Obviously.
"The gift transfers ownership."
Not according to the RIAA. And even if it did, it would be a single user right. Not for multiple listeners.
"Copying small amounts of books is fair use."
According to "Fair Use" copying an entire cd is as well. But again, not according to the RIAA.
"Brush up."
I'd rather "Brush off"... cheers.
Nonsense, owners can lend their property to anyone as many times as they want. This is not public performance we are talking about. It is lending to one person at a time for personal use.