Hi all,
First of all, a big thank you to all of you who joined us for the Saraswati Puja on Dusherra day at the Store.
As school vacations begin and the festive spirit catches on, we at twistntales are ready and well stocked up in all sections. Do pay your favorite bookstore a visit and stock up your reading treasures for the Diwali break!
Lots of new books also happening in the next two weeks – the Steve Jobs (God bless his soul) book, the new Grisham thriller, a brand new book in the Wimpy kid series, the Sons of Neptune book in the Heroes of Olympus series (by Percy Jackson), “Inheritance” in the Eldest/ Eragon series by Christopher Paolini series – make sure you have your monies saved for these books! Do keep in touch for more frequent updates on our facebook page,https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=710923194
Apart from Chetan Bhagat, a lot has already happened in the past couple of weeks, Julian Barnes, “The Sense of an Ending” which won the Booker 2011 this week, all already in the Store. A few have been reviewed below.
Twistntales will be celebrating Diwali on 25th Oct, Tuesday evening at the Store and you are most welcome to join us. We will then be closed from 26th Oct (wed) to 31st Oct (mon). We will be open for business as usual from 1st Nov. The last couple of months have been tough on us (we are short staffed) and we had to keep the store closed on some afternoons. Going forward, Nov and Dec, we will be open full day as earlier. So feel free to drop in anytime.
Many of you know the many students who have interned with us in the past 10 years. Most of them join us in the first year of college, after 12th class, and stay with us during the first two years of graduation. When they leave, they take with them more than just the money we pay them. Many of them are equipped with basic managerial skills to start work as junior execs in the corporate world.
Lijya is one such person. She completes a year with us this month, and has earned her spurs to be our “Star of the Month” for Oct 2011. She has single handedly supported the operations of the Store, inspite of her own hectic college schedules and exams, all very willingly and with a smile. Kudos to her and she surely is an example to many youngsters on how to manage what you want to do without compromising too much on other things. Do visit the Store and congratulate her for her efforts :-)
Now on to new books:
Socio Eco
“Water: Asia’s New Battleground” by Brahma Chellaney @ Rs.699/- (pgs 386)
The battles of yesterday were fought over land. Those of today are over energy. But the battles of tomorrow may be over water. Nowhere is the danger greater than in water distressed Asia. Asia is home to many of the world’s great rivers and lakes, and the potential for conflict is further underscored by China’s unrivalled global status. Brahma Chellaney, one of India’s leading strategic thinkers from the Centre for Policy Research, presents a pioneering study of Asia’s murky water politics and the relationships between freshwater, peace and security.
“Capitalism 4.0: The Birth of a New Economy” by Anatole Kaletsky @ Rs.399/- (pgs 423)
Has the Global Financial Crisis ruined Businesses, Banks, and Nations and left you distraught? Is the Capitalist system doomed? If you think yes, then well ‘think’ again with this eye opening book by Anatole Kaletsky who explains how this crisis has contributed to the evolution of a stronger capitalist model- refreshed and reinvented; all set to take-off again! Tracing the development of capitalism through three distinct historical phases, Anatole Kaletsky shows us how these transitions, threatening though they may have been; have actually acted as a catalyst fueling Capitalism to emerge stronger, sharper and superior yet again!
Science
“The Magic of Reality: How we Know what’s really True” by Richard Dawkins @ Rs.1099/- (pgs 271) (Illustrated by Dave McKean)
Have you ever wondered what things are made of? Or for that matter ‘What is the Sun?’ The answer to these questions and much more is right here in this book and is sure to leave you amazed, dazzled and feeling inspired! With explanations of space, time and evolution this book presents the real story of the World around us capturing minds of young adults, adults and octogenarians alike! It is scientific reality spiced with magic and is simply wonderful!
“Knocking on Heaven’s Door: How Physics and Scientific Thinking illuminate the Universe and the Modern World” by Lisa Randall @ Rs.999/- (pgs 442)
One of the most illuminating Science Books in years, Knocking on Heaven’s Door explains with wit and clarity the latest ideas in physics and cosmology. It tells of the aims of the biggest and most expensive machine ever built: the Large Hadron Collider, the enormous particle accelerator which contains within it the hottest and coldest spot in the Galaxy and features the most powerful supercomputer system of all time. Recounting the thrilling progress in our understanding of the universe and examining the role of risk, creativity, uncertainty, beauty and truth in Scientific Thinking ‘Lisa Randall’ leaves our minds sparked!
Personalities
“Controversially Yours” by Shoaib Akhtar @ Rs.499/- (pgs 280)
Chuuck- Chuuck! : It’s the Rawalpindi Express, with his take on the Game of Cricket, on his Peers, on the fraught tussles between bowlers and batsman and the institutions that control the Sport, including the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board. From the early days of his Struggle to the 2011 World Cup, this is Shoaib’s story in his own words, straight from the heart; making some headlines!
“Bishan: Portrait of a Cricketer” by Suresh Menon @ Rs.299/- (pgs 236)
The name Bishan Singh Bedi conjures up a picture of India’s legendary spin quartet of the 1970’s and here is a fine study of the Connoisseur by none other than India’s well known sports writer Suresh Menon! The biography covers Bedi’s incredulous magic with the ball, his forthright and outward character as well as his clashes and controversies! This is a remarkable portrait leaving no stone unturned!
Inspiration
“The Novice: A remarkable Story of Love and Truth” by Thich Nhat Hanh @ Rs.450/- (pgs 144)
Zen master, poet and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh retells here an ancient Vietnamese Folk Tale. The Story of Kinh- a devoted student and diligent worker at the temple monastery, whose fate, will transform our lives and offer hope is waiting to enlighten you! Read and be inspired!
“The Animator’s Survival Kit: A Manual of Methods, Principles and Formulas for Classical Computer Games, Stop Motion and Internet Animators” by Richard Williams @ Rs. 1295/-
This definitive working manual on animation from the triple Academy Award winning Director of Animation ‘Richard Williams’ provides the underlying principles of animation that every animator from beginner to expert, classic animator to computer animation whiz needs! Illustrating his points with hundreds of drawings the book is a standard work on all forms of animation for professionals, students and fans!
Food:
“Jamie’s Great Britain: Over 130 Reasons to Love Our Food” @ Rs.899/- (pgs 407)
So here is Jamie; wanting to share with you the real essence of British Food, done properly! With 130 of his favorite recipes; some indisputable classics, some versions of classics and others made up by simply picking from the great bounty of regional produce, Jamie’s Great Britain is simply Tempting! Come Indulge!
“Good Food Good Living” by Karen Anand @ Rs.250/- (pgs 188)
The Foodie’s Bible is here; set to satiate the palate of even the most exacting connoisseur. So get set to discover the stories behind those delightful recipes, along with their rich history, with the all important health angle of the food you eat with Karen Anand who brings it out uniquely with her very own original techniques! Slurp!
“Awakening: The Story of the Bengal Renaissance” by Subrata Dasgupta @ Rs.299/- (pgs 480) (History)
Here is a gripping, well researched narrative about the Bengal Renaissance recounted through the lives of its players from Rammohun Roy to Rabindranath Tagore. Well begun with a chronology, ‘Awakening’ tells with colour, drama and passion transporting you into that Golden Era of intellectual flowering!
Fiction
“Gods without Men” by Hari Kunzru @ Rs.599/- (pgs 383)
Here is a journey full with twists and turns of a handful of human lives set in the background of the Californian Dessert- a four year old autistic boy, a British Rock star on the run, a member of an extraterrestrial worshipping cult and a teenage Iraqi Refugee. Characters quite casual; yet wholly complex give Hari Kunzru’s new book that pacy, un-put-down able mysterious plot!
Hari Kunzru is the Best selling Author of ‘The Impressionist’, ‘Transmission’ and ‘My Revolutions’.
“B.T.Road/ The Hollow: Two Novellas” by Samaresh Basu @ Rs.350/- (pgs 294)
(Translated by Saugata Ghosh)
Presenting one of the stalwarts of Bengali Literature to a new readership this translation portrays two rich novellas. The first concentrates around the slum life at the jute mills of Bengal and the consequent trade union movement that grew around them. The second one is a portrayal of society and its mores through the eyes of ‘Biresh’ and his struggle to free himself from the confines of love, family, profession and politics. Absolutely Gripping!
“The Song of Achilles” by Madeline Miller @ Rs.499/- (pgs 352)
Reviving the Heroes of Greece and the classic story of the Helen of Troy Madeline Miller has woven this narrative in a contemporary and startling fashion! The story journeys Friendship, love, fear and tests all which one holds dear!
“Far from my Father’s House: Survival is Hard in a Land where No Woman can Live alone” by Jill McGivering @ Rs.299/- (pgs 311)
After the stupendous success of The Last Kestrel, Jill McGivering is now on to her second novel, on a terrain she knows best. As BBC’s senior news correspondent with assignments in Afghanistan and Pakistan, she is best placed to write on this region with some level of intimacy. It shows again with “Far from my father’s house” which is based in the Swat Valley of Pakistan. Touchingly written and achingly told, this is one of those books that give you an insight into what havoc can be caused if we let extremist elements control our politics.
Young Adults
“The Secret Diary of the World’s Worst Cook” by Subhadra Sen Gupta @ Rs.199/- (pgs 163)
By stumbling upon the secret diary of the world’s Worst Cook, discover how Rohin a boy of fifteen who wants nothing to do with Science realizes what it is that he wants to do with his own life. In a family full of MSc- ies, PhD-ies and Doctorates who have taken it for granted that Rohin is to take ‘the Science Stream’ after class ten, come be a part of Rohin’s journey of self discovery; unearthing on the way some hilarious stories of spotted eggs, lots of khanna and other culinary disasters!
“Really Daft Ideas” by D.I Saster @ Rs. 250/- (pgs 157)
I am sure that you shall roll off onto the floor laughing when you set your humble hands onto this book! ‘Really Daft Ideas’ is just Hilarious! Some ideas that should never have made it further than the half witted minds they originated from are here to make you laugh out loud and cringe!
“Stage a Poetry Slam” by Marc Kelly Smith with Joe Kraynak @ Rs.399/- (pgs 275)
Well its showtime! And ‘Stage a poetry Slam’ explains how to get the stage prepared for groups both large and small! Covering everything from finding an appropriate Venue, to Lighting and Sound, managing Performers and getting Publicity; this book puts it all together proficiently coming from the Father of Poetry Slam himself- ‘Marc Kelly Smith’!
“Take the Mic: The Art of Performance Poetry Slam and the Spoken Word” by Marc Kelly Smith with Joe Kraynak @ Rs. 399/- (pgs 295)
If you have ever climbed up the stage and struggled with the words in your mouth or felt apprehensive staring at that mic; fret not. As it’s here! - Your book, which will teach you everything you need to be a confident performer! From writing a powerful Poem to stage techniques ‘Take the Mic’ is carefully filled with lots of insider tips, backstage advice and tons of examples of slam poems that will surely wake an Audience and leave you inspired!
Other new books at the Store:
“The Tailor of Giripul” by Bulbul Sharma @ Rs.299/-
“The Shadow Market: How Sovereign Wealth Funds Secretly Dominate the Global Economy” by Eric J Weiner @ Rs.399/-
“Football- Bloody Hell: The Biography of Alex Ferguson” by Patrick Barclay @ Rs.399/-
“Crushes, Careers & Cell Phones: Quick Notes from a Mum to a Teenager, Rejoinders from 10 to 25-year olds across the World” by Manjiri Gokhale Joshi @ Rs.195/-
“Chapter Eleven” by Amit Shankar @ Rs.245/-
“TOI Bloggers’ Park” @ Rs.199/-
“Beyond the MBA Hype: A Guide to Understanding and Surviving B- Schools” by Sameer Kamat @ Rs.250/-
“Celebrate Dussehra & Durga Puja: Super Sories, Fab Folktales, Myths and Legends” @ Rs.195/-
“Revolution 2020 – Love, Corruption Ambition” by Chetan Bhagat @ Rs. 140/-
“The Best of Cadbury Bournvita Quiz Contest: 1000 Quiz Questions, 100 Fun Facts!” by Derek O’ Brien @ Rs.175/-
“Doing Business in India” by India Briefing (Dezan Shira and Associates)” @ Rs.299/-
“Constant Craving: What your Food Cravings mean and How to Overcome them” by Doreen Virtue @ Rs.350/-
“Time Riders: The Eternal War” by Alex Scarrow @ Rs.299/-
“The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod: Twelfth Grade Kills” by Heather Brewer @ Rs.250/-
“How did That Happen: Holding People Accountable for Results, the Positive, Principled Way” by Roger Connors and Tom Smith @ Rs.550/-
“The Obamas: The Untold Story of an African Family” by Peter Firstbrook @ Rs.399/-
“1888 Dial India” by Anuvab Pal” @ Rs.150/-
“The Arty Farty Party: 100% Proof High Spirits” by Pratik Basu @ Rs.295/-
“Birds, Beasts and Bandits: 14 Days with Veerappan” by Krupakar and Senani (Translation by S.R Ramakrishna) @ Rs.250/-
“Hive: Aftershock” by Mark Walden @ Rs.299/-
“You Can Create an Exceptional Life” by Louise Hay and Cheryl Richardson @ Rs.250/-
“The Path of Tibetan Buddhism: The End of Suffering and the Discovery of Happiness” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama @ Rs.299/-
“Wisden on India: An Anthology” Edited by Jonathan Rice @ Rs.599/-
“Babies From the Heart: A Complete Guide to Adoption” by Nandini Sengupta @ Rs.299/-
“The 3rd Alternative: Solving Life’s Most Difficult Problems” by Stephen R. Covey @ Rs.799/-
“Solving the Ice- Cream Dilemma: Help Your Child Choose the Right Career” by Steven Rudolph @ Rs.299/-
“Late for Tea at the Deer Palace: The Lost Dreams of my Iraqi Family” by Tamara Chalabi @ Rs.399/-
“Mothers Work: How to get a Grip on Guilt and make a Smooth Return to Work” by Jessica Chivers @ Rs.799/-
“Ithaca” by David Davidar @ Rs.499/- (pgs 276)
“The Fatal Eggs” by Mikhail Bulgakov, translation by Roger Cockrell @ Rs.299/-
“The Kite Runner: Graphic Novel” by Khaled Hosseini @ Rs.699/-
“The Death Relic” by Chris Kuzneski @ Rs.299/- (pgs 502)
“Shadow of the Moon” by M.M. Kaye @ Rs.399/- (pgs 614)
“Tattoo Nation: Portraits of Celebrity Body Art” by Rolling Stones @ Rs.695/-
“Garden Getaways: Havens at Home” by Michael Glassman @ Rs. 495/-
“Simply Stunning Beaded Jewelry” by Donatella Ciottic @ Rs. 495/-
“Ideas for Great Decorations” by Scott Atikson, Christine Barnes, Barbara J Braasch, Susan Lang @ Rs.995/-
“The Billboard Illustrated Encyclopedia of Music: From Rock, Pop, Jazz, Blues and Hip Hop to Classical Folk, World and More” edited by Paul Du Noyer @ Rs.1995/-
“Pilots, Man your Planes: The History of Naval Aviation” by Wilbur H Morrison @ Rs. 995/-
“Gross Me Out: 50 Nasty projects to Disgust your Friends and Repulse your Family” @ Rs. 399/-
“The World of Flowers in Wool” by Lily Simon @ Rs.495/- (pgs 128)
“Books: The Little Black Book; A Century of the greatest Books, Writers, Characters, Passages and Events that rocked the Literary World” edited by Lucy Daniel @ Rs.995/- (pgs 800)
“Management Tips” by Harvard Business Review @ Rs.395/- (pgs 214)
“The Sense of an Ending” by Julian Barnes @ Rs.499/- (pgs 150)
“India Inside: The Emerging Innovation Challenge to the West” by Nirmalya Kumar and Phanish Puranam @ Rs.795/- (pgs 177)
Happy Reading and see you at the Store,
Wishing all of you and your families a very happy, safe and prosperous Diwali,
From the team at
twistntales
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Friday, September 30, 2011
Navratri and Dasera Greetings !
Hi all,
Greetings of Navratri and the festive season!
Lots of new books to read and enjoy … with a few days break for the festive season, here’s a chance to catch up on your reading!
We are a little short of working hands, and some of you have found us closed in the afternoons. Hopefully, it’s a temporary phenomena and before the Diwali break, we should be back to full day working (10.30 to 2030 hrs).
Kindly join us on Dassera day (thurs), 6th Oct for our Annual Saraswati Puja at twistntales. Hope to see you then.
So many many new books, so lets get on with it!
Grassroots Comics – a tool for democracy and others
There are five comic books from World Comics India. World Comics India (WCI) is a collective of grassroots activists, cartoonists, artists, development journalists and students using comics as a communication tool as well as medium for self expressions.
The titles in this series:
“Grassroots Comics – a tool for democracy” @ Rs. 75/-
Here’s a rather different book and a novel idea! These comics are the voices of commoners from all over the World raising their voices to fight corruption. This Silent majority tell stories affecting their day to day lives which they are extremely passionate about! And their passion is clearly reflected in these comics developed on A4 sized papers with simple, lucid illustrations coupled with the local language which make it an absolute WOW!
“Understanding Gandhi through Cartoons” @ Rs.75/-
These Cartoons are an attempt to provide an easy and effective insight into the making of the Mahatma! The Focus is on Gandhiji’s social concerns and the impact he made on the History of India and the World. Resurrecting Gandhian Values, these pages truly seek to inspire and rekindle in us the hope to a brighter future!
This collection of cartoons are an outcome of a workshop conducted by Shri Sharad Sharma of World Comics India, as part of the Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti’s Annual Gandhi Summer School.
“Half World Four Frames” @ Rs.150/-
The Comic strips produced here are on Gender. Views on Gender as perceived in different parts of the world- respected and put forth without being Opinionated! Again a creation of a number of Workshops conducted in South Asian Countries by WCI.
“Whose Development???” @ Rs.100/-
These Stories collected from Jharkhand, Assam, Kashmir, Rajasthan, and many other parts of the country present a reflection of the ‘accomplishments’ of development there. The caricatures herein are crude and endeavor to portray the picture as realistically as possible. Come, walk along the path of development, which is the magic word for politicians, as much as it is for us!
“Parallel Lines” @ Rs.100/-
The ongoing Bodo movement in lower Assam, the ugly truth behind the Beautification of Delhi in lieu with the commonwealth games, the legal victory of farmers over BT cotton in Madhya Pradesh and other such contemporary issues has been voiced here, simultaneously resulting in interesting, moving and engaging Comics!
Other New Books:
“A Tangled Web: Jammu and Kashmir” Edited by Ira Pande @ Rs. 699/-
A series of essays by noted social commentators like Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Meghnad Desai, Jagmohan etc. familiarize us with the tangled views on History, Politics, and autonomy pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir, thereby examining the various political, cultural, economic and social issues at play. Accounts by various ordinary men and women who have borne the brunt of decades of unrest bring to life the whole picture! Adding to this is the portrayal on the beauty, art and food typical of the area, which flavours this book just perfectly!
“The Book of Answers” by C.Y. Gopinath @ Rs. 499/-
Would’nt it be just perfect to lay hands on a book which will provide you with answers to all of your Problems? That’s just what Patros, the protagonist got his hands onto, or rather inherited! This book is an irrepressible satire about manipulation and corruption in governance! And what all does this ‘Book of Answers” contain and what all trouble does it lead onto, to find out, read this humorously woven narrative!
“Reach For the Skies: Ballooning, Birdmen and Blasting into Space- a Personal History of Aviation” by Richard Branson @ Rs.399/-
It’s a story of Pioneers. From the World Famous Montgolfiers and the Wright Brothers, to the lesser known trailblazers who are today bringing outer space within our reach, Sir Richard Branson explores the History of Flight through the Stories and People who have Inspired Him! It’s a Thrilling tale with a motivational message- ‘Aim for the Stars. Atleast you will have reached the Skies!’
“Partitions” by Amit Majmudar @ Rs.299/-
The Countries- they parted in 1947. And that year the people did too. This book is the story of the people, their unforgettable account of separation and how they stood up, shaped themselves up again and moved on in the journey called - Life! ‘Amit Majmudar’ interjects three story lines here in his Debut; writing poetically with piercing beauty and great Human Dramatization.
“The Bad Boy’s Guide to the Good Indian Girl or the GOOD INDIAN GIRL’S Guide to Living, Loving and Having Fun” by Annie Zaidi and Smriti Ravindra @ Rs.295/-
Who is this ‘Good Indian Girl’? Is she for real? Does she even exist? Yes, yes- here are stories based on real events in Real Women’s lives! Come, discover her, in all her marvelous complexity with Annie Zaidi and Smriti Ravindra as they look around the subcontinent into the lives, limits and longings of Girls who have been born and raised to become - “The Good Indian Girl”!
“The Google Guys: Inside the Brilliant Minds of Google Founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin” by Richard L Brandt @ Rs.399/-
‘The Google Guys’ skips past the well- known Google story and focuses on what really motivates the company’s two Founders- ‘Larry Page’ and ‘Sergey Brin’; thereby examining Google’s Business decisions in light of it’s founders’ ambition and beliefs. Through interviews with Current and Former Employees, Competitors, Partners and Senior Google Management plus conversations with the founders themselves, Richard L Brandt demystifies the World’s most powerful Internet Company for us Illiterates! Read it!
“Noon” by Aatish Taseer @ Rs.499/-
Set in the background of a difficult period in India and Pakistan- Join Rehan Tabasssum, the Protagonist in this journey of political upheavals, danger and most importantly ‘Change’! A Compelling, elegantly crafted read!
“Trouble at Taj” by Sonja Chandrachud @ Rs.199/-
There’s some serious trouble at the Taj. The Chief Detective of the Taj Mahal, Ustad Ahmed Lahauri had been kidnapped and the DOA detective agency is out to solve this out–of–this–world mystery. Will they be able to ensure that the magnificent Taj gets built? To Find Out, Read this Witty, suspicious, adventure story, going back into History; by our very own ‘Desi Rowling’- Sonja Chandrachud! Pick your signed copies from twistntales!
After ‘Potion of Eternity’ and ‘Pearls of Wisdom’ this is Sonja Chandrachud’s first book in her New Series- DOA Detective Files. The book makes good reading for children above 9 yrs of age.
“Pilgrim’s India: An Anthology” edited by Arundhathi Subramaniam @ Rs.399/-
‘Pilgrim’s India’ is about Journeys and Destinations; Wanderers, Pilgrims; their trails and the idea of the sacred! It brings together Essays and Poems from the Katha Upanishad, Fa- Hien, Basavanna and Kabir to Paul Brunton, Richard Lannoy, Amit Chaudhuri, Arun Kolatkar and others- about various aspects of trips undertaken in the name of God! It’s Revelation, both Mystical and Magical!
“The Fish on your Plate: Why we Eat what we Eat From the Sea” by Paul Greenberg @ Rs.399/-
Here’s a rather interesting book! Paul Greenberg takes us on an eye- opening Culinary Journey through the Oceans, traveling from fair trade Eskimo Outposts to Norwegian mega Salmon Farms and Down to the Depths of the South Pacific in search of the story behind - the Fish on Our plates! Along the way he feeds us with incredible facts about Fish and why we take, what we take from the Sea!
“Uncommon Ground: Dialogues between Business and Social Leaders by Rohini Nilekani @ Rs.499/-
‘Uncommon Ground’ brings together titans of Industry and Leaders of Civil Society to explore highly relevant themes like Livelihoods and Job Creation, Food Security, Energy, Business and Environment Sustainability and more, and will thereby provide you with a rich, nuanced understanding of the Key Social and Economics Challenges facing India today. Based on Rohini Nilekani’s 2008 show on NDTV, these conversations explore the middle ground between the ideological divisions that often polarize the Business and Voluntary Sectors.
“Three Satires from Ancient Kashmir” by Kshemendra @ Rs.250/-
Corruption in Governance, Hypocrisy in Religion, Superstition, Anomalies in Education and a host of other ills of one thousand years ago in Kashmir are the targets of Kshemendra’s Satires. These find Resonance amongst our lives in India even today.
‘Kshemendra’ is an important Name in Classical Sanskrit Literature and is a prolific, multi faceted writer on a wide variety of Subjects. This book is a translation from Sanskrit by A.N.D Haksar.
“Welcome to Americastan” by Jabeen Akhtar @ Rs.499/-
Thoughtful looking at the Pakistani Community in America through the eyes of the Protagonist ‘Samira’ the story investigates the Double Lives led by the Young who debate the significance of animal sacrifice while sipping Cocktails; Atheists who agree to having a ‘Maulvi’ perform at their Wedding just to please their Parents; and Parties with an Open Bar but Only for the Goras! It’s Hilarious! Come aboard the Ship to “Americastan” and be delighted!
Other new books!
“Undercover Muslim: A journey into Yemen” by Theo Padnos @ Rs.599/-
“Table for Four” by K.Srilata @ Rs.250/-
“Rajiv Gandhi: The Flight of the Scion” by Benny Aguiar @ Rs.299/-
“The Fat Years: The Notorious Thriller they Banned in China” by Chan Koonchung @ Rs.550/-
“The Bourne Dominion” by Robert Ludlum @ Rs.299/-
“The Spy” by Clive Cussler and Justin Scott @ Rs.299/-
“The First Women in Love” by D.H. Lawrence @ Rs.399/-
“Spud: Learning to Fly” by John Van De Ruit @ Rs.299/-
“Gift in Green” by Sarah Joseph @ Rs.350/-
“My Boyfriend Wrote a Book About me” by Hilary Winston @ Rs.399/-
“Flight of the Alone to the Alone: Talks on the Kaivalya Upanishad” by Osho@ Rs.499/-
“Release and other Stories” by Rakhshanda Jalil @ Rs.299/-
“The Spirit of the Buddha” by Martine Batchelor @ Rs.250/-
“The History of Tipu Sultan” by Mohibbul Hasan @ Rs.300/-
“Joothan: A Dalit’s Life” by Omprakash Valmiki (tr. Arun Prabha Mukherjee) @ Rs.220
“Lose your Mother: A journey Along the Atlantic Slave Route” by Saidiya Hartman @ Rs.350/-
“Heroes, Gundas, Vamps and Good Girls: Hindi Pulp Cover Art” by Shelle @ Rs.295/-
“Waking is Another Dream: Poems on the Genocide in Eelam” edited by Ravikumar @ Rs.180/-
“The Rani of Jhansi: Rebel Against Will” by Rainer Jerosch @ Rs.295/-
“Mumbai’s Dabbawala: The Uncommon Story of the Common Man” by Shobha Bondre @ Rs.300/-
“Making Ideas Happen: Overcoming Obstacles between Vision & Reality” by Scott Belsky @ Rs.399/-
“Malabar Mind: Poems” by Anita Nair @ Rs.199/-
“What to Ask the Person in the Mirror: Critical Questions for becoming a more Effective Leader and Reaching your Potential” by Robert Steven Kaplan @ Rs.750/-
“The Innovator’s DNA: Mastering the Five Skills of Disruptive Innovators” by Jeff Dyer, Hal Gregersen and Clayton M. Christensen @ Rs.995/-
“A Tale of Two Indians” by Maharshi Patel @ Rs.250/-
“The Vintage Sardar” by Khushwant Singh @ Rs.250/-
“I’m Not Stressed: Secrets for a Calm Mind and a Healthy Body” by Deanne Panday @ Rs.199/-
“Egyptian Dawn: Exposing the Real Truth Behind Ancient Egypt” by Robert Temple @ Rs.499/-
“Berlin at War: Life and Death in Hitler’s Capital, 1939-45” by Roger Moorhouse @ Rs.499/-
“Man of a Thousand Chances” by Tulsi Badrinath @ Rs.395/-
“Songs of Kabir” translated by Arvind Krishna Mehrotra @ Rs.350/-
“The Art of Stress- Free Living” by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @ Rs.299/-
“Bartimaeus: The Ring of Solomon” by Jonathan Stroud @ Rs.299/-
“Our Lady of Alice Bhatti” by Mohammed Hanif @ Rs.499/-
“Aleph” by Paulo Coelho @ Rs.325/-
“A Night in London” by Sajjad Zaheer @ Rs.299/-
“Kiss, Kiss” by Roald Dahl @ Rs.350/-
“The Spell of the Flying Foxes” by Sylvia Dyer @ Rs.299/-
“Sorrows of the Snow” by Upendra Nath Ashk @ Rs.250/-
“Bernie Madoff: The Wizard of Lies” by Diana B Henriques @ Rs.399/-
“Madame Tussaud” by Michelle Moran @ Rs.299/-
“I Never Thought I Could Fall in Love: My journey from Lust to Love” by Chanchaldeep Singh Sandhu @ Rs.99/-
“The Girl in the Garden” by Kamala Nair @ Rs.495/-
“The Language of Flowers” by Vanessa Diffenbaugh @ Rs.499/-
“The CIO Edge: 7 Leadership Skills you Need to Drive Results” @ Rs.995/-
“Secrets” by Ruskin Bond @ Rs.250/-
“Upwardly Mobile: Behaviour and Business Skills for the New Indian Manager” by Ranjini Manian @ Rs.250/-
“A Monsoon of Music” by Mitra Phukan @ Rs.450/-
“The TCS Story…and Beyond” by S.Ramadorai @ Rs.699/-
“That Used to be US: What went wrong with America- And how it can Come Back” by Thomas L. Friedman and Michael Mandelbaum @ Rs.599/-
“Jamie’s Great Britain: Over 130 Reasons to Love Our Food” @ Rs.899/-
“The Song of Achilles” by Madeline Miller @ Rs.499/-
“Water: Asia’s New Battleground” by Brahma Chellaney @ Rs.699/-
“The Tailor of Giripul” by Bulbul Sharma @ Rs.299/-
“The Shadow Market: How Sovereign Wealth Funds Secretly Dominate the Global Economy” by Eric J Weiner @ Rs.399/-
“Football- Bloody Hell: The Biography of Alex Ferguson” by Patrick Barclay @ Rs.399/-
“Crushes, Careers & Cell Phones: Quick Notes from a Mum to a Teenager, Rejoinders from 10 to 25-year olds across the World” by Manjiri Gokhale Joshi @ Rs.195/-
“Chapter Eleven” by Amit Shankar @ Rs.245/-
“The Secret of the World’s Worst Cook” by Subhadra Sen Gupta @ Rs.199/-
“Good Food Good Living” by Karen Anand @ Rs.250/-
“The Novice – A remarkable story of love and truth” by Thich Nhat Hanh @ Rs. 450/-
“Beyond the MBA Hype: A Guide to Understanding and Surviving B- Schools” by Sameer Kamat @ Rs.250/-
“Awakening: The Story of the Bengal Renaissance” by Subrata Dasgupta @ Rs.299/-
“B.T.Road/ The Hollow: Two Novellas” by Samaresh Basu @ Rs.350/-
“The Best of Cadbury Bournvita Quiz Contest: 1000 Quiz Questions, 100 Fun Facts!” @ Rs.175/-“Doing Business in India” by India Briefing (Dezan Shira and Associates)” @ Rs.299/-Constant Craving: What your Food Cravings mean & How to Overcome them” by Dorren Virtue @ Rs.350/-“Time Riders: The Eternal War” by Alex Scarrow @ Rs.299/-
“Tit For Tat to Treat for Tat: A Holistic Journey- No One loves you, you make yourself Lovable” by Dr. Pal @ Rs.250/-
“The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod: Twelfth Grade Kills” by Heather Brewer @ Rs.250/-
“Gods without Men” by Hari Kunzru @ Rs.599/-
“Bishan: Portrait of a Cricketer” by Suresh Menon @ Rs.299/-
“Knocking on Heaven’s Door: How Physics and Scientific Thinking illuminate the Universe and the Modern World” by Lisa Randall @ Rs.999/-
“How did That Happen: Holding People Accountable for Results, the Positive, Principled Way” by Roger Connors and Tom Smith @ Rs.550/-
“Controversially Yours” by Shoaib Akhtar @ Rs.499/-
“The Obamas: The Untold Story of an African Family” by Peter Firstbrook @ Rs.399/-
“Far from my Father’s House: Survival is Hard in a Land where No Woman can Live alone” by Jill McGivering @ Rs.299/-
“Capitalism 4.0: The Birth of a New Economy” by Anatole Kaletsky @ Rs.399/-
“1888 Dial India” by Anuvab Pal” @ Rs.150/-
“The Arty Farty Party: 100% Proof High Spirits” by Pratik Basu @ Rs.295/-
“Birds, Beasts and Bandits: 14 Days with Veerappan” by Krupakar and Senani (Translation by S.R Ramakrishna) @ Rs.250/-
“Hive: Aftershock” by Mark Walden @ Rs.299/-
“You Can Create an Exceptional Life” by Louise Hay and Cheryl Richardson @ Rs.250/-
“The Path of Tibetan Buddhism: The End of Suffering and the Discovery of Happiness” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama @ Rs.299/-
“Wisden on India: An Anthology” Edited by Jonathan Rice @ Rs.599/-
“Babies From the Heart: A Complete Guide to Adoption” by Nandini Sengupta @ Rs.299/-
“The Magic of Reality: How we Know what’s Really True” by Richard Dawkins @ Rs.1099/-
Young Adults
“To the Blue King’s Castle: Adventures in the Underground Forest” by Prasenjit Gupta @ Rs.199/-
“The Magic Thief Found” by Sarah Prineas @ Rs.299/-
“The 39 Clues: Vespers Rising” (book 11) @ Rs.475/-
“Dear Dumb Diary: My Pants are Haunted!” by Jim Benton @ Rs.199/-
“BigNate Boredom Buster” by Lincoln Peirce @ Rs.199/-
“Celebrate Dussehra & Durga Puja: Super Sories, Fab Folktales, Myths and Legends” @ Rs.195/-
Have fun reading and see you at the Store!
From the team at,
twistntales
Greetings of Navratri and the festive season!
Lots of new books to read and enjoy … with a few days break for the festive season, here’s a chance to catch up on your reading!
We are a little short of working hands, and some of you have found us closed in the afternoons. Hopefully, it’s a temporary phenomena and before the Diwali break, we should be back to full day working (10.30 to 2030 hrs).
Kindly join us on Dassera day (thurs), 6th Oct for our Annual Saraswati Puja at twistntales. Hope to see you then.
So many many new books, so lets get on with it!
Grassroots Comics – a tool for democracy and others
There are five comic books from World Comics India. World Comics India (WCI) is a collective of grassroots activists, cartoonists, artists, development journalists and students using comics as a communication tool as well as medium for self expressions.
The titles in this series:
“Grassroots Comics – a tool for democracy” @ Rs. 75/-
Here’s a rather different book and a novel idea! These comics are the voices of commoners from all over the World raising their voices to fight corruption. This Silent majority tell stories affecting their day to day lives which they are extremely passionate about! And their passion is clearly reflected in these comics developed on A4 sized papers with simple, lucid illustrations coupled with the local language which make it an absolute WOW!
“Understanding Gandhi through Cartoons” @ Rs.75/-
These Cartoons are an attempt to provide an easy and effective insight into the making of the Mahatma! The Focus is on Gandhiji’s social concerns and the impact he made on the History of India and the World. Resurrecting Gandhian Values, these pages truly seek to inspire and rekindle in us the hope to a brighter future!
This collection of cartoons are an outcome of a workshop conducted by Shri Sharad Sharma of World Comics India, as part of the Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti’s Annual Gandhi Summer School.
“Half World Four Frames” @ Rs.150/-
The Comic strips produced here are on Gender. Views on Gender as perceived in different parts of the world- respected and put forth without being Opinionated! Again a creation of a number of Workshops conducted in South Asian Countries by WCI.
“Whose Development???” @ Rs.100/-
These Stories collected from Jharkhand, Assam, Kashmir, Rajasthan, and many other parts of the country present a reflection of the ‘accomplishments’ of development there. The caricatures herein are crude and endeavor to portray the picture as realistically as possible. Come, walk along the path of development, which is the magic word for politicians, as much as it is for us!
“Parallel Lines” @ Rs.100/-
The ongoing Bodo movement in lower Assam, the ugly truth behind the Beautification of Delhi in lieu with the commonwealth games, the legal victory of farmers over BT cotton in Madhya Pradesh and other such contemporary issues has been voiced here, simultaneously resulting in interesting, moving and engaging Comics!
Other New Books:
“A Tangled Web: Jammu and Kashmir” Edited by Ira Pande @ Rs. 699/-
A series of essays by noted social commentators like Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Meghnad Desai, Jagmohan etc. familiarize us with the tangled views on History, Politics, and autonomy pertaining to Jammu and Kashmir, thereby examining the various political, cultural, economic and social issues at play. Accounts by various ordinary men and women who have borne the brunt of decades of unrest bring to life the whole picture! Adding to this is the portrayal on the beauty, art and food typical of the area, which flavours this book just perfectly!
“The Book of Answers” by C.Y. Gopinath @ Rs. 499/-
Would’nt it be just perfect to lay hands on a book which will provide you with answers to all of your Problems? That’s just what Patros, the protagonist got his hands onto, or rather inherited! This book is an irrepressible satire about manipulation and corruption in governance! And what all does this ‘Book of Answers” contain and what all trouble does it lead onto, to find out, read this humorously woven narrative!
“Reach For the Skies: Ballooning, Birdmen and Blasting into Space- a Personal History of Aviation” by Richard Branson @ Rs.399/-
It’s a story of Pioneers. From the World Famous Montgolfiers and the Wright Brothers, to the lesser known trailblazers who are today bringing outer space within our reach, Sir Richard Branson explores the History of Flight through the Stories and People who have Inspired Him! It’s a Thrilling tale with a motivational message- ‘Aim for the Stars. Atleast you will have reached the Skies!’
“Partitions” by Amit Majmudar @ Rs.299/-
The Countries- they parted in 1947. And that year the people did too. This book is the story of the people, their unforgettable account of separation and how they stood up, shaped themselves up again and moved on in the journey called - Life! ‘Amit Majmudar’ interjects three story lines here in his Debut; writing poetically with piercing beauty and great Human Dramatization.
“The Bad Boy’s Guide to the Good Indian Girl or the GOOD INDIAN GIRL’S Guide to Living, Loving and Having Fun” by Annie Zaidi and Smriti Ravindra @ Rs.295/-
Who is this ‘Good Indian Girl’? Is she for real? Does she even exist? Yes, yes- here are stories based on real events in Real Women’s lives! Come, discover her, in all her marvelous complexity with Annie Zaidi and Smriti Ravindra as they look around the subcontinent into the lives, limits and longings of Girls who have been born and raised to become - “The Good Indian Girl”!
“The Google Guys: Inside the Brilliant Minds of Google Founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin” by Richard L Brandt @ Rs.399/-
‘The Google Guys’ skips past the well- known Google story and focuses on what really motivates the company’s two Founders- ‘Larry Page’ and ‘Sergey Brin’; thereby examining Google’s Business decisions in light of it’s founders’ ambition and beliefs. Through interviews with Current and Former Employees, Competitors, Partners and Senior Google Management plus conversations with the founders themselves, Richard L Brandt demystifies the World’s most powerful Internet Company for us Illiterates! Read it!
“Noon” by Aatish Taseer @ Rs.499/-
Set in the background of a difficult period in India and Pakistan- Join Rehan Tabasssum, the Protagonist in this journey of political upheavals, danger and most importantly ‘Change’! A Compelling, elegantly crafted read!
“Trouble at Taj” by Sonja Chandrachud @ Rs.199/-
There’s some serious trouble at the Taj. The Chief Detective of the Taj Mahal, Ustad Ahmed Lahauri had been kidnapped and the DOA detective agency is out to solve this out–of–this–world mystery. Will they be able to ensure that the magnificent Taj gets built? To Find Out, Read this Witty, suspicious, adventure story, going back into History; by our very own ‘Desi Rowling’- Sonja Chandrachud! Pick your signed copies from twistntales!
After ‘Potion of Eternity’ and ‘Pearls of Wisdom’ this is Sonja Chandrachud’s first book in her New Series- DOA Detective Files. The book makes good reading for children above 9 yrs of age.
“Pilgrim’s India: An Anthology” edited by Arundhathi Subramaniam @ Rs.399/-
‘Pilgrim’s India’ is about Journeys and Destinations; Wanderers, Pilgrims; their trails and the idea of the sacred! It brings together Essays and Poems from the Katha Upanishad, Fa- Hien, Basavanna and Kabir to Paul Brunton, Richard Lannoy, Amit Chaudhuri, Arun Kolatkar and others- about various aspects of trips undertaken in the name of God! It’s Revelation, both Mystical and Magical!
“The Fish on your Plate: Why we Eat what we Eat From the Sea” by Paul Greenberg @ Rs.399/-
Here’s a rather interesting book! Paul Greenberg takes us on an eye- opening Culinary Journey through the Oceans, traveling from fair trade Eskimo Outposts to Norwegian mega Salmon Farms and Down to the Depths of the South Pacific in search of the story behind - the Fish on Our plates! Along the way he feeds us with incredible facts about Fish and why we take, what we take from the Sea!
“Uncommon Ground: Dialogues between Business and Social Leaders by Rohini Nilekani @ Rs.499/-
‘Uncommon Ground’ brings together titans of Industry and Leaders of Civil Society to explore highly relevant themes like Livelihoods and Job Creation, Food Security, Energy, Business and Environment Sustainability and more, and will thereby provide you with a rich, nuanced understanding of the Key Social and Economics Challenges facing India today. Based on Rohini Nilekani’s 2008 show on NDTV, these conversations explore the middle ground between the ideological divisions that often polarize the Business and Voluntary Sectors.
“Three Satires from Ancient Kashmir” by Kshemendra @ Rs.250/-
Corruption in Governance, Hypocrisy in Religion, Superstition, Anomalies in Education and a host of other ills of one thousand years ago in Kashmir are the targets of Kshemendra’s Satires. These find Resonance amongst our lives in India even today.
‘Kshemendra’ is an important Name in Classical Sanskrit Literature and is a prolific, multi faceted writer on a wide variety of Subjects. This book is a translation from Sanskrit by A.N.D Haksar.
“Welcome to Americastan” by Jabeen Akhtar @ Rs.499/-
Thoughtful looking at the Pakistani Community in America through the eyes of the Protagonist ‘Samira’ the story investigates the Double Lives led by the Young who debate the significance of animal sacrifice while sipping Cocktails; Atheists who agree to having a ‘Maulvi’ perform at their Wedding just to please their Parents; and Parties with an Open Bar but Only for the Goras! It’s Hilarious! Come aboard the Ship to “Americastan” and be delighted!
Other new books!
“Undercover Muslim: A journey into Yemen” by Theo Padnos @ Rs.599/-
“Table for Four” by K.Srilata @ Rs.250/-
“Rajiv Gandhi: The Flight of the Scion” by Benny Aguiar @ Rs.299/-
“The Fat Years: The Notorious Thriller they Banned in China” by Chan Koonchung @ Rs.550/-
“The Bourne Dominion” by Robert Ludlum @ Rs.299/-
“The Spy” by Clive Cussler and Justin Scott @ Rs.299/-
“The First Women in Love” by D.H. Lawrence @ Rs.399/-
“Spud: Learning to Fly” by John Van De Ruit @ Rs.299/-
“Gift in Green” by Sarah Joseph @ Rs.350/-
“My Boyfriend Wrote a Book About me” by Hilary Winston @ Rs.399/-
“Flight of the Alone to the Alone: Talks on the Kaivalya Upanishad” by Osho@ Rs.499/-
“Release and other Stories” by Rakhshanda Jalil @ Rs.299/-
“The Spirit of the Buddha” by Martine Batchelor @ Rs.250/-
“The History of Tipu Sultan” by Mohibbul Hasan @ Rs.300/-
“Joothan: A Dalit’s Life” by Omprakash Valmiki (tr. Arun Prabha Mukherjee) @ Rs.220
“Lose your Mother: A journey Along the Atlantic Slave Route” by Saidiya Hartman @ Rs.350/-
“Heroes, Gundas, Vamps and Good Girls: Hindi Pulp Cover Art” by Shelle @ Rs.295/-
“Waking is Another Dream: Poems on the Genocide in Eelam” edited by Ravikumar @ Rs.180/-
“The Rani of Jhansi: Rebel Against Will” by Rainer Jerosch @ Rs.295/-
“Mumbai’s Dabbawala: The Uncommon Story of the Common Man” by Shobha Bondre @ Rs.300/-
“Making Ideas Happen: Overcoming Obstacles between Vision & Reality” by Scott Belsky @ Rs.399/-
“Malabar Mind: Poems” by Anita Nair @ Rs.199/-
“What to Ask the Person in the Mirror: Critical Questions for becoming a more Effective Leader and Reaching your Potential” by Robert Steven Kaplan @ Rs.750/-
“The Innovator’s DNA: Mastering the Five Skills of Disruptive Innovators” by Jeff Dyer, Hal Gregersen and Clayton M. Christensen @ Rs.995/-
“A Tale of Two Indians” by Maharshi Patel @ Rs.250/-
“The Vintage Sardar” by Khushwant Singh @ Rs.250/-
“I’m Not Stressed: Secrets for a Calm Mind and a Healthy Body” by Deanne Panday @ Rs.199/-
“Egyptian Dawn: Exposing the Real Truth Behind Ancient Egypt” by Robert Temple @ Rs.499/-
“Berlin at War: Life and Death in Hitler’s Capital, 1939-45” by Roger Moorhouse @ Rs.499/-
“Man of a Thousand Chances” by Tulsi Badrinath @ Rs.395/-
“Songs of Kabir” translated by Arvind Krishna Mehrotra @ Rs.350/-
“The Art of Stress- Free Living” by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar @ Rs.299/-
“Bartimaeus: The Ring of Solomon” by Jonathan Stroud @ Rs.299/-
“Our Lady of Alice Bhatti” by Mohammed Hanif @ Rs.499/-
“Aleph” by Paulo Coelho @ Rs.325/-
“A Night in London” by Sajjad Zaheer @ Rs.299/-
“Kiss, Kiss” by Roald Dahl @ Rs.350/-
“The Spell of the Flying Foxes” by Sylvia Dyer @ Rs.299/-
“Sorrows of the Snow” by Upendra Nath Ashk @ Rs.250/-
“Bernie Madoff: The Wizard of Lies” by Diana B Henriques @ Rs.399/-
“Madame Tussaud” by Michelle Moran @ Rs.299/-
“I Never Thought I Could Fall in Love: My journey from Lust to Love” by Chanchaldeep Singh Sandhu @ Rs.99/-
“The Girl in the Garden” by Kamala Nair @ Rs.495/-
“The Language of Flowers” by Vanessa Diffenbaugh @ Rs.499/-
“The CIO Edge: 7 Leadership Skills you Need to Drive Results” @ Rs.995/-
“Secrets” by Ruskin Bond @ Rs.250/-
“Upwardly Mobile: Behaviour and Business Skills for the New Indian Manager” by Ranjini Manian @ Rs.250/-
“A Monsoon of Music” by Mitra Phukan @ Rs.450/-
“The TCS Story…and Beyond” by S.Ramadorai @ Rs.699/-
“That Used to be US: What went wrong with America- And how it can Come Back” by Thomas L. Friedman and Michael Mandelbaum @ Rs.599/-
“Jamie’s Great Britain: Over 130 Reasons to Love Our Food” @ Rs.899/-
“The Song of Achilles” by Madeline Miller @ Rs.499/-
“Water: Asia’s New Battleground” by Brahma Chellaney @ Rs.699/-
“The Tailor of Giripul” by Bulbul Sharma @ Rs.299/-
“The Shadow Market: How Sovereign Wealth Funds Secretly Dominate the Global Economy” by Eric J Weiner @ Rs.399/-
“Football- Bloody Hell: The Biography of Alex Ferguson” by Patrick Barclay @ Rs.399/-
“Crushes, Careers & Cell Phones: Quick Notes from a Mum to a Teenager, Rejoinders from 10 to 25-year olds across the World” by Manjiri Gokhale Joshi @ Rs.195/-
“Chapter Eleven” by Amit Shankar @ Rs.245/-
“The Secret of the World’s Worst Cook” by Subhadra Sen Gupta @ Rs.199/-
“Good Food Good Living” by Karen Anand @ Rs.250/-
“The Novice – A remarkable story of love and truth” by Thich Nhat Hanh @ Rs. 450/-
“Beyond the MBA Hype: A Guide to Understanding and Surviving B- Schools” by Sameer Kamat @ Rs.250/-
“Awakening: The Story of the Bengal Renaissance” by Subrata Dasgupta @ Rs.299/-
“B.T.Road/ The Hollow: Two Novellas” by Samaresh Basu @ Rs.350/-
“The Best of Cadbury Bournvita Quiz Contest: 1000 Quiz Questions, 100 Fun Facts!” @ Rs.175/-“Doing Business in India” by India Briefing (Dezan Shira and Associates)” @ Rs.299/-Constant Craving: What your Food Cravings mean & How to Overcome them” by Dorren Virtue @ Rs.350/-“Time Riders: The Eternal War” by Alex Scarrow @ Rs.299/-
“Tit For Tat to Treat for Tat: A Holistic Journey- No One loves you, you make yourself Lovable” by Dr. Pal @ Rs.250/-
“The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod: Twelfth Grade Kills” by Heather Brewer @ Rs.250/-
“Gods without Men” by Hari Kunzru @ Rs.599/-
“Bishan: Portrait of a Cricketer” by Suresh Menon @ Rs.299/-
“Knocking on Heaven’s Door: How Physics and Scientific Thinking illuminate the Universe and the Modern World” by Lisa Randall @ Rs.999/-
“How did That Happen: Holding People Accountable for Results, the Positive, Principled Way” by Roger Connors and Tom Smith @ Rs.550/-
“Controversially Yours” by Shoaib Akhtar @ Rs.499/-
“The Obamas: The Untold Story of an African Family” by Peter Firstbrook @ Rs.399/-
“Far from my Father’s House: Survival is Hard in a Land where No Woman can Live alone” by Jill McGivering @ Rs.299/-
“Capitalism 4.0: The Birth of a New Economy” by Anatole Kaletsky @ Rs.399/-
“1888 Dial India” by Anuvab Pal” @ Rs.150/-
“The Arty Farty Party: 100% Proof High Spirits” by Pratik Basu @ Rs.295/-
“Birds, Beasts and Bandits: 14 Days with Veerappan” by Krupakar and Senani (Translation by S.R Ramakrishna) @ Rs.250/-
“Hive: Aftershock” by Mark Walden @ Rs.299/-
“You Can Create an Exceptional Life” by Louise Hay and Cheryl Richardson @ Rs.250/-
“The Path of Tibetan Buddhism: The End of Suffering and the Discovery of Happiness” by His Holiness the Dalai Lama @ Rs.299/-
“Wisden on India: An Anthology” Edited by Jonathan Rice @ Rs.599/-
“Babies From the Heart: A Complete Guide to Adoption” by Nandini Sengupta @ Rs.299/-
“The Magic of Reality: How we Know what’s Really True” by Richard Dawkins @ Rs.1099/-
Young Adults
“To the Blue King’s Castle: Adventures in the Underground Forest” by Prasenjit Gupta @ Rs.199/-
“The Magic Thief Found” by Sarah Prineas @ Rs.299/-
“The 39 Clues: Vespers Rising” (book 11) @ Rs.475/-
“Dear Dumb Diary: My Pants are Haunted!” by Jim Benton @ Rs.199/-
“BigNate Boredom Buster” by Lincoln Peirce @ Rs.199/-
“Celebrate Dussehra & Durga Puja: Super Sories, Fab Folktales, Myths and Legends” @ Rs.195/-
Have fun reading and see you at the Store!
From the team at,
twistntales
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Where do you want to shop ? Check out the coolest places !
This is a story which appears in "Simply Pune", a Pune supplement of India Today, 5th September issue. The cover story is "10 Cool Places to Shop in Pune"
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
August Bonanza !
Message sent to twistntales@yahoogroups.com on 02/08/2011
Hi all,
Here’s bringing you another huge pile of new and noteworthy books for you to curl up with in this festive season. Some nice long weekends coming up, and you can start stocking up!
New Arrivals:
Wow: Grassroots Comics – a tool for democracy and others
There are five comic books from World Comics India. These are exemplary and you should check them out. World Comics India (WCI) is a collective of grassroots activists, cartoonists, artists, development journalists and students using comics as a communication tool as well as medium for self expressions. WCI imparts skills to NGOs staff and activists, students of mass communication and social work through workshops on grassroots comics.
The creators of these comics are not professional artists but people living in different parts of the globe from Brazil to Pakistan and UK to SriLanka.
The titles in this series:
“Grassroots Comics – a tool for democracy” @ Rs. 75/-
“Understanding Gandhi through Cartoons” @ Rs.75/-
“Half World Four Frames” @ Rs.150/-
“Whose Development???” @ Rs.100/-
“Parallel Lines” @ Rs.100/-
Business / Management
“The Business of Cricket: The Story of Sports Marketing in India” by Shyam Balasubramanian and Vijay Santhanam @ Rs.299/- (pgs 193)
Switch on the television, surf the web; enter a mall; and a sports celebrity- Sachin, Federer or a Dhoni look down at you or rather you look up to them! It’s hard to escape sports marketing, isn’t it? This book charts out how the market for it was established in the 1970’s, how it grew between 1980 and 2000 and finally exploded post 2000! Appealing to both sports enthusiasts and business students alike this book is very sales- able!
“The Winning Way: Learning from Sport for Managers” by Harsha Bhogle and Anita Bhogle @ Rs.200/- (pgs 196)
Understanding the business world through the lens of sport is stimulating and energizing. And The Winning Way explores just that! Harsha Bhogle- a well known cricketing figure and Anita Bhogle’s advertising and corporate exposure has perfectly brought to life- ‘The Winning way’, initially a workshop that draws learnings from sport and applies them to Business, now into a book! Sport and Business have much in common- Competitiveness, dynamism, uncertainty, strategy, execution and above all leadership and teamwork, comparisons of which have been stressed in this gripping book. Makes a great gift to ambitious, sporty aspirants from the corporate and entrepreneurship worlds setting them all the way onto The Winning Way!
Fiction
“The Bastard of Istanbul” by Elif Shafak @ Rs.350/- (pgs 360)
Set against the background of Turkey is this engrossing story- there’s a mysterious family curse, Asya, the protagonist, and her rebellious mother who runs a tattoo parlour, a newly discovered clairvoyant and a character obsessed with impending disaster in the picture! And when Asya’s Armenian American cousin comes to stay, long hidden family secrets of the turbulent past are laid bare! Read this fine book which is sure to leave you gasping with disbelief until the very last pages!
“The Second Lady Chatterley’s Lover” by D. H. Lawrence @ Rs. 399/- (pgs 375)
It was the most controversial book of the early 1920’s! D.H. Lawrence, known as a controversial writer of those times, and known to throw caution to the wind, openly explored the very base nature of men as well as women and delved into areas that were talked about behind closed doors. This is the second version written in 1927 and published posthumously. There are a few key differences in plot and characterization from the original. So come take a peep into a Victorian lady’s chamber!
“The Tiger’s Wife” by Téa Obreht @ Rs. 325/- (pgs 335)
If you thought the tiger’s iconization stopped at Rudyard Kipling and Yann Martel, then think again. “He”, the magnificent beast, who is facing a slow decline in number, has once again been resurrected by Obreht, a young 25 year old writer born in Yugoslavia. Her debut novel, sprinkled with metaphors, woven into this fantastic tale against the backdrop of war and death, is pure eloquence of words and sentences, which takes you into a fast paced journey – an unputdownable book till you reach the end. This young storyteller holds you rapt within the pages of her book. Come ride the tale of the tiger!
“Elephant’s Journey” by Jose Saramago @ Rs. 399/- (pgs 198)
Based on historical facts, Jose Saramago, weaves historical journeys and fiction into the travels of Solomon, an Indian elephant, from Lisbon to Vienna across the plains and seas and the snowy Alps. This interplay between fact, fiction and fantasy, is all narrated with magic and a bit of humour. An elephant traveling in the early 19th century through regions where it caused excitement and wonder unravels the human frailities of life’s journey itself.
“A Song of Ice and Fire” by George R.R.Martin
A fantasy epic of the modern age this series is sure to thrill you! Its knights, lords, liars, kings and Queens all at play magically woven around one of the greatest dazzling fantasy adventure! ‘Game of Thrones”, the H.B.O. original series as seen on Sky Atlantic HD is based on these books! Indulge and get fantasized!
Titles in the above Series:
“Game of Thrones- book 1” @ Rs.399/- (pgs 801)
“A Clash of Kings”- book 2 @ Rs.399/- (pgs 741)
“A Storm of Swords: Steel and Snow” Book 3 (part one) @ Rs. 399/- (pgs 661)
“A Storm of Swords: Blood and Gold” Book 3 (part two) @ Rs.399/- (pgs 637)
“A Feast for Crows” Book 4 @ Rs.399/- (pgs 936)
“Bloody Valentine” by James Patterson @ Rs. 115/- (pgs 122)
The first line mesmerizes you and under hypnosis you continue to read page after page – in what can be described as Patterson’s “Bloody Valentine”. And so begins the plotting of how a day of “Red for Passion” turns “Red for Blood”. Gruesome but gripping!
“There but for the” by Ali Smith @ Rs. 550/- (pgs 356)
Through each word taken apart a story unfolds, and yet weaves together a tapestry of thoughts and perspectives unfolding the extremes of what could define human identity. Interjected with humour, this quiet narrative takes the reader to a realization of the importance of hearing ourselves think amidst the din of the mundane.
“The Dangerous Man” by Ibn-e-Safi @ Rs.199/- (pgs 204)
Ibn-E Safi, comes highly recommended by none other than the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie. For the first time, translated from Urdu into English, The Dangerous Man, forming part of the Detective Imran series, give readers a peep into the past of the Asian subcontinent. Now need I say more….Read our very own crime writer at this best!
Indian Writing
“River of Smoke” by Amitav Ghosh @ Rs.699/-
Get ready to once again sail the high seas of the Indian Ocean in the Book Two of the Ibis Triology, steered on by none other than Amitav Ghosh. Traveling further into the harbours of China and the illicit trading of opium are glimpses of early nineteenth century China. Delve deeper into the storm-tossed lives of the characters whose destinations bring them all together from across the oceans into the waterways and darkened alleys of Canton.
“Priya: An Incredible Indyaa” by Namita Gokhale @ Rs.350/- (pgs 195)
Carefully resurrecting truly unforgettable characters from her 1984 cult bestseller ‘Paro’ and growing them into mature, older individuals befitting present times is quite a task and Gokhale has accomplished it, par excellence! This book has it all- valiant struggles of status, infidelity, glamour and sex, coupled with Delhi’s toxic waste of power, money and greed! After ‘Paro’, it’s the story of ‘Priya’ now, wickedly funny and occasionally tender captured in Incredible Indyaa! Simply Enchanting!
“Last song of Savio De Souza” by Binoo K. John @ Rs.350/- (pgs 265)
Only in God’s own Paradise, can a metaphorical twist of fate occur. Binoo John, known for his famous travelogue and his book on fundas of Indian English, now sets in print a fine novel set against the backdrop of vying miracles between faiths, love and hope. Written with great humor and large doses of metaphors, John brings to live this sleepy town of Vettakud, and the tumults that beset it and the lives of people, just before the tsunami of 2004. Ordinary lives all entwined with religion and nature, unfolds along the pristine sands of Kerala.
“Bombay Duck is a Fish” by Kanika Dhillon @ Rs. 195/- (pgs 320)
Mumbai the city where dreams are made and broken spins out many a story. Kanika Dhillon, a screen writer and with an assistant director’s profile, presents her debut novel around the industry that is her working environment. Bollywood and Page 3 stories are woven into this fast paced narrative of a young girl whose desire it is to be the next famous Director in the world of Bollywood. But, she soon realizes that all is not what it was promised when she starts working in the star studded land of Bollywood. People do not necessarily turn out to be as they present themselves but could be someone totally different when you get to know them. Thus aptly titled, a Bombay Duck is not a duck but a fish!
“Starstruck” by Rajal Pitroda @ Rs.199/- (pgs 306)
Sapna, as the name suggests, and the central character of Starstruck, is a dreamer. The romantic in her spins dreams of lovers, especially in movie scenes. Soon her dreams turn to reality, when on a chance trip brings her up and close with the Bollywood world. The intricate network of characters that dot this book and the underlying nuances that she has to deal with, soon turns the dreams into harsh reality that involves murder. In true Bollywood style, Pitroda, gives us all the masala of a movie in the making.
“Miss Timmins’ School for Girls” by Nayana Currimbhoy @ Rs.399/- (pgs 496)
A combination of an intense love story and a dark murder mystery set around a boarding school in Panchgani is what this interesting new read has in store for you! The book presents a Confluence of cultures- that of the protogonist’s conservative, middle class values, the very British atmosphere at the boarding school and the rock’n’roll, drugs and free-love way of life makes this book absolutely spell binding!
“Strangers on the 16:02” by Priya Basil @ Rs. 115/- (pgs 107)
Your train ride will never be the same again! Everyday you catch the same train you have caught a thousand times- but that one day things just don’t go the way they are expected to. Know that feeling? Well get onto to this train and be prepared for that short and fast paced ride of your life.
Deliverance: A Novella: by Gauri Deshpande @ Rs.225/- (pgs 134)
The invisible threads that tie a family together yet never quite woven so tightly can often seem to fray at the edges. Gauri Deshpande’s novel translated from Marathi titled Nirgathi, by Shashi Deshpande, explores family relationships that we so often take for granted, and brings to the forefront Deshpande’s repeated questioning of society’s and the family’s hypocritical mores and ethics. Hard-hitting, yet very relevant to today’s familial relationships.
“Now That I’m Fifty” by Bulbul Sharma @ Rs. 250/- (pgs 154)
You are forty, then get naughty, a greeting that a woman is often met with when she turns forty! But what happens when you, a woman, turn fifty? Does life really change that drastically? Do you feel you are nearing that age when others think you should not be doing things that don’t befit your age? Check out the short stories narrated by Bulbul in her book, Now That I’m Fifty and ponder upon what has come, what will come, or may not come to be.
"Masooma" by Ismat Chugtai @ Rs. 250/- (pgs 143)
Written in 1962 by one of the foremost women Urdu writers (where have they all gone??) by Ismat Chughtai, Masooma has been translated by Tahira Naqvi, a well known translator of Urdu fiction. Ismat, besides being a writer also co-produced films alongside her husband. The journey of Masooma, the young protagonist, in this narrative, unfolds not just the issues a young Muslim girl faces but also the unsavoury side of our famous Bollywood and its tryst with the underworld way back in the 60’s! Drips with sarcasm and irreverence, yet empathy is that single thread that tugs at your heartstrings for the protagonist.
Personalities
“Manik-Da: Memories of Satyajit Ray” by Nemai Ghosh @ Rs.199/- (pgs 107)
A translation by S.K Ray Chaudhuri, from the Bengali original, this book lays bare India’s most respected name, the finest, internationally acclaimed director - Satyajit Ray! A Film maker extraordinaire, this book captures the work and many moods of the master in splendid style with over fifty exquisite, never- seen –before photographs! This little book is simply wonderful!
“His Majesty’s Opponent: Subhas Chandra Bose and India’s Struggle against Empire” by Sugata Bose @ Rs.699/- (pgs 388)
An extraordinary biography of a Legend that went down into history spearheading India’s Freedom Struggle is here, it’s a magisterial and intimate study. What makes this essay more special is that it has been put together by Netaji’s Brother Sarat Chandra Bose’s grandson- Sugata Bose! Capturing and analyzing Netaji’s life, legacy, ideas and relationships that influenced him during his exile and his ascent to the peak of nationalist politics, this book profoundly illuminates this great epic perfectly! Truly Exceptional, read it!
Socio Eco Pol
“The In-tolerant Indian: Why we Must Rediscover a Liberal Space” by Gautam Adhikari @ Rs.399/- (pgs 228)
In this current spell of corruption and newer/fresher scams by the day, this timely essay by Gautam Adikari is a plea to build and sustain a truly liberal society. The book tackles the question of national identity demonstrating how extremist religious ideologies and violent politics have overshadowed the idea of a liberal, tolerant India that our founding fathers dreamed of. This eye opening and thought provoking book leaves us mulling over the question of what kind of a nation do we want India to be? Must she uphold a particular culture? Or celebrate her splendid diversity? Read this and think we all must!
“Poor Economics: Rethinking Poverty and the Ways to End it” by Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo @ Rs.499/- (pgs 303)
For more than 13 years, the visionary authors- Abhijit and Esther have worked with the poor in dozens of countries spanning five continents, trying to understand the specific problems that come with poverty and to find proven solutions. Through careful analysis they show why the poor despite having the same desires and abilities as anyone else, end up with entirely different lives. ‘Poor Economics’ is thus radical in its rethinking of the economics of poverty, but also entirely practical in the suggestions it offers. Their work is a vital guide to policy makers, philanthropists, activists and anyone lese who cares about building a world without poverty!
“Reinventing India” by Raghunath Mashelkar @ Rs.499/- (pgs 403)
From the nation’s visionary promoter of Science, eternal Optimist and a very fine Human being comes this inspiring and compassionate book personifying his greatest love – Science; and blending it with India! The book explores the avenues of growth and development in the field of Science and technology believing in India’s potential to achieve these in the years to come! It presents us with a positive, achievable vision, covering Science, technology, and its widespread use in governance and a whole range of other fields leaving us itching to take the first step, to see our dreams come true!
“Walking with the Comrades” by Arundhati Roy @ Rs.150/- (pgs 132)
Upside down. Inside out. This is how Arundhati Roy describes the very epicenter of India, the hotbed of Maoists, the land where the so called GGWRC (Gentle Giants who really Care) rule, and where daylight robbery by the biggies is rampant. Who are the good guys and who are the bad guys? Are the “poor” tribals really being freed from their so called “misery”? Who is actually freeing whom from the social ills? Plain facts no opinions, is what this hard hitting report of 2010 is all about.
“Prisoner No.100” by Anjum Zamarud Habib @ Rs.325/- (pgs 226)
It’s a passionate and moving account of the days spent in prison by one extraordinary woman and a searing indictment of draconian state policies and expedient political practices. This book will give you a good idea about POTA (Prevention of Terrorism Act) and how Kashmiris are falsely implicated in it. Its value lies in it being a heart to heart talk, a poignant story of prisoner no.100! Read it!
History
“1857: The Real Story of the Great Uprising” by Vishnu Bhatt and Godshe Versaikar @ Rs.250/- (pgs 208)
A translation from the Marathi version which was originally translated from Vishnu Bhatt’s account of the uprising written in the traditional modi script, this is a unique account of Historic Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 brought alive for you! It’s gripping, this book, as it’s the only documentation of such a climactic event in the history of India recorded wholly in first person by a Chitpavan Brahmin by the name of Versaikar during his journey across the Vindhya ranges. Get ready for an uncut, clear and eye-witness perspective of 1857!
“Vintage Guns of India” by S.K. Chatterji @ Rs.1500/- (pgs 196)
An absolute treasure- Vintage is here! Beginning with a historical perspective about the emergence of artillery this book colours a picture of guns from the Moughal times to Guns of Bijapur, Jhansi, Bidar, Coastal and Portuguese guns for you! Filled with a variety of incredulous pictures this book surely calls out to you-‘I’m really WOW, pick me up!’
“Litanies of Dutch Battery” by N.S.Madhavan @ Rs.350/- (pgs 312
The kaleidoscope that defines India through its many colored socio-religious hues has been well woven in this historical fiction set in God’s own Paradise- the backwaters of Kerala. Madhavan takes us not only on a historical journey of a tiny island, Dutch Battery, but also into the idiosyncratic lives and generations of the inhabitants. All this is viewed through the eyes of a young Catholic girl. This book is not just a fictional history of a place, but is a must read for those who wish to relive their childhood memories, and for those who love to soak in the culture of a land that they have or will travel through.
“Lost Loves: Exploring Rama’s Anguish” by Arshia Sattar @ Rs.250/- (pgs 145)
We have all looked at the central hero of the Ramayana, Rama, as the ideal son, brother, & often touted as the ideal husband. But, women have always wondered how Rama, as the ideal husband, could have been so cruel to Sita, repeatedly demanding a test of virtue & fidelity. Arshia Sattar, through her essays, now gives us a chance to stand in the shoes of Rama and see his point of view, at each momentous decision in his life.
“The Burma Campaign: Disaster into Triumph 1942-45” @ Rs. 399/- (pgs 532)
Capturing the exhaustive Campaign through the biography of four larger than life personalities- William Slim, Louis Mountbatten, Orde Wingate and Joseph Stilwell who played a commanding role in the whole crusade, this book is like no other book ever written on the subject of the Burma Campaign. It’s a riveting and an honest account from a distinguished Historian and Biographer! Comprehensive style and a striking read!
Science
“The Most Powerful Idea in the World: A Story of Steam, Industry and Invention” by William Rosen @ Rs.599/- (pgs 370)
Interesting and gripping – this book dwells into the history of the industrial revolution and the steam engine along with a marvelous account of how inventors first came to own and profit from their ideas! Telling us How inventions spring forth from logic and imagination, William Rosen takes us deep into the human mind explaining how ‘eureka’ moments occur when the brain is most relaxed and stresses on the crucial role played by the concept of intellectual property and patents that allowed their inventions to flourish!
“Physics of the Future: How Science Will Shape Human Destiny and Our Daily Lives by the Year 2100” by Michio Kaku @ Rs.699/- (pgs 389)
Examining what life might be like at the end of the current century, the revelations herein are eye- popping! The book is well researched and presents revolutionary developments in areas like medicine, computers, nanotechnology, quantum physics and space travel leaving us surprised, enthralled and sometimes even frightened! So if you find yourself technologically disoriented, read this and get fascinated along the way!
Inspiration
“Does he know a Mother’s Heart: How Suffering Refutes Religions” by Arun Shourie @ Rs.599/- (pgs 435)
Semi autobiographical and philosophical in nature this book is an account of the suffering and pain that Shourie has seen first hand which has led him to the teachings of the Buddha, and a perspective on the questioning of the prime existence of God amongst all this suffering which is done. This book based on his true life is truly moving and intense. Containing accurate citations from various religious texts, the book has a conversational tone and travels an emotional pathway!
“Click” by Ori Brafman & Rom Brafman @ Rs. 399/- (pgs 215)
Transform that single moment into a Wow moment! Conversations are not just enough these days. So if you want to know more about why you “click” with a few people instantly, or why you thought you should have but it didn’t just happen- here is a well researched book by Pro & Rom Brafman that not only talks about the why but also about the how! So come to twistntales and check out your “click quotient”
Travel
“Nagaland: A Journey to India’s Forgotten Frontier” by Jonathan Glancey @ Rs.650/- (pgs 268)
Impressions of childhood are long lasting! Jonathan Glancey in true journalistic style chases his childhood impressions made by his early readings, his short childhood forays, and the desire to search out his own “Shangri-la”, into the mesmeric land known as Nagaland. His book is not just a journalistic piece of information, but an anthropologist’s mine of information, a travelogue for the thirsting traveler in search for undiscovered beauty, a historian’s chronological unfolding of events, and a sociologist’s understanding of the past and present day aspirations of the Naga people. All this is woven tightly into print for a reader wanting to know more about this little State tucked into the corner-most part of India.
“The Tao of Travel” by Paul Theroux @ Rs.499/- (pgs 285)
Here it is- a book to be plundered and raided! A compendium of quotations, part gossip, part philosophy it covers a lot of angles on literary travel! There are chapters on exotic meals, travel ordeals, the English abroad, railways and imaginary travels. This work belongs on every traveler’s bookshelf! Simply Delightful and profound!
“The Delhiwalla Hangouts” by Mayank Austen Soofi @ Rs. 199/- (pgs 100)
Here is a perfect guidebook! It tells you about the places to shop, Stroll, play, eat, breathe and explore in big city Delhi. Also given are the timings of these places with realistic pictures and valuable –just- essential information which make this little book really handy! So if you’re headed to travel, come catch a quick glimpse of this delhiwalla book! And to the others who aren’t going, you can come relish this very likeable book!
Others
“First Day First Show: Writings from the Bollywood Trenches” by Anupama Chopra @ Rs.499/- (pgs 376)
It’s a compilation of interviews, quotable quotes and pithy observations that give a panoramic view of Bollywood in the last two decades! The concentration being on the 90’s, the resourceful author’s passion for Hindi Cinema brims forth with her intelligent and spunky pieces! It’s quite nice for a lovely, light and lazy reading!
“The Chopra Centre Cookbook: Nourishing Body and Soul” by Deepak Chopra with David Simon and Leanne Backer @ Rs.350/- (pgs 322)
Combining modern nutritional Science and Ayurveda, the world famous Chopra Centre- a retreat that serves as a beautiful, nurturing place to heal the body and soul is here with this delightful book featuring more than 200 appetizing breakfast dishes, snacks and desserts! Along the way the book also enlightens us with chapters such as the wisdom of food, and the art of cooking and eating thereby reestablishing the mind body connection and reversing the aging process!
Coffee Table
“Illustrated book of Steam and Rail: The History and development of the Train and an Evocative Guide to the World’s Great Railway Journeys” by Colin Garratt and Max Matthews @ Rs.695/- (pgs 512)
Come puff your way from the past to the present along with the great train journeys of the world. Filled with photographs of the various trains down the ages come check out the old and new models, how and why they changed their forms and learn the wonders that technology has created, as a consequence of travel! Not just informative but a travelogue as well, a great combination for those the trainspotting enthusiast as well as the die-hard traveler.
“The Human Story: Where we Come from and how we Evolved” by Charles Lockwood @ Rs.350/- (pgs 110)
Here’s a chance to get to know your ancestors! Where they came from, how they looked, and how far back can you trace them down the millions of years! A concise book, yet filled with information and realistic photos, Charles Lockwood traces not only our origins back in time but also presents the ancestry tree with its branches of diversity of species that existed, survived or just died out. Simply written with colour coded pages to help guide you back in Time.
Young Adults
“Tales of Historic Delhi: A Walk Through its Many Cities” by Premola Ghose @ Rs.225/- (pgs 62)
This book doesn’t just walk you through the history of monuments of Historic Delhi, but enhances that walk with sprinkles of interesting information! Premola Ghosh gives you a ride on the wings of the birds and narrates the stories through the birds and beasts of Ranthambore. There is also a timeline presented at the end of this fantastic time travel book not just the dynasties, but also the poets who resided and presided over the then monuments. A must read to revive that interest for history in kids whose interests have waned.
“The Diary of Amoslee: I Sit, I write, I Flush!” by Adeline Foo @ Rs.195/- (pgs 118)
Move onto Amos’s crazy-fun diary after that of Rodrick (Wimpy Kid Series)! It’s so Hilarious that you kids will roll off the chair laughing! Along the way you will get to know a little about Singapore, its people and different languages the locals speak! The Glossary at the end of the book is a great help to figure out some of the local words which Amos Scibbles into his diary! Lots of fun awaits you in this sensational diary! Come Pick!
“Tunnel of Illusions: Guardian Warlocks” by Aayushi Kolhatkar @ Rs.100/- (pgs 163)
From our very own local and budding writer Aayushi Kolhatkar, A game of treasure hunt, mystical happenings, secrets, friendship and adventure awaits you in her First book! Come join in this adventurous ride through the tunnel of illusions where deep secrets are set to be revealed! Aayushi is a 9th grade student at Vidya Valley School in Pune. This is her very first book and we are pleased to encourage our young authors!
Books for Children (all Tulika)
“Mayil Will Not Be Quiet” by Niveditha Subramaniam @ Rs. 150/- (pgs 104)
Tired of being told “Be quiet”! well here is your chance to learn the tricks and trade of what you can do when told to Be quiet. Mayil can teach you a thing or two, so get your diary and pen ready & start scribbling away!
“Beyond the Blue River” by B. Vinayan @Rs.250/- (pgs 243)
Robots and Transformers visually are fun to watch. But try getting into the heart of a mechanical creature and seeing the world from its view, what it wishes and what it wants to say to you. The author Vinayan, has done just that! So what are you waiting for?? Come get your ride and the next time you travel on a mechanical creature, listen carefully….
Stitching Stories by Nina Sabnani @ Rs. 200/-
Stories are usually woven. But here is a unique book where the stories are told through the stitches by women in a village in Kutch. Embroidery and appliqué forms the basis of their story and their travel from Pakistan into India. A visual imaginary treat in store for children…
The Enchanted Saarang by Asha Hanley @ Rs. 385/- (pgs 99)
Come learn about the enchanted stories of Kashmir and the legends and folk tales that abound in this enchanted place. Full of wonderful tales interwoven with beautiful illustrations, the Valley of the Gods comes alive through its flora and fauna that abounds in this region.
Other New Arrivals:
“Crazy Times with Uncle Ken” by Ruskin Bond @ Rs.175/-
“The 10 Rules of Sam Walton” by Michael Bergdahl @ Rs.495/-
“Poems Come Home” by Sukrita (Translated by Gulzar) @ Rs.299/-
“A Poet’s Mind: Selected Quotations” by Rabindranath Tagore @ Rs.99/-
“Easy Adventure Holidays” by Outlook Traveller @ Rs.95/-
“Broken Republic: Three Essays” by Arundhati Roy @ Rs.499/-
“Someone Else’s Garden” by Dipika Rai @ Rs. 350/-
“Best of Health: 25 Stories on living, Healing and Hope” @ Rs.350/-
“Empire of the Moghul: Ruler of the World” by Alex Rutherford @ Rs.495/-
“Search Engine Optimization: An Hour a Day” by The Times Group @ Rs.550/-
“The Hilliker Curse” by James Ellroy @ Rs.399/-
“The End of Wallstreet” by Roger Lowenstein @ Rs.499/-
“A Time for New Dreams” by Ben Okri @ Rs.499/-
“Mozart’s Last Aria: Musical Genius.Murder Victim?” by Matt Rees @ Rs.450/-
“Last Man in Tower” by Aravind Adiga @ Rs.699/-
“The Tennis Party: Mixed doubles, anyone?” by Sophie Kinsella @ Rs.399/-
“The Windup Girl” by Paolo Bacigalupi @ Rs.395/-
“Wodehouse at the Wicket” by P.G.Wodehouse @ Rs.250/-
“Single Woman and other Poems” by Manoj Wad @ Rs.100/-
“A Tangled Web: Jammu and Kashmir” Edited by Ira Pande @ Rs. 699/-
“I Shall Wear Midnight” by Terry Pratchett @ Rs. 299/-
“Between Lives” by K.S.Maniam @ Rs. 399/-
“An evening in Lucknow: Selected Stories” by K.A. Abbas @ Rs.299/-
“The Book of Answers” by C.Y. Gopinath @ Rs. 499/-
“Middle School The Worst Years of My Life” by James Patterson @ Rs. 499/-
“Empires of Food” D. G. Evans Fraser & Andrew Rimas 2 Rs. 399/-
“Scribble, Scribble, Scribble” by Simon Schama @ Rs. 499/-
“Swimming Pool Sunday” by Sophie Kinsella @ Rs. 399/-
“A Scandalous Secret” by Jaishree Mishra @ Rs. 299/-
“First Spring: The Golden Age of India” by Abraham Eraly @ Rs. 1299/-
“The Shift : The Future of Work is Already Here” by Lynda Grantton @ Rs. 399/-
“7 Spiritual Laws of Superheroes” by Deepak Chopra @ Rs. 399/-
“Inspirations: Selections From Classic Literature” Selected by Paulo Coelho @ Rs.299/-
“Septimus Heap: Darke” by Angie Sage @ Rs.499/-
“The Definitive Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock” edited by Michael Heatly @ Rs.1995/-
“Dream Cruises of the World: Explore the World in Pictures” by Insight @ Rs.595/-
“The Ultimate Illustrated Encyclopedia of Classic Cars: A celebration of the 20th Century’s most Iconic Automobiles” by Martin Buckley and Chris Rees @ Rs.695/-
“European Paintings before 1800 in the National Gallery of Victoria” by Ursula Hoff @ Rs.1195/-
“Great Discoveries: An Amazing Journey through Space and Time” @ Rs.495/-
“The World Encyclopedia of Locomotives: An international Guide to the most Fabulous Train Engines” by Colin Garratt @ Rs.695/- (pgs 256)
“Rock Tease: The Golden Years of Rock T-Shirts” by Erica Easley and Ed Chalfa @ Rs.695/-
Enjoy your reading and see you at twistntales!
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Hi all,
Here’s bringing you another huge pile of new and noteworthy books for you to curl up with in this festive season. Some nice long weekends coming up, and you can start stocking up!
New Arrivals:
Wow: Grassroots Comics – a tool for democracy and others
There are five comic books from World Comics India. These are exemplary and you should check them out. World Comics India (WCI) is a collective of grassroots activists, cartoonists, artists, development journalists and students using comics as a communication tool as well as medium for self expressions. WCI imparts skills to NGOs staff and activists, students of mass communication and social work through workshops on grassroots comics.
The creators of these comics are not professional artists but people living in different parts of the globe from Brazil to Pakistan and UK to SriLanka.
The titles in this series:
“Grassroots Comics – a tool for democracy” @ Rs. 75/-
“Understanding Gandhi through Cartoons” @ Rs.75/-
“Half World Four Frames” @ Rs.150/-
“Whose Development???” @ Rs.100/-
“Parallel Lines” @ Rs.100/-
Business / Management
“The Business of Cricket: The Story of Sports Marketing in India” by Shyam Balasubramanian and Vijay Santhanam @ Rs.299/- (pgs 193)
Switch on the television, surf the web; enter a mall; and a sports celebrity- Sachin, Federer or a Dhoni look down at you or rather you look up to them! It’s hard to escape sports marketing, isn’t it? This book charts out how the market for it was established in the 1970’s, how it grew between 1980 and 2000 and finally exploded post 2000! Appealing to both sports enthusiasts and business students alike this book is very sales- able!
“The Winning Way: Learning from Sport for Managers” by Harsha Bhogle and Anita Bhogle @ Rs.200/- (pgs 196)
Understanding the business world through the lens of sport is stimulating and energizing. And The Winning Way explores just that! Harsha Bhogle- a well known cricketing figure and Anita Bhogle’s advertising and corporate exposure has perfectly brought to life- ‘The Winning way’, initially a workshop that draws learnings from sport and applies them to Business, now into a book! Sport and Business have much in common- Competitiveness, dynamism, uncertainty, strategy, execution and above all leadership and teamwork, comparisons of which have been stressed in this gripping book. Makes a great gift to ambitious, sporty aspirants from the corporate and entrepreneurship worlds setting them all the way onto The Winning Way!
Fiction
“The Bastard of Istanbul” by Elif Shafak @ Rs.350/- (pgs 360)
Set against the background of Turkey is this engrossing story- there’s a mysterious family curse, Asya, the protagonist, and her rebellious mother who runs a tattoo parlour, a newly discovered clairvoyant and a character obsessed with impending disaster in the picture! And when Asya’s Armenian American cousin comes to stay, long hidden family secrets of the turbulent past are laid bare! Read this fine book which is sure to leave you gasping with disbelief until the very last pages!
“The Second Lady Chatterley’s Lover” by D. H. Lawrence @ Rs. 399/- (pgs 375)
It was the most controversial book of the early 1920’s! D.H. Lawrence, known as a controversial writer of those times, and known to throw caution to the wind, openly explored the very base nature of men as well as women and delved into areas that were talked about behind closed doors. This is the second version written in 1927 and published posthumously. There are a few key differences in plot and characterization from the original. So come take a peep into a Victorian lady’s chamber!
“The Tiger’s Wife” by Téa Obreht @ Rs. 325/- (pgs 335)
If you thought the tiger’s iconization stopped at Rudyard Kipling and Yann Martel, then think again. “He”, the magnificent beast, who is facing a slow decline in number, has once again been resurrected by Obreht, a young 25 year old writer born in Yugoslavia. Her debut novel, sprinkled with metaphors, woven into this fantastic tale against the backdrop of war and death, is pure eloquence of words and sentences, which takes you into a fast paced journey – an unputdownable book till you reach the end. This young storyteller holds you rapt within the pages of her book. Come ride the tale of the tiger!
“Elephant’s Journey” by Jose Saramago @ Rs. 399/- (pgs 198)
Based on historical facts, Jose Saramago, weaves historical journeys and fiction into the travels of Solomon, an Indian elephant, from Lisbon to Vienna across the plains and seas and the snowy Alps. This interplay between fact, fiction and fantasy, is all narrated with magic and a bit of humour. An elephant traveling in the early 19th century through regions where it caused excitement and wonder unravels the human frailities of life’s journey itself.
“A Song of Ice and Fire” by George R.R.Martin
A fantasy epic of the modern age this series is sure to thrill you! Its knights, lords, liars, kings and Queens all at play magically woven around one of the greatest dazzling fantasy adventure! ‘Game of Thrones”, the H.B.O. original series as seen on Sky Atlantic HD is based on these books! Indulge and get fantasized!
Titles in the above Series:
“Game of Thrones- book 1” @ Rs.399/- (pgs 801)
“A Clash of Kings”- book 2 @ Rs.399/- (pgs 741)
“A Storm of Swords: Steel and Snow” Book 3 (part one) @ Rs. 399/- (pgs 661)
“A Storm of Swords: Blood and Gold” Book 3 (part two) @ Rs.399/- (pgs 637)
“A Feast for Crows” Book 4 @ Rs.399/- (pgs 936)
“Bloody Valentine” by James Patterson @ Rs. 115/- (pgs 122)
The first line mesmerizes you and under hypnosis you continue to read page after page – in what can be described as Patterson’s “Bloody Valentine”. And so begins the plotting of how a day of “Red for Passion” turns “Red for Blood”. Gruesome but gripping!
“There but for the” by Ali Smith @ Rs. 550/- (pgs 356)
Through each word taken apart a story unfolds, and yet weaves together a tapestry of thoughts and perspectives unfolding the extremes of what could define human identity. Interjected with humour, this quiet narrative takes the reader to a realization of the importance of hearing ourselves think amidst the din of the mundane.
“The Dangerous Man” by Ibn-e-Safi @ Rs.199/- (pgs 204)
Ibn-E Safi, comes highly recommended by none other than the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie. For the first time, translated from Urdu into English, The Dangerous Man, forming part of the Detective Imran series, give readers a peep into the past of the Asian subcontinent. Now need I say more….Read our very own crime writer at this best!
Indian Writing
“River of Smoke” by Amitav Ghosh @ Rs.699/-
Get ready to once again sail the high seas of the Indian Ocean in the Book Two of the Ibis Triology, steered on by none other than Amitav Ghosh. Traveling further into the harbours of China and the illicit trading of opium are glimpses of early nineteenth century China. Delve deeper into the storm-tossed lives of the characters whose destinations bring them all together from across the oceans into the waterways and darkened alleys of Canton.
“Priya: An Incredible Indyaa” by Namita Gokhale @ Rs.350/- (pgs 195)
Carefully resurrecting truly unforgettable characters from her 1984 cult bestseller ‘Paro’ and growing them into mature, older individuals befitting present times is quite a task and Gokhale has accomplished it, par excellence! This book has it all- valiant struggles of status, infidelity, glamour and sex, coupled with Delhi’s toxic waste of power, money and greed! After ‘Paro’, it’s the story of ‘Priya’ now, wickedly funny and occasionally tender captured in Incredible Indyaa! Simply Enchanting!
“Last song of Savio De Souza” by Binoo K. John @ Rs.350/- (pgs 265)
Only in God’s own Paradise, can a metaphorical twist of fate occur. Binoo John, known for his famous travelogue and his book on fundas of Indian English, now sets in print a fine novel set against the backdrop of vying miracles between faiths, love and hope. Written with great humor and large doses of metaphors, John brings to live this sleepy town of Vettakud, and the tumults that beset it and the lives of people, just before the tsunami of 2004. Ordinary lives all entwined with religion and nature, unfolds along the pristine sands of Kerala.
“Bombay Duck is a Fish” by Kanika Dhillon @ Rs. 195/- (pgs 320)
Mumbai the city where dreams are made and broken spins out many a story. Kanika Dhillon, a screen writer and with an assistant director’s profile, presents her debut novel around the industry that is her working environment. Bollywood and Page 3 stories are woven into this fast paced narrative of a young girl whose desire it is to be the next famous Director in the world of Bollywood. But, she soon realizes that all is not what it was promised when she starts working in the star studded land of Bollywood. People do not necessarily turn out to be as they present themselves but could be someone totally different when you get to know them. Thus aptly titled, a Bombay Duck is not a duck but a fish!
“Starstruck” by Rajal Pitroda @ Rs.199/- (pgs 306)
Sapna, as the name suggests, and the central character of Starstruck, is a dreamer. The romantic in her spins dreams of lovers, especially in movie scenes. Soon her dreams turn to reality, when on a chance trip brings her up and close with the Bollywood world. The intricate network of characters that dot this book and the underlying nuances that she has to deal with, soon turns the dreams into harsh reality that involves murder. In true Bollywood style, Pitroda, gives us all the masala of a movie in the making.
“Miss Timmins’ School for Girls” by Nayana Currimbhoy @ Rs.399/- (pgs 496)
A combination of an intense love story and a dark murder mystery set around a boarding school in Panchgani is what this interesting new read has in store for you! The book presents a Confluence of cultures- that of the protogonist’s conservative, middle class values, the very British atmosphere at the boarding school and the rock’n’roll, drugs and free-love way of life makes this book absolutely spell binding!
“Strangers on the 16:02” by Priya Basil @ Rs. 115/- (pgs 107)
Your train ride will never be the same again! Everyday you catch the same train you have caught a thousand times- but that one day things just don’t go the way they are expected to. Know that feeling? Well get onto to this train and be prepared for that short and fast paced ride of your life.
Deliverance: A Novella: by Gauri Deshpande @ Rs.225/- (pgs 134)
The invisible threads that tie a family together yet never quite woven so tightly can often seem to fray at the edges. Gauri Deshpande’s novel translated from Marathi titled Nirgathi, by Shashi Deshpande, explores family relationships that we so often take for granted, and brings to the forefront Deshpande’s repeated questioning of society’s and the family’s hypocritical mores and ethics. Hard-hitting, yet very relevant to today’s familial relationships.
“Now That I’m Fifty” by Bulbul Sharma @ Rs. 250/- (pgs 154)
You are forty, then get naughty, a greeting that a woman is often met with when she turns forty! But what happens when you, a woman, turn fifty? Does life really change that drastically? Do you feel you are nearing that age when others think you should not be doing things that don’t befit your age? Check out the short stories narrated by Bulbul in her book, Now That I’m Fifty and ponder upon what has come, what will come, or may not come to be.
"Masooma" by Ismat Chugtai @ Rs. 250/- (pgs 143)
Written in 1962 by one of the foremost women Urdu writers (where have they all gone??) by Ismat Chughtai, Masooma has been translated by Tahira Naqvi, a well known translator of Urdu fiction. Ismat, besides being a writer also co-produced films alongside her husband. The journey of Masooma, the young protagonist, in this narrative, unfolds not just the issues a young Muslim girl faces but also the unsavoury side of our famous Bollywood and its tryst with the underworld way back in the 60’s! Drips with sarcasm and irreverence, yet empathy is that single thread that tugs at your heartstrings for the protagonist.
Personalities
“Manik-Da: Memories of Satyajit Ray” by Nemai Ghosh @ Rs.199/- (pgs 107)
A translation by S.K Ray Chaudhuri, from the Bengali original, this book lays bare India’s most respected name, the finest, internationally acclaimed director - Satyajit Ray! A Film maker extraordinaire, this book captures the work and many moods of the master in splendid style with over fifty exquisite, never- seen –before photographs! This little book is simply wonderful!
“His Majesty’s Opponent: Subhas Chandra Bose and India’s Struggle against Empire” by Sugata Bose @ Rs.699/- (pgs 388)
An extraordinary biography of a Legend that went down into history spearheading India’s Freedom Struggle is here, it’s a magisterial and intimate study. What makes this essay more special is that it has been put together by Netaji’s Brother Sarat Chandra Bose’s grandson- Sugata Bose! Capturing and analyzing Netaji’s life, legacy, ideas and relationships that influenced him during his exile and his ascent to the peak of nationalist politics, this book profoundly illuminates this great epic perfectly! Truly Exceptional, read it!
Socio Eco Pol
“The In-tolerant Indian: Why we Must Rediscover a Liberal Space” by Gautam Adhikari @ Rs.399/- (pgs 228)
In this current spell of corruption and newer/fresher scams by the day, this timely essay by Gautam Adikari is a plea to build and sustain a truly liberal society. The book tackles the question of national identity demonstrating how extremist religious ideologies and violent politics have overshadowed the idea of a liberal, tolerant India that our founding fathers dreamed of. This eye opening and thought provoking book leaves us mulling over the question of what kind of a nation do we want India to be? Must she uphold a particular culture? Or celebrate her splendid diversity? Read this and think we all must!
“Poor Economics: Rethinking Poverty and the Ways to End it” by Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo @ Rs.499/- (pgs 303)
For more than 13 years, the visionary authors- Abhijit and Esther have worked with the poor in dozens of countries spanning five continents, trying to understand the specific problems that come with poverty and to find proven solutions. Through careful analysis they show why the poor despite having the same desires and abilities as anyone else, end up with entirely different lives. ‘Poor Economics’ is thus radical in its rethinking of the economics of poverty, but also entirely practical in the suggestions it offers. Their work is a vital guide to policy makers, philanthropists, activists and anyone lese who cares about building a world without poverty!
“Reinventing India” by Raghunath Mashelkar @ Rs.499/- (pgs 403)
From the nation’s visionary promoter of Science, eternal Optimist and a very fine Human being comes this inspiring and compassionate book personifying his greatest love – Science; and blending it with India! The book explores the avenues of growth and development in the field of Science and technology believing in India’s potential to achieve these in the years to come! It presents us with a positive, achievable vision, covering Science, technology, and its widespread use in governance and a whole range of other fields leaving us itching to take the first step, to see our dreams come true!
“Walking with the Comrades” by Arundhati Roy @ Rs.150/- (pgs 132)
Upside down. Inside out. This is how Arundhati Roy describes the very epicenter of India, the hotbed of Maoists, the land where the so called GGWRC (Gentle Giants who really Care) rule, and where daylight robbery by the biggies is rampant. Who are the good guys and who are the bad guys? Are the “poor” tribals really being freed from their so called “misery”? Who is actually freeing whom from the social ills? Plain facts no opinions, is what this hard hitting report of 2010 is all about.
“Prisoner No.100” by Anjum Zamarud Habib @ Rs.325/- (pgs 226)
It’s a passionate and moving account of the days spent in prison by one extraordinary woman and a searing indictment of draconian state policies and expedient political practices. This book will give you a good idea about POTA (Prevention of Terrorism Act) and how Kashmiris are falsely implicated in it. Its value lies in it being a heart to heart talk, a poignant story of prisoner no.100! Read it!
History
“1857: The Real Story of the Great Uprising” by Vishnu Bhatt and Godshe Versaikar @ Rs.250/- (pgs 208)
A translation from the Marathi version which was originally translated from Vishnu Bhatt’s account of the uprising written in the traditional modi script, this is a unique account of Historic Sepoy Mutiny of 1857 brought alive for you! It’s gripping, this book, as it’s the only documentation of such a climactic event in the history of India recorded wholly in first person by a Chitpavan Brahmin by the name of Versaikar during his journey across the Vindhya ranges. Get ready for an uncut, clear and eye-witness perspective of 1857!
“Vintage Guns of India” by S.K. Chatterji @ Rs.1500/- (pgs 196)
An absolute treasure- Vintage is here! Beginning with a historical perspective about the emergence of artillery this book colours a picture of guns from the Moughal times to Guns of Bijapur, Jhansi, Bidar, Coastal and Portuguese guns for you! Filled with a variety of incredulous pictures this book surely calls out to you-‘I’m really WOW, pick me up!’
“Litanies of Dutch Battery” by N.S.Madhavan @ Rs.350/- (pgs 312
The kaleidoscope that defines India through its many colored socio-religious hues has been well woven in this historical fiction set in God’s own Paradise- the backwaters of Kerala. Madhavan takes us not only on a historical journey of a tiny island, Dutch Battery, but also into the idiosyncratic lives and generations of the inhabitants. All this is viewed through the eyes of a young Catholic girl. This book is not just a fictional history of a place, but is a must read for those who wish to relive their childhood memories, and for those who love to soak in the culture of a land that they have or will travel through.
“Lost Loves: Exploring Rama’s Anguish” by Arshia Sattar @ Rs.250/- (pgs 145)
We have all looked at the central hero of the Ramayana, Rama, as the ideal son, brother, & often touted as the ideal husband. But, women have always wondered how Rama, as the ideal husband, could have been so cruel to Sita, repeatedly demanding a test of virtue & fidelity. Arshia Sattar, through her essays, now gives us a chance to stand in the shoes of Rama and see his point of view, at each momentous decision in his life.
“The Burma Campaign: Disaster into Triumph 1942-45” @ Rs. 399/- (pgs 532)
Capturing the exhaustive Campaign through the biography of four larger than life personalities- William Slim, Louis Mountbatten, Orde Wingate and Joseph Stilwell who played a commanding role in the whole crusade, this book is like no other book ever written on the subject of the Burma Campaign. It’s a riveting and an honest account from a distinguished Historian and Biographer! Comprehensive style and a striking read!
Science
“The Most Powerful Idea in the World: A Story of Steam, Industry and Invention” by William Rosen @ Rs.599/- (pgs 370)
Interesting and gripping – this book dwells into the history of the industrial revolution and the steam engine along with a marvelous account of how inventors first came to own and profit from their ideas! Telling us How inventions spring forth from logic and imagination, William Rosen takes us deep into the human mind explaining how ‘eureka’ moments occur when the brain is most relaxed and stresses on the crucial role played by the concept of intellectual property and patents that allowed their inventions to flourish!
“Physics of the Future: How Science Will Shape Human Destiny and Our Daily Lives by the Year 2100” by Michio Kaku @ Rs.699/- (pgs 389)
Examining what life might be like at the end of the current century, the revelations herein are eye- popping! The book is well researched and presents revolutionary developments in areas like medicine, computers, nanotechnology, quantum physics and space travel leaving us surprised, enthralled and sometimes even frightened! So if you find yourself technologically disoriented, read this and get fascinated along the way!
Inspiration
“Does he know a Mother’s Heart: How Suffering Refutes Religions” by Arun Shourie @ Rs.599/- (pgs 435)
Semi autobiographical and philosophical in nature this book is an account of the suffering and pain that Shourie has seen first hand which has led him to the teachings of the Buddha, and a perspective on the questioning of the prime existence of God amongst all this suffering which is done. This book based on his true life is truly moving and intense. Containing accurate citations from various religious texts, the book has a conversational tone and travels an emotional pathway!
“Click” by Ori Brafman & Rom Brafman @ Rs. 399/- (pgs 215)
Transform that single moment into a Wow moment! Conversations are not just enough these days. So if you want to know more about why you “click” with a few people instantly, or why you thought you should have but it didn’t just happen- here is a well researched book by Pro & Rom Brafman that not only talks about the why but also about the how! So come to twistntales and check out your “click quotient”
Travel
“Nagaland: A Journey to India’s Forgotten Frontier” by Jonathan Glancey @ Rs.650/- (pgs 268)
Impressions of childhood are long lasting! Jonathan Glancey in true journalistic style chases his childhood impressions made by his early readings, his short childhood forays, and the desire to search out his own “Shangri-la”, into the mesmeric land known as Nagaland. His book is not just a journalistic piece of information, but an anthropologist’s mine of information, a travelogue for the thirsting traveler in search for undiscovered beauty, a historian’s chronological unfolding of events, and a sociologist’s understanding of the past and present day aspirations of the Naga people. All this is woven tightly into print for a reader wanting to know more about this little State tucked into the corner-most part of India.
“The Tao of Travel” by Paul Theroux @ Rs.499/- (pgs 285)
Here it is- a book to be plundered and raided! A compendium of quotations, part gossip, part philosophy it covers a lot of angles on literary travel! There are chapters on exotic meals, travel ordeals, the English abroad, railways and imaginary travels. This work belongs on every traveler’s bookshelf! Simply Delightful and profound!
“The Delhiwalla Hangouts” by Mayank Austen Soofi @ Rs. 199/- (pgs 100)
Here is a perfect guidebook! It tells you about the places to shop, Stroll, play, eat, breathe and explore in big city Delhi. Also given are the timings of these places with realistic pictures and valuable –just- essential information which make this little book really handy! So if you’re headed to travel, come catch a quick glimpse of this delhiwalla book! And to the others who aren’t going, you can come relish this very likeable book!
Others
“First Day First Show: Writings from the Bollywood Trenches” by Anupama Chopra @ Rs.499/- (pgs 376)
It’s a compilation of interviews, quotable quotes and pithy observations that give a panoramic view of Bollywood in the last two decades! The concentration being on the 90’s, the resourceful author’s passion for Hindi Cinema brims forth with her intelligent and spunky pieces! It’s quite nice for a lovely, light and lazy reading!
“The Chopra Centre Cookbook: Nourishing Body and Soul” by Deepak Chopra with David Simon and Leanne Backer @ Rs.350/- (pgs 322)
Combining modern nutritional Science and Ayurveda, the world famous Chopra Centre- a retreat that serves as a beautiful, nurturing place to heal the body and soul is here with this delightful book featuring more than 200 appetizing breakfast dishes, snacks and desserts! Along the way the book also enlightens us with chapters such as the wisdom of food, and the art of cooking and eating thereby reestablishing the mind body connection and reversing the aging process!
Coffee Table
“Illustrated book of Steam and Rail: The History and development of the Train and an Evocative Guide to the World’s Great Railway Journeys” by Colin Garratt and Max Matthews @ Rs.695/- (pgs 512)
Come puff your way from the past to the present along with the great train journeys of the world. Filled with photographs of the various trains down the ages come check out the old and new models, how and why they changed their forms and learn the wonders that technology has created, as a consequence of travel! Not just informative but a travelogue as well, a great combination for those the trainspotting enthusiast as well as the die-hard traveler.
“The Human Story: Where we Come from and how we Evolved” by Charles Lockwood @ Rs.350/- (pgs 110)
Here’s a chance to get to know your ancestors! Where they came from, how they looked, and how far back can you trace them down the millions of years! A concise book, yet filled with information and realistic photos, Charles Lockwood traces not only our origins back in time but also presents the ancestry tree with its branches of diversity of species that existed, survived or just died out. Simply written with colour coded pages to help guide you back in Time.
Young Adults
“Tales of Historic Delhi: A Walk Through its Many Cities” by Premola Ghose @ Rs.225/- (pgs 62)
This book doesn’t just walk you through the history of monuments of Historic Delhi, but enhances that walk with sprinkles of interesting information! Premola Ghosh gives you a ride on the wings of the birds and narrates the stories through the birds and beasts of Ranthambore. There is also a timeline presented at the end of this fantastic time travel book not just the dynasties, but also the poets who resided and presided over the then monuments. A must read to revive that interest for history in kids whose interests have waned.
“The Diary of Amoslee: I Sit, I write, I Flush!” by Adeline Foo @ Rs.195/- (pgs 118)
Move onto Amos’s crazy-fun diary after that of Rodrick (Wimpy Kid Series)! It’s so Hilarious that you kids will roll off the chair laughing! Along the way you will get to know a little about Singapore, its people and different languages the locals speak! The Glossary at the end of the book is a great help to figure out some of the local words which Amos Scibbles into his diary! Lots of fun awaits you in this sensational diary! Come Pick!
“Tunnel of Illusions: Guardian Warlocks” by Aayushi Kolhatkar @ Rs.100/- (pgs 163)
From our very own local and budding writer Aayushi Kolhatkar, A game of treasure hunt, mystical happenings, secrets, friendship and adventure awaits you in her First book! Come join in this adventurous ride through the tunnel of illusions where deep secrets are set to be revealed! Aayushi is a 9th grade student at Vidya Valley School in Pune. This is her very first book and we are pleased to encourage our young authors!
Books for Children (all Tulika)
“Mayil Will Not Be Quiet” by Niveditha Subramaniam @ Rs. 150/- (pgs 104)
Tired of being told “Be quiet”! well here is your chance to learn the tricks and trade of what you can do when told to Be quiet. Mayil can teach you a thing or two, so get your diary and pen ready & start scribbling away!
“Beyond the Blue River” by B. Vinayan @Rs.250/- (pgs 243)
Robots and Transformers visually are fun to watch. But try getting into the heart of a mechanical creature and seeing the world from its view, what it wishes and what it wants to say to you. The author Vinayan, has done just that! So what are you waiting for?? Come get your ride and the next time you travel on a mechanical creature, listen carefully….
Stitching Stories by Nina Sabnani @ Rs. 200/-
Stories are usually woven. But here is a unique book where the stories are told through the stitches by women in a village in Kutch. Embroidery and appliqué forms the basis of their story and their travel from Pakistan into India. A visual imaginary treat in store for children…
The Enchanted Saarang by Asha Hanley @ Rs. 385/- (pgs 99)
Come learn about the enchanted stories of Kashmir and the legends and folk tales that abound in this enchanted place. Full of wonderful tales interwoven with beautiful illustrations, the Valley of the Gods comes alive through its flora and fauna that abounds in this region.
Other New Arrivals:
“Crazy Times with Uncle Ken” by Ruskin Bond @ Rs.175/-
“The 10 Rules of Sam Walton” by Michael Bergdahl @ Rs.495/-
“Poems Come Home” by Sukrita (Translated by Gulzar) @ Rs.299/-
“A Poet’s Mind: Selected Quotations” by Rabindranath Tagore @ Rs.99/-
“Easy Adventure Holidays” by Outlook Traveller @ Rs.95/-
“Broken Republic: Three Essays” by Arundhati Roy @ Rs.499/-
“Someone Else’s Garden” by Dipika Rai @ Rs. 350/-
“Best of Health: 25 Stories on living, Healing and Hope” @ Rs.350/-
“Empire of the Moghul: Ruler of the World” by Alex Rutherford @ Rs.495/-
“Search Engine Optimization: An Hour a Day” by The Times Group @ Rs.550/-
“The Hilliker Curse” by James Ellroy @ Rs.399/-
“The End of Wallstreet” by Roger Lowenstein @ Rs.499/-
“A Time for New Dreams” by Ben Okri @ Rs.499/-
“Mozart’s Last Aria: Musical Genius.Murder Victim?” by Matt Rees @ Rs.450/-
“Last Man in Tower” by Aravind Adiga @ Rs.699/-
“The Tennis Party: Mixed doubles, anyone?” by Sophie Kinsella @ Rs.399/-
“The Windup Girl” by Paolo Bacigalupi @ Rs.395/-
“Wodehouse at the Wicket” by P.G.Wodehouse @ Rs.250/-
“Single Woman and other Poems” by Manoj Wad @ Rs.100/-
“A Tangled Web: Jammu and Kashmir” Edited by Ira Pande @ Rs. 699/-
“I Shall Wear Midnight” by Terry Pratchett @ Rs. 299/-
“Between Lives” by K.S.Maniam @ Rs. 399/-
“An evening in Lucknow: Selected Stories” by K.A. Abbas @ Rs.299/-
“The Book of Answers” by C.Y. Gopinath @ Rs. 499/-
“Middle School The Worst Years of My Life” by James Patterson @ Rs. 499/-
“Empires of Food” D. G. Evans Fraser & Andrew Rimas 2 Rs. 399/-
“Scribble, Scribble, Scribble” by Simon Schama @ Rs. 499/-
“Swimming Pool Sunday” by Sophie Kinsella @ Rs. 399/-
“A Scandalous Secret” by Jaishree Mishra @ Rs. 299/-
“First Spring: The Golden Age of India” by Abraham Eraly @ Rs. 1299/-
“The Shift : The Future of Work is Already Here” by Lynda Grantton @ Rs. 399/-
“7 Spiritual Laws of Superheroes” by Deepak Chopra @ Rs. 399/-
“Inspirations: Selections From Classic Literature” Selected by Paulo Coelho @ Rs.299/-
“Septimus Heap: Darke” by Angie Sage @ Rs.499/-
“The Definitive Illustrated Encyclopedia of Rock” edited by Michael Heatly @ Rs.1995/-
“Dream Cruises of the World: Explore the World in Pictures” by Insight @ Rs.595/-
“The Ultimate Illustrated Encyclopedia of Classic Cars: A celebration of the 20th Century’s most Iconic Automobiles” by Martin Buckley and Chris Rees @ Rs.695/-
“European Paintings before 1800 in the National Gallery of Victoria” by Ursula Hoff @ Rs.1195/-
“Great Discoveries: An Amazing Journey through Space and Time” @ Rs.495/-
“The World Encyclopedia of Locomotives: An international Guide to the most Fabulous Train Engines” by Colin Garratt @ Rs.695/- (pgs 256)
“Rock Tease: The Golden Years of Rock T-Shirts” by Erica Easley and Ed Chalfa @ Rs.695/-
Enjoy your reading and see you at twistntales!
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Thursday, June 23, 2011
The Death of the Golden Goose
A man had a goose that laid a golden egg every day. He killed it because he wanted to have all the eggs at once. He was shocked to discover that there were no eggs inside the goose and spent the rest of his life wallowing in self pity. What if I tell you this is not a children’s fable? How would you characterize the personality of such a person? THINK HARD FOR 10 SECONDS.
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Such a person has to be greedy, idiotic, foolish, and cannot perceive the consequences of his actions. He focuses only the immediate pleasures that he can gain out of a situation.
The next time you buy a pirated game because you love gaming or buy a pirate book because you feel incomplete without a book on you bedside, remember that person and see the mirror. You will see someone who is gradually squeezing to death a golden goose that probably gives him the biggest pleasure of his life. Why do I say this? Spend 5 minutes reading this article and you will know what I mean.
Let me also try and give you an alternate explanation. Imagine you are a software engineer working in a multi-national company. You have a nice house, a car, loving parents, and a beautiful wife. You and your team are working a on a software solution for a Fortune 100 client and its going to be a big success. On the project delivery date, you realize that the client is not paying you for your work because someone came in, copied all your work on a DVD, and sold it to the client for .0001% of its actual cost. Not only that, you realize that every time you are about to complete a project, you will face the same result. Your company has no chance but to shut shop and suddenly life has lost its beauty. You are now someone with a mounting debt of EMI’s, no job, and anyplace where you might find work is facing the same problem. This is the situation faced by thousands or in fact millions of people in the gaming, software, books, music, and cinema industries. We are gradually killing off the industries that are creating so much of the content we love.
EA Sports, the largest gaming company in the world, has a tremendously popular game title “Madden”. This game is no longer available on the PC because the rampant piracy of PC games means that EA can no longer generate profit on making and selling these games for PC’s. Hence, most games are now being produced for XBOX and Playstation because it’s harder to hack these boxes. The most common explanation I see floating around is that gaming companies make a lot of money and if they price games cheaply, people might buy original games. Would any of you be happy if I was given the right to decide your salary based on what I felt was a good lifestyle for you? Then, how can you have the moral right to even make this argument.
Do you know that Jeffry Archer launched his latest book in India this year? It was not because he loved Indians hence wanted to launch his book here. He said that publishers are scared that within a week of release, pirated copies would flood the market and book sales would be badly affected. Most people buy and read books because they are book lovers. The only source of income for the authors, publishers, editors, and book shop owners is the revenue generated from book sales. It’s one thing to be a college going teenager with a miserly pocket money to buy pirated books and quite another for earning professional to commit this sin. Please tell me you value the book you read more than a brunch at Pizza Hut, which will give you nothing but oodles of cheese, on top of pastry flour, accompanied by 8 tea spoons of sugar in soda. It takes authors around 4-5 years to write a well researched book, which you read over a period of 3 days. Don’t perceive the value of the book in terms of 15 reading hours. Think of the years spent by the writer who went over every sentence hundreds of times to ensure it delights your senses. Think of the editor who spent month’s fine tuning the text so that you have a pleasurable reading experience. Now decide the value of the book and think if you want to pay the author his dues or contribute to terrorism incidents around the world because that where most of the money from piracy ends up.
The story is the same if you look at examples in the cinema and music industries. The next time you criticize the decaying state of songs and movies, know that you have only yourself to blame. Genuinely talented people cannot make low budget films because they will not draw crowds to theaters and the DVDs will never generate revenue since piracy will kill it. Hence, you would have some great movies that would acquire a cult status over years but the producer and director might be bankrupt since most people would see the movie on pirated CDs or DVDs and blog about it.
The question that often puzzles me is why intelligent people who can afford to buy original content lean towards piracy? I believe there are two important reasons. The first one is an attitude issue on the part of the consumer and the second one is an attitude issue on the part of the content providers. Let’s examine them one after the other.
- The GOOGLE PROBLEM:A major issue with the current generation of Internet hatched human beings is that we genuinely believe that we are using some wonderful services without paying for them. I think Google has a major role in pioneering this perception change. Google offers us an amazing search engine “completely free”. Google seems to believe in the concept “The best things in life like love and contentment are free”. I think this philosophy is a load of nonsense. We seem to discount the effort that goes into a relationship to convert it into “sustainable love”. Similarly, the detachment you have to develop to actually find contentment in the seemingly organized chaos of human life cannot be developed without years of practice. Google might not charge us for any searches but it is valued at 111Billion dollars. It makes this money by directing traffic over the Internet to specific Websites and then placing advertisements on those sites. The companies that pay Google for such advertising are indeed passing on this cost to customers when we use their services. Since, Google is valued at 111 Billion and we don’t pay a single penny for it directly to Google, we mistakenly assume that it’s a free service. Companies like Google and Facebook are exploiting this cognitive gap. Since, we assume that Google and Facebook are free services, we are naturally resistant to pay for services such as games, movies, and books, which cannot afford to hide layers of advertisements in its folds and pass on the cost indirectly to us. We then convince ourselves with the argument that all publishers, gaming companies, and movie studios make a fortune and hence we are not doing anything wrong if we consume pirated content. After all, the best things in life such as love, contentment, Google, and Facebook are “free”.
- The LADY GAGA PROBLEM:The most common argument offered by people supporting the piracy brigade is that the content is obscenely priced and musicians, authors, and gaming companies are making fortunes. Let’s look at some numbers to get a little perspective on this. In 2010, thirty million books were published in only the US. In the same year, 2000 movies were released in India, and 1638 games were released in the US. If you look at the sales data for each of these content categories, you will realize that only the top 5% in each category make any profit and top 2% are responsible for about 40% of the total money generated in each category. What happens to the other 95% of content released? Is it so bad that it finds no viewers? Here, we arrive at what I can call is the Lady GAGA problem. We consider a couple of people to be representative icons of the industry and then judge the industry based on their actions. Hence, if we talk about piracy in the music industry, people talk about the millions vegetating in Lady GAGA’s accounts and her over the top life style. They use her as an example for homogenizing the music industry as a bunch of millionaire freaks that have all the money in the world and hence downloading pirated songs is not going to hurt them. Similarly, every year the list of growing millions in bank accounts of a few Hollywood superstars seems to be indicative of the fact that Hollywood production companies and actors don’t need any money and hence piracy will not hurt them. What we forget is that we are not selective about piracy. We don’t pirate only songs from a specific artist or movies from a particular production studio. Once we enter the murky lanes of piracy, we pick up everything we get and consume that content. The smaller players who don’t have the financial muscle are really badly hit by our actions and quietly pack up their bags to head off to alternate careers. How many of us sit in our cubicles dreaming of either writing a novel, or composing some lyrics, or maybe humming a song and releasing a music album? Well we are crushing our own dreams because we pass moral judgments on the lifestyle of 1% people of an industry and then condemn the entire industry by supporting piracy and morally justifying it. The industries of course harm their own cause by feeding the paparazzi frenzy that exists in today’s world, which strengths the claim that these snooty rich brats don’t need any more of our hard earned money. We need to realize that the Lady GAGA’s of the world are not the only ones creating music. There are many such people and we need to pay them so that they can keep creating great content for us.
I think that golden goose is gradually dying and unless we are address this problem of piracy we will soon lose out on some of simple pleasures in life that we cherish. We the content consumers and the content creators need to work together to overcome this issue of piracy. Companies like EA would help its cause if it opened gaming studios in countries and allowed students to play games at a reasonable price. Hollywood would do well to tone down the celebrity jazz and show people the actual effort it takes to make a movie. Industry icons would do well to understand that they are one of the leading causes of piracy and are killing the industry they represent. Finally, we need to understand that there is a price that we have to pay for every service that is offered to us and look past the illusion of free services generated by billion dollar companies like Google and Facebook.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Now - new, used AND rare books for you at twistntales
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Hi all,
As the new academic season starts, we at twistntales are back to service you with your book needs. May seems such an ideal time to take a break, but by middle of June, we are itching to go!
We are back with a long reading list for you with a plethora of wonderful books to suit every taste, and we do hope you make the trip to twistntales …. It all seems so convenient to click on the mouse ;-)
This year we have planned to bring you some exciting offerings, and as a starter, we are introducing “used and rare” books in twistntales. We hope that you can find some real treasures on our racks. Do drop in and check them out. For those of you who would like to part with your used books, check our blog (www.twistntales.blogspot.com) for details, or call me (Janaki) at +919960639162.
Now for new books:
Management:
“Adapt: Why Success Always Starts With Failure” by Tim Harford @ Rs.499/- (Pgs 309)
Why is learning from mistakes hard? In this impressive, very readable book author Tim Harford tells you just why Adapt debunks the command and control style of planning and vindicates the trial and error approach with apt examples and inspiring arguments! The book tells us why we need to embrace risk, accept failure and experiment positively- pushing one to be a go-getter! A must read for corporate and entrepreneurs alike, the book is open to anybody trying to make sense of this increasingly complex world which we inhibit!
“Lie spotting: Proven Techniques to Detect Deception” by Pamela Meyer @ Rs.399/- (Pgs 236)
Folks, the ‘moment of truth’ is here! Do you know that there are ten questions out there that will get people to tell you anything? What a wonderful opportunity to bully, right? Lie spotting will tell you about the most dangerous facial expressions to watch out for in business and personal relationships and give you valuable insights on secret deception techniques previously known only to a handful of scientists, interrogators and intelligence specialists! It will educate you about the secret language of communication, gestures, words and emotions making you smart, smarter, smartest!
Indian Writing:
“The Dhamma Man” by Vilas Sarang @ Rs. 250/- (Pgs 171)
Countless books have been written on the subject of the Buddha, isn’t it? Here’s a beautiful biographical novel –sensitive, richly imagined and blended to perfection! Vilas Sarang takes us back to the initial beginnings –His birth under the Sal tree, his childhood and portrays his role as son, husband and father, in a delicate and skillful fashion of an instinctive narrator! Remarkable writing! Be ‘Enlightened’!
“The Prince and the Sannyasi” by Partha Chatterjee @ Rs.395/- (Pgs 650)
The story of the Kumar of Bhawal and the secret history of Indian nationalism is a book like no other that you may have read in recent times. The ‘Bhawal Sannyasi Case’ may have been long closed but Partha Chatterjee attempts to refresh our memory by this first attempt at academic history to deal with the case. The subject is a sensational trial of the 1930s and 1940s of an event of 1909, set against British India vis-Ã -vis a landed family of East Bengal. The book is a fabulous narrative woven around a real life story in which the truth turns out to be undecidable. When a Sannyasi returns to his kingdom to stake his claim as the long given up dead prince, the legal battle that ensures with witnesses and cross examination on both sides, what emerges is a fascinating battle of narrative history. The book also carries accounts of several women who played roles quite different from those depicted in the judicial discourse back in 1946 which gives the story its essential, alternate perspective! Don’t miss this book. Partha Chatterjee is a true worthy heir to the likes of Amitav Ghosh.
The Inspector Ghote Series
This series is a Bombay based mystery of an incredible Inspector- ‘Ghote Saab”! The adventures of this perfectly lovable ‘Inspector Ghote’ will leave you amused and wanting more! H.R.F Keating authored this series a hundred years back even without visiting India, although the book never once reveals this remarkable secret! Written exceptionally! It’s the Best, Read it!
Titles in this Series all @ Rs. 299/-
“The Perfect Murder”
“Inspector Ghote Breaks an Egg”
“Inspector Ghote Trusts the Heart”
Science
“Bad Ideas? An Arresting History of our Invention” by Robert Winston @ Rs.425/- (pgs 558)
Humans are born with an instinct to create and invent. But have our creations always produced desirable results? ‘Bad ideas’ is a thematic history of human inventiveness and an account of its positive and negative aspects. It over analyses, criticizes, portrays, and deliberates about the ‘ideas and inventions’ across history, concluding on a suggestion- giving, hopeful note! The conversational tone of the book makes a difficult subject quite appealing. Not a bad idea to read this book :)
“The Information: a History, a Theory, a Flood” by James Gleick @ Rs.599/- (Pgs 526)
Although we live in an information age, how many of us actually know what information really is? And hence Gifted Science writer Gleick’s book is a wide-ranging, deeply researched and delightfully engaging history of how we have come to occupy a world defined in bits and bytes. ‘Information has always been our medium’ says Gleick going forward to explain how we’ve progressed from seeing information as the expression of human thought and emotion to looking at it as a commodity that can be processed, like wheat or plutonium. It’s a long, complicated, and important story, beginning with tribal drummers and ending with quantum physics, and in Gleick’s hands it’s sure to be a mesmerizing one!
Coffee Table:
“Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya: The Art of costume design” @ Rs.2500/- (pgs 188)
What is common between Guru Dutt`s `Pyaasa`, Richard Attenborough`s `Gandhi` and Ahutosh Gowariker`s `Swades`? The answer is costume designer Bhanu Athaiya! Here is brilliant work on the pioneering vision of a person who shaped the landmarks of Indian film costumes, set the fashion trend of the 1960s and 70s and won Indian cinema the highest acclaim in the international arena! The first Indian to win an Oscar in 1982 for her work in Lord Richard Attenborough’s ‘Gandhi’; Athaiya rests in our hearts as a distinctive classicist!
“First Life: A Journey Back in Time” by David Attenborough @ Rs. 1250/- (pgs 283)
In fifty years of broadcasting Sir David Attenborough has travelled the globe to document the living world in all its wonder. Now in the landmark series First Life, he goes back in time in search of the very first animals! This book is all that and more. It is enriched with stunning photography, state of the world visual effects and captivates the charm of the world’s favourite Naturalist! A treasured keep!
“The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide” by Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer @ Rs.1295/- (pgs 336)
Are you a budding astronomer or an amateur sky-gazer? Here’s the book you ought to keep handy! In its expanded, fully revised and updated version this book will be happy to help you in your super adventurous sky journeys! With fascinating images, information about latest equipment and modern sky gazing techniques, this book is an indispensable guide to making you an expert!
Young Adults
“Taranauts: The Race for the Glo Rubies (Book 4)” by Roopa Pai @ Rs.145/- (Pgs 120)
Yes kids! They’re back- the fun taranauts in their super creative cum awesome world! After successfully saving Mithiya’s three worlds Shyn, Lustr, and Sparkl they’re at Glo now! Join these bright and brave kids with special powers in their incredibly crazy adventures to bring back the stolen rubies from planet Glo! How successful will they be? Come, dig the fantasy ride! Taranauts book 1: The Quest for the Shyn Emeralds was shortlisted for the Children’s Book Award 2009!
“Annexed: The Incredible story of the boy who loved Anne Frank” by Sharon Dogar @ Rs.299/- (pgs 329)
Remember Peter from Anne Frank’s famous diary? Yes, Peter van Pels -the very same who was compelled to live in hiding with the Franks. So this is Peter’s account of the dark days of the holocaust, experiences of living with Anne and her family and his shocking tale of falling in love with the girl he once hated! So here’s Peter’s Diary- brave, touching and richly imagined! Annexed: The Incredible story of the boy who loved Anne Frank was short listed for the 2010 Costa Children’s Book Award.
“Uncle Pai’s Favourite 50” by Anant Pai @ Rs. 2000/-
Here’s an everlasting treat for all the Amar Chitra Katha (ACK) fans from the ‘going to be missed dearly’ Uncle Pai! Fifty of Uncle Pai’s favourite ACK’s have been put together for us to delight in! This collection also contains a letter specially signed by Uncle Pai! Rush, rush before it goes by!
“Amar Chitra Katha’s for Junior’s” @ Rs.70/- each.
From the ocean of Indian stories, a selection of the wisest and wittiest tales for children- here they are: Junior ACK’s! With coloured pictures, larger font and simpler language, there’s something to learn on every page in these mini sized classics!
Titles so far in this Series:
Krishna Lifts Govardhana
Drona and the Ball Game
Hanuman is Hungry
Krishna and the Yamalaarjuna Trees
Rama and the Squirrel
“Limca Book of Records 2011: Sports Achievers Special” @ Rs.400/-
It’s here! It’s here! The Book of the all ultimate, mind-blowing Indian records! Packed with a variety of the latest, incredible achievements, interview excerpts and amazing pictures this book is surely going to leave you proud to be an Indian! Get ready to be amazed!
“Justin Bieber: Our World” by Millie Rowlands @ Rs.350/- (pgs 45)
Yes, yes- the teenage sensation/heart-throb is here having all our eyeballs popping! To discover how this teenager made fancy headlines by pursuing his dream and trusting his instincts, come grab this cool book!
(This book contains a really, really large and Exclusive poster of Justin!)
Others
“The Poetry of Birds” edited by Simon Armitage and Tim Dee @ Rs. 399/-(Poetry)
Here is a rich, powerful collection of verses on the subject of our feathered companions- birds! The poetry here is inspiring, refreshing and truly life- affirming. Little footnotes bearing some interesting characteristics or peculiarities about the bird under conversation, makes this little book informative and a pleasant read! Most of the poems in this book were written without the aid of Binoculars! Cheers, to the commonplace yet mysterious creatures we share this world with and the poetry they have inspired!
“Chutnefying English: The Phenomenon of Hinglish” Edited by Rita Kothari and Rupert Snell @ Rs.299/- (Pgs 235)
Ek chance milega? Aaj middle east mein peace ho gayi. Cutting chai. Remember the“Pink Chaddi” campaign?
Let’s welcome the cool and happening phenomenon of “Hinglish!” – All set to become a major language in the near future! This book, a creation of the deliberations of leading scholars from literature, language, cultural studies, translation, cinema and new media is a collection of essays, case studies and arguments, analyzing the use of Hindi in English! Or is it English used in Hindi? Read this fun, wow book to find out!
New Arrivals
“Make Yourself Unforgettable: How to Become the Person Everyone Remembers and No One Can Resist” by Dale Carnegie @ Rs.470/- (Pgs 224)
“Stand And Deliver: How to Become a Masterful Communicator and Public Speaker” by Dale Carnegie @ Rs.470/- (Pgs 240)
“The Throne of Fire” by Rick Riordan @ Rs.399/- (pgs 451)
“Time Management Secrets” by Martin Manser @ Rs.150/- (pgs 128)
“Manik-Da: Memories of Satyajit Ray” by Nemai Ghosh @ Rs.199/- (pgs 107)
“1857: The Real Story of the Great Uprising” by Vishnu Bhatt and Godshe Versaikar @ Rs.250/- (pgs 208)
“First Day First Show: Writings from the Bollywood Trenches” by Anupama Chopra @ Rs.499/- (pgs 376)
“Crazy Times with Uncle Ken” by Ruskin Bond @ Rs.175/- (pgs 158)
“The 10 Rules of Sam Walton” by Michael Bergdahl @ Rs.495/- (pgs 259)
“Skin Deep: An Inside Out Approach to Looking Good Naturally!” by Aparna Santhanam @ Rs.199/- (pgs 240)
“Poems Come Home” by Sukrita (Translated by Gulzar) @ Rs.299/- (pgs 120)
“The Business of Cricket: The Story of Sports Marketing in India” by Shyam Balasubramanian and Vijay Santhanam @ Rs.299/- (pgs 193)
“The In-tolerant Indian: Why we Must Rediscover a Liberal Space” by Gautam Adhikari @ Rs.399/- (pgs 228)
“The Corner Office: How Top Ceo’s Made it and How you Can Too” by Adam Bryant @ Rs.399/- (pgs 249)
“Poor Economics: Rethinking Poverty and the Ways to End it” by Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo @ Rs.499/- (pgs 303)
“A Poet’s Mind: Selected Quotations” by Rabindranath Tagore @ Rs.99/- (pgs 186)
“Easy Adventure Holidays” by Outlook Traveller @ Rs.95/- (pgs 159)
“Priya: An Incredible Indyaa” by Namita Gokhale @ Rs.350/- (pgs 195)
“Reinventing India” by Raghunath Mashelkar @ Rs.499/- (pgs 403)
“Vintage Guns of India” by S.K. Chatterji @ Rs.1500/- (pgs 196)
Happy Reading, hope to see you at the Store,
From the team at,
twistntales
Hi all,
As the new academic season starts, we at twistntales are back to service you with your book needs. May seems such an ideal time to take a break, but by middle of June, we are itching to go!
We are back with a long reading list for you with a plethora of wonderful books to suit every taste, and we do hope you make the trip to twistntales …. It all seems so convenient to click on the mouse ;-)
This year we have planned to bring you some exciting offerings, and as a starter, we are introducing “used and rare” books in twistntales. We hope that you can find some real treasures on our racks. Do drop in and check them out. For those of you who would like to part with your used books, check our blog (www.twistntales.blogspot.com) for details, or call me (Janaki) at +919960639162.
Now for new books:
Management:
“Adapt: Why Success Always Starts With Failure” by Tim Harford @ Rs.499/- (Pgs 309)
Why is learning from mistakes hard? In this impressive, very readable book author Tim Harford tells you just why Adapt debunks the command and control style of planning and vindicates the trial and error approach with apt examples and inspiring arguments! The book tells us why we need to embrace risk, accept failure and experiment positively- pushing one to be a go-getter! A must read for corporate and entrepreneurs alike, the book is open to anybody trying to make sense of this increasingly complex world which we inhibit!
“Lie spotting: Proven Techniques to Detect Deception” by Pamela Meyer @ Rs.399/- (Pgs 236)
Folks, the ‘moment of truth’ is here! Do you know that there are ten questions out there that will get people to tell you anything? What a wonderful opportunity to bully, right? Lie spotting will tell you about the most dangerous facial expressions to watch out for in business and personal relationships and give you valuable insights on secret deception techniques previously known only to a handful of scientists, interrogators and intelligence specialists! It will educate you about the secret language of communication, gestures, words and emotions making you smart, smarter, smartest!
Indian Writing:
“The Dhamma Man” by Vilas Sarang @ Rs. 250/- (Pgs 171)
Countless books have been written on the subject of the Buddha, isn’t it? Here’s a beautiful biographical novel –sensitive, richly imagined and blended to perfection! Vilas Sarang takes us back to the initial beginnings –His birth under the Sal tree, his childhood and portrays his role as son, husband and father, in a delicate and skillful fashion of an instinctive narrator! Remarkable writing! Be ‘Enlightened’!
“The Prince and the Sannyasi” by Partha Chatterjee @ Rs.395/- (Pgs 650)
The story of the Kumar of Bhawal and the secret history of Indian nationalism is a book like no other that you may have read in recent times. The ‘Bhawal Sannyasi Case’ may have been long closed but Partha Chatterjee attempts to refresh our memory by this first attempt at academic history to deal with the case. The subject is a sensational trial of the 1930s and 1940s of an event of 1909, set against British India vis-Ã -vis a landed family of East Bengal. The book is a fabulous narrative woven around a real life story in which the truth turns out to be undecidable. When a Sannyasi returns to his kingdom to stake his claim as the long given up dead prince, the legal battle that ensures with witnesses and cross examination on both sides, what emerges is a fascinating battle of narrative history. The book also carries accounts of several women who played roles quite different from those depicted in the judicial discourse back in 1946 which gives the story its essential, alternate perspective! Don’t miss this book. Partha Chatterjee is a true worthy heir to the likes of Amitav Ghosh.
The Inspector Ghote Series
This series is a Bombay based mystery of an incredible Inspector- ‘Ghote Saab”! The adventures of this perfectly lovable ‘Inspector Ghote’ will leave you amused and wanting more! H.R.F Keating authored this series a hundred years back even without visiting India, although the book never once reveals this remarkable secret! Written exceptionally! It’s the Best, Read it!
Titles in this Series all @ Rs. 299/-
“The Perfect Murder”
“Inspector Ghote Breaks an Egg”
“Inspector Ghote Trusts the Heart”
Science
“Bad Ideas? An Arresting History of our Invention” by Robert Winston @ Rs.425/- (pgs 558)
Humans are born with an instinct to create and invent. But have our creations always produced desirable results? ‘Bad ideas’ is a thematic history of human inventiveness and an account of its positive and negative aspects. It over analyses, criticizes, portrays, and deliberates about the ‘ideas and inventions’ across history, concluding on a suggestion- giving, hopeful note! The conversational tone of the book makes a difficult subject quite appealing. Not a bad idea to read this book :)
“The Information: a History, a Theory, a Flood” by James Gleick @ Rs.599/- (Pgs 526)
Although we live in an information age, how many of us actually know what information really is? And hence Gifted Science writer Gleick’s book is a wide-ranging, deeply researched and delightfully engaging history of how we have come to occupy a world defined in bits and bytes. ‘Information has always been our medium’ says Gleick going forward to explain how we’ve progressed from seeing information as the expression of human thought and emotion to looking at it as a commodity that can be processed, like wheat or plutonium. It’s a long, complicated, and important story, beginning with tribal drummers and ending with quantum physics, and in Gleick’s hands it’s sure to be a mesmerizing one!
Coffee Table:
“Bhanu Rajopadhye Athaiya: The Art of costume design” @ Rs.2500/- (pgs 188)
What is common between Guru Dutt`s `Pyaasa`, Richard Attenborough`s `Gandhi` and Ahutosh Gowariker`s `Swades`? The answer is costume designer Bhanu Athaiya! Here is brilliant work on the pioneering vision of a person who shaped the landmarks of Indian film costumes, set the fashion trend of the 1960s and 70s and won Indian cinema the highest acclaim in the international arena! The first Indian to win an Oscar in 1982 for her work in Lord Richard Attenborough’s ‘Gandhi’; Athaiya rests in our hearts as a distinctive classicist!
“First Life: A Journey Back in Time” by David Attenborough @ Rs. 1250/- (pgs 283)
In fifty years of broadcasting Sir David Attenborough has travelled the globe to document the living world in all its wonder. Now in the landmark series First Life, he goes back in time in search of the very first animals! This book is all that and more. It is enriched with stunning photography, state of the world visual effects and captivates the charm of the world’s favourite Naturalist! A treasured keep!
“The Backyard Astronomer’s Guide” by Terence Dickinson and Alan Dyer @ Rs.1295/- (pgs 336)
Are you a budding astronomer or an amateur sky-gazer? Here’s the book you ought to keep handy! In its expanded, fully revised and updated version this book will be happy to help you in your super adventurous sky journeys! With fascinating images, information about latest equipment and modern sky gazing techniques, this book is an indispensable guide to making you an expert!
Young Adults
“Taranauts: The Race for the Glo Rubies (Book 4)” by Roopa Pai @ Rs.145/- (Pgs 120)
Yes kids! They’re back- the fun taranauts in their super creative cum awesome world! After successfully saving Mithiya’s three worlds Shyn, Lustr, and Sparkl they’re at Glo now! Join these bright and brave kids with special powers in their incredibly crazy adventures to bring back the stolen rubies from planet Glo! How successful will they be? Come, dig the fantasy ride! Taranauts book 1: The Quest for the Shyn Emeralds was shortlisted for the Children’s Book Award 2009!
“Annexed: The Incredible story of the boy who loved Anne Frank” by Sharon Dogar @ Rs.299/- (pgs 329)
Remember Peter from Anne Frank’s famous diary? Yes, Peter van Pels -the very same who was compelled to live in hiding with the Franks. So this is Peter’s account of the dark days of the holocaust, experiences of living with Anne and her family and his shocking tale of falling in love with the girl he once hated! So here’s Peter’s Diary- brave, touching and richly imagined! Annexed: The Incredible story of the boy who loved Anne Frank was short listed for the 2010 Costa Children’s Book Award.
“Uncle Pai’s Favourite 50” by Anant Pai @ Rs. 2000/-
Here’s an everlasting treat for all the Amar Chitra Katha (ACK) fans from the ‘going to be missed dearly’ Uncle Pai! Fifty of Uncle Pai’s favourite ACK’s have been put together for us to delight in! This collection also contains a letter specially signed by Uncle Pai! Rush, rush before it goes by!
“Amar Chitra Katha’s for Junior’s” @ Rs.70/- each.
From the ocean of Indian stories, a selection of the wisest and wittiest tales for children- here they are: Junior ACK’s! With coloured pictures, larger font and simpler language, there’s something to learn on every page in these mini sized classics!
Titles so far in this Series:
Krishna Lifts Govardhana
Drona and the Ball Game
Hanuman is Hungry
Krishna and the Yamalaarjuna Trees
Rama and the Squirrel
“Limca Book of Records 2011: Sports Achievers Special” @ Rs.400/-
It’s here! It’s here! The Book of the all ultimate, mind-blowing Indian records! Packed with a variety of the latest, incredible achievements, interview excerpts and amazing pictures this book is surely going to leave you proud to be an Indian! Get ready to be amazed!
“Justin Bieber: Our World” by Millie Rowlands @ Rs.350/- (pgs 45)
Yes, yes- the teenage sensation/heart-throb is here having all our eyeballs popping! To discover how this teenager made fancy headlines by pursuing his dream and trusting his instincts, come grab this cool book!
(This book contains a really, really large and Exclusive poster of Justin!)
Others
“The Poetry of Birds” edited by Simon Armitage and Tim Dee @ Rs. 399/-(Poetry)
Here is a rich, powerful collection of verses on the subject of our feathered companions- birds! The poetry here is inspiring, refreshing and truly life- affirming. Little footnotes bearing some interesting characteristics or peculiarities about the bird under conversation, makes this little book informative and a pleasant read! Most of the poems in this book were written without the aid of Binoculars! Cheers, to the commonplace yet mysterious creatures we share this world with and the poetry they have inspired!
“Chutnefying English: The Phenomenon of Hinglish” Edited by Rita Kothari and Rupert Snell @ Rs.299/- (Pgs 235)
Ek chance milega? Aaj middle east mein peace ho gayi. Cutting chai. Remember the“Pink Chaddi” campaign?
Let’s welcome the cool and happening phenomenon of “Hinglish!” – All set to become a major language in the near future! This book, a creation of the deliberations of leading scholars from literature, language, cultural studies, translation, cinema and new media is a collection of essays, case studies and arguments, analyzing the use of Hindi in English! Or is it English used in Hindi? Read this fun, wow book to find out!
New Arrivals
“Make Yourself Unforgettable: How to Become the Person Everyone Remembers and No One Can Resist” by Dale Carnegie @ Rs.470/- (Pgs 224)
“Stand And Deliver: How to Become a Masterful Communicator and Public Speaker” by Dale Carnegie @ Rs.470/- (Pgs 240)
“The Throne of Fire” by Rick Riordan @ Rs.399/- (pgs 451)
“Time Management Secrets” by Martin Manser @ Rs.150/- (pgs 128)
“Manik-Da: Memories of Satyajit Ray” by Nemai Ghosh @ Rs.199/- (pgs 107)
“1857: The Real Story of the Great Uprising” by Vishnu Bhatt and Godshe Versaikar @ Rs.250/- (pgs 208)
“First Day First Show: Writings from the Bollywood Trenches” by Anupama Chopra @ Rs.499/- (pgs 376)
“Crazy Times with Uncle Ken” by Ruskin Bond @ Rs.175/- (pgs 158)
“The 10 Rules of Sam Walton” by Michael Bergdahl @ Rs.495/- (pgs 259)
“Skin Deep: An Inside Out Approach to Looking Good Naturally!” by Aparna Santhanam @ Rs.199/- (pgs 240)
“Poems Come Home” by Sukrita (Translated by Gulzar) @ Rs.299/- (pgs 120)
“The Business of Cricket: The Story of Sports Marketing in India” by Shyam Balasubramanian and Vijay Santhanam @ Rs.299/- (pgs 193)
“The In-tolerant Indian: Why we Must Rediscover a Liberal Space” by Gautam Adhikari @ Rs.399/- (pgs 228)
“The Corner Office: How Top Ceo’s Made it and How you Can Too” by Adam Bryant @ Rs.399/- (pgs 249)
“Poor Economics: Rethinking Poverty and the Ways to End it” by Abhijit V. Banerjee and Esther Duflo @ Rs.499/- (pgs 303)
“A Poet’s Mind: Selected Quotations” by Rabindranath Tagore @ Rs.99/- (pgs 186)
“Easy Adventure Holidays” by Outlook Traveller @ Rs.95/- (pgs 159)
“Priya: An Incredible Indyaa” by Namita Gokhale @ Rs.350/- (pgs 195)
“Reinventing India” by Raghunath Mashelkar @ Rs.499/- (pgs 403)
“Vintage Guns of India” by S.K. Chatterji @ Rs.1500/- (pgs 196)
Happy Reading, hope to see you at the Store,
From the team at,
twistntales
Used/ Second hand books !
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Twistntales is glad to introduce sale of second hand/ used books as well in the Store at Aundh. Used books are purchased from various sources, one of them being our own esteemed set of customers.
If you wish to sell your used books to twistntales, please keep in mind the following:
1. Selection of books will be the sole prerogative of twistntales.
2. Books will be bought at the price assessed by twistntales. The decision will be final, no claims or negotiations will be entertained. Books once sold will not be returned to original seller.
3. Books to be sold can be dropped off on the 1st/2nd Wed/ Thurs of every month. Kindly make 2 copies of the list of books that you are dropping off and keep a twistntales acknowledged copy with you.
4. Books not selected for purchase can be picked up the following Wed/ Thurs.
5. A credit note will be issued for the value payable for the books. No cash will be paid.
6. The credit note can be redeemed for purchases in twistntales within a period of 3 months.
7. The credit note will be a bearer document.
Some guidelines/ suggestions
1. Text books/ course books/ technical books/ books for various entrance exams will not be accepted for selection.
2. No pirated books please.
3. Books have to be in good condition.
4. Books in English, Hindi, Marathi and some regional languages will be accepted for selection.
5. No magazines please unless they are collector’s issues of National Geographics, Scientific American etc.
We hope to see you at the Store with a huge pile of books to offload!
Twistntales is glad to introduce sale of second hand/ used books as well in the Store at Aundh. Used books are purchased from various sources, one of them being our own esteemed set of customers.
If you wish to sell your used books to twistntales, please keep in mind the following:
1. Selection of books will be the sole prerogative of twistntales.
2. Books will be bought at the price assessed by twistntales. The decision will be final, no claims or negotiations will be entertained. Books once sold will not be returned to original seller.
3. Books to be sold can be dropped off on the 1st/2nd Wed/ Thurs of every month. Kindly make 2 copies of the list of books that you are dropping off and keep a twistntales acknowledged copy with you.
4. Books not selected for purchase can be picked up the following Wed/ Thurs.
5. A credit note will be issued for the value payable for the books. No cash will be paid.
6. The credit note can be redeemed for purchases in twistntales within a period of 3 months.
7. The credit note will be a bearer document.
Some guidelines/ suggestions
1. Text books/ course books/ technical books/ books for various entrance exams will not be accepted for selection.
2. No pirated books please.
3. Books have to be in good condition.
4. Books in English, Hindi, Marathi and some regional languages will be accepted for selection.
5. No magazines please unless they are collector’s issues of National Geographics, Scientific American etc.
We hope to see you at the Store with a huge pile of books to offload!
Thursday, May 19, 2011
My wish when I see a shooting star...
is for a bookstore under the canopy of a large, green tree
is for a Janaki who can help satiate any booklover's desperate hunger
is for a warm, cosy, orange, welcoming corner come rain or shine
is for a twistntales wherever I go.
is for a Janaki who can help satiate any booklover's desperate hunger
is for a warm, cosy, orange, welcoming corner come rain or shine
is for a twistntales wherever I go.
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