but as the big party at the Old Oak Tree nears, she realizes that she has neglected to make any gifts for her family.
19) Last day blues
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During the last week of school, the students in Mrs. Hartwell's class try to come up with the perfect present for their teacher.
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Pout-pout fish adventures volume 4
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"Mr. Fish is having a hard time finding the right presents for his friends, until he learns that the best gifts come from the heart"--
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