It's the day after Thanksgiving so let the holiday shopping begin! In addition to the regular retail stores don't forget to visit the local artists' markets for unique gifts. The Armadillo Christmas Bazaar and the Blue Genie Art Bazaar are two worth checking out.If you need a little help choosing the best item for your money, Consumer Reports is available in the libraries and online through our Research Databases. Visit our E-journal Finder, type in Consumer Reports, and click Search. Click on Academic Search Complete (you will be asked to enter your library card number if you are access the database remotely). From here, you can either browse by clicking the year or click the Search within this publication link to do a keyword search. Enter your keywords on the second line. You can always Ask a Librarian if you have questions.
A few more consumer titles are listed below along with the history and psychology of shopping:
Shopping Online Safely
Savvy Online Shopping: Your Guide to Getting the Best Products--At the Best Prices--On Line!
The Bottom Line Bargain Book: How to Get the Best Deals on Anything and Everything
The Consumer Bible: 1001 Ways to Shop Smart
Going Shopping: Consumer Choices and Community Consequences
Spree: A Cultural History of Shopping
The Call of the Mall: A Walking Tour through the Crossroads of Our Shopping Culture
Why We Shop: Emotional Rewards and Retail Strategies
I Want That!: How We All Became Shoppers
Carried Away: The Invention of Modern Shopping
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