The Meaning Of Gifts
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The Meaning Of Gifts
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Author : Paul Tournier
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2012-09-01
The Meaning Of Gifts written by Paul Tournier and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-01 with Religion categories.
When we give something to someone we enter into a many-sided relationship, for in return we hope for the gift of love.
Gifts With Meaning
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Author : Shanon Lyon
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008
Gifts With Meaning written by Shanon Lyon and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Gifts categories.
This gift-giving book offers creative suggestions for every occasion. Organised by type of occasion (birthdays, anniversaries, wedding, baby, all the big holidays, mother's and father's day, etc.), it includes fun and interesting facts on cultural traditions (why to give a mirror for a wedding; why to bring sage for a new house) and offers easy ideas for how to share the meaning with the recipient. The book also covers the meanings of different flowers and gems, as well the traditional and contemporary anniversary gifts for each year of marriage. The tone is warm, thoughtful and inclusive with a slightly new age flavour; the look is simple, clean and fresh. Easy to navigate and dip into, it should be perfect for a mum or girlfriend of any age to keep on her shelf.
Gifts And Interests
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Author : Antoon Vandevelde
language : en
Publisher: Peeters Publishers
Release Date : 2000
Gifts And Interests written by Antoon Vandevelde and has been published by Peeters Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Philosophy categories.
According to a common understanding of economics, economists attempt to understand and explain societal reality in the light of individual self-interest. For them, a gift is no exception to this, except for the slight and misleading veil of altruism which covers a purely egoistic motivation. On the other hand, theologians, philosophers and ethicists use a more normative concept of man. Man realises his best potential through deeds of selfless sacrifice that remain unknown to everyone. In reality, however, people are either entirely egoistic nor altruistic. Marcel Mauss' model of the gift is interesting because it seems to escape the classical (or rather, modern) egoism/altruism dichotomy. Gifts are not primarily motivated by the well-being of myself or the other but rather by the desire to bring about or maintain a certain kind of social relation between giver and receiver. Altruistic as well as egoistic motivations are an integral part of that relation. The role of gifts in the constitution of social relations and social cohesion explains why most kinds of gifts are reciprocal and even obligatory. In this book anthropologists, sociologists and economists as well as philosophers focus on the question of the relevance of Mauss' work on the gift for the understanding of actual social phenomena.
Gift Giving
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Author : Cele Otnes
language : en
Publisher: Popular Press
Release Date : 1996
Gift Giving written by Cele Otnes and has been published by Popular Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Reference categories.
Gift Giving brings together 21 scholars from a variety of disciplines - including consumer behavior, communications, and sociology - who are dedicated to the understanding of what motivates gift selection, presentation, and incorporation of a gift into a person's life. The text explores the role of values in gift exchange; the influence of ethnic, generational, and subcultural differences in gift exchange; how gifts to the self are manifested; and new directions and topics in gift giving. In these essays, gift giving occasions are probed for the meanings that can be illuminated with respect to this pervasive, yet not always positive, phenomenon. For anyone interested in gift giving behavior, this volume should prove both enlightening and provocative.
The Gift In The Heart Of Language
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Author : Genevieve Vaughan
language : en
Publisher: Mimesis
Release Date : 2015-05-15T00:00:00+02:00
The Gift In The Heart Of Language written by Genevieve Vaughan and has been published by Mimesis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-15T00:00:00+02:00 with Philosophy categories.
Genevieve Vaughan offers a paradigm-shifting view of the structure of material and verbal communication, based on mother-child experience and confirmed by recent research in infant psychology.This view justifies a relational epistemology that informs the material gift economy as well as the structure of language itself.Provisioning economies give value to the receivers, and the circulation of gifts consolidates community. Understanding language as verbal gifting unites other orientation with reason to liberate us from biopathic patriarchal conceptions of humanity.Sketched against this background Vaughan introduces a conception of monetized exchange as a giftdenying and expropriating psychological mechanism, which is an unintended collective by product of verbal communication. Thisview stands as a warning against visions of the future in which the institutions of money and the market can be “fixed”to be more caring, and sanitized business as usual can halt the destruction of Mother Earth. Rather a gift economy, which takes as its model the mother-child interaction, the gifting in language and the gifting in mother-centered societies provideshope for a positive future.
The Gifts Of Reading
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Author : Robert Macfarlane
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2020-09-17
The Gifts Of Reading written by Robert Macfarlane and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-17 with Literary Collections categories.
With contributions by: William Boyd, Candice Carty-Williams, Imtiaz Dharker, Roddy Doyle, Pico Iyer, Robert Macfarlane, Andy Miller, Jackie Morris, Jan Morris, Sisonke Msimang, Dina Nayeri, Chigozie Obioma, Michael Ondaatje, David Pilling, Max Porter, Philip Pullman, Alice Pung, Jancis Robinson, S.F.Said, Madeleine Thien, Salley Vickers, John Wood and Markus Zusak 'This story, like so many stories, begins with a gift. The gift, like so many gifts, was a book...' So begins the essay by Robert Macfarlane that inspired this collection. In this cornucopia of an anthology, you will find essays by some of the world's most beloved novelists, nonfiction writers, essayists and poets. 'You will see books taking flight in flocks, migrating around the world, landing in people's hearts and changing them for a day or a year or a lifetime. 'You will see books sparking wonder or anger; throwing open windows into other languages, other cultures, other minds; causing people to fall in love or to fight for what is right. 'And more than anything, over and over again, you will see books and words being given, received and read - and in turn prompting further generosity.' Published to coincide with the 20th anniversary of global literacy non-profit, Room to Read, The Gifts of Reading forms inspiring, unforgettable, irresistible proof of the power and necessity of books and reading. Inspired by Robert Macfarlane Curated by Jennie Orchard
The A To Z Of Grace Fill In The Blank Gift Book
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Author : K. Francklin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-01-21
The A To Z Of Grace Fill In The Blank Gift Book written by K. Francklin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-21 with categories.
Great Gift Book Idea For Someone Called Grace Are you struggling to find that extra special gift? Looking for something a little bit different? There are many types of gifts which define the meaning of names but often only a few of the descriptions are correct. You would do a far better job if you wrote them yourself! Well, now you can! Make your gift original and totally unique by adding that personal touch! A fill in the blank gift book! "To Grace, This book contains the real meaning of your name according to me! From (write your name)" Then just fill in the blanks for each letter of the alphabet and write down words that really describe the Grace you know! Have great fun trying to come up with bizarre and unusual descriptive words and watch the look on their face when they read them!
The Gift Of The Magi
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Author : O. Henry
language : en
Publisher: Amila Jay
Release Date : 2021-12-22
The Gift Of The Magi written by O. Henry and has been published by Amila Jay this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12-22 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
"The Gift of the Magi" is a short story by O. Henry first published in 1905. The story tells of a young husband and wife and how they deal with the challenge of buying secret Christmas gifts for each other with very little money. As a sentimental story with a moral lesson about gift-giving, it has been popular for adaptation, especially for presentation at Christmas time.
The Five Love Languages
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Author : Gary Chapman
language : en
Publisher: Moody Publishers
Release Date : 2009-12-17
The Five Love Languages written by Gary Chapman and has been published by Moody Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-12-17 with Family & Relationships categories.
Marriage should be based on love, right? But does it seem as though you and your spouse are speaking two different languages? #1 New York Times bestselling author Dr. Gary Chapman guides couples in identifying, understanding, and speaking their spouse's primary love language-quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, acts of service, or physical touch. By learning the five love languages, you and your spouse will discover your unique love languages and learn practical steps in truly loving each other. Chapters are categorized by love language for easy reference, and each one ends with simple steps to express a specific language to your spouse and guide your marriage in the right direction. A newly designed love languages assessment will help you understand and strengthen your relationship. You can build a lasting, loving marriage together. Gary Chapman hosts a nationally syndicated daily radio program called A Love Language Minute that can be heard on more than 150 radio stations as well as the weekly syndicated program Building Relationships with Gary Chapman, which can both be heard on fivelovelanguages.com. The Five Love Languages is a consistent New York Times bestseller - with over 5 million copies sold and translated into 38 languages. This book is a sales phenomenon, with each year outselling the prior for 16 years running!
The True Meaning Of Christmas The Greatest Gift Of All
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Author : Barbara Alpert
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009-05-01
The True Meaning Of Christmas The Greatest Gift Of All written by Barbara Alpert and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05-01 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Could the hearts of adults and children be touched in a way that would redirect their attention from all the holiday rush to embracing the true essence of Christmas? What will it take for society to embrace Christmas for what it really is? Do hearts and lives need to be broken before such reality can settle in? A gentler approach is possible if one chooses to look inside, acknowledge, and accept such truth.