Hi all,
As we get assaulted every day with more and more disparaging news, its time to take a break! As schools finish the first round of assessments, it is time to take an Olympic size break, and celebrate the human spirit!
Some lovely books celebrating the Olympic spirit, some quizzes, some introducing our stars at the Games, it is time to re-introduce our children to the endurance of the human spirit.
For those of you interested in development issues and how our Shining India is impacting political and ecological sustainability here’s a Saturday evening Panel discussion. “Churning the Earth- The Making of Global India” is a book written by Ashish Kothari and Aseem Shrivatsava (we reviewed it in our last mailer – http://www.twistntales.blogspot.in/2012/07/read-while-we-all-wait-for-rain.html A panel discussion with Mr. Ravi Pandit, Mr. Rajas Parchure and Mr. G.M. Pillai will be held at ICC Towers, on the 4th of Aug, Saturday from 5 to 8pm. Check our blog (http://twistntales.blogspot.in/2012/07/churning-earth-event-at-icc-towers.html) for event details. The discussion being organized by Centre for Environment Education (www.ceeindia.org) , Parisar (www.parisar.org) , Janwani ( www.janwani.org) , Manthan, MCCIA and Kalpavriksh (www.kalpavriksh.org) promises to be lively and interesting. Both the authors will be present and will take part in the panel discussion. The book is available at twistntales and will also be available at the venue.
Meanwhile, at the Store, lots of new books, new titles in Amar Chitra Katha (including new titles on Dr.Salim Ali and Tenzing Norgay) – fans of ACK, please rush – Naren, are you reading this? Also, new titles in our Tulika and Pratham collection. Lakshmi and other teachers at Akansha, TFI foundation, Doorstep School, lots of new titles, in English, Hindi and also in Marathi – this is a good time to come to pick for your classes.
Apart from that, an eclectic collection of titles in Cinema, Social Sciences and Feminist writings from Stree, Orient Blackswan, Women Unlimited etc. Do come in and check it out!
And of course, in twistntales tradition, some WOW books ;-)
Some new and news-making books reviewed for you:
‘Turning Points: A Journey Through Challenges’ by A.P.J Abdul Kalam @ Rs.199/- (pgs 181)
A.P.J Abdul Kalam, our Bharat Ratna, is also a prolific author. His book Wings of Fire has sold more than a million copies and what is more heartening is that it has made a positive impact in the lives of many Indians, helping them change their lives for the better. The story of Turning Points takes off from where Wings of Fire ended. It brings together details from his career and Presidency which are not generally known as he speaks out for the first time on certain points of controversy. Kalam states that he writes because his story echoes the concerns, anxieties and aspirations of many Indians. And it is true because he too started his life from the lowest step like any one of us, and from a job as a senior scientific assistant gradually his responsibilities increased till he finally became the President of India in 2002. Turning Points originated when while going through his daily diary, Kalam noticed that there had been seven turning points or challenges that he faced and overcame to be India’s foremost leader and visionary.
‘Pax Indica: India and the World of the 21st Century’ by Shashi Tharoor @ Rs. 799/- (pgs 448)
In this lively, informative and insightful book, Tharoor surveys India’s International interests and explains that as a major power India can and must play a role in helping shape the global order. He demonstrates how in the international system of 21st century, with it’s networked partnership, India is well qualified to help write rules and define norms that will guide tomorrows world. He studies India’s major international relations in detail, evokes the country’s soft power and offers his thoughts on a new ‘grand strategy’ for the nation, arguing that India must move beyond its primary focus of domestic development/transformation to assume global responsibility. The book is named Pax Indica, not for global domination like Pax Romana, but a ‘Pax’ for the 21st century, a peace system which will help promote and maintain a period of cooperative coexistence in its region and across the world. Stimulating and engaging Pax Indica is a must-read for students and professional alike.
‘Physics of the Future – The inventions that will transform our lives’ by Michio Kaku @ Rs. 499/-
Internationally acclaimed physicist Dr. Michio Kaku holds the Henry Semat Chair in Theoretical Physics at the City University of New York. He is also a bestselling author of the books ‘Hyperspace’ and ‘Parallel Worlds’. Science plays a major role in shaping the future. Michio Kaku in his quest to understand all physical laws of the universe in a single coherent theory (inspired by Albert Einstein) and the desire to see the future he decided to talk to people who really know- the visionaries who are already inventing the future in their laboratories. Based on interviews with over 300 of the world’s top scientists, Kaku gives us an insider’s perspective on the scientific advances that are being achieved today. Soon we’ll be able to take elevators to space, have DNA scanners like the ones we saw yesterday in ‘Star Trek’ and change the shape of objects- and all still within the known laws of physics. A mind bending and fascinating book which doesn’t tell us the shape of things to come, but shows them as they are already happening.
‘Rajini’s Punchtantra: Business and Life Management The Rajinikanth Way’ by P. C. Balasubramanian and Raja Krishnamoorthy @ Rs. 95/- (pgs 124)
Rajinikanth’s punch lines hold a special place in the hearts of millions of people from different spectrums of life. In this book P.C. Balasubramanian (founder of Matrix Business Services India) and Raja Krishnamoorthy (director of TalentMaximus India) attempt to interpret some of Rajinikanth’s most famous punch lines and demonstrate how each of them can be adapted as a motto for any business model or in any situation in life! Using punch lines like ‘En vazhi thane vazhi’ (Translated as: My way is a unique way!) the authors highlight the relevance of Rajini’s punch lines in areas such as governance, leadership, motivation, responsibility, commitment and so on. A Management guide and an inspiring book with an innovative twist, Rajini’s Punchtantra highlights thirty mantras for business and life. So if you want to punch out all the troubles of business and life the Rajinikanth way, then this is the handbook for you!
‘Bhiwani Junction’ by Shamya Dasgupta @ Rs. 250/- (pgs 200)
Shamya Dasgupta’s love for Boxing has made him chase the story of the sport from Hisar and Howrah to Beijing and Bhiwani. Though he trained a little once upon a time, he was too afraid to actually fight a bout, but as a sports journalist even though he can’t be a boxer, he can write about it! He traces the roots of Boxing in India to Havana, Harlem and Haryana, where people are natural born boxers. He explains how Vijendra Singh’s Bronze medal in Beijing has changed the fortunes of an entire sport in India. But he questions whether it was Vijendra who transformed Indian boxing or his birthplace, Bhiwani? But even if boxing has emerged as a prevailing sport in India recently, it has had a long and meandering history filled with associations of nationalism and decades of Indian rule and misrule. There have been many boxing centers in the country beginning with Bombay and Calcutta. The Indian Army has had a long conflicted history with the sport. Blood, sweat, tears and a healthy dose of conspiracy: the story of Indian Boxing is dramatic and inspiring.
‘The Man Who Tried to Remember’ by Makarand Sathe (trns. by Shanta Gokhale)@ Rs. 399/- (pgs 237)
‘The Man Who Tried to Remember’ is humorous narrative of a man named Achyut Athavale, a retired economist and a well known figure in Pune. At one Public event things go horribly wrong when a speech given by Achyut causes a riot in the city. In despair he moves into a home for the elderly located in rural India. There Achyut leads a troubled and bizarre life. He suffers temporary memory loss and murders another inmate. While in the city the, Hindi film industry and several political figures campaign to assert Achyut’s innocence. ‘The Man Who Tried to Remember’ is a derisive and witty story, which explores the realms of causation and memory. Makarand Sathe is an architect by profession and has been writing plays, articles and films in Marathi for two decades. His Three-Volume Socio-Political History of Marathi Theatre was published to acclaim in 2010.
‘Sky Train: Tibetan Women on the Edge of History’ by Canyon Sam @ Rs.350/- (pgs 348)
Canyon Sam is a Chinese-American writer, performance artist and activist from San Francisco. While planning to stay in China for a year, she instead lived and traveled in Tibet until finally she reached Dharamsala, the Tibetan capital-in-exile. She was a grassroots activist in for Tibetan Independence in mid 1980s to early 1990s. The last six decades have been one of the most difficult periods Tibetans have ever faced. This book recounts Tibet’s recent past through the lives of four Tibetan women. It also makes the reader understand the pain of the experiences of those who lived through the nightmare of the imposition of the Chinese rule. It also shows us a striking image of Tibet as it has absorbed the impact of the new railway line from Beijing- referred to as the Sky Train- an event fraught with drawbacks and potential benefits. Not only does this book pay tribute to the courage and resilience of Tibetan Women and observing conditions in Lhasa but it also gives inspiration to others to hold strong against destructive emotions like anger and hatred.
‘Making News, Breaking News, Her Own Way’ Stories by winners of The Chameli Devi Jain Awards for Outstanding Women Mediapersons Ed. by Latika Padgaonkar & Shubha Singh @ Rs. 250/- (pgs 321)
The Indian media has witnessed exponential growth since the economic reforms in 1991. Deregulated growth, ongoing investments, and a flush of advertising released a pent up demand for more and varied media outlets in all languages and genres. One of the propagators of that process was the Indian woman media person who has surged ahead in numbers and professional excellence. ‘Making News, Breaking News, Her Own Way’ is about the lives and work of some of the most outstanding woman journalists of our time who redefined and gave a whole new meaning to what constitutes news, in terms of values and themes. From covering only flower shows and beauty pageants they have come a long way where no area is a forbidden territory. From all four corners of India, in different languages, these gallant women have exposed corruption, child labor, caste massacres and have fought against autocracies committed against women. The Chameli Devi Jain Awards for Outstanding Women Media Person have recognized and respected these simple and yet extraordinary women whose spectacular endeavors and stories have been a catalyst to change in our Society. The book comprises of compelling stories of reportage by journalists like Usha Rai, Barkha Dutt, Shahnaz Anklesaria Aiyar and India’s first women photographer, Homai Vyarawalla, who captured a whole era of great historical change through her lens.
‘Stupid Guy Goes to India’ – A graphic novel by Yukichi Yamamatsu @ Rs. 395/- (pgs 230)
‘Stupid Guy Goes to India’ is graphic novel by Yukichi Yamamatsu, based on his travels to India in 2004. Having never before left Japan the 56-year-old artist came to India equipped with his formidable art skills, a missionary zeal for spreading Japanese comic’s culture and a keen pair of eyes. Though he goes through hell, he comes very close to success in his madcap mission to sell Hindi translations of Samurai Manga on the mean bazaar streets of Delhi. ‘Stupid Guy Goes to India’ is adventurous, hilarious and brutally honest in looking at India as it presents itself to foreign visitors.
‘Great Arc – How India was mapped’ by John Keay @ Rs. 299/-
When pressed by the question of how Mt. Everest was named so, the author, John Keay’s research unraveled one of the greatest feats undertaken in history. Begun in 1800, the Great Indian Arc of the Meridian was the longest measurement earth’s surface ever to have been attempted. The survey, which spanned 1600 miles and was perfect to every inch, took fifty years to complete. It also cost more lives than most contemporary wars and involved equations more complex than any during the pre-computer age. It was a dangerous mission as it involved traveling through jungles, floods and surviving local epidemics. The greatest difficulty was in carrying the arc from the southern tip of India up to the frozen waters of the Himalayas. Originating from the minds of William Lambton and George Everest, this endeavor not only defined the geography of India as we know it today but also significantly increased our knowledge in understanding the shape of the earth.
‘Steve Jobs: Genius by Design’ (A Garphic novel) by Jason Quinn and Amit Tayal @ Rs 195/- (pgs 102)
Steve Jobs, the man who not only created the greatest computers but revolutionized the world of computers, movies, music and telecommunications. Campfire Graphics Novels, under their Heroes Section have published the story of how Steve Jobs changed the world we live in today. A fun read and equally enlightening on the story of passion, innovation and the creative genius of Steve Jobs.
‘Kitnay Aadmi Thay? : Completely Useless Bollywood Trivia’ by Diptakirti Chaudhari @ Rs. 275/- (pgs 301)
This is a book for Bollywood fans! If you love Disco Dancer or feel even a little chocked (or cry) while watching Amitabh die in Deewar or if you have film magazines from a decade back- then this is a book for you! This book has no index and is separated into eight logic-less sections which will blow your mind! Filled with almost 50 lists and 500+ entries, it is a dictionary of pointless Bollywood gyaan. And if ever you are missing your favorite Bollywood film- fast, action-packed, mad, full of colorful characters and a little bit of everything- then keep this book close.
‘Tamarind City: Where Modern India Began’ by Bishwanath Ghosh @ Rs. 295/-
‘What makes Chennai unique’, says Ghosh, ‘The marriage of tradition and technology’. In this city Tradition is worn around the year and at the same time it is a city which is modernized with industrial development and the standard of living. Ghosh wears a reporter’s cap and explores the city which he calls home. He roams around historic sites and neighborhoods and talks to a wide variety of people identifying the culture, the history and the life giving phenomenon of this city. He also highlights the Periyar and MGR, the two people who redefined the political history of Tamil Nadu. The book is an evocative painting of Chennai drawn without judgment and without reservation- sometimes with humor, sometimes with irony- but always with love.
“The Drunkard’s Walk: How randomness rules our lives.” By Leonard Mlodinow @ Rs. 399/- (Pgs 252)
Faintly reminiscent of Gladwell’s style, this engaging book shows how random events affect our lives, if not rule them. In spite of the title, this book has barely a mathematical formula in it. Mlodinow covers various aspects of randomness by way of small stories and snippets from various incidents, explicating them to reveal how randomness bites.
There is also a thread running thorough out on the history and the characters involved in the development of this field. Significant time is also devoted to explaining how people can filter information and draw poor conclusion due to randomness. If you are even slightly inclined to mathematics this will be an interesting read.
Some new Titles from Orient Black Swan / Permanent Black Publishers:
‘Censorship and Sexuality in Bombay Cinema’ by Monika Mehta @ Rs. 750/-
‘Women writing gender’ by Meera Kosambi @ 795/-
‘Creating Capabilities’ by Martha C Nussbaum @ Rs. 595/-
“The Flaming feet and other essays – the Dalit Movement in India” Ed. by Prithvi Datta Shobhi @ Rs. 350/-
‘Modern Migrations’ by Maritsa Poros @ Rs. 625/-
‘Working the night shift – women in India’s Call Center Industry’ by Reena Patel @ Rs. 325/-
‘3, Sakina Manzil and Other Plays’ by Ramu Ramanath
Other New Arrivals:
‘Amul’s India: Based on 50 Years of Amul Advertising by daCunha Communications’ @ Rs. 299/-
‘Portraits From Ayodhya: Living India’s Contradictions’ by Scharada Dubey @ Rs. 295/-
‘The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make’ by Sean Covey @ Rs. 499/-
‘The Best of Quest’ Ed. by Laeeq Futehally, Archal Prabhala & Arshia Sattar @ Rs. 695/-
‘Ships That Pass’ by Shashi Deshpande @ Rs. 295/-
‘Days of Gold and Sepia’ by Yasmeen Premji @ Rs.399/-
‘My Magical Palace’ by Kunal Mukherjee @ Rs. 399/-
‘Leadership by Example: The Ten Key Principles of All Great Leaderes’ by Dr. Sanjiv Chopra with David Fisher @ Rs. 199/-
‘Good Works! : Marketing and Corporate Initiatives That Build a Better World… & the Bottom Line’ by Philip Kotler, David Hessekiel & Nancy R. Lee @ Rs. 499/-
‘The Reinventors: How Extraordinary Companies Pursue Radical Continuous Change’ by Jason Jennings @ Rs. 699/-
‘Seriously Strange: Thinking Anew About Psychical Experiences’ Edited by Sudhir Kakar & Jeffrey J. Kripal @ Rs. 499/-
‘March of the Aryans’ by Bhagwan S. Gidwani @ Rs. 599/-
‘The Taj Conspiracy’ by Manreet Sodhi Someshwar @ Rs. 250/-
‘The 5 Essential People Skills: How to Assert Yourself, Listen to Others and Resolve Conflicts’ by Dale Carnegie @ Rs. 450/-
‘In The Hot Unconscious: An Indian Journey’ by Charles Foster @ Rs. 250/-
‘Another Country’ by Anjali Joseph @ Rs. 499/-
‘Great Leaders Grow: Becoming a Leader for Life’ by Ken Blanchard & Mark Miller @ Rs. 150/-
‘The Tattooed Fakir’ by Biman Nath @ Rs. 299/-
‘The Templar Conspiracy’ by Paul Christopher @ Rs. 299/-
‘The Chronicles of Egg: Deadweather & Sunrise’ by Geoff Rodkey @ Rs. 250/-
‘How Will You Measure Your Life?’ by Clayton M. Christensen, James Allworth & Karen Dillon @ Rs. 399/-
‘The Ultimate Olympic Quiz Book’ by Suvam Pal @ Rs. 199/-
‘Blooms of Darknes’ by Aharon Appelfeld @ Rs. 350/-
‘The Ares Decision’ by Robert Ludlum & Kyle Mills @ Rs. 350/-
‘Bombay Girl’ by Kavita Daswani @ Rs. 199/-
‘The Chocolate Box Girls: Summers Dream’ by Cathy Cassidy @ Rs. 250/-
‘The Rhythm of Riddles: Three Byomkesh Bakshi Mysteries’ by Saradindu Bandyopadhyay @ Rs. 199/-
‘Goat Days’ by Benyamin @ Rs. 250/-
‘Just married, Please Excuse’ by Yashodhara Lal @ Rs. 199/-
‘Geronimo Stilton Saves the Olympics’ (Graphic Novel) from Papercutz publishing house @ Rs. 300/-
‘Mumbai Noir’ Ed. By Altaf Tyrewala @ Rs. 350/-
Enjoy your books!
See you at the Store,
From the team at,
twistntales
twistntales,
Thursday, July 26, 2012
"Churning the Earth" event at ICC towers.
Centre for Environment Education, Janwani, Manthan, MCCIA, Kalpavriksh, and Parisar
INVITATION TO PANEL DISCUSSION AND BOOK RELEASE
4 August 2012, 5 pm to 8 pm
Sumant Moolgaokar Auditorium, ICC, Senapati Bapat Road, Pune
Churning the Earth: The Making of Global India
by Aseem Shrivastava &
Ashish Kothari
Panelists
Ravi Pandit, Chairman, KPIT Cummins
Rajas Parchure, Director, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics
G M Pillai, Director General, World Institute for Sustainable Energy
About the book
The world stands so dazzled by India’s meteoric economic rise that we hesitate to acknowledge its consequences to the people and the environment. In Churning the Earth, the writers present incontrovertible evidence on the predatory nature of this recent growth and question its political and ecological sustainability. They urge a fundamental shift towards a range of policy, grassroots and conceptual alternatives that are necessary to forestall the descent into socio-ecological chaos.
Published by Penguin Books India
15 May 2012, 416pp, Hardback
ISBN139780670086252
………………………..
Please confirm your participation, email ceecentral@ceeindia.org or SMS 9822455250
INVITATION TO PANEL DISCUSSION AND BOOK RELEASE
4 August 2012, 5 pm to 8 pm
Sumant Moolgaokar Auditorium, ICC, Senapati Bapat Road, Pune
Churning the Earth: The Making of Global India
by Aseem Shrivastava &
Ashish Kothari
Panelists
Ravi Pandit, Chairman, KPIT Cummins
Rajas Parchure, Director, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics
G M Pillai, Director General, World Institute for Sustainable Energy
About the book
The world stands so dazzled by India’s meteoric economic rise that we hesitate to acknowledge its consequences to the people and the environment. In Churning the Earth, the writers present incontrovertible evidence on the predatory nature of this recent growth and question its political and ecological sustainability. They urge a fundamental shift towards a range of policy, grassroots and conceptual alternatives that are necessary to forestall the descent into socio-ecological chaos.
Published by Penguin Books India
15 May 2012, 416pp, Hardback
ISBN139780670086252
………………………..
Please confirm your participation, email ceecentral@ceeindia.org or SMS 9822455250
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Read while we all wait for rain ;-)
Hi all,
Here’s hoping that rains arrive quickly and cheer us up! Till then, use our precious water wisely
And as we wait for rains, there are some lovely books waiting for you to explore in the neighbourhood bookstore. A small section of which we try and review for you every month.
New Arrivals
WOW
“Cutting Chai and Maska Pao: The Way it is Said in Mumbai Only” by Mithila Mehta, Priya Sheth & Digantika Mitra @ Rs. 250/- (pgs 100)
Mumbai is a jhakkas city with rapchik girls and pakaoing heat. Baffled? Don’t be. Welcome to the world of Mumbaikars! Cutting Chai and Maska Pao is what you need to translate the pulsating metropolis that is Mumbai. Study it, laminate it, tuck it into your back pocket- make it your linguistic survival kit! A Wow book!
Socio Eco
“Churning the Earth: The Making of Global India” by Aseem Shrivastava and Ashish Kothari @ Rs. 699/- (pgs 393)
In Churning the Earth, Aseem Shrivastava, an extensive writer on issues associated with globalization and Ashish Kothari, the founder of the Pune-based environmental group Kalpavriksh, engage in a timely inquisition on India’s dramatic economic rise. They present undisputable evidence on how the temperament of this recent growth has been rapacious and question its sustainability. Unchecked development has damaged the ecological basis that makes life possible for millions of Indians, resulting in conflict over water, land and other natural resources, and has also increased the difference between the rich and the poor. Rich with data and stories, this eye opening book argues for a radical ecological democracy based on the principals of environmental sustainability, social equity and livelihood security. The authors urge a fundamental shift towards such alternatives- already emerging from grass-root movements- if we are to prevent our descent into socio-eco turmoil.
Churning the Earth is unique in presenting what is wrong with India but also in providing solutions to the crisis that globalized growth has accumulated.
“Pakistan on the Brink: The Future of Pakistan, Afghanistan and the West” by Ahmed Rashid @ Rs. 399/- (pgs 233)
With Bin Laden dead, Pakistan is threatened by internal power struggles, relationships between the United States and Pakistan are at an all-time low, and as the US and Britain begin their withdrawal from Afghanistan, what are the possibilities- and hazards- facing the worlds most unstable region? In his follow-up to the acclaimed ‘Descent into Chaos’, Rashid focuses on the long-term problems: the changing casts of characters, the future of international terrorism, and the policies and strategies both within Pakistan and Afghanistan and among Western allies. Pakistan on the Brink offers sensible solutions and provides a way forward for all countries involved. The book is also one of the foremost chronicles of modern Afghan and Pakistani history.
“Mother Maiden Mistress: Women in Hindi Cinema, 1950-2012” by Bhawana Somaaya, Jigna Kothari and Supriya Madangarli @ Rs. 299/- (pgs 247)
Since Dadasaheb Phalke first portrayed a male to play the role of a heroine in India’s first feature film, Raja Harishchandra (1913), women in Hindi cinema have come a long way since then. Mother Maiden Mistress documents that journey: from a time when cinema was considered a profession beneath the dignity of ‘respectable’ women to an era in which women actors are icons and idols. Bhawana Somaaya, Jigna Kothari and Supriya Madangarli sift through six decades of cinema, bringing to life the women who peopled cinema and the popular imagination, and shaped fashion and culture. Contemporary readers will also find here a nuanced historical perspective- of the social milieu of the time, of the nation and of Hindi cinema. The book explores what makes women characters iconic in Hindi Cinema and analyses them in relation to their directors and, more importantly, to the society at that point of time
Management
“Jugaad Innovation: A Frugal and Flexible Approach to Innovation for the 21st Century” by Navi Radjou, Jaideep Prabhu & Simone Ahuja @ Rs. 499/- (pgs 317)
In this comprehensive book, the authors challenge the very way a traditional organization thinks and acts. In the midst of rising global competition and swelling R & D budgets, Jugaad Innovation presents ways to innovate, be flexible and do more with less. Peppered with examples of innovative entrepreneurs in emerging markets like Africa, India, China and Brazil this book illuminates paths to engender breakthrough growth in a complex and resource scarce world. So, whether to find ingenious solutions to problems or turn adversity into opportunity Jugaad Innovation is the solution!
“All Marketers Tell Stories” by Seth Godin @ Rs. 450/- (pgs 220)
We believe that wine tastes better in a 500 Rs. glass than a 5 Rs. glass. We believe that a branded sneaker makes our feet feel better- and look cooler than a road side sneaker. As Seth Godin explains, great marketers don’t talk about features or even benefits, but instead they tell you a story- a story that we want to believe, whether it is factual or not. Most people have infinite amounts of choices but no time to make them. Hence every organization is a marketer, and marketing is all about telling stories.
‘Like a Virgin: Secrets They Won’t Teach You at Business School’ by Richard Branson @ Rs. 599/- (pgs 343)
In Like a Virgin, Richard Branson, the owner of Virgin Airlines and world’s most recognized and respected entrepreneur, shares his wisdom and experience that have made his business a successful endeavour. From his top tips on succeeding in business to some hard-hitting opinions on global financial crisis, this book brings together his best advice on all things in business. It’s B-school the Branson way! And if you are looking for advice on setting up your own company, improving your career prospects or developing your leadership skills whose advice can we take about business, if not from the best in the business.
Inspiration
“A Whole New Mind” by Daniel H Pink @ Rs. 640/- (pgs 375)
Daniel Pink presents in his path-breaking book. Based on research he states why the ‘The Right-Brained will rule the future’ in this wonderfully readable book. The ‘Right-Brained’ are designers, story tellers, teachers, caregivers, counselors and inventors who are able to intuitively create the need. The ‘left-brained’ skills are now commoditized and more importantly do contain the risk of becoming suddenly irrelevant. The book itself offers an education to equip oneself for this new world where creativity in product or service and its delivery will be rewarded. This book will shake you up to dare. Daniel Pink reveals the 6 fundamental human abilities that will enable you to achieve personal and professional success. A must read for oneself and to understand the world that the young will inherit and probably see successful careers in other than engineering, medicine and accountancy. This comes on the back of his bestseller “Free Agent Nation” from an author who has been a contributing editor to NYT, HBR and Wired.
“Innovate Happily” by Dr. Rekha Shetty @ Rs. 199/- (pgs 194)
The Happiness Quotient is an integral part to a successful corporate strategy, as studies show that happy people are the most innovative and productive. The book discovers the secrets that create progressive and happy communities by exploring Bhutan, a land that actually measures not the GDP (Gross Domestic Product), but it’s Gross National Happiness! Not only does this book explain how is the pursuit of happiness relevant to the corporate world, but it also points to the simple truth that happiness is the logical but often forgotten goal of every human endeavor.
Personalities
“Infinite Vision” by Pavithra K.Mehta @ Rs. 499/- (pgs 322)
This book recounts the true story of how Aravind became the world’s greatest business case for compassion. When a crippling disease shattered his lifelong ambition, a young surgeon named Dr. Govinappa Ventakataswamy chose an impossible new dream: to eliminate curable blindness. By 1976 he had personally performed over 100,000 sight-restoring surgeries. That same year he founded Aravind, an 11-bed eye clinic in South India, with no money, business plan or safety net. Dr. V (as he was to be known) was 58 years old at the time, and over the next three decades his humble clinic would defy the odds to become the largest provider of eye care in the world. Today Aravind is an organization built on hope, possibility, purpose deep insights and transformational, measurable impact.
“The Very Best of Common Man” by R.K. Laxman @ Rs. 250/- (pgs 201)
For half a century, the Times of India has thoughtfully provided an antidote to all the bad news brimming on its front pages. It’s a sketch, a single box inked with by R. K. Laxman, our neighborhood cartoonist! From financial woes of householders, from political instability to rampant corruption, the Common Man cartoons have captured the entire length of contemporary India. This special collection features the hundred most memorable Common Man cartoons of all time as a tribute to India’s best-loved cartoonist and one of the most striking voices commenting on Indian Sociopolitical life.
“The Chicken Chronicles: A Memoir” by Alice Walker @ Rs.350/- (pgs 186)
When Alice Walker grew up in the Deep South of America, her family always kept chickens. After many years she realized how much she missed them and hence decided to get a brood of her own. In this memoir she recounts the growing bond and the joy the experience brings- from building the first ‘chicken condo’ and discovering their fondness for fruit, napping and dancing- until one morning she realizes that one chicken is missing… With a genuine sense of expression the book is a journey to understand our relationship with other animals that share our world.
Travel
“Highway 39: Journeys through a fractured land” by Sudeep Chakravarti @ Rs. 450/- (pgs 387)
The author Sudeep Chakravarti attempts to unravel the brutal history of Nagaland and Manipur, their violent and restive present and their uncertain yet hopeful future as he travels along Dimapur, Kohima, Senapati, Imphal, Thoubal and their hinterlands- all touchpoints of brutalized aspiration, identity, conflict and tragedy. This book brings into focus a region long neglected and often forgotten by Mainland India- a region India can continue to ignore only at the peril of the very idea of India.
“Acts of Faith: Journeys to Sacred India” by Makarand R. Paranjpe @ Rs. 299/- (pgs 230)
Here is a sensitive and enriching exploration of the essential meaning and inner dynamics of sacred India. It is a combination of an inquiry into the meaning of India with actual visits to sacred sites, encounters with contemporary Gurus and reflections on perennial themes like faith and love. Using both textual sources and actual experiences, Acts of Faith tries to define what constitutes the sacred, making for a highly interesting cartography of ‘India of the Spirit’!
“The Liquid Refuses to Ignite” by Dave Besseling @ Rs.395/- (pgs 336)
Ten years of travel, sex, drugs and spiritual misfires brings artist and journalist, Dave Besseling no closer to finding the eternal truth-whatever that may be. Then, a moment of clarity presents itself while sipping a glass of Lassi in India’s holiest city.
In a series of essays that define the travails of those who prefer life on the road. The book see Dave and his alter-ego Dr. Heagney theorize upon, ruminate over and scoff at everything from Kurt Cobain to Kundalini. Hitting out at the modern traveller, Dvae stumbles upon the epiphany he’s been searching for: Behind the robes and rituals of wise men everywhere, they’re selling the same thing- the answer to emptiness and need. In energetic, needle-sharp prose, Besseling unpacks ten years of global wandering making this book an addictive and anarchic riff on travel, relationships and the crowded bazaar of spiritual enlightenment
Nature/ Wildlife
“The Soul of the Rhino” by Hemant Mishra with Jim Ottaway Jr. @ Rs. 299/- (pgs 234)
The Soul of the Rhino is a spirited account of one man’s journey to protect the Rhino in the foothills of the Himalayas. Since 1970 when he graduated Hemant Mishra has been a leading figure in the field of conservation animals. Over the years, he was helped by an ornery but steadfast elephant driver, the Nepali Royal family, and like minded scientists. Through his outstanding work he has erected nature reserves, arm-wrestled politicians and raised awareness. But Mishra hasn’t won the battle to save the Rhino yet. Armed insurgence, political violence, and poaching are driving this endangered species to complete extinction. The book makes us delve into the labyrinths of South Asian wildlife conservation and one man’s endurance in the face of it all.
DK Nature Guide:
• “Trees” by Tony Russell @ Rs. 499/- (pgs 352)
Discover and explore trees from around the world with this compact and easy-to-use guide. Packed with stunning close-up photographs and information of more than 500 species of trees, this book is the ideal funnel for nature enthusiasts everywhere.
• “Birds of the World” by David Burnie @ Rs. 499/- (pgs 352)
Discover and explore the diverse world of birds with this compact and easy to use guide. The book covers every major bird group, with full page profiles of the most spectacular species. Stunning close-up photographs bring each bird to life! Packed with more than 700 species of birds, this book is the ideal guide for Birdwatchers.
Indian Writing
“Chennaivaasi” by T.S. Tirumurti @ Rs.299/- (pgs 268)
When Tam-Bram Boy Ravi goes to the US and falls for a Jewish American girl Deborah he is left thinking- ‘She is quite pretty…if only she were an Iyer Girl!’
Set in the Heart of Chennai, this is a delightful story of a Father who disowns his son for going against tradition, of a mother torn between a fuming Husband and a US-returned Son, of an American girl struggling to get used to being stared at on the streets of Chennai and of a young man caught in the middle of it all! Hilarious!
“How to Fight Islamist Terror from the Missionary Position” by Tabish Khair @ Rs. 450/- (pgs 191)
Satirical and humane, How to Fight Islamist Terror from the Missionary Position tells the interlinked stories of three unforgettable men- the flamboyant Ravi, who falls in love with a beautiful women who is incapable of responding in kind, then Karim, a fundamentalist and the unnamed and pragmatic narrator- whose paths cross in Denmark. When a terrorist attack takes place in town, all three men find themselves embroiled in doubt, suspicion and danger. An acerbic commentary on the times, the book is also a bitter-sweet and stunning novel about love and life today.
“Intermission” by Nirupama Subramanian @ Rs. 250/- (pgs 272)
From the Author of the bestselling Keep the Change comes the new novel about Delhi’s suburbia. Set in Gurgoan, Intermission takes us into the lives of Varun and Gayatri Sarin, not so happily married corporate couple who are trying to come to terms with life in India after several years of ordered existence in the first World. A beautifully told story of illicit love and divided loyalties, Intermission explores lives within a gated community with just the right touch of irony and compassion
“Revolt of the Fish Eater” by Lopa Ghosh @ Rs.299 (pgs 261)
A philanthropist ghost of a chairman’s mother; a footless whore in Siberia who has mastered the art of love making; Rita of the sexual politics lessons; the witchcraft-practicing mother of a village prodigy who plots to ensnare the World’s Richest Man; the trade union leader who wrung a promise of jeans and perfumed soap out of the factory bosses- these are but a few characters of the compelling world that ‘Revolt of the Fish Eaters’ bring alive. Set in the twilight zone of glass towers, elevators and late-stage capitalism, this is a collection of stories about the business world: recession-struck, and facing threats from rogue forces such as ghosts, lovers and communists. Lopa Ghosh’s first book leaves you with a surreal yet fulfilling experience.
Science
“The Big Questions: Mathematics” by Tony Crilly @ Rs. 399/- (pgs 208)
Tony Crilly is the author of the acclaimed biography of the English mathematician Arthur Cayley and the international best-selling ‘50 Mathematical Ideas You Really Need to Know’. The Big Questions Series answers the fundamental problems that have perplexed enquiring minds through out history. Ranging from the first known numbers and Plato’s ideal forms to chaos theory and Fermat’s last theorem, this book confronts the 20 key questions at the heart of mathematics and our understanding of the world.
Health
“eat.delete. – How to get off the weight loss cycle for good: The Anti-Quick Fix Approach” by Pooja Makhija @ Rs.199/- (pgs 239)
Trying to lose weight? Running around in circles where you Lose. Gain. Lose. Gain? But what if weight gain is only a symptom? A symptom of not only how we eat food, but of how we treat food? What if losing weight doesn’t begin with what’s on your plate but with what’s on your mind? For the first time in India, a leading nutritionist has worked with psychologists to give you a combined mind-body weight loss solution. Pooja Makhija reminds us that food is not something to be feared, worshiped or abused. Her scientific approach puts food at the centre of weight loss, so that you can eat yourself to a thinner you. Equipped with a daily record diary and super tips from well known celebrities, let this book be your new diet plan so that you can Eat.to.Delete.
Young Adults
“The Serpents Shadow” by Rick Riordan @ Rs. 399/- (pgs 405)
Despite Carter and Sadie Kane’s best efforts, Apophis, the giant snake of Chaos, is threatening to plunge the world into eternal darkness. Battling against the forces of chaos the only hope for the Kanes is an ancient spell- but such magic has been lost for millennia. Will they find the serpent’s shadow or be led to their death into the depths of the underworld? Don’t miss any of the action in the final thrilling episode of the Kane Chronicles Trilogy.
“Hip-Hop Nature Boy and Other Stories” by Ruskin Bond @ Rs. 150/- (pgs 113)
For the first time Ruskin Bond’s poems for children, old and new, come together in this illustrated volume. Beautiful, poignant and funny, His verses for children are a joy to read on a lazy Sunday afternoon or to recite in school among friends and teachers.
“The House of Silk: The New Sherlock Holmes Novel” by Anthony Horowitz @ Rs. 350 /- (pgs 389)
November 1890, London is gripped by a merciless winter. As Detective Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are enjoying a tea by the fire, an agitated gentleman appears unannounced with an unnerving and gripping case which swiftly draws Holmes and Dr. Watson into a series of puzzling and sinister events. Stretching from the gas-lit streets of London to the teeming criminal underworld of Boston and the mysterious House of Silk, Horowitz takes you on a journey which many of us have already witnessed, but this time in new epic with all the old characters back to life!
“Who was Steve Jobs?” by Pam Pollack & Meg Belviso @ Rs. 150/- (pgs 105)
Who was Steve Jobs? Was he boy who loved to build and fix things or a man who showed up barefoot to business meetings or a genius who changed the way the world communicates? Not only is he all of the above but also an inspiring personality who has given the world one of it’s greatest invention! Discover more about the real Steve Jobs in this fun and exciting illustrated biography for Young Adults!
Tulika NEW Arrivals!
‘Boodabim’ by Alankrita Jain @ Rs. 95/- Language- English
‘Work’ by Shreya Sen @ Rs. 135/- Language- Hindi-Eng, Bilingual
‘The Great Birdywood Games’ by Shamim Padamsee @ Rs. 150/- Language- English
‘The Sweetest Mango’ by Malavika Shetty @ Rs. 135/- Language- English
‘Why Paploo was Perplexed’ by Devashish Makhija @ Rs. 135/- Language- English
‘Click!’ by Students of Olcott Memorial High School @ Rs. 85/- Language- Eng-Hindi, Bilingual
‘When Ali Became Bajarangbali’ by Devashish Makhija @ Rs. 160/- Language- English
‘The Sky Monkeys Beard’ by Niveditha Subramaniam @ Rs. 150/- Language- English
‘The Kite Tree’ by Avanti Mehta @ Rs. 160/- Language- English
‘Monday to Sunday’ by Sowmya Rajendra @ Rs. 95/- Language Eng-Hindi, Bilingual
‘Magnolias’ by Malati Shah @ Rs. 135/- Language- English
‘Where’s The Sun?’ a story inspired by a painting by Warli artist, Janu Bhiva Ravate @ Rs.160/- Language- English
‘The Magic Feather’ by Roma Singh @ Rs. 120/- Language- English
Other new books
“The Invisible Assassin” by Jim Eldridge @ Rs. 350/-
“Vampire Diaries: The hunters Moonsong” by L.J. Smith @ Rs 350/-
‘The Morning After’ by Kamini Patel (Metro Reads) @ Rs.199/-
‘Naughty Men’ by Siddharth Narayan (Metro Reads) @ Rs. 199/-
‘The Man Who Tried to Remember’ by Makarand Sathe (trns. by Shanta Gokhale) @ Rs. 399/-
‘The Woman Who Flew’ by Nasreen Jahan @ Rs. 399/-
‘A Tale of Things Timeless’ by Rizio Yohannan Raj (trns. by Supriya M. Nair) @ Rs. 299/-
‘The Angels Share’ by Satyajit Sarna @ Rs. 250/-
‘Career Intelligence: The 12 new rules for work and life success’ by Barbara Moses Ph.D. @ Rs. 299/-
‘Sparks of Divinity: The Teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar From 1959 to 1975’ Complied by Noelle Perez-Christiaens @ Rs.575/-
‘The Other Side of Light’ by Mishi Saran @ Rs. 250/-
‘Let Her Rest Now’ by Vijay Nair @ Rs. 295/-
‘Sky Train: Tibetan Women on the Edge of History’ by Canyon Sam @ Rs.350/-
‘Making News, Breaking News, Her Own Way’ Stories by winners of The Chameli Devi Jain Awards for Outstanding Women Mediapersons Ed. by Latika Padgaonkar & Shubha Singh @ Rs. 250/-
‘Tamarind City: Where Modern India Began’ by Bishwanath Ghosh @ Rs. 295/-
‘Stupid Guy Goes to India’ – A graphic novel by Yukichi Yamamatsu @ Rs. 395/-
‘Portraits From Ayodhya: Living India’s Contradictions’ by Scharada Dubey @ Rs. 295/-
‘The Taj Conspiracy’ by Manreet Sodhi Someshwar @ Rs. 250/-
“Turning Points” by APJ Abdul Kalam @ Rs. 199/-
“Great Arc – How India was mapped” by John Keay @ Rs. 299/-
“Physics of the Future – The inventions that will transform our lives” by Michio Kaku @ Rs. 499/-
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From the happy team at
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Here’s hoping that rains arrive quickly and cheer us up! Till then, use our precious water wisely
And as we wait for rains, there are some lovely books waiting for you to explore in the neighbourhood bookstore. A small section of which we try and review for you every month.
New Arrivals
WOW
“Cutting Chai and Maska Pao: The Way it is Said in Mumbai Only” by Mithila Mehta, Priya Sheth & Digantika Mitra @ Rs. 250/- (pgs 100)
Mumbai is a jhakkas city with rapchik girls and pakaoing heat. Baffled? Don’t be. Welcome to the world of Mumbaikars! Cutting Chai and Maska Pao is what you need to translate the pulsating metropolis that is Mumbai. Study it, laminate it, tuck it into your back pocket- make it your linguistic survival kit! A Wow book!
Socio Eco
“Churning the Earth: The Making of Global India” by Aseem Shrivastava and Ashish Kothari @ Rs. 699/- (pgs 393)
In Churning the Earth, Aseem Shrivastava, an extensive writer on issues associated with globalization and Ashish Kothari, the founder of the Pune-based environmental group Kalpavriksh, engage in a timely inquisition on India’s dramatic economic rise. They present undisputable evidence on how the temperament of this recent growth has been rapacious and question its sustainability. Unchecked development has damaged the ecological basis that makes life possible for millions of Indians, resulting in conflict over water, land and other natural resources, and has also increased the difference between the rich and the poor. Rich with data and stories, this eye opening book argues for a radical ecological democracy based on the principals of environmental sustainability, social equity and livelihood security. The authors urge a fundamental shift towards such alternatives- already emerging from grass-root movements- if we are to prevent our descent into socio-eco turmoil.
Churning the Earth is unique in presenting what is wrong with India but also in providing solutions to the crisis that globalized growth has accumulated.
“Pakistan on the Brink: The Future of Pakistan, Afghanistan and the West” by Ahmed Rashid @ Rs. 399/- (pgs 233)
With Bin Laden dead, Pakistan is threatened by internal power struggles, relationships between the United States and Pakistan are at an all-time low, and as the US and Britain begin their withdrawal from Afghanistan, what are the possibilities- and hazards- facing the worlds most unstable region? In his follow-up to the acclaimed ‘Descent into Chaos’, Rashid focuses on the long-term problems: the changing casts of characters, the future of international terrorism, and the policies and strategies both within Pakistan and Afghanistan and among Western allies. Pakistan on the Brink offers sensible solutions and provides a way forward for all countries involved. The book is also one of the foremost chronicles of modern Afghan and Pakistani history.
“Mother Maiden Mistress: Women in Hindi Cinema, 1950-2012” by Bhawana Somaaya, Jigna Kothari and Supriya Madangarli @ Rs. 299/- (pgs 247)
Since Dadasaheb Phalke first portrayed a male to play the role of a heroine in India’s first feature film, Raja Harishchandra (1913), women in Hindi cinema have come a long way since then. Mother Maiden Mistress documents that journey: from a time when cinema was considered a profession beneath the dignity of ‘respectable’ women to an era in which women actors are icons and idols. Bhawana Somaaya, Jigna Kothari and Supriya Madangarli sift through six decades of cinema, bringing to life the women who peopled cinema and the popular imagination, and shaped fashion and culture. Contemporary readers will also find here a nuanced historical perspective- of the social milieu of the time, of the nation and of Hindi cinema. The book explores what makes women characters iconic in Hindi Cinema and analyses them in relation to their directors and, more importantly, to the society at that point of time
Management
“Jugaad Innovation: A Frugal and Flexible Approach to Innovation for the 21st Century” by Navi Radjou, Jaideep Prabhu & Simone Ahuja @ Rs. 499/- (pgs 317)
In this comprehensive book, the authors challenge the very way a traditional organization thinks and acts. In the midst of rising global competition and swelling R & D budgets, Jugaad Innovation presents ways to innovate, be flexible and do more with less. Peppered with examples of innovative entrepreneurs in emerging markets like Africa, India, China and Brazil this book illuminates paths to engender breakthrough growth in a complex and resource scarce world. So, whether to find ingenious solutions to problems or turn adversity into opportunity Jugaad Innovation is the solution!
“All Marketers Tell Stories” by Seth Godin @ Rs. 450/- (pgs 220)
We believe that wine tastes better in a 500 Rs. glass than a 5 Rs. glass. We believe that a branded sneaker makes our feet feel better- and look cooler than a road side sneaker. As Seth Godin explains, great marketers don’t talk about features or even benefits, but instead they tell you a story- a story that we want to believe, whether it is factual or not. Most people have infinite amounts of choices but no time to make them. Hence every organization is a marketer, and marketing is all about telling stories.
‘Like a Virgin: Secrets They Won’t Teach You at Business School’ by Richard Branson @ Rs. 599/- (pgs 343)
In Like a Virgin, Richard Branson, the owner of Virgin Airlines and world’s most recognized and respected entrepreneur, shares his wisdom and experience that have made his business a successful endeavour. From his top tips on succeeding in business to some hard-hitting opinions on global financial crisis, this book brings together his best advice on all things in business. It’s B-school the Branson way! And if you are looking for advice on setting up your own company, improving your career prospects or developing your leadership skills whose advice can we take about business, if not from the best in the business.
Inspiration
“A Whole New Mind” by Daniel H Pink @ Rs. 640/- (pgs 375)
Daniel Pink presents in his path-breaking book. Based on research he states why the ‘The Right-Brained will rule the future’ in this wonderfully readable book. The ‘Right-Brained’ are designers, story tellers, teachers, caregivers, counselors and inventors who are able to intuitively create the need. The ‘left-brained’ skills are now commoditized and more importantly do contain the risk of becoming suddenly irrelevant. The book itself offers an education to equip oneself for this new world where creativity in product or service and its delivery will be rewarded. This book will shake you up to dare. Daniel Pink reveals the 6 fundamental human abilities that will enable you to achieve personal and professional success. A must read for oneself and to understand the world that the young will inherit and probably see successful careers in other than engineering, medicine and accountancy. This comes on the back of his bestseller “Free Agent Nation” from an author who has been a contributing editor to NYT, HBR and Wired.
“Innovate Happily” by Dr. Rekha Shetty @ Rs. 199/- (pgs 194)
The Happiness Quotient is an integral part to a successful corporate strategy, as studies show that happy people are the most innovative and productive. The book discovers the secrets that create progressive and happy communities by exploring Bhutan, a land that actually measures not the GDP (Gross Domestic Product), but it’s Gross National Happiness! Not only does this book explain how is the pursuit of happiness relevant to the corporate world, but it also points to the simple truth that happiness is the logical but often forgotten goal of every human endeavor.
Personalities
“Infinite Vision” by Pavithra K.Mehta @ Rs. 499/- (pgs 322)
This book recounts the true story of how Aravind became the world’s greatest business case for compassion. When a crippling disease shattered his lifelong ambition, a young surgeon named Dr. Govinappa Ventakataswamy chose an impossible new dream: to eliminate curable blindness. By 1976 he had personally performed over 100,000 sight-restoring surgeries. That same year he founded Aravind, an 11-bed eye clinic in South India, with no money, business plan or safety net. Dr. V (as he was to be known) was 58 years old at the time, and over the next three decades his humble clinic would defy the odds to become the largest provider of eye care in the world. Today Aravind is an organization built on hope, possibility, purpose deep insights and transformational, measurable impact.
“The Very Best of Common Man” by R.K. Laxman @ Rs. 250/- (pgs 201)
For half a century, the Times of India has thoughtfully provided an antidote to all the bad news brimming on its front pages. It’s a sketch, a single box inked with by R. K. Laxman, our neighborhood cartoonist! From financial woes of householders, from political instability to rampant corruption, the Common Man cartoons have captured the entire length of contemporary India. This special collection features the hundred most memorable Common Man cartoons of all time as a tribute to India’s best-loved cartoonist and one of the most striking voices commenting on Indian Sociopolitical life.
“The Chicken Chronicles: A Memoir” by Alice Walker @ Rs.350/- (pgs 186)
When Alice Walker grew up in the Deep South of America, her family always kept chickens. After many years she realized how much she missed them and hence decided to get a brood of her own. In this memoir she recounts the growing bond and the joy the experience brings- from building the first ‘chicken condo’ and discovering their fondness for fruit, napping and dancing- until one morning she realizes that one chicken is missing… With a genuine sense of expression the book is a journey to understand our relationship with other animals that share our world.
Travel
“Highway 39: Journeys through a fractured land” by Sudeep Chakravarti @ Rs. 450/- (pgs 387)
The author Sudeep Chakravarti attempts to unravel the brutal history of Nagaland and Manipur, their violent and restive present and their uncertain yet hopeful future as he travels along Dimapur, Kohima, Senapati, Imphal, Thoubal and their hinterlands- all touchpoints of brutalized aspiration, identity, conflict and tragedy. This book brings into focus a region long neglected and often forgotten by Mainland India- a region India can continue to ignore only at the peril of the very idea of India.
“Acts of Faith: Journeys to Sacred India” by Makarand R. Paranjpe @ Rs. 299/- (pgs 230)
Here is a sensitive and enriching exploration of the essential meaning and inner dynamics of sacred India. It is a combination of an inquiry into the meaning of India with actual visits to sacred sites, encounters with contemporary Gurus and reflections on perennial themes like faith and love. Using both textual sources and actual experiences, Acts of Faith tries to define what constitutes the sacred, making for a highly interesting cartography of ‘India of the Spirit’!
“The Liquid Refuses to Ignite” by Dave Besseling @ Rs.395/- (pgs 336)
Ten years of travel, sex, drugs and spiritual misfires brings artist and journalist, Dave Besseling no closer to finding the eternal truth-whatever that may be. Then, a moment of clarity presents itself while sipping a glass of Lassi in India’s holiest city.
In a series of essays that define the travails of those who prefer life on the road. The book see Dave and his alter-ego Dr. Heagney theorize upon, ruminate over and scoff at everything from Kurt Cobain to Kundalini. Hitting out at the modern traveller, Dvae stumbles upon the epiphany he’s been searching for: Behind the robes and rituals of wise men everywhere, they’re selling the same thing- the answer to emptiness and need. In energetic, needle-sharp prose, Besseling unpacks ten years of global wandering making this book an addictive and anarchic riff on travel, relationships and the crowded bazaar of spiritual enlightenment
Nature/ Wildlife
“The Soul of the Rhino” by Hemant Mishra with Jim Ottaway Jr. @ Rs. 299/- (pgs 234)
The Soul of the Rhino is a spirited account of one man’s journey to protect the Rhino in the foothills of the Himalayas. Since 1970 when he graduated Hemant Mishra has been a leading figure in the field of conservation animals. Over the years, he was helped by an ornery but steadfast elephant driver, the Nepali Royal family, and like minded scientists. Through his outstanding work he has erected nature reserves, arm-wrestled politicians and raised awareness. But Mishra hasn’t won the battle to save the Rhino yet. Armed insurgence, political violence, and poaching are driving this endangered species to complete extinction. The book makes us delve into the labyrinths of South Asian wildlife conservation and one man’s endurance in the face of it all.
DK Nature Guide:
• “Trees” by Tony Russell @ Rs. 499/- (pgs 352)
Discover and explore trees from around the world with this compact and easy-to-use guide. Packed with stunning close-up photographs and information of more than 500 species of trees, this book is the ideal funnel for nature enthusiasts everywhere.
• “Birds of the World” by David Burnie @ Rs. 499/- (pgs 352)
Discover and explore the diverse world of birds with this compact and easy to use guide. The book covers every major bird group, with full page profiles of the most spectacular species. Stunning close-up photographs bring each bird to life! Packed with more than 700 species of birds, this book is the ideal guide for Birdwatchers.
Indian Writing
“Chennaivaasi” by T.S. Tirumurti @ Rs.299/- (pgs 268)
When Tam-Bram Boy Ravi goes to the US and falls for a Jewish American girl Deborah he is left thinking- ‘She is quite pretty…if only she were an Iyer Girl!’
Set in the Heart of Chennai, this is a delightful story of a Father who disowns his son for going against tradition, of a mother torn between a fuming Husband and a US-returned Son, of an American girl struggling to get used to being stared at on the streets of Chennai and of a young man caught in the middle of it all! Hilarious!
“How to Fight Islamist Terror from the Missionary Position” by Tabish Khair @ Rs. 450/- (pgs 191)
Satirical and humane, How to Fight Islamist Terror from the Missionary Position tells the interlinked stories of three unforgettable men- the flamboyant Ravi, who falls in love with a beautiful women who is incapable of responding in kind, then Karim, a fundamentalist and the unnamed and pragmatic narrator- whose paths cross in Denmark. When a terrorist attack takes place in town, all three men find themselves embroiled in doubt, suspicion and danger. An acerbic commentary on the times, the book is also a bitter-sweet and stunning novel about love and life today.
“Intermission” by Nirupama Subramanian @ Rs. 250/- (pgs 272)
From the Author of the bestselling Keep the Change comes the new novel about Delhi’s suburbia. Set in Gurgoan, Intermission takes us into the lives of Varun and Gayatri Sarin, not so happily married corporate couple who are trying to come to terms with life in India after several years of ordered existence in the first World. A beautifully told story of illicit love and divided loyalties, Intermission explores lives within a gated community with just the right touch of irony and compassion
“Revolt of the Fish Eater” by Lopa Ghosh @ Rs.299 (pgs 261)
A philanthropist ghost of a chairman’s mother; a footless whore in Siberia who has mastered the art of love making; Rita of the sexual politics lessons; the witchcraft-practicing mother of a village prodigy who plots to ensnare the World’s Richest Man; the trade union leader who wrung a promise of jeans and perfumed soap out of the factory bosses- these are but a few characters of the compelling world that ‘Revolt of the Fish Eaters’ bring alive. Set in the twilight zone of glass towers, elevators and late-stage capitalism, this is a collection of stories about the business world: recession-struck, and facing threats from rogue forces such as ghosts, lovers and communists. Lopa Ghosh’s first book leaves you with a surreal yet fulfilling experience.
Science
“The Big Questions: Mathematics” by Tony Crilly @ Rs. 399/- (pgs 208)
Tony Crilly is the author of the acclaimed biography of the English mathematician Arthur Cayley and the international best-selling ‘50 Mathematical Ideas You Really Need to Know’. The Big Questions Series answers the fundamental problems that have perplexed enquiring minds through out history. Ranging from the first known numbers and Plato’s ideal forms to chaos theory and Fermat’s last theorem, this book confronts the 20 key questions at the heart of mathematics and our understanding of the world.
Health
“eat.delete. – How to get off the weight loss cycle for good: The Anti-Quick Fix Approach” by Pooja Makhija @ Rs.199/- (pgs 239)
Trying to lose weight? Running around in circles where you Lose. Gain. Lose. Gain? But what if weight gain is only a symptom? A symptom of not only how we eat food, but of how we treat food? What if losing weight doesn’t begin with what’s on your plate but with what’s on your mind? For the first time in India, a leading nutritionist has worked with psychologists to give you a combined mind-body weight loss solution. Pooja Makhija reminds us that food is not something to be feared, worshiped or abused. Her scientific approach puts food at the centre of weight loss, so that you can eat yourself to a thinner you. Equipped with a daily record diary and super tips from well known celebrities, let this book be your new diet plan so that you can Eat.to.Delete.
Young Adults
“The Serpents Shadow” by Rick Riordan @ Rs. 399/- (pgs 405)
Despite Carter and Sadie Kane’s best efforts, Apophis, the giant snake of Chaos, is threatening to plunge the world into eternal darkness. Battling against the forces of chaos the only hope for the Kanes is an ancient spell- but such magic has been lost for millennia. Will they find the serpent’s shadow or be led to their death into the depths of the underworld? Don’t miss any of the action in the final thrilling episode of the Kane Chronicles Trilogy.
“Hip-Hop Nature Boy and Other Stories” by Ruskin Bond @ Rs. 150/- (pgs 113)
For the first time Ruskin Bond’s poems for children, old and new, come together in this illustrated volume. Beautiful, poignant and funny, His verses for children are a joy to read on a lazy Sunday afternoon or to recite in school among friends and teachers.
“The House of Silk: The New Sherlock Holmes Novel” by Anthony Horowitz @ Rs. 350 /- (pgs 389)
November 1890, London is gripped by a merciless winter. As Detective Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are enjoying a tea by the fire, an agitated gentleman appears unannounced with an unnerving and gripping case which swiftly draws Holmes and Dr. Watson into a series of puzzling and sinister events. Stretching from the gas-lit streets of London to the teeming criminal underworld of Boston and the mysterious House of Silk, Horowitz takes you on a journey which many of us have already witnessed, but this time in new epic with all the old characters back to life!
“Who was Steve Jobs?” by Pam Pollack & Meg Belviso @ Rs. 150/- (pgs 105)
Who was Steve Jobs? Was he boy who loved to build and fix things or a man who showed up barefoot to business meetings or a genius who changed the way the world communicates? Not only is he all of the above but also an inspiring personality who has given the world one of it’s greatest invention! Discover more about the real Steve Jobs in this fun and exciting illustrated biography for Young Adults!
Tulika NEW Arrivals!
‘Boodabim’ by Alankrita Jain @ Rs. 95/- Language- English
‘Work’ by Shreya Sen @ Rs. 135/- Language- Hindi-Eng, Bilingual
‘The Great Birdywood Games’ by Shamim Padamsee @ Rs. 150/- Language- English
‘The Sweetest Mango’ by Malavika Shetty @ Rs. 135/- Language- English
‘Why Paploo was Perplexed’ by Devashish Makhija @ Rs. 135/- Language- English
‘Click!’ by Students of Olcott Memorial High School @ Rs. 85/- Language- Eng-Hindi, Bilingual
‘When Ali Became Bajarangbali’ by Devashish Makhija @ Rs. 160/- Language- English
‘The Sky Monkeys Beard’ by Niveditha Subramaniam @ Rs. 150/- Language- English
‘The Kite Tree’ by Avanti Mehta @ Rs. 160/- Language- English
‘Monday to Sunday’ by Sowmya Rajendra @ Rs. 95/- Language Eng-Hindi, Bilingual
‘Magnolias’ by Malati Shah @ Rs. 135/- Language- English
‘Where’s The Sun?’ a story inspired by a painting by Warli artist, Janu Bhiva Ravate @ Rs.160/- Language- English
‘The Magic Feather’ by Roma Singh @ Rs. 120/- Language- English
Other new books
“The Invisible Assassin” by Jim Eldridge @ Rs. 350/-
“Vampire Diaries: The hunters Moonsong” by L.J. Smith @ Rs 350/-
‘The Morning After’ by Kamini Patel (Metro Reads) @ Rs.199/-
‘Naughty Men’ by Siddharth Narayan (Metro Reads) @ Rs. 199/-
‘The Man Who Tried to Remember’ by Makarand Sathe (trns. by Shanta Gokhale) @ Rs. 399/-
‘The Woman Who Flew’ by Nasreen Jahan @ Rs. 399/-
‘A Tale of Things Timeless’ by Rizio Yohannan Raj (trns. by Supriya M. Nair) @ Rs. 299/-
‘The Angels Share’ by Satyajit Sarna @ Rs. 250/-
‘Career Intelligence: The 12 new rules for work and life success’ by Barbara Moses Ph.D. @ Rs. 299/-
‘Sparks of Divinity: The Teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar From 1959 to 1975’ Complied by Noelle Perez-Christiaens @ Rs.575/-
‘The Other Side of Light’ by Mishi Saran @ Rs. 250/-
‘Let Her Rest Now’ by Vijay Nair @ Rs. 295/-
‘Sky Train: Tibetan Women on the Edge of History’ by Canyon Sam @ Rs.350/-
‘Making News, Breaking News, Her Own Way’ Stories by winners of The Chameli Devi Jain Awards for Outstanding Women Mediapersons Ed. by Latika Padgaonkar & Shubha Singh @ Rs. 250/-
‘Tamarind City: Where Modern India Began’ by Bishwanath Ghosh @ Rs. 295/-
‘Stupid Guy Goes to India’ – A graphic novel by Yukichi Yamamatsu @ Rs. 395/-
‘Portraits From Ayodhya: Living India’s Contradictions’ by Scharada Dubey @ Rs. 295/-
‘The Taj Conspiracy’ by Manreet Sodhi Someshwar @ Rs. 250/-
“Turning Points” by APJ Abdul Kalam @ Rs. 199/-
“Great Arc – How India was mapped” by John Keay @ Rs. 299/-
“Physics of the Future – The inventions that will transform our lives” by Michio Kaku @ Rs. 499/-
Enjoy your books! Support your neighbourhood bookstore!
From the happy team at
twistntales
Sunday, July 1, 2012
The book bunch!
The People who visit a bookstore are varied.
The Good Indian Girl observes..
There are everyday- persons, well almost every day-ers who come to us for the scent- the intoxicating scent of a book, touch covers, and feel. Experience. They come to sooth their nerves amongst books and just be. They keep us good company and so do we (yes, we do!) And along the way some leave us with their valuable movie reviews on a fortnightly basis! It’s just lovely to nurture such relationships!
There are the Every Weekers: Like we know them, who-what-where, their need, preference and taste. They know us too. The information is mutual. Well it has to be, doesn't it? Isn't that what helps us serve you better? I believe so.
Then there are the month people, two three month-ers: Them too we know and service according to their choice. We shower them with our finest putting our best foot forward.
We have bill gates who drops by en route to spotting his favorite cheese and even langoor our neighbourhood monkey friend from the animal kingdom who comes for the sacred banana leaf book!
At the bookshop we kindle sparkling conversations amongst colleagues, customers, boss & family, ex tntians or anybody our wavelength. Here we raise the bar for ourselves at every opportunity as time rolls by. ButNo, Do not be intimidated.
We are all happy creatures- nice, warm and accepting.
The neighbourhood is open minded and cool. Be assured !
The Good Indian Girl observes..
There are everyday- persons, well almost every day-ers who come to us for the scent- the intoxicating scent of a book, touch covers, and feel. Experience. They come to sooth their nerves amongst books and just be. They keep us good company and so do we (yes, we do!) And along the way some leave us with their valuable movie reviews on a fortnightly basis! It’s just lovely to nurture such relationships!
There are the Every Weekers: Like we know them, who-what-where, their need, preference and taste. They know us too. The information is mutual. Well it has to be, doesn't it? Isn't that what helps us serve you better? I believe so.
Then there are the month people, two three month-ers: Them too we know and service according to their choice. We shower them with our finest putting our best foot forward.
We have bill gates who drops by en route to spotting his favorite cheese and even langoor our neighbourhood monkey friend from the animal kingdom who comes for the sacred banana leaf book!
At the bookshop we kindle sparkling conversations amongst colleagues, customers, boss & family, ex tntians or anybody our wavelength. Here we raise the bar for ourselves at every opportunity as time rolls by. But
We are all happy creatures- nice, warm and accepting.
The neighbourhood is open minded and cool. Be assured !
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Lots of new books !
Dear all,
We are back!
After inconveniencing many of you through a lazy May, when we stayed closed in the mornings, we are back to regular hours! We shall now be open 1030 to 2030 all days except Mondays. Thank you so much for bearing with us while we took some time off Also, a big thank you to many of you who finding us closed came back in the evenings to pick your books. This is what keeps us going at twistntales, small gestures like these which touch us!
Congratulations to all the students who have excelled in their board exams. While we wait for Maharashtra Board Xth results, here’s wishing all of you good luck in securing admission in courses of your choice.
As we start another academic year, here’s looking forward to a good Palki, a good monsoon and a happy start to the festive season over the next couple of months.
Lots of new books, some whacky and some really wonderful!
New Arrivals:
CEO series:
This series profiles leaders from history to give CEO’s of today some practical lessons on dealing with business challenges. Presented with valuable insights and quotes so that the timeless wisdom of these greats shines on, this series is an inspiration to all those aspiring to be leaders!
Titles:
“Gandhi CEO: 14 principles to guide and inspire modern leader” by Alan Axelrod @ Rs. 299/- (pgs 210)
In his trademark conversational style Axelrod breaks down Gandhiji’s leadership strategies into fourteen key facets and one hundred lessons bringing forth the relevance of Gandhiji’s values in today’s times.
“Winston Churchill CEO: 25 lessons for bold business leaders” by Alan Axelrod @ Rs. 299/- (pgs 276)
From the raw materials of history, Axelrod mines pure Gold: twenty five facets of Churchill’s leadership style that enabled him to excel as cheerleader, strategist, tactician, communicator, manager and much more!
“Kissing Ass: The Art of Office Politics” by Clyde D’Souza @ Rs. 150/- (pgs 228)
Some people can Kiss Ass naturally, some can’t do it to save their lives, and many just don’t know how! So here’s your opportunity to learn!
This is a no bullshit, jargon free, non sloppy guide that breaks down typical workplace situations and offers you not textbook advice but real sucking up solutions to them. From nervous first days to elated farewell mails, this book will give you tips and tricks on how to act, react or play dumb as per the scenario, what to say to the CEO in the loo, how to reply to work emails over weekends and much more!
“Achieve Your Highest Potential: Be the Best You Can Be” by Chitra Jha @ Rs. 199/- (pgs 238)
What is it that always stops us from being the best that we can be? Written by columnist and life skills coach Chitra Jha, this book is a step by step guide to set you on your personal growth plan. If you want to be smarter, happier, richer, more successful and popular this book is for you!
“Flame: The Story of my Mother, Shahnaz Husain” by Nelofar Currimbhoy @ Rs. 295/- (pgs 236)
Shahnaz Husain is a legend in the world of cosmetology and a pioneer in Ayurvedic beauty treatments. Born into an aristocratic family, Shahnaz is seen as never before through her childhood, her adolescence and the charmed years of her early married life. Beautifully recreating the incredible ups and the inevitable downs of her mother’s extraordinary life, knowing her as only a daughter can, Nelofar Currimbhoy has infused her writing of this amazing journey with something of that irrepressible Shahnaz Husain spirit.
“My Kumaon: Uncollected writings” by Jim Corbett @ Rs. 225/- (pgs 142)
This is vintage Jim Corbett from the Press Archives: from writings on man eaters, nature and his beloved Kumaon, personal letters and articles written for newspapers and gazettes by his contemporaries to letters exchanged between Corbett and his publisher showcasing the development of his bestselling books. Includes evocative line drawings and with a plate section devoted to rare archival photographs, this book will appeal to all admirers of Jim Corbett!
Fiction
“The Sixth Man” by David Baldacci @ Rs. 325/- (pgs 593)
An investigation is derailed before it even begins when the alleged serial killer’s lawyer is found murdered. As the case progresses each new story brings a new revelation to push the argument to the limit. Building the excitement Baldacci is back as the plot’s many planted bombs explode unpredictably making this book absolutely put-down-able!
“I’ve Got Your Number” by Sophie Kinsella @ Rs. 550/- (pgs 381)
Poppy loses her wedding ring the day her in- laws are coming. Added to her trouble she loses her phone too. She soon finds a phone in the dustbin and thinks ‘finders keepers’, but the owner of the phone, businessman Sam Roxton doesn’t agree. He wants his phone back and doesn’t want Poppy to interfere in his personal life by reading all his messages. Will Poppy be able to evade the phone owner and hide her left hand from her fiancé and his parents? Read this book to find out!
“The Sins of the Father” by Jeffrey Archer @ Rs. 350/- (pgs 383)
In Jeffrey Archer’s epic Novel, family loyalties are stretched to their limits as secrets unravel and the story moves from the backstreets of Bristol to the boardrooms of Manhattan. ‘Tom’ is arrested for murdering his Brother and to prove his innocence would mean to reveal his true identity- something that he has sworn never to do in order to protect the woman he loves. What will his fate be? Join the great storyteller on a journey where there are no stop signs and no dead ends!
“The Householder” by Amitabha Bagchi @ Rs. 399/- (pgs 239)
With uncommon acuity, Amitabha Bagchi writes of a world where favours are currency, where access to power sometimes feels like a prerequisite for survival, this book is a view from within the world of Naresh, the Householder who has to deal with a host of problems both big and small whether at work or at Home. It is an examination of the moral condition of our times.
Amitabha Bagchi’s first Novel “Above Average” was published in 2007 and became a Best seller.
“Vimana” by Mainak Dhar @ Rs. 250/- (pgs 271)
College student by day and wannabe fighter pilot by night, Aaditya’s immense knowledge of flying and fighter planes is displayed only on flight SIMS and Internet forums. Till a chance encounter propels him into the centre of an ancient conflict between good and evil, which the present world considers to be myths. Alongside Shiva, Karthik, Durga, Indra and other gods, Aaditya embarks on a journey to stop the plans of Kalki, the prodigal son. Seated at the controls of the deadly Vimanas, Aaditya finds himself living the dream in ways he had never imagined.
Other new arrivals:
“Infinite Vision” by Pavithra K.Mehta @ Rs. 499/- (pgs 322)
“Chennaivaasi” by T.S. Tirumurti @ Rs.299/- (pgs 268)
“Highway 39: Journey through a fractured land” by Sudeep Chakravarti @ Rs. 450/-
“Intermission” by Nirupama Subramanian @ Rs. 250/- (pgs 272)
“Hip-Hop Nature Boy and Other Stories” by Ruskin Bond @ Rs. 150/- (pgs 113)
“Jugaad Innovation” by Navi Radjou, Jaideep Prabhu & Simone Ahuja @ Rs. 499/-
“Revolt of the Fish Eater” by Lopa Ghosh @ Rs.299 (pgs 261)
“The Diary of Amos Lee: I’m Twelve, I’m Tough I Tweet!” by Adeline Foo @ Rs. 195/-
“Wisha Wozzariter” by Payal Kapadia @ Rs. 125/- (pgs 77)
“How to Fight Islamist Terror from the Missionary Position” by Tabish Khair @ Rs. 450/-
“Pakistan on the Brink: The future of Pakistan, Afghanistan and the West” by Ahmed Rashid @ Rs. 399/- (pgs 233)
“The Next Always” by Nora Roberts @ Rs. 599/- (pgs 341)
“The Last Boyfriend” by Nora Roberts @ Rs. 599/- (pgs 335)
“eat.delete. – How to get off the weight loss cycle for good: The Anti-Quick Fix Approach” by Pooja Makhija @ Rs.199/- (pgs 239)
“Origins of Love” by Kishwar Desai @ Rs.350/- (pgs 470)
“Innovate Happily” by Dr. Rekha Shetty @ Rs. 199/- (pgs 194)
“The Invisible Assassin” by Jim Eldridge @ Rs. 350/- (pgs 259)
“Who was Steve Jobs ?” by Pam Pollack & Meg Belviso @ Rs. 150/- (for young adults)
“Vampire Diaries: The hunters Moonsong” by L.J. Smith @ Rs 350/- (pgs 379)
“The Chicken Chronicles: A Memoir” by Alice Walker @ Rs.350/- (pgs 186)
“The Edge of Desire” by Tuhin A. Sinha @ Rs. 150/-
“The Accidental Godman” by Kishore Bhimani @ Rs. 325/-
“All Marketers Tell Stories” by Seth Godin @ Rs. 450/- (pgs 220)
“Cutting Chai and Maska Pao: The Way it is Said in Mumbai Only” by Mithila Mehta, Priya Sheth & Digantika Mitra @ Rs. 250/- (pgs 100)
“Journeys to Sacred India” by Makarand R. Paranjpe @ Rs. 299/- (pgs 230)
“Barack Obama: The Making of the Man” by David Maraniss @ Rs. 899/- (pgs 640)
OSHO Life Essentials:
“The Journey of Being Human” @ Rs. 299/- (pgs 206)
“Belief, Doubt, and Fanaticism” @ Rs. 299/- (pgs 209)
DK Nature Guide:
“Trees” @ Rs. 499/- (pgs 352)
“Birds of the World” @ Rs. 499/- (pgs 352)
Happy Reading and see you at the Store,
From the happy team at,
twistntales
We are back!
After inconveniencing many of you through a lazy May, when we stayed closed in the mornings, we are back to regular hours! We shall now be open 1030 to 2030 all days except Mondays. Thank you so much for bearing with us while we took some time off Also, a big thank you to many of you who finding us closed came back in the evenings to pick your books. This is what keeps us going at twistntales, small gestures like these which touch us!
Congratulations to all the students who have excelled in their board exams. While we wait for Maharashtra Board Xth results, here’s wishing all of you good luck in securing admission in courses of your choice.
As we start another academic year, here’s looking forward to a good Palki, a good monsoon and a happy start to the festive season over the next couple of months.
Lots of new books, some whacky and some really wonderful!
New Arrivals:
CEO series:
This series profiles leaders from history to give CEO’s of today some practical lessons on dealing with business challenges. Presented with valuable insights and quotes so that the timeless wisdom of these greats shines on, this series is an inspiration to all those aspiring to be leaders!
Titles:
“Gandhi CEO: 14 principles to guide and inspire modern leader” by Alan Axelrod @ Rs. 299/- (pgs 210)
In his trademark conversational style Axelrod breaks down Gandhiji’s leadership strategies into fourteen key facets and one hundred lessons bringing forth the relevance of Gandhiji’s values in today’s times.
“Winston Churchill CEO: 25 lessons for bold business leaders” by Alan Axelrod @ Rs. 299/- (pgs 276)
From the raw materials of history, Axelrod mines pure Gold: twenty five facets of Churchill’s leadership style that enabled him to excel as cheerleader, strategist, tactician, communicator, manager and much more!
“Kissing Ass: The Art of Office Politics” by Clyde D’Souza @ Rs. 150/- (pgs 228)
Some people can Kiss Ass naturally, some can’t do it to save their lives, and many just don’t know how! So here’s your opportunity to learn!
This is a no bullshit, jargon free, non sloppy guide that breaks down typical workplace situations and offers you not textbook advice but real sucking up solutions to them. From nervous first days to elated farewell mails, this book will give you tips and tricks on how to act, react or play dumb as per the scenario, what to say to the CEO in the loo, how to reply to work emails over weekends and much more!
“Achieve Your Highest Potential: Be the Best You Can Be” by Chitra Jha @ Rs. 199/- (pgs 238)
What is it that always stops us from being the best that we can be? Written by columnist and life skills coach Chitra Jha, this book is a step by step guide to set you on your personal growth plan. If you want to be smarter, happier, richer, more successful and popular this book is for you!
“Flame: The Story of my Mother, Shahnaz Husain” by Nelofar Currimbhoy @ Rs. 295/- (pgs 236)
Shahnaz Husain is a legend in the world of cosmetology and a pioneer in Ayurvedic beauty treatments. Born into an aristocratic family, Shahnaz is seen as never before through her childhood, her adolescence and the charmed years of her early married life. Beautifully recreating the incredible ups and the inevitable downs of her mother’s extraordinary life, knowing her as only a daughter can, Nelofar Currimbhoy has infused her writing of this amazing journey with something of that irrepressible Shahnaz Husain spirit.
“My Kumaon: Uncollected writings” by Jim Corbett @ Rs. 225/- (pgs 142)
This is vintage Jim Corbett from the Press Archives: from writings on man eaters, nature and his beloved Kumaon, personal letters and articles written for newspapers and gazettes by his contemporaries to letters exchanged between Corbett and his publisher showcasing the development of his bestselling books. Includes evocative line drawings and with a plate section devoted to rare archival photographs, this book will appeal to all admirers of Jim Corbett!
Fiction
“The Sixth Man” by David Baldacci @ Rs. 325/- (pgs 593)
An investigation is derailed before it even begins when the alleged serial killer’s lawyer is found murdered. As the case progresses each new story brings a new revelation to push the argument to the limit. Building the excitement Baldacci is back as the plot’s many planted bombs explode unpredictably making this book absolutely put-down-able!
“I’ve Got Your Number” by Sophie Kinsella @ Rs. 550/- (pgs 381)
Poppy loses her wedding ring the day her in- laws are coming. Added to her trouble she loses her phone too. She soon finds a phone in the dustbin and thinks ‘finders keepers’, but the owner of the phone, businessman Sam Roxton doesn’t agree. He wants his phone back and doesn’t want Poppy to interfere in his personal life by reading all his messages. Will Poppy be able to evade the phone owner and hide her left hand from her fiancé and his parents? Read this book to find out!
“The Sins of the Father” by Jeffrey Archer @ Rs. 350/- (pgs 383)
In Jeffrey Archer’s epic Novel, family loyalties are stretched to their limits as secrets unravel and the story moves from the backstreets of Bristol to the boardrooms of Manhattan. ‘Tom’ is arrested for murdering his Brother and to prove his innocence would mean to reveal his true identity- something that he has sworn never to do in order to protect the woman he loves. What will his fate be? Join the great storyteller on a journey where there are no stop signs and no dead ends!
“The Householder” by Amitabha Bagchi @ Rs. 399/- (pgs 239)
With uncommon acuity, Amitabha Bagchi writes of a world where favours are currency, where access to power sometimes feels like a prerequisite for survival, this book is a view from within the world of Naresh, the Householder who has to deal with a host of problems both big and small whether at work or at Home. It is an examination of the moral condition of our times.
Amitabha Bagchi’s first Novel “Above Average” was published in 2007 and became a Best seller.
“Vimana” by Mainak Dhar @ Rs. 250/- (pgs 271)
College student by day and wannabe fighter pilot by night, Aaditya’s immense knowledge of flying and fighter planes is displayed only on flight SIMS and Internet forums. Till a chance encounter propels him into the centre of an ancient conflict between good and evil, which the present world considers to be myths. Alongside Shiva, Karthik, Durga, Indra and other gods, Aaditya embarks on a journey to stop the plans of Kalki, the prodigal son. Seated at the controls of the deadly Vimanas, Aaditya finds himself living the dream in ways he had never imagined.
Other new arrivals:
“Infinite Vision” by Pavithra K.Mehta @ Rs. 499/- (pgs 322)
“Chennaivaasi” by T.S. Tirumurti @ Rs.299/- (pgs 268)
“Highway 39: Journey through a fractured land” by Sudeep Chakravarti @ Rs. 450/-
“Intermission” by Nirupama Subramanian @ Rs. 250/- (pgs 272)
“Hip-Hop Nature Boy and Other Stories” by Ruskin Bond @ Rs. 150/- (pgs 113)
“Jugaad Innovation” by Navi Radjou, Jaideep Prabhu & Simone Ahuja @ Rs. 499/-
“Revolt of the Fish Eater” by Lopa Ghosh @ Rs.299 (pgs 261)
“The Diary of Amos Lee: I’m Twelve, I’m Tough I Tweet!” by Adeline Foo @ Rs. 195/-
“Wisha Wozzariter” by Payal Kapadia @ Rs. 125/- (pgs 77)
“How to Fight Islamist Terror from the Missionary Position” by Tabish Khair @ Rs. 450/-
“Pakistan on the Brink: The future of Pakistan, Afghanistan and the West” by Ahmed Rashid @ Rs. 399/- (pgs 233)
“The Next Always” by Nora Roberts @ Rs. 599/- (pgs 341)
“The Last Boyfriend” by Nora Roberts @ Rs. 599/- (pgs 335)
“eat.delete. – How to get off the weight loss cycle for good: The Anti-Quick Fix Approach” by Pooja Makhija @ Rs.199/- (pgs 239)
“Origins of Love” by Kishwar Desai @ Rs.350/- (pgs 470)
“Innovate Happily” by Dr. Rekha Shetty @ Rs. 199/- (pgs 194)
“The Invisible Assassin” by Jim Eldridge @ Rs. 350/- (pgs 259)
“Who was Steve Jobs ?” by Pam Pollack & Meg Belviso @ Rs. 150/- (for young adults)
“Vampire Diaries: The hunters Moonsong” by L.J. Smith @ Rs 350/- (pgs 379)
“The Chicken Chronicles: A Memoir” by Alice Walker @ Rs.350/- (pgs 186)
“The Edge of Desire” by Tuhin A. Sinha @ Rs. 150/-
“The Accidental Godman” by Kishore Bhimani @ Rs. 325/-
“All Marketers Tell Stories” by Seth Godin @ Rs. 450/- (pgs 220)
“Cutting Chai and Maska Pao: The Way it is Said in Mumbai Only” by Mithila Mehta, Priya Sheth & Digantika Mitra @ Rs. 250/- (pgs 100)
“Journeys to Sacred India” by Makarand R. Paranjpe @ Rs. 299/- (pgs 230)
“Barack Obama: The Making of the Man” by David Maraniss @ Rs. 899/- (pgs 640)
OSHO Life Essentials:
“The Journey of Being Human” @ Rs. 299/- (pgs 206)
“Belief, Doubt, and Fanaticism” @ Rs. 299/- (pgs 209)
DK Nature Guide:
“Trees” @ Rs. 499/- (pgs 352)
“Birds of the World” @ Rs. 499/- (pgs 352)
Happy Reading and see you at the Store,
From the happy team at,
twistntales
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Some more new books for your summer reading !
Message sent to twistntales@yahoogroups.com on 25th April, 2012
Hi all,
Congratulations to all kids and parents who have done well in exams. Report Days in various schools are happening and many kids are seeing the fruits of their hard work and application. But as we know, academic success is a small but integral part of overall success in life. Kudos to kids who have done well, but also kudos to parents who have emphasized other pursuits as well!
The heat of May is soon going to be on us, and very typically – most of us prefer to stay indoors, eat mangoes and generally chill! We in twistntales will be closed in the mornings in May, and will open only in the evenings at 4.30pm. Our working hours for May will be 4.30pm to 9pm, Tues to Sundays. We will revert to our normal working hours from June’12 onwards! Kindly plan your visits accordingly so that you can stock up the previous day to read for the next!
Increasingly, it is getting difficult for us to run the Store in normal working hours for lack of appropriate persons to assist. We mainly rely on students who are free only in the evenings. We do know and appreciate that we have many young mothers as customers, who find time to visit us only in the morning hours when the children are away in school. Starting June, we hope to come up with a solution which will be suitable to all.
In the meantime, lots of new wonderful books, news-making books all in the Store. The latest of Grisham and the new conversation starter, “Break-Out Nations” all in the Store!
Check it out!
New Books:
“Reverse Innovation: Create far from home, win everywhere” by Vijay Govindarajan and Chris Trimble @ Rs. 750/- (pgs 229)
Innovation knows no geographical boundaries. As the flow of innovation from developed countries to developing countries is reversing, leads to closing gaps between the economies of the rich and emerging nations. Vijay Govindarajan, ranked third in the recent Thinkers 50 list of greatest management thinkers in the world along with Chris Trimble analyze when, how and why reverse innovation is taking place and suggest innovative ways to succeed. Whether you are a CEO, financer, strategist, marketer, scientist, engineer, national policy maker or even a student forming your career aspirations, reverse innovation is a phenomenon you need to understand.
“Breakout Nations: In Pursuit of the Next Economic Miracles” by Ruchir Sharma @ Rs. 599/- (pgs 292)
Ruchir Sharma is head of Emerging Market Equities and Global Macro at Morgan Stanley Investment Management. He is particularly suited to write a book on “where else will the money go?” Lucidly written, powerfully argued, and complete with illustrations and evidences, Breakout Nations is an eye opener in terms of reading the future. To identify the economic stars of the future, he says, we should abandon the habit of simply extrapolating from general global trends and look at emerging markets individually. The argument is that the astonishingly rapid growth over the last decade of the world’s celebrated emerging markets is coming to an end. The new “break out nations” will probably spring from the margins – even from the shadows. Read this book! It is a “game changer” – this book is going to be discussed in various public forums and private conversations for a long time to come!
“Econo Myths: How the science of complex systems is transforming economic thought” by David Orrell @ Rs.399/- (pgs 316)
David Orrell is an applied mathematician and author of popular science books. He obtained his doctorate on the prediction of non linear systems. Economics has traditionally been dominated by a linear mechanistic system of thought inspired by Newtonian mechanics. Orrell shows how new ideas from areas such as complexity theory and network science are revolutionizing economics. He explains how the economy is the result of complex, nonlinear network processes. Very interesting read, for all keen on Sciences and Humanities.
“The Mammoth Book of Alternate Histories: 25 fascinating stories of the World that might have been” Edited by Ian Watson and Ian Whates @ Rs. 399/- (pgs 590)
What if, in a split second, the world went another? History as it might have happened… This book is a compilation of short stories with one thing in common: a divergence from historical reality resulting in a world very different from the one we know today. The stories included are: Stephen Baxter’s ‘Darwin Anthem’- the triumphant church puts Darwin’s bones on trial for heresy; James Morrow’s ‘The Raft of Titanic’- believed by the world to be dead, the passengers and crew are saved by their own efforts; Harry Turtledove’s ‘Islands in the Sea’- only pockets of Christianity remain in an Islamic Europe
“The Man Within My Head” by Pico Iyer @ Rs.499/- (pgs 242)
Pico Iyer explores his obsession since childhood for Graham Greene’s work and one of his greatest themes: what it means to be an outsider. But through his journey, another phantom takes shape in his mind that Iyer had long ago suppressed- the image of his father. Though his father has been a small part of his imagination and an elusive one too, this intimately related inner journey reveals his father to him as a man more mysterious than he had previously envisioned. Rich in insights and genuine in expression, The Man Within My Head is another superbly written masterpiece from one of our great essayist.
“The Armageddon Rag” by George R. R. Martin @ Rs.695/- (pgs 369)
Sandy Blair a journalist sets out to investigate the murder of a millionaire rock promoter. He soon finds himself on a magical mystery tour of pent-up passions of his generation. A new messiah has resurrected a once legendary rock band, Nazgul- but with an apocalyptic new beat that is a requiem of demonism, mind control and death, only Sandy may be able to change in time….
This latest novel by George R.R. Martin, bestselling author of “A Game of Thrones”, takes the reader deep into the murky underbelly of the 60’s rock scene.
“Calico Joe” by John Grisham @ Rs. 350/- (pgs 246)
In this unforgettable tale of a Father and son, Paul Tracy travels with his father, Warren to Calico Rock, Arkansas. Their aim is to face what had happened at the baseball field 11 years ago, where Warren, a pitcher for the New York Mets had faced his childhood hero, the Cub’s golden-boy Joe Castle, in a contest from which no winner had emerged. Their destination holds for them either redemption or rejection. This is a tale about how a lifetime of tragedy may finally be forgiven.
“Fifty Shades of Grey” by E L James @ Rs. 350/- (pgs 514)
After a bad interview with successful entrepreneur, Christian Grey, unworldly and innocent literature student Anastasia Steele starts falling for him. They meet again at the shop where Ana works part-time and set a Date. Though Grey warns her to keep her distance it makes her want him more. Grey is tormented by inner demons, and consumed by the need to control. As they embark on a passionate love affair, Ana discovers more about her own desires, as well as the dark secrets Grey keeps hidden from public view. A romantic, liberating and totally addictive, this first novel in the ‘Fifty Shades trilogy’ will obsess and posses you, and stay with you forever. On the NYT bestseller list for a while.
Library Of South Asian Literature, brings us some famous and favourite titles in translation. Umrao Jan Ada is perhaps one of the most enigmatic and forgotten female figures in South Asian literature. Written in Urdu by Mirza Muhammad Hadi Ruswa the book is translated by Khushwant Singh and M A Husaini. Land of Five Rivers is a collection by the best known writers from Punjab, selected and translated by Khushwant Singh. Another title is Yayati, winner of the Jnanpith and Sahitya Akademi Awards. The story of Yayati is perhaps one of the most intriguing and fascinating episodes of Mahabharat with the central theme exploring the concept of lust. Originally written by V S Khandekar, the book has been translated from Marathi by V P Kulkarni.
Other famous translated titles are:
• The Second Wife by Premchand, translated from Hindi by David Rubin
• Anandmath by Bankim Chadra Chatterji, translated from Bengali by Basant Koomar Roy
• Phatik Chand by Satyajit Ray, translated from Bengali by Lila Ray.
Other Titles from the Library of South Asian Literature:
• The Stange Case of Billy Biswas by Arun Joshi
• The Man Eater of Malgudi by R K Narayan
• A Goddess Named Gold by Bhabani Bhattacharya
• Across the Black Waters by Mulk Raj Anand
Mulk Raj Anand’s books have been a source of inspiration for many over the years. Adept in the art of literature, his writing is real, comprehensive and subtle, and the shifts in the mood from farce to comedy, from pathos to tragedy and from realistic to poetic is remarkable.
• Lajwanti and Other Stories
• Lament on the Death of a Master of Arts… and Other Stories
• Things Have a Way of Working Out… and Other Stories
• Man whose Name did not Appear in the Census and Other Stories
Titles by R. K. Narayan in the “Epics Retold Series”:
• The Ramayana
• The Mahabharata
• Gods, Demons & Others
“Difficult Pleasures” by Anjum Hasan @ Rs. 399/- (pgs 247)
Difficult Pleasures is a collection of stories about the need to escape and the longing to belong. A solitary economist drives across Europe to try and redeem a tragedy; a boy fervently hopes his father will not miss his appearance in a school play; a girl sits alone in a deck chair in Goa, frightened by what she has done; a man tries to stop time. Written in a wry and tender style and border lined with surrealism, the book is a true master piece by one of India’s youngest gifted authors. Other books by Anjum Hasan are ‘A Lunatic in My Head’ and ‘Neti Neti’.
“The Terrorist: His Pain has Made Him a Dangerous Weapon” by Juggi Bhasin @ Rs. 250/-(pgs 506)
When you are trained to endure the harshest climate, the most hostile of situations, to survive where no ordinary man can- there’s little difference between you and the terrorist you are chasing. Little, except which side you are on. This the story of Suvir and Murad- both victims of circumstances, both numb with the pain of having lost their loved ones. But they both choose differently while one becomes a terrorist the other joins Special Forces and is assigned to catching terrorist. Moving breathlessly, through the rugged terrain, this edgy thriller will keep you hooked onto it till very last page.
“Tell Me a Story: A Moving Tale of Loss and Hope” by Rupa Bajwa @ Rs. 499/- (pgs 204)
After her stunning debut ‘Sari Shop’, Rupa Bajwa writes another brilliant tale of loss and hope. The story follows Rani, a young woman in contemporary India. Though a perfectly happy and satisfied character, due to her lower middle class background she forced into situations of financial and family trouble. Rani is sent to Delhi where she has to face a world completely alien to her. Will she succeed in balancing her life, which deeply is deeply interconnected with strangers and their emotions? Tell Me A Story displays remarkable clarity and depth in drawing up the real semi-urban living in India. Fragile and touching, it reminds us how thin and delicate are the connections which bind us to our illusory, sane-seeming lives.
“MBA at 16 – A Teenager’s Guide to the World of Business” by Subroto Bagchi @ Rs.199/- (pgs 154)
Teenagers today are our smartest generation. Most of them know the companies created by Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg. But how many of them know how these companies work. Outside of software, again, they know the big FMCG and automobile giants. But do words like production, inventory, margins etc make sense? Teenagers who work at twistntales do get their MBA education free, but for the others, there is Subroto Bagchi. Teenagers today need to know about the corporate and business world. How do businesses touch everyone’s lives? What really makes an entrepreneur tick? How does the engine of a company run? Who is a social entrepreneur? And why do we need the world of business – is business good or bad for us? Aimed at an age group of 16+, this book is suitable for reading for students till their graduation years
“Grandma’s bag of Stories” by Sudha Murthy @ Rs. 199/- (pgs 166)
Come Summer Holidays and all cousins are off to Grandma’s house for a great time. This book is a collection of stories about animals and people that she tells over the long summer days and nights, about the morals she imparts without a lecture. These are entertaining, educative and fun stories to be read!
Other new books just received:
“GUY gets girl, GIRL gets guy: Where to find Romance and what to say when you find it” by Larry Glanz and Robert H Phillips @ Rs.140/- (pgs 162)
“The Devotion of Suspect X” by Keigo Higashino @ Rs. 350/- (pgs 374)
“The Diary of Amos Lee: I’m Twelve, I’m Tough I Tweet!” by Adeline Foo @ Rs. 195/-
“Kissing Ass: The Art of Office Politics” by Clyde D’Souza @ Rs. 150/-
“The Sixth Man” by David Baldacci @ Rs. 325/-
“I’ve Got Your Number” by Sophie Kinsella @ Rs. 550/-
CEO series:
“Gandhi CEO: 14 principles to guide and inspire modern leaders” by Alan Axelrod @ Rs. 299/-
“Winston Churchill CEO: 25 lessons for bold business leaders” by Alan Axelrod @ Rs. 299/-
Happy Reading and see you at the Store!
From the team at
twistntales
Hi all,
Congratulations to all kids and parents who have done well in exams. Report Days in various schools are happening and many kids are seeing the fruits of their hard work and application. But as we know, academic success is a small but integral part of overall success in life. Kudos to kids who have done well, but also kudos to parents who have emphasized other pursuits as well!
The heat of May is soon going to be on us, and very typically – most of us prefer to stay indoors, eat mangoes and generally chill! We in twistntales will be closed in the mornings in May, and will open only in the evenings at 4.30pm. Our working hours for May will be 4.30pm to 9pm, Tues to Sundays. We will revert to our normal working hours from June’12 onwards! Kindly plan your visits accordingly so that you can stock up the previous day to read for the next!
Increasingly, it is getting difficult for us to run the Store in normal working hours for lack of appropriate persons to assist. We mainly rely on students who are free only in the evenings. We do know and appreciate that we have many young mothers as customers, who find time to visit us only in the morning hours when the children are away in school. Starting June, we hope to come up with a solution which will be suitable to all.
In the meantime, lots of new wonderful books, news-making books all in the Store. The latest of Grisham and the new conversation starter, “Break-Out Nations” all in the Store!
Check it out!
New Books:
“Reverse Innovation: Create far from home, win everywhere” by Vijay Govindarajan and Chris Trimble @ Rs. 750/- (pgs 229)
Innovation knows no geographical boundaries. As the flow of innovation from developed countries to developing countries is reversing, leads to closing gaps between the economies of the rich and emerging nations. Vijay Govindarajan, ranked third in the recent Thinkers 50 list of greatest management thinkers in the world along with Chris Trimble analyze when, how and why reverse innovation is taking place and suggest innovative ways to succeed. Whether you are a CEO, financer, strategist, marketer, scientist, engineer, national policy maker or even a student forming your career aspirations, reverse innovation is a phenomenon you need to understand.
“Breakout Nations: In Pursuit of the Next Economic Miracles” by Ruchir Sharma @ Rs. 599/- (pgs 292)
Ruchir Sharma is head of Emerging Market Equities and Global Macro at Morgan Stanley Investment Management. He is particularly suited to write a book on “where else will the money go?” Lucidly written, powerfully argued, and complete with illustrations and evidences, Breakout Nations is an eye opener in terms of reading the future. To identify the economic stars of the future, he says, we should abandon the habit of simply extrapolating from general global trends and look at emerging markets individually. The argument is that the astonishingly rapid growth over the last decade of the world’s celebrated emerging markets is coming to an end. The new “break out nations” will probably spring from the margins – even from the shadows. Read this book! It is a “game changer” – this book is going to be discussed in various public forums and private conversations for a long time to come!
“Econo Myths: How the science of complex systems is transforming economic thought” by David Orrell @ Rs.399/- (pgs 316)
David Orrell is an applied mathematician and author of popular science books. He obtained his doctorate on the prediction of non linear systems. Economics has traditionally been dominated by a linear mechanistic system of thought inspired by Newtonian mechanics. Orrell shows how new ideas from areas such as complexity theory and network science are revolutionizing economics. He explains how the economy is the result of complex, nonlinear network processes. Very interesting read, for all keen on Sciences and Humanities.
“The Mammoth Book of Alternate Histories: 25 fascinating stories of the World that might have been” Edited by Ian Watson and Ian Whates @ Rs. 399/- (pgs 590)
What if, in a split second, the world went another? History as it might have happened… This book is a compilation of short stories with one thing in common: a divergence from historical reality resulting in a world very different from the one we know today. The stories included are: Stephen Baxter’s ‘Darwin Anthem’- the triumphant church puts Darwin’s bones on trial for heresy; James Morrow’s ‘The Raft of Titanic’- believed by the world to be dead, the passengers and crew are saved by their own efforts; Harry Turtledove’s ‘Islands in the Sea’- only pockets of Christianity remain in an Islamic Europe
“The Man Within My Head” by Pico Iyer @ Rs.499/- (pgs 242)
Pico Iyer explores his obsession since childhood for Graham Greene’s work and one of his greatest themes: what it means to be an outsider. But through his journey, another phantom takes shape in his mind that Iyer had long ago suppressed- the image of his father. Though his father has been a small part of his imagination and an elusive one too, this intimately related inner journey reveals his father to him as a man more mysterious than he had previously envisioned. Rich in insights and genuine in expression, The Man Within My Head is another superbly written masterpiece from one of our great essayist.
“The Armageddon Rag” by George R. R. Martin @ Rs.695/- (pgs 369)
Sandy Blair a journalist sets out to investigate the murder of a millionaire rock promoter. He soon finds himself on a magical mystery tour of pent-up passions of his generation. A new messiah has resurrected a once legendary rock band, Nazgul- but with an apocalyptic new beat that is a requiem of demonism, mind control and death, only Sandy may be able to change in time….
This latest novel by George R.R. Martin, bestselling author of “A Game of Thrones”, takes the reader deep into the murky underbelly of the 60’s rock scene.
“Calico Joe” by John Grisham @ Rs. 350/- (pgs 246)
In this unforgettable tale of a Father and son, Paul Tracy travels with his father, Warren to Calico Rock, Arkansas. Their aim is to face what had happened at the baseball field 11 years ago, where Warren, a pitcher for the New York Mets had faced his childhood hero, the Cub’s golden-boy Joe Castle, in a contest from which no winner had emerged. Their destination holds for them either redemption or rejection. This is a tale about how a lifetime of tragedy may finally be forgiven.
“Fifty Shades of Grey” by E L James @ Rs. 350/- (pgs 514)
After a bad interview with successful entrepreneur, Christian Grey, unworldly and innocent literature student Anastasia Steele starts falling for him. They meet again at the shop where Ana works part-time and set a Date. Though Grey warns her to keep her distance it makes her want him more. Grey is tormented by inner demons, and consumed by the need to control. As they embark on a passionate love affair, Ana discovers more about her own desires, as well as the dark secrets Grey keeps hidden from public view. A romantic, liberating and totally addictive, this first novel in the ‘Fifty Shades trilogy’ will obsess and posses you, and stay with you forever. On the NYT bestseller list for a while.
Library Of South Asian Literature, brings us some famous and favourite titles in translation. Umrao Jan Ada is perhaps one of the most enigmatic and forgotten female figures in South Asian literature. Written in Urdu by Mirza Muhammad Hadi Ruswa the book is translated by Khushwant Singh and M A Husaini. Land of Five Rivers is a collection by the best known writers from Punjab, selected and translated by Khushwant Singh. Another title is Yayati, winner of the Jnanpith and Sahitya Akademi Awards. The story of Yayati is perhaps one of the most intriguing and fascinating episodes of Mahabharat with the central theme exploring the concept of lust. Originally written by V S Khandekar, the book has been translated from Marathi by V P Kulkarni.
Other famous translated titles are:
• The Second Wife by Premchand, translated from Hindi by David Rubin
• Anandmath by Bankim Chadra Chatterji, translated from Bengali by Basant Koomar Roy
• Phatik Chand by Satyajit Ray, translated from Bengali by Lila Ray.
Other Titles from the Library of South Asian Literature:
• The Stange Case of Billy Biswas by Arun Joshi
• The Man Eater of Malgudi by R K Narayan
• A Goddess Named Gold by Bhabani Bhattacharya
• Across the Black Waters by Mulk Raj Anand
Mulk Raj Anand’s books have been a source of inspiration for many over the years. Adept in the art of literature, his writing is real, comprehensive and subtle, and the shifts in the mood from farce to comedy, from pathos to tragedy and from realistic to poetic is remarkable.
• Lajwanti and Other Stories
• Lament on the Death of a Master of Arts… and Other Stories
• Things Have a Way of Working Out… and Other Stories
• Man whose Name did not Appear in the Census and Other Stories
Titles by R. K. Narayan in the “Epics Retold Series”:
• The Ramayana
• The Mahabharata
• Gods, Demons & Others
“Difficult Pleasures” by Anjum Hasan @ Rs. 399/- (pgs 247)
Difficult Pleasures is a collection of stories about the need to escape and the longing to belong. A solitary economist drives across Europe to try and redeem a tragedy; a boy fervently hopes his father will not miss his appearance in a school play; a girl sits alone in a deck chair in Goa, frightened by what she has done; a man tries to stop time. Written in a wry and tender style and border lined with surrealism, the book is a true master piece by one of India’s youngest gifted authors. Other books by Anjum Hasan are ‘A Lunatic in My Head’ and ‘Neti Neti’.
“The Terrorist: His Pain has Made Him a Dangerous Weapon” by Juggi Bhasin @ Rs. 250/-(pgs 506)
When you are trained to endure the harshest climate, the most hostile of situations, to survive where no ordinary man can- there’s little difference between you and the terrorist you are chasing. Little, except which side you are on. This the story of Suvir and Murad- both victims of circumstances, both numb with the pain of having lost their loved ones. But they both choose differently while one becomes a terrorist the other joins Special Forces and is assigned to catching terrorist. Moving breathlessly, through the rugged terrain, this edgy thriller will keep you hooked onto it till very last page.
“Tell Me a Story: A Moving Tale of Loss and Hope” by Rupa Bajwa @ Rs. 499/- (pgs 204)
After her stunning debut ‘Sari Shop’, Rupa Bajwa writes another brilliant tale of loss and hope. The story follows Rani, a young woman in contemporary India. Though a perfectly happy and satisfied character, due to her lower middle class background she forced into situations of financial and family trouble. Rani is sent to Delhi where she has to face a world completely alien to her. Will she succeed in balancing her life, which deeply is deeply interconnected with strangers and their emotions? Tell Me A Story displays remarkable clarity and depth in drawing up the real semi-urban living in India. Fragile and touching, it reminds us how thin and delicate are the connections which bind us to our illusory, sane-seeming lives.
“MBA at 16 – A Teenager’s Guide to the World of Business” by Subroto Bagchi @ Rs.199/- (pgs 154)
Teenagers today are our smartest generation. Most of them know the companies created by Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg. But how many of them know how these companies work. Outside of software, again, they know the big FMCG and automobile giants. But do words like production, inventory, margins etc make sense? Teenagers who work at twistntales do get their MBA education free, but for the others, there is Subroto Bagchi. Teenagers today need to know about the corporate and business world. How do businesses touch everyone’s lives? What really makes an entrepreneur tick? How does the engine of a company run? Who is a social entrepreneur? And why do we need the world of business – is business good or bad for us? Aimed at an age group of 16+, this book is suitable for reading for students till their graduation years
“Grandma’s bag of Stories” by Sudha Murthy @ Rs. 199/- (pgs 166)
Come Summer Holidays and all cousins are off to Grandma’s house for a great time. This book is a collection of stories about animals and people that she tells over the long summer days and nights, about the morals she imparts without a lecture. These are entertaining, educative and fun stories to be read!
Other new books just received:
“GUY gets girl, GIRL gets guy: Where to find Romance and what to say when you find it” by Larry Glanz and Robert H Phillips @ Rs.140/- (pgs 162)
“The Devotion of Suspect X” by Keigo Higashino @ Rs. 350/- (pgs 374)
“The Diary of Amos Lee: I’m Twelve, I’m Tough I Tweet!” by Adeline Foo @ Rs. 195/-
“Kissing Ass: The Art of Office Politics” by Clyde D’Souza @ Rs. 150/-
“The Sixth Man” by David Baldacci @ Rs. 325/-
“I’ve Got Your Number” by Sophie Kinsella @ Rs. 550/-
CEO series:
“Gandhi CEO: 14 principles to guide and inspire modern leaders” by Alan Axelrod @ Rs. 299/-
“Winston Churchill CEO: 25 lessons for bold business leaders” by Alan Axelrod @ Rs. 299/-
Happy Reading and see you at the Store!
From the team at
twistntales
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Thankyou for wishing us for our tenth happy birthday !
Hi all,
The tenth birthday celebrations were awesome! Lots of fun, lots of parties, fun and food! Yes, we tntians have a fascinating relationship with food! All students who have worked with us in the past were here in Pune to celebrate what we have.
While the Store itself looked absolutely ravishing and bright, the students who have passed out of the twistntales graduation school decided to all come back and make it an occasion to remember!
"What twistntales means to me" is an essay that each one of them has written and will shortly ask them to post it on the blog themselves! Many have had different contributions to make.
Reshma (worked in tnt in 2006, now an accomplished artist) for instance decided to paint the shutter! Our shutter now looks a beautiful representation of what's inside. The process of painting the shutter by itself was a beautiful one. The work would start at 9pm when the Store closed for the day and many of you have seen the updates on facebook first thing in the morning. Please do make time and see it at night or on any Monday.
Tia (worked in tnt in 2005-2007, now a journalist) wrote this beautiful poem, which is so us! It just fell into place so beautifully in this banner, which became a backdrop for Aakash (worked in tnt in 2005-6, now a film-maker) to make his film on twistntales! Well, when it is ready, you will be the first to know!
All the photographs have been loaded on the twistntales facebook page and you can see them by copy/paste on your browser.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150665759898195.399605.710923194&type=1&l=b3841ce3d2
Our new financial year has begun and so has summer vacations in many schools. Let’s make it a point to spend some time reading with our loved ones. On a break, at home, in the car or at bedtime, choose your time and spot, but do read and feel the awesomeness of reading a good book!
We are ready and well stocked up and we are sure that you will find what you are looking for when you come to twistntales.
New Books:
“The Chilled Parent” by Rita Offen @ Rs. 195/- (pgs 139)
Being a parent can be the hardest job on earth. Many of us are consumed with worry and concerns over our children. In this powerful, information-packed book, expert Rita Offen makes us laugh, gives us tips, and most importantly, gives us hope that we can ‘chill out’ and still be great parents.
“The Habit of Love” by Namita Gokhale @ Rs. 250/- (pgs 250)
The Habit of Love is a collection of stories about the inner lives of women. Some of these women inhibit the ancient past, some the present day, but they share the whimsical humour with which they speak for themselves. Delicately poised between irony and grief The Habit of Love is elegant and acute, arch and melancholic. Namita Gokhale holds a mirror opposite the profound insight into the female mind and in these moving stories she displays both sympathy and understanding as she unveils the workings of a woman’s heart.
“Confessions of a Serial Dieter – A weightloss memoir” by Kalli Purie @ Rs. 250/- (pgs 225)
In this candid tell-all, Kalli looks at weight-related complexes, myths and dilemmas straight in the eye and tells us not just what to do but how to do it. Kilo by kilo. The story of weight lost and a life gained, Confessions of a Serial Dieter will make you believe you can do it, whether it’s losing those stubborn last three kilos or chasing your dream!
“The Flying Man” by Roopa Farooki @ Rs. 499/- (pgs 339)
Meet Maqil- also known as Mike, Mehmet, Mikhail and Miguel- a chancer and charlatan. A criminally clever man who tells a good tale, trading on his charms and good looks, reinventing himself with a new identity and nationality in each successive country he makes his home, abandoning wife and children and careers in the process. The Flying Man is an affecting, evocative and often funny story of the ultimate immigrant, a man who fits in everywhere and nowhere, who cannot help but cause harm to those around him but, ultimately, inspires love.
“The Magic” by Rhonda Byrne @ 399/- (pgs 254)
You hold in your hands the way to a magical life! Remember when you were a child and you believed that life was magical? Well, the magic of life is real and it’s far more breathtaking, awe-inspiring, and exciting than you ever imagined as a child. So read this exciting book and experience the magic within! After her successful debut book “The Secret” Rhonda Byrne has released another breathtaking book which will inspire and motivate everyone to live a full life with a strong hint of Magic and excitement.
“Anna: 13 Days that Awakened India” by Ashutosh @ Rs. 199/- (pgs 226)
Anna Hazare’s fast unto death in August 2011, demanding the enactment of a strong Lokpal bill, was a watershed moment in post-independence India. Coming soon after a slew of corruption exposes, the movement galvanized an increasingly disenchanted middle class like nothing had in decades. Well-known Hindi journalist Ashutosh weaves together the story of the thirteen days that changed India. Evoking the Jayaprakash Narayan movement and Gandhi’s Satyagraha, Ashutosh mines the history of India’s Post-independence politics to understand the phenomenon that is Anna Hazare.
“And all is said” By Zareer Masani @ Rs. 299/- (pgs 236)
In this unflinchingly candid memoir, Zareer Masani draws on the letters and diaries of his parents, charismatic politician Minoo Masani and his gifted wife Shakuntala, to paint an intimate portrait of two remarkable individuals and their prominent but very different families- the Masanis, Bombay Parsis and the Srivastavas, UP Kayasths- united by marriage but divided by temperament, lifestyle and political affiliation. The author writes of his turbulent upbringing as an only child torn between the rival influences and attractions of his parents and grandparents; of the struggle to express his own sexuality in 1960s India; and of the stormy and agonizing breakdown of his parents marriage, which was closely interwoven with the political drama of Indira Gandhi’s rise to power and the Emergency she imposed.
“The Story of Indian Business Series” edited by Gurcharan Das @ Rs.399/- each.
Titles in the Series:
• ‘Merchants of Tamilakam’ by Kanakalatha Mukund
How did the Tamil merchant become India’s first link to the outside world?
• ‘Arthashastra’ by Thomas R. Trautmann
What is the secret of creating and sustaining wealth?
• ‘The East India Company’ by Tirthankar Roy
How did the East India Company change the way in which business was conducted in India?
By editing the original texts and answering these questions Gurcharan Das has successfully portrayed big ideas that have shaped business in South Asia.
“Balasaraswati: Her Art & Life” by Douglas M Knight Jr. @ Rs.599/- (pgs 325)
This book is a gripping account of the hereditary system of transmission in the performing arts through the biography of one of India’s greatest dancers, T. Balasaraswati. It illuminates many of the important issues associated with the emergence of Bharata Natyam in twentieth-century India in both its pre- and post-independence manifestations. The author unfolds many layers of the personal, social, artistic, national and international aspects of T. Balasaraswati’s life. This is a must-book for all those interested in Indian dance, music and cultural history.
“What Went Wrong and Why” by Kiran Bedi @ Rs.399/- (pgs 334)
The victims of society’s atrocities gather courage and find their voice to narrate their stories. These heart-rendering narratives bring alive the pain, the agony, the trauma and the humiliation suffered by the victims in their day-to-day life. This volume provides a revealing insight into the social and economic maladies that adversely affect present-day society in areas such as domestic problems, women’s issues, police harassment, addiction, juvenile matters and crime. The book also emphasizes that hope is not lost and we can take the appropriate actions to change our social problems.
“Urban Shots” by Paritosh Uttam @ Rs. 145/- (pgs 222)
This book offers a collection of wonderful carefully picked stories that talk about different aspects of Urban Life varying from relationships, lifestyles, love, depression, domestic Violence, longing and friendship. Turn the pages enjoying and evoking the urban spirit in this book keeping aside all preconceived notions, clichés and any emotional baggage you may have!
“The Other Side: Redefining Bharat” edited by Dominic Emmanuel, Francis Gonsalves and John Dayal @ Rs.495/- (pgs 211)
The essays written in this book by eminent authors like Mani Shankar Aiyar, Ambrose Pinto and Mark Tully focus on stark realities which India currently faces. This book looks at the traumas and shortcomings of Bharat while celebrating the achievements of India, juxtaposing narrative with some sharp questioning of the difference the nation’s successive government’s have made in the life of the people or failed to make! These essays draw roadmaps that India could follow for a brighter tomorrow!
“The Forest of Stories (Mahabharata Series Book One)” by Ashok K. Banker @ Rs.295/- (pgs 350)
From the Internationally acclaimed author of the Ramayana and Krishna Coriolis series comes another compelling book The Forest of Stories. Deep in the haunted jungle of Naimishavan, Suta a traveler reads out the epic narrative poem called the Maha Bharat to the ashram he has reached. As the night wears on the tales get darker, Suta can feel countless ghostly beings beyond the shadows of the flickering oil lamp, the restless souls of many millions butchered in the climactic war. Based on the original shlokas with an action-packed narration and vivid descriptions that give the reader the feel of a 3D Surround Sound experience!
“Shakti: Real- life stories Celebrating Women Power” by Maloy Krishna Dhar @ Rs.325/- (pgs 381)
Shakti is an exciting anthology which showcases 14 crisp and wonderful stories about varied women whom the author, Maloy Dhar, met during as he grew up. The author delves deep into his labyrinth of his sensitive chords and tries to encrypt the heroic stories of these women. All these stories are as varied as the women themselves and depict how these women fight their way out from the situations they encounter. From portraying the undying love of his friends from college days, to the harrowing account of a riot victim, a famous starlet’s fight for her real identity, the author has woven a beautiful tapestry which throws abundant light on the foundation of all creations- Shakti.
“Messi: The Inside Story of the Boy who became Legend” by Luca Caioli @ Rs.299/- (pgs 311)
Still only 24, Lionel Messi is on course to become the greatest footballer of all time. The 2009 and 2010 FIFA World Player of the Year, he is fast, elusive and mesmerizing. Luca Caioli draws on numerous exclusive testimonies to tell Messi’s story: his parents and extended family; his coaches; Frank Rijkaard and Zambrotta from Barcelona and many other players from Argentina and Manchester City. In the final chapter of this book Messi himself sizes up his own life.
“The Prisoner of Paradise” by Romesh Gunesekera @ Rs, 550/- (pgs 389)
It is 1825, and the age of slavery is coming to its messy end. Under the surface there is growing unease when Lucy, the protagonist arrives in Mauritius- this island paradise poised between Africa and India to live with her Aunt and Uncle. For everyone on the Island, a devastating storm is coming… Can they survive it? Put your Ear to the pages of this book and you can almost hear the Ocean whisper!
“No Country For Women” by Taslima Nasreen @ Rs. 325/- (pgs 301)
This book is a collection of Taslima Nasreen’s essays which revolt against the status of women in this man-made world. The author says that there is no place which belongs to women and hence they have to fight for every inch of ground to get their rightful place. Her fans laud her acuity of observation, sharpness of presentation and boldness of articulation. They are running fan clubs and blogs in her name of which even she is unaware. Even though critics consider her to be a misandrist, she boldly poses arguments like, ‘Who is guilty? Men or Patriarchy? You cannot say that men are good but patriarchy is bad’.
‘Between Democracy and Nation: Gender and Militarisation in Kashmir’ by Seema Kazi @ Rs.375/- (pgs 222)
Focusing on the militarization of a secessionist movement involving Kashmiri militants and Indian military forces in Jammu and Kashmir this book examines the relationship between state military processes at the national level and social transformations at the local/societal level. Seema Kazi underlines why militarism has failed both to ensure security for the state or security and justice for Kashmiris.
‘The Persistence of Caste’ by Teltumbde @ Rs.200/- (pgs 192)
While the caste system has been formally abolished under the Indian Constitution, according to official statistics, every eighteen minutes a crime is committed on a Dalit. This book uses the shocking case of Khairlanji, the brutal murder of four members of a dalit family in 2006, to explode the myth that caste no longer matters. Teltumbde demonstrates how caste has shown amazing resilience - surviving feudalism, capitalist industrialization and a republican Constitution- to still be alive and well today, despite all denial, under a neo-liberal globalization. Through this book the author has created a solid corpus of work that bears witness to the degradation of Indian democracy, and to the capacity of Indian socialism.
Other new books:
“Bali and the Ocean of Milk” by Nilanjan P Choudhury @ Rs. 199/- (pgs 306)
“Grandma’s bag of Stories” by Sudha Murthy @ Rs. 199/-
“Her piece of Sky” – Contemporary Hindi Stories by Deepa Agarwal @ Rs. 295/-
‘The Scattered Leaves of my Life: An Indian Nationalist Remembers Saraladebi Chaudhurani’ (Translated and edited by Sikata Banerjee) @ Rs. 500/- (pgs 195)
‘Writing Indian History: A View from below’ by Achuthan M Kandyil @ Rs.700/- (pgs 448)
‘Women, War and the Making of Bangladesh: Remembering 1971’ by Yasmin Saikia @ Rs.600/- (pgs 304)
‘Shabari: A Novel’ by Vibhavari Shirurkar (Translated by Yashodhara Deshpande Maitra @ Rs.325/- (pgs 181)
“Mindfulness: A Practical Guide” by Tessa Watt @ Rs.199/- (pgs 216)
“National Motoring Atlas: Get. Set. Explore!” by MapmyIndia @ Rs.350/- (pgs 274)
“Times Food Guide 2012: Pune” by Karen Anand @ Rs. 199/-
“Three Plays: Larins Sahib; Mira; 9 Jakhoo Hill” by Gurcharan Das @ Rs.250/- (pgs 205)
“Take Charge! - Building an Entrepreneur Mindset” by Gaurav Marya @ Rs.295/- (pgs 199)
“The Lords and The New Creatures” by Jim Morrison @ Rs.325/- (pgs 133)
“JS & the Times of my Life: A worm’s- eye view of Indian Journalism” by Jug Suraiya @ Rs.495/- (pgs 340)
Happy Reading and see you at the Store!
From the team at,
twistntales
The tenth birthday celebrations were awesome! Lots of fun, lots of parties, fun and food! Yes, we tntians have a fascinating relationship with food! All students who have worked with us in the past were here in Pune to celebrate what we have.
While the Store itself looked absolutely ravishing and bright, the students who have passed out of the twistntales graduation school decided to all come back and make it an occasion to remember!
"What twistntales means to me" is an essay that each one of them has written and will shortly ask them to post it on the blog themselves! Many have had different contributions to make.
Reshma (worked in tnt in 2006, now an accomplished artist) for instance decided to paint the shutter! Our shutter now looks a beautiful representation of what's inside. The process of painting the shutter by itself was a beautiful one. The work would start at 9pm when the Store closed for the day and many of you have seen the updates on facebook first thing in the morning. Please do make time and see it at night or on any Monday.
Tia (worked in tnt in 2005-2007, now a journalist) wrote this beautiful poem, which is so us! It just fell into place so beautifully in this banner, which became a backdrop for Aakash (worked in tnt in 2005-6, now a film-maker) to make his film on twistntales! Well, when it is ready, you will be the first to know!
All the photographs have been loaded on the twistntales facebook page and you can see them by copy/paste on your browser.
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150665759898195.399605.710923194&type=1&l=b3841ce3d2
Our new financial year has begun and so has summer vacations in many schools. Let’s make it a point to spend some time reading with our loved ones. On a break, at home, in the car or at bedtime, choose your time and spot, but do read and feel the awesomeness of reading a good book!
We are ready and well stocked up and we are sure that you will find what you are looking for when you come to twistntales.
New Books:
“The Chilled Parent” by Rita Offen @ Rs. 195/- (pgs 139)
Being a parent can be the hardest job on earth. Many of us are consumed with worry and concerns over our children. In this powerful, information-packed book, expert Rita Offen makes us laugh, gives us tips, and most importantly, gives us hope that we can ‘chill out’ and still be great parents.
“The Habit of Love” by Namita Gokhale @ Rs. 250/- (pgs 250)
The Habit of Love is a collection of stories about the inner lives of women. Some of these women inhibit the ancient past, some the present day, but they share the whimsical humour with which they speak for themselves. Delicately poised between irony and grief The Habit of Love is elegant and acute, arch and melancholic. Namita Gokhale holds a mirror opposite the profound insight into the female mind and in these moving stories she displays both sympathy and understanding as she unveils the workings of a woman’s heart.
“Confessions of a Serial Dieter – A weightloss memoir” by Kalli Purie @ Rs. 250/- (pgs 225)
In this candid tell-all, Kalli looks at weight-related complexes, myths and dilemmas straight in the eye and tells us not just what to do but how to do it. Kilo by kilo. The story of weight lost and a life gained, Confessions of a Serial Dieter will make you believe you can do it, whether it’s losing those stubborn last three kilos or chasing your dream!
“The Flying Man” by Roopa Farooki @ Rs. 499/- (pgs 339)
Meet Maqil- also known as Mike, Mehmet, Mikhail and Miguel- a chancer and charlatan. A criminally clever man who tells a good tale, trading on his charms and good looks, reinventing himself with a new identity and nationality in each successive country he makes his home, abandoning wife and children and careers in the process. The Flying Man is an affecting, evocative and often funny story of the ultimate immigrant, a man who fits in everywhere and nowhere, who cannot help but cause harm to those around him but, ultimately, inspires love.
“The Magic” by Rhonda Byrne @ 399/- (pgs 254)
You hold in your hands the way to a magical life! Remember when you were a child and you believed that life was magical? Well, the magic of life is real and it’s far more breathtaking, awe-inspiring, and exciting than you ever imagined as a child. So read this exciting book and experience the magic within! After her successful debut book “The Secret” Rhonda Byrne has released another breathtaking book which will inspire and motivate everyone to live a full life with a strong hint of Magic and excitement.
“Anna: 13 Days that Awakened India” by Ashutosh @ Rs. 199/- (pgs 226)
Anna Hazare’s fast unto death in August 2011, demanding the enactment of a strong Lokpal bill, was a watershed moment in post-independence India. Coming soon after a slew of corruption exposes, the movement galvanized an increasingly disenchanted middle class like nothing had in decades. Well-known Hindi journalist Ashutosh weaves together the story of the thirteen days that changed India. Evoking the Jayaprakash Narayan movement and Gandhi’s Satyagraha, Ashutosh mines the history of India’s Post-independence politics to understand the phenomenon that is Anna Hazare.
“And all is said” By Zareer Masani @ Rs. 299/- (pgs 236)
In this unflinchingly candid memoir, Zareer Masani draws on the letters and diaries of his parents, charismatic politician Minoo Masani and his gifted wife Shakuntala, to paint an intimate portrait of two remarkable individuals and their prominent but very different families- the Masanis, Bombay Parsis and the Srivastavas, UP Kayasths- united by marriage but divided by temperament, lifestyle and political affiliation. The author writes of his turbulent upbringing as an only child torn between the rival influences and attractions of his parents and grandparents; of the struggle to express his own sexuality in 1960s India; and of the stormy and agonizing breakdown of his parents marriage, which was closely interwoven with the political drama of Indira Gandhi’s rise to power and the Emergency she imposed.
“The Story of Indian Business Series” edited by Gurcharan Das @ Rs.399/- each.
Titles in the Series:
• ‘Merchants of Tamilakam’ by Kanakalatha Mukund
How did the Tamil merchant become India’s first link to the outside world?
• ‘Arthashastra’ by Thomas R. Trautmann
What is the secret of creating and sustaining wealth?
• ‘The East India Company’ by Tirthankar Roy
How did the East India Company change the way in which business was conducted in India?
By editing the original texts and answering these questions Gurcharan Das has successfully portrayed big ideas that have shaped business in South Asia.
“Balasaraswati: Her Art & Life” by Douglas M Knight Jr. @ Rs.599/- (pgs 325)
This book is a gripping account of the hereditary system of transmission in the performing arts through the biography of one of India’s greatest dancers, T. Balasaraswati. It illuminates many of the important issues associated with the emergence of Bharata Natyam in twentieth-century India in both its pre- and post-independence manifestations. The author unfolds many layers of the personal, social, artistic, national and international aspects of T. Balasaraswati’s life. This is a must-book for all those interested in Indian dance, music and cultural history.
“What Went Wrong and Why” by Kiran Bedi @ Rs.399/- (pgs 334)
The victims of society’s atrocities gather courage and find their voice to narrate their stories. These heart-rendering narratives bring alive the pain, the agony, the trauma and the humiliation suffered by the victims in their day-to-day life. This volume provides a revealing insight into the social and economic maladies that adversely affect present-day society in areas such as domestic problems, women’s issues, police harassment, addiction, juvenile matters and crime. The book also emphasizes that hope is not lost and we can take the appropriate actions to change our social problems.
“Urban Shots” by Paritosh Uttam @ Rs. 145/- (pgs 222)
This book offers a collection of wonderful carefully picked stories that talk about different aspects of Urban Life varying from relationships, lifestyles, love, depression, domestic Violence, longing and friendship. Turn the pages enjoying and evoking the urban spirit in this book keeping aside all preconceived notions, clichés and any emotional baggage you may have!
“The Other Side: Redefining Bharat” edited by Dominic Emmanuel, Francis Gonsalves and John Dayal @ Rs.495/- (pgs 211)
The essays written in this book by eminent authors like Mani Shankar Aiyar, Ambrose Pinto and Mark Tully focus on stark realities which India currently faces. This book looks at the traumas and shortcomings of Bharat while celebrating the achievements of India, juxtaposing narrative with some sharp questioning of the difference the nation’s successive government’s have made in the life of the people or failed to make! These essays draw roadmaps that India could follow for a brighter tomorrow!
“The Forest of Stories (Mahabharata Series Book One)” by Ashok K. Banker @ Rs.295/- (pgs 350)
From the Internationally acclaimed author of the Ramayana and Krishna Coriolis series comes another compelling book The Forest of Stories. Deep in the haunted jungle of Naimishavan, Suta a traveler reads out the epic narrative poem called the Maha Bharat to the ashram he has reached. As the night wears on the tales get darker, Suta can feel countless ghostly beings beyond the shadows of the flickering oil lamp, the restless souls of many millions butchered in the climactic war. Based on the original shlokas with an action-packed narration and vivid descriptions that give the reader the feel of a 3D Surround Sound experience!
“Shakti: Real- life stories Celebrating Women Power” by Maloy Krishna Dhar @ Rs.325/- (pgs 381)
Shakti is an exciting anthology which showcases 14 crisp and wonderful stories about varied women whom the author, Maloy Dhar, met during as he grew up. The author delves deep into his labyrinth of his sensitive chords and tries to encrypt the heroic stories of these women. All these stories are as varied as the women themselves and depict how these women fight their way out from the situations they encounter. From portraying the undying love of his friends from college days, to the harrowing account of a riot victim, a famous starlet’s fight for her real identity, the author has woven a beautiful tapestry which throws abundant light on the foundation of all creations- Shakti.
“Messi: The Inside Story of the Boy who became Legend” by Luca Caioli @ Rs.299/- (pgs 311)
Still only 24, Lionel Messi is on course to become the greatest footballer of all time. The 2009 and 2010 FIFA World Player of the Year, he is fast, elusive and mesmerizing. Luca Caioli draws on numerous exclusive testimonies to tell Messi’s story: his parents and extended family; his coaches; Frank Rijkaard and Zambrotta from Barcelona and many other players from Argentina and Manchester City. In the final chapter of this book Messi himself sizes up his own life.
“The Prisoner of Paradise” by Romesh Gunesekera @ Rs, 550/- (pgs 389)
It is 1825, and the age of slavery is coming to its messy end. Under the surface there is growing unease when Lucy, the protagonist arrives in Mauritius- this island paradise poised between Africa and India to live with her Aunt and Uncle. For everyone on the Island, a devastating storm is coming… Can they survive it? Put your Ear to the pages of this book and you can almost hear the Ocean whisper!
“No Country For Women” by Taslima Nasreen @ Rs. 325/- (pgs 301)
This book is a collection of Taslima Nasreen’s essays which revolt against the status of women in this man-made world. The author says that there is no place which belongs to women and hence they have to fight for every inch of ground to get their rightful place. Her fans laud her acuity of observation, sharpness of presentation and boldness of articulation. They are running fan clubs and blogs in her name of which even she is unaware. Even though critics consider her to be a misandrist, she boldly poses arguments like, ‘Who is guilty? Men or Patriarchy? You cannot say that men are good but patriarchy is bad’.
‘Between Democracy and Nation: Gender and Militarisation in Kashmir’ by Seema Kazi @ Rs.375/- (pgs 222)
Focusing on the militarization of a secessionist movement involving Kashmiri militants and Indian military forces in Jammu and Kashmir this book examines the relationship between state military processes at the national level and social transformations at the local/societal level. Seema Kazi underlines why militarism has failed both to ensure security for the state or security and justice for Kashmiris.
‘The Persistence of Caste’ by Teltumbde @ Rs.200/- (pgs 192)
While the caste system has been formally abolished under the Indian Constitution, according to official statistics, every eighteen minutes a crime is committed on a Dalit. This book uses the shocking case of Khairlanji, the brutal murder of four members of a dalit family in 2006, to explode the myth that caste no longer matters. Teltumbde demonstrates how caste has shown amazing resilience - surviving feudalism, capitalist industrialization and a republican Constitution- to still be alive and well today, despite all denial, under a neo-liberal globalization. Through this book the author has created a solid corpus of work that bears witness to the degradation of Indian democracy, and to the capacity of Indian socialism.
Other new books:
“Bali and the Ocean of Milk” by Nilanjan P Choudhury @ Rs. 199/- (pgs 306)
“Grandma’s bag of Stories” by Sudha Murthy @ Rs. 199/-
“Her piece of Sky” – Contemporary Hindi Stories by Deepa Agarwal @ Rs. 295/-
‘The Scattered Leaves of my Life: An Indian Nationalist Remembers Saraladebi Chaudhurani’ (Translated and edited by Sikata Banerjee) @ Rs. 500/- (pgs 195)
‘Writing Indian History: A View from below’ by Achuthan M Kandyil @ Rs.700/- (pgs 448)
‘Women, War and the Making of Bangladesh: Remembering 1971’ by Yasmin Saikia @ Rs.600/- (pgs 304)
‘Shabari: A Novel’ by Vibhavari Shirurkar (Translated by Yashodhara Deshpande Maitra @ Rs.325/- (pgs 181)
“Mindfulness: A Practical Guide” by Tessa Watt @ Rs.199/- (pgs 216)
“National Motoring Atlas: Get. Set. Explore!” by MapmyIndia @ Rs.350/- (pgs 274)
“Times Food Guide 2012: Pune” by Karen Anand @ Rs. 199/-
“Three Plays: Larins Sahib; Mira; 9 Jakhoo Hill” by Gurcharan Das @ Rs.250/- (pgs 205)
“Take Charge! - Building an Entrepreneur Mindset” by Gaurav Marya @ Rs.295/- (pgs 199)
“The Lords and The New Creatures” by Jim Morrison @ Rs.325/- (pgs 133)
“JS & the Times of my Life: A worm’s- eye view of Indian Journalism” by Jug Suraiya @ Rs.495/- (pgs 340)
Happy Reading and see you at the Store!
From the team at,
twistntales
Friday, March 23, 2012
Midnite Sale and Celebrations !
Hi all,
Greetings of Gudi Padwa, Ugadhi, Sindhi New Year!!!! May the New Year be prosperous and joyous for all of you and your families.
Thank you for your great response to our Sale.. Many of you timing your work hours to synchronise with our happy hours Makes us happy too!
And for all those of you who have not yet found the time, yes, there’s happy news for you too. Sat, 24th March is the last day of our Sale, and we will have happy hours from 10pm to 12 midnight. So, be there for our Midnight Sale, on Sat, 24th March when the Store will be open way past our normal working hours. And yes, there will be freebies too!
And please make time for us in the evening hours of 28th March, Wednesday when we actually complete our ten years. It’s been a long journey for us, and for many of you who have been a part of this magnificent journey for large parts of time. Do join us for the mega celebrations at the Store on Wed, 28th March.
For us behind the scenes in twistntales, it has been a joy and pleasure to connect with folks like you and build relationships and understand your book needs, both for you and your kids.
And our model of working mainly with students has been unique and extremely rewarding. Tnt-ians are now all over, accomplished in their respective fields and continue to stay in frequent touch or visit. You will see many of them on Wednesday, the 28th. All of us share wonderful memories of working together and twistntales has had the pleasure of handing over the “first salary cheque” to almost all these students. That these students have done brilliantly both in academics and in the real world is a matter of great pride and joy.
Many of these students are now returning “home” to join us in our party time.
Of them, Reshma Valliappan is one of them, who is truly a creative genius. Reshma is creating a unique graffiti abstraction on our shutter, which is a delight to see. We have been updating the progress on face book on a daily basis. For those who have not seen it on fb, you are most welcome to the Store before/ after Store working hours to see the shutter. We are sure that your kids and you can identify numerous characters on the shutter!
Books are not or have not been a profitable business. When you are faced with a scenario of bookstores closing down around the world, what is it that wants us to go on? Because we have you! Bookstores are a reflection of the times and cultures we live in.
Over time, twistntales has created a niche for itself and is an articulation of the “space” that we crave for. A safe place in the neighbourhood where you can be you, and we can be we. Some conversation, some activity, some re-charging. Something fresh, a liberal thought, a protest activity, a space for disconnects to connect. Yes, we have become a little more than a bookstore and it is your recognition and support for all these activities that makes us feel wanted and supported and gives us renewed energy to carry on.
Sometimes, when we think back and see how long ten years has been, well:
How come we have a hotmail id? Well, then there were only two! Yahoo or Hotmail! how come we have a yahoo group ? Well, msn didn’t have groups and google wasn’t born!
Do you remember a time when there was no google? Well, we have been around from before that?
Do you remember an Aundh with no DAV, no petrol pump, no Bonsai and no Crossword? Well, we have been around from before that!
In many things, we have been ahead of our times. Whether it was our mailer service, which is personally written and sent through yahoo groups or creating a net based book club. Long before Ecommerce became “happening”, our mailers through your inbox allowed you to select books and respond though mail. But we have been slow to allow freedom of purchasing on the net. Soon we shall have all books on the net, and give you the flexibility to browse from home and place orders with us.
We at twistntales feel robust and look to the future with confidence. Currently, we have no plans of adding more outlets anywhere. We prefer to stay small but do a good job. From the numerous responses that we receive from you, we know we are on the right track!
Thank you again for your support!
From the team at,
twistntales
Greetings of Gudi Padwa, Ugadhi, Sindhi New Year!!!! May the New Year be prosperous and joyous for all of you and your families.
Thank you for your great response to our Sale.. Many of you timing your work hours to synchronise with our happy hours Makes us happy too!
And for all those of you who have not yet found the time, yes, there’s happy news for you too. Sat, 24th March is the last day of our Sale, and we will have happy hours from 10pm to 12 midnight. So, be there for our Midnight Sale, on Sat, 24th March when the Store will be open way past our normal working hours. And yes, there will be freebies too!
And please make time for us in the evening hours of 28th March, Wednesday when we actually complete our ten years. It’s been a long journey for us, and for many of you who have been a part of this magnificent journey for large parts of time. Do join us for the mega celebrations at the Store on Wed, 28th March.
For us behind the scenes in twistntales, it has been a joy and pleasure to connect with folks like you and build relationships and understand your book needs, both for you and your kids.
And our model of working mainly with students has been unique and extremely rewarding. Tnt-ians are now all over, accomplished in their respective fields and continue to stay in frequent touch or visit. You will see many of them on Wednesday, the 28th. All of us share wonderful memories of working together and twistntales has had the pleasure of handing over the “first salary cheque” to almost all these students. That these students have done brilliantly both in academics and in the real world is a matter of great pride and joy.
Many of these students are now returning “home” to join us in our party time.
Of them, Reshma Valliappan is one of them, who is truly a creative genius. Reshma is creating a unique graffiti abstraction on our shutter, which is a delight to see. We have been updating the progress on face book on a daily basis. For those who have not seen it on fb, you are most welcome to the Store before/ after Store working hours to see the shutter. We are sure that your kids and you can identify numerous characters on the shutter!
Books are not or have not been a profitable business. When you are faced with a scenario of bookstores closing down around the world, what is it that wants us to go on? Because we have you! Bookstores are a reflection of the times and cultures we live in.
Over time, twistntales has created a niche for itself and is an articulation of the “space” that we crave for. A safe place in the neighbourhood where you can be you, and we can be we. Some conversation, some activity, some re-charging. Something fresh, a liberal thought, a protest activity, a space for disconnects to connect. Yes, we have become a little more than a bookstore and it is your recognition and support for all these activities that makes us feel wanted and supported and gives us renewed energy to carry on.
Sometimes, when we think back and see how long ten years has been, well:
How come we have a hotmail id? Well, then there were only two! Yahoo or Hotmail! how come we have a yahoo group ? Well, msn didn’t have groups and google wasn’t born!
Do you remember a time when there was no google? Well, we have been around from before that?
Do you remember an Aundh with no DAV, no petrol pump, no Bonsai and no Crossword? Well, we have been around from before that!
In many things, we have been ahead of our times. Whether it was our mailer service, which is personally written and sent through yahoo groups or creating a net based book club. Long before Ecommerce became “happening”, our mailers through your inbox allowed you to select books and respond though mail. But we have been slow to allow freedom of purchasing on the net. Soon we shall have all books on the net, and give you the flexibility to browse from home and place orders with us.
We at twistntales feel robust and look to the future with confidence. Currently, we have no plans of adding more outlets anywhere. We prefer to stay small but do a good job. From the numerous responses that we receive from you, we know we are on the right track!
Thank you again for your support!
From the team at,
twistntales
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
SALE !! SALE !! Tenth Anniversary Bonanza !!
Hi all,
Thank you again for your response to our Women’s Day event, which happened on Sat, 10th March.
As we have been shouting from the rooftops, our tenth birthday is fast approaching and we need you to participate in our joy. This series of events has been building towards more excitement. Last week, we had a special promotion for Libraries and Schools and we have had a great response from all the Schools, both near and far. A big thank-you to the teachers and Principals/ Directors who made the time to come and make their selections. Thank you very much.
And now it’s your turn! After having patiently waited, it is now your turn to visit us – Yes, it is ANNUAL SALE time, starting on Thurs, 15th March and on till Sat, 24th March. Do check in, and we are sure, you will love the selections as well as the discounts on offer. There will be happy hours announced every day, where additional discounts will be given, so keep in touch on Facebook, to check out happy hours every day.
So, do make sure as school ends and vacations begin, both you and the kids are well stocked up to last your summer break!
Happy Buying and see you at the Store!
From the team at,
twistntales,
Thank you again for your response to our Women’s Day event, which happened on Sat, 10th March.
As we have been shouting from the rooftops, our tenth birthday is fast approaching and we need you to participate in our joy. This series of events has been building towards more excitement. Last week, we had a special promotion for Libraries and Schools and we have had a great response from all the Schools, both near and far. A big thank-you to the teachers and Principals/ Directors who made the time to come and make their selections. Thank you very much.
And now it’s your turn! After having patiently waited, it is now your turn to visit us – Yes, it is ANNUAL SALE time, starting on Thurs, 15th March and on till Sat, 24th March. Do check in, and we are sure, you will love the selections as well as the discounts on offer. There will be happy hours announced every day, where additional discounts will be given, so keep in touch on Facebook, to check out happy hours every day.
So, do make sure as school ends and vacations begin, both you and the kids are well stocked up to last your summer break!
Happy Buying and see you at the Store!
From the team at,
twistntales,
"Songbird" in the Indian Express
http://epaper.indianexpress.com/28595/Indian-Express-Pune/12-March-2012#page/26/2
Sunday, March 11, 2012
"Songbird on my Shoulder" - Event photos !
Here are some snaps from the event "Songbird on my Shoulder - Confessions of an unrepentent madam". Saaz Aggarwal, the author was in conversation with noted columnist, Gouri Dange on the "changing role of the madam" - an International Women's Day event which happened on Sat, 10th March.
Saaz and Gouri answering questions from the audience
Saaz reading from her book
A section of the audience
Saaz and Gouri answering questions from the audience
Saaz reading from her book
A section of the audience
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Happy Holi and Women's Day Event !
Message sent to twistntales@hotmail.com on 05/2/2012
Happyyy Holi! Here’s welcoming spring with the festival of colours. Play safe, with natural colours and conserve water! In a city threatened with water cuts starting now for the next four months, Holi does seem a luxury ;-)
Also, all you women out there, hope you have plans to celebrate your day in fun and style! As part of twistntales celebrations of the International Women’s Day (8th March), we are having a reading and discussion with the author, Saaz Aggarwal. “Songbird on my Shoulder – Confessions of an unrepentant Madam” is the book released recently, and Saaz will be with us to read from her book (book is reviewed below)
As a take-off from the book, we will have noted columnist and author Gouri Dange in conversation with Saaz Aggarwal on the changing role of women today. Don’t miss this! All of us are experiencing this in one- way or the other, so please do attend – and this invite is for men and women!
This event is scheduled for 7pm, Saturday, 10th March. Do attend and make it a fun event!
New books at the Store:
“Travelling to Infinity – My Life with Stephen” by Jane Hawking @ Rs. 399/-
In this compelling memoir Jane Hawking, Stephen Hawking’s first wife relates the inside story of their extraordinary marriage. An open and moving memoir where Jane Hawking confronts not only the acutely complicated and painful dilemma’s of her first marriage, but also the faultlines exposed in a relationship by the pervasive effects of fame and wealth. The result thus is a book about optimism, love and change.
“Behind the Beautiful Forevers” by Katherine Boo @ Rs. 499/-
Set in Mumbai, in the Annawadi slum near the Airport, the book explores the lives of Abdul, a reflective teenager and Asha, a woman of formidable wit and deep scars from a childhood in rural poverty. Both the characters are trying to find “the full joy” but face many obstacles and surprising consequences. This book is a beautiful account, told through real life stories, of the sorrows and joys, anxieties and stamina, in the lives of the precarious and powerless in Urban India, whom a booming city has failed to absorb and integrate. A brilliant book that simultaneously informs, agitates angers, inspires and instigates.
The Monk, the Moor & Moses Ben Jalloun” by Saeed Akhtar Mirza @ Rs.450/-
This book is a novel about a deliberately forgotten history- a history that remains hidden in the hallowed inner sanctums of Western academic institution. Four young students in an American university in 2008 set out to discover those truths on their own: not just because they need to know, but because they see how the past affects their own lives in very real ways. Using intersecting narratives, soliloquies, legends and a host of colourful characters, real and imagined, Mirza dismantles the carefully manufactured European myth about the making of the modern world. He brings to life an Islamic civilization that was flourishing, crackling centre of sciences and liberal arts.
“The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin” With an Introduction by Lewis Leary @ Rs.175/-
Few men could compare to Benjamin Franklin. Virtually self-taught, he excelled as an athlete, a man of letters, a printer, a scientist, a wit, an inventor, an editor, and a writer, and he was probably the most successful diplomat in American history. David Hume hailed him as the first great philosopher and great man of letters in the New World.
Written initially to guide his son, Franklin’s autobiography is a lively, spellbinding account of his unique and eventful life. Stylistically his best work, it has become a classic in world literature, one to inspire and delight readers everywhere.
“Ganesha on the Dashboard” by V. Raghunathan & M. A. Eswaran @ Rs. 299/-
Can the educated, smart and tech-savvy Indian be surprisingly unscientific in his daily life? This unsparingly critical and analytical book points out the shocking lack of scientific temper among the vast majority of Indians, and that is the hypothesis this book builds on. On reading this book you may just think differently about the Ganesha on your Dashboard!
“Bollywood Quiz Book” @ Rs. 150/-
Here’s a quiz book and that too on one of our favorite subjects - Hindi Cinema! Filled with fascinating titbits and trivia, this book travels through the Hindi Film Industry to give you an entertaining peek!
“Wilful Blindness: Why we ignore the obvious at our peril” by Margaret Heffernan @ Rs. 399/-
What makes us blind to the things around us? What is it in our human nature, in the structure of our brain and our institutions that makes us so prone to the weakness of Wilful Blindness? In this book Margaret Heffernan examines the answers to these questions. She also looks at the comforts and costs of our refusal to see and at the inspiring individuals who prove that we could see better. This thought provoking book forces us to open our eyes to the dangers of willful blindness.
“On Tagore: Reading the Poet Today” by Amit Chaudhuri @ Rs 399/-
This book comprises of a collection of masterly written essays On Tagore from one of India’s finest novelist and critics, Amit Chaudhari. Through his essays he illustrates on how Tagore’s real concern were with life, play and contingency, with the momentary as much as it was with the eternal. It is this strain of unacknowledged modernism as well as a revolutionary life- affirming vision that gives his work, the author argues, its immense power.
“The Puffin Book of Magic Stories for 8-Year-Olds” @ Rs. 150/- (pgs 111)
Meet Amar, the little boy who catches an infection of magic, Dewdrop the fairy who grants wishes and Mogu the magician who forgets his charms. Dragons, genii, fairies and many other extraordinary creatures are ready to bewitch you. So say Abracadabra and dive into a world of enchantment with these funny, amazing, magical stories.
“The Puffin Book of Funny Stories for 7-Year-Olds” @ Rs. 150/- (pgs 127)
Meet a cat named Jawaharlal who goes missing; a dragon called Blaze who spouts water; Gulab and Jamoon, dogs who eat recipes; and Shyam the boy who can bark and moo. It’s a comical world here. So if you are feeling blue, or just need a laugh or two grab The Puffin Book of Funny Stories for 7-Year-Olds.
“The Puffin Book of Animal Stories for 6-Year-Olds” @ Rs. 150/- (pgs 111)
This zooful of animal stories is a treat for all you animal lovers and those who share that special bond with your pets. There’s Aman whose visit to the zoo changes his views on animals; Adil who prevents his pet chicken Noor from being eaten at Eid; and Arthy whose tortoise-theme birthday party turns out to be a hit! So stop monkeying around and get safari with these animal stories!
“The Hunger Games” series by Suzanne Collins @ Rs. 295/-
“Catching Fire” series by Suzanne Collins @ Rs. 295/-
“Mocking Jay” series by Suzanne Collins @ Rs. 295/-
“Everything Begins Elsewhere” by Tishani Doshi @ Rs.299/-
In this, her first collection of poetry since the award-winning “Countries of the Body”, Tishani Doshi returns to the body- a theme she extends beyond the corporeal to challenge the more metaphysical borders of space and time. As much about reclamation as they are about loss, Doshi’s poems guide us through an ‘underworld of longing and deliverance’, where only through the act of vanishing can we be shaped into existence again.
“Emoti-coms: A Marketing Guide to Communicating Through Emotions; From Shouting to Singing your Message” by Xavier Quattrocchi- Oubradous and Charles Bal” @ Rs.295/-
The Marketing strategy is shifting from eyeballs to emotions. A share of heart, not a split second of attention must now be the goal of all marketers. Emoti-coms is the revolutionary guide to this new approach. Lucidly covering the theoretical ground work and introducing actionable ideas, hints and tips for your own emotion based campaigns; it also addresses the ethical dimensions of this new and powerful way of getting your message out to the world. This is a fascinating and provocative read for all marketing and communications professionals.
“Hot tea across India” by Rishad Saam Mehta @ Rs. 195/- (pgs 191)
Travel the length and breadth of India with Rishad Saam Mehta as he interacts with people, places and much more; enjoying honey and saffron infused tea, creating stories and collecting memories along the way! There’s a particular observation he made on his journeys which is that there isn’t a highway, road or dirt track in India where you can’t find a cup of Chai! Chai makes us happy and here’s a book which reinforces the average Indian’s ever willing aptitude for a cup of hot Chai!
“The Illustrated Lives in The Wilderness: Three Classsical Indian Autobiographies” @ Rs. 375/-
Rare Visuals- photographs, line drawings and sketches- this illustrated edition brings together the life stories of Jim Corbett, India’s most well-known hunter conservationist; Verrier Elwin- one of the greatest champions of India’s Tribal Peoples and Salim Ali, the celebrated ornithologist. So read these perennial Classics which rarely lose sight of the long term effects of Human Footprints in the Natural World!
Spartacus The Gladiator: Warrior, Slave, Hero” by Ben Kane @ Rs.550/-
As winter approaches in 74 BC, few traveller are abroad. But one man is making the long and weary last stage of his way home. Large parts of his homeland, Thrace, a land north of Greece, have fallen under the hated power of Rome. This Thracian has fought in the Roman Legions for nearly a decade. Skilled, hardened in battle, a sophisticated fighter: Spartacus. But home is no longer the safe haven of his imagination. When a Roman slave trader comes to the village in search of men who will fight as gladiators, Spartacus is betrayed and sold. His odyssey has begun. The legend that Spartacus has come down to us through the centuries- the story of a man who took on the might of Rome and nearly brought her down.
“The Songbird on my Shoulder: Confessions of an Unrepentant Madam” by Saaz Aggarwal @ Rs.300/-
Around the Occasion of Women’s Day comes this humorous take on life lived as a madam! It’s witty and a quick casual read as the book entails short articles on a wide variety of subjects, surprising perspectives and some wise or un-wise worldly wisdom! A man’s read to be proud of the women in their lives and a Woman’s book to enjoy and bask in the Flattery! A wonderful pick to read through any mood!
Read this book and be a part of the discussion with the Author Saaz Agarwal in conversation with Gauri Dange at twistntales this coming weekend!
‘A Second Sunrise’ Poems by Cheran: Edited and translated by Lakshmi Holmstrom and Sascha Ebeling @ Rs.195/- (pgs 158)
A Second Sunrise showcases some of Cheran’s best works, an accomplished poet of our times. The Sri Lankan civil war looms over much of his work. Poems of the precariousness of love are interwoven with poems of war:
The sea swallowed the sun
Splitting open, spraying
Crimson blood
Over the clouds.
The translators treatment with the poems is both fresh in its particularity and as part of the poets oeuvre. Their English renditions capture the resonance and rhythms that connect Cheran to a long Tamil poetic tradition that spans over two hundred years.
New Books
“And all is Said” By Zareer Masani @ Rs. 299/-
“The Extras” by Kiran Nagarkar @ Rs. 599/-
“Her piece of Sky” – Contemporary Hindi Stories by Deepa Agarwal @ Rs. 295/-
“Inside Apple – The secrets behind the past and future success of Steve Job’s Iconic Brand” by Adam Lashinsky @ Rs. 499/-
“The Masque of Africa: Glimpses of African Belief” by V.S. Naipaul @ Rs.399/- (pgs 324) (Now in Paperback!)
“The Story of Indian Business Series” edited by Gurcharan Das @ Rs.399/-
Titles in the Series:
• ‘Merchants of Tamilakam’ by Kanakalatha Mukund
• ‘Arthashastra’ by Thomas R. Trautmann
• ‘The East India Company’ by Tirthankar Roy
Between Democracy and Nation: Gender and Militarisation in Kashmir’ by Seema Kazi @ Rs.375/- (pgs 222)
‘Women, War and the Making of Bangladesh: Remembering 1971’ by Yasmin Saikia @ Rs.600/- (pgs 304)
‘Shabari: A Novel’ by Vibhavari Shirurkar (Translated by Yashodhara Deshpande Maitra @ Rs.325/- (pgs 181)
‘The Persistence of Caste’ by Teltumbde @ Rs.200/- (pgs 192)
‘Making a Difference: Memoirs from the Women’s movement in India’ edited by Ritu Menon @ Rs. 3502/- (pgs 384)
‘Daughter Deficit: Sex Selection in Tamil Nadu’ by Sharada Srinivasan @ Rs.595/- (pgs 293)
“Anna: 13 Days that Awakened India” by Ashutosh @ Rs. 199/- (pgs 226)
“Mindfulness: A Practical Guide” by Tessa Watt @ Rs.199/- (pgs 216)
“The Other Side: Redefining Bharat” edited by Dominic Emmanuel, Francis Gonsalves and John Dayal @ Rs.495/- (pgs 211)
“Shakti: Real- life stories Celebrating Women Power” by Maloy Krishna Dhar @ Rs.325/- (pgs 381)
“Flight of the Hilsa” by Amit Shankar @ Rs.245/- (pgs 335)
“The Gods of Atlantis” by David Gibbins @ Rs.350/- (pgs 561)
“All about THE FLAG of India: Protocols, Rules, Etiquettes” by Lt. CDR. KV Singh @ Rs.199/- (pgs 108)
“National Motoring Atlas: Get. Set. Explore!” by MapmyIndia @ Rs.350/- (pgs 274)
“Times Food Guide 2012: Pune” by Karen Anand @ Rs. 199/-
“Three Plays: Larins Sahib; Mira; 9 Jakhoo Hill” by Gurcharan Das @ Rs.250/- (pgs 205)
“Messi: The Inside Story of the Boy who became Legend” by Luca Caioli @ Rs.299/- (pgs 311)
“The Prisoner of Paradise” by Romesh Gunesekera @ Rs, 550/- (pgs 389)
“Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose your Mind and create a New One” by Dr. Joe Dispenza @ Rs.399/- (pgs 329)
“TakeCharge! - Building an Entrepreneur Mindset” by Gaurav Marya @ Rs.295/- (pgs 199)
“Tea for Two and a piece of Cake” by Preeti Shenoy @ Rs. 125/- (pgs 265)
“The Forest of Stories (Mahabharata Series Book One)” by Ashok K. Banker @ Rs.295/- (pgs 350)
“The End of Illness” by Dr. David B. Agus @ Rs. 599/- (pgs 335)
“44 Charles Street” by Danielle Steel @ Rs. 350/- (pgs 381)
“The Mine” by Arnab Ray @ Rs. 195/- (pgs 282)
“The Buddha in the Attic” by Julie Otsuka @ Rs.399/- (pgs 130)
“My Way is the Highway” by Urvashi Gulia @ Rs.150/- (pgs 265)
“Kiss & Tell” by Nistula Hebbar @ Rs.150/- (pgs 189)
“No Country For Women” by Taslima Nasreen @ Rs. 325/- (pgs 301)
“The Lords and The New Creatures” by Jim Morrison @ Rs.325/- (pgs 133)
“JS & The Times of my Life: A worm’s- eye view of Indian Journalism” by Jug Suraiya @ Rs.495/- (pgs 340)
Happy reading and see you at the Store,
From the team at,
twistntales
Happyyy Holi! Here’s welcoming spring with the festival of colours. Play safe, with natural colours and conserve water! In a city threatened with water cuts starting now for the next four months, Holi does seem a luxury ;-)
Also, all you women out there, hope you have plans to celebrate your day in fun and style! As part of twistntales celebrations of the International Women’s Day (8th March), we are having a reading and discussion with the author, Saaz Aggarwal. “Songbird on my Shoulder – Confessions of an unrepentant Madam” is the book released recently, and Saaz will be with us to read from her book (book is reviewed below)
As a take-off from the book, we will have noted columnist and author Gouri Dange in conversation with Saaz Aggarwal on the changing role of women today. Don’t miss this! All of us are experiencing this in one- way or the other, so please do attend – and this invite is for men and women!
This event is scheduled for 7pm, Saturday, 10th March. Do attend and make it a fun event!
New books at the Store:
“Travelling to Infinity – My Life with Stephen” by Jane Hawking @ Rs. 399/-
In this compelling memoir Jane Hawking, Stephen Hawking’s first wife relates the inside story of their extraordinary marriage. An open and moving memoir where Jane Hawking confronts not only the acutely complicated and painful dilemma’s of her first marriage, but also the faultlines exposed in a relationship by the pervasive effects of fame and wealth. The result thus is a book about optimism, love and change.
“Behind the Beautiful Forevers” by Katherine Boo @ Rs. 499/-
Set in Mumbai, in the Annawadi slum near the Airport, the book explores the lives of Abdul, a reflective teenager and Asha, a woman of formidable wit and deep scars from a childhood in rural poverty. Both the characters are trying to find “the full joy” but face many obstacles and surprising consequences. This book is a beautiful account, told through real life stories, of the sorrows and joys, anxieties and stamina, in the lives of the precarious and powerless in Urban India, whom a booming city has failed to absorb and integrate. A brilliant book that simultaneously informs, agitates angers, inspires and instigates.
The Monk, the Moor & Moses Ben Jalloun” by Saeed Akhtar Mirza @ Rs.450/-
This book is a novel about a deliberately forgotten history- a history that remains hidden in the hallowed inner sanctums of Western academic institution. Four young students in an American university in 2008 set out to discover those truths on their own: not just because they need to know, but because they see how the past affects their own lives in very real ways. Using intersecting narratives, soliloquies, legends and a host of colourful characters, real and imagined, Mirza dismantles the carefully manufactured European myth about the making of the modern world. He brings to life an Islamic civilization that was flourishing, crackling centre of sciences and liberal arts.
“The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin” With an Introduction by Lewis Leary @ Rs.175/-
Few men could compare to Benjamin Franklin. Virtually self-taught, he excelled as an athlete, a man of letters, a printer, a scientist, a wit, an inventor, an editor, and a writer, and he was probably the most successful diplomat in American history. David Hume hailed him as the first great philosopher and great man of letters in the New World.
Written initially to guide his son, Franklin’s autobiography is a lively, spellbinding account of his unique and eventful life. Stylistically his best work, it has become a classic in world literature, one to inspire and delight readers everywhere.
“Ganesha on the Dashboard” by V. Raghunathan & M. A. Eswaran @ Rs. 299/-
Can the educated, smart and tech-savvy Indian be surprisingly unscientific in his daily life? This unsparingly critical and analytical book points out the shocking lack of scientific temper among the vast majority of Indians, and that is the hypothesis this book builds on. On reading this book you may just think differently about the Ganesha on your Dashboard!
“Bollywood Quiz Book” @ Rs. 150/-
Here’s a quiz book and that too on one of our favorite subjects - Hindi Cinema! Filled with fascinating titbits and trivia, this book travels through the Hindi Film Industry to give you an entertaining peek!
“Wilful Blindness: Why we ignore the obvious at our peril” by Margaret Heffernan @ Rs. 399/-
What makes us blind to the things around us? What is it in our human nature, in the structure of our brain and our institutions that makes us so prone to the weakness of Wilful Blindness? In this book Margaret Heffernan examines the answers to these questions. She also looks at the comforts and costs of our refusal to see and at the inspiring individuals who prove that we could see better. This thought provoking book forces us to open our eyes to the dangers of willful blindness.
“On Tagore: Reading the Poet Today” by Amit Chaudhuri @ Rs 399/-
This book comprises of a collection of masterly written essays On Tagore from one of India’s finest novelist and critics, Amit Chaudhari. Through his essays he illustrates on how Tagore’s real concern were with life, play and contingency, with the momentary as much as it was with the eternal. It is this strain of unacknowledged modernism as well as a revolutionary life- affirming vision that gives his work, the author argues, its immense power.
“The Puffin Book of Magic Stories for 8-Year-Olds” @ Rs. 150/- (pgs 111)
Meet Amar, the little boy who catches an infection of magic, Dewdrop the fairy who grants wishes and Mogu the magician who forgets his charms. Dragons, genii, fairies and many other extraordinary creatures are ready to bewitch you. So say Abracadabra and dive into a world of enchantment with these funny, amazing, magical stories.
“The Puffin Book of Funny Stories for 7-Year-Olds” @ Rs. 150/- (pgs 127)
Meet a cat named Jawaharlal who goes missing; a dragon called Blaze who spouts water; Gulab and Jamoon, dogs who eat recipes; and Shyam the boy who can bark and moo. It’s a comical world here. So if you are feeling blue, or just need a laugh or two grab The Puffin Book of Funny Stories for 7-Year-Olds.
“The Puffin Book of Animal Stories for 6-Year-Olds” @ Rs. 150/- (pgs 111)
This zooful of animal stories is a treat for all you animal lovers and those who share that special bond with your pets. There’s Aman whose visit to the zoo changes his views on animals; Adil who prevents his pet chicken Noor from being eaten at Eid; and Arthy whose tortoise-theme birthday party turns out to be a hit! So stop monkeying around and get safari with these animal stories!
“The Hunger Games” series by Suzanne Collins @ Rs. 295/-
“Catching Fire” series by Suzanne Collins @ Rs. 295/-
“Mocking Jay” series by Suzanne Collins @ Rs. 295/-
“Everything Begins Elsewhere” by Tishani Doshi @ Rs.299/-
In this, her first collection of poetry since the award-winning “Countries of the Body”, Tishani Doshi returns to the body- a theme she extends beyond the corporeal to challenge the more metaphysical borders of space and time. As much about reclamation as they are about loss, Doshi’s poems guide us through an ‘underworld of longing and deliverance’, where only through the act of vanishing can we be shaped into existence again.
“Emoti-coms: A Marketing Guide to Communicating Through Emotions; From Shouting to Singing your Message” by Xavier Quattrocchi- Oubradous and Charles Bal” @ Rs.295/-
The Marketing strategy is shifting from eyeballs to emotions. A share of heart, not a split second of attention must now be the goal of all marketers. Emoti-coms is the revolutionary guide to this new approach. Lucidly covering the theoretical ground work and introducing actionable ideas, hints and tips for your own emotion based campaigns; it also addresses the ethical dimensions of this new and powerful way of getting your message out to the world. This is a fascinating and provocative read for all marketing and communications professionals.
“Hot tea across India” by Rishad Saam Mehta @ Rs. 195/- (pgs 191)
Travel the length and breadth of India with Rishad Saam Mehta as he interacts with people, places and much more; enjoying honey and saffron infused tea, creating stories and collecting memories along the way! There’s a particular observation he made on his journeys which is that there isn’t a highway, road or dirt track in India where you can’t find a cup of Chai! Chai makes us happy and here’s a book which reinforces the average Indian’s ever willing aptitude for a cup of hot Chai!
“The Illustrated Lives in The Wilderness: Three Classsical Indian Autobiographies” @ Rs. 375/-
Rare Visuals- photographs, line drawings and sketches- this illustrated edition brings together the life stories of Jim Corbett, India’s most well-known hunter conservationist; Verrier Elwin- one of the greatest champions of India’s Tribal Peoples and Salim Ali, the celebrated ornithologist. So read these perennial Classics which rarely lose sight of the long term effects of Human Footprints in the Natural World!
Spartacus The Gladiator: Warrior, Slave, Hero” by Ben Kane @ Rs.550/-
As winter approaches in 74 BC, few traveller are abroad. But one man is making the long and weary last stage of his way home. Large parts of his homeland, Thrace, a land north of Greece, have fallen under the hated power of Rome. This Thracian has fought in the Roman Legions for nearly a decade. Skilled, hardened in battle, a sophisticated fighter: Spartacus. But home is no longer the safe haven of his imagination. When a Roman slave trader comes to the village in search of men who will fight as gladiators, Spartacus is betrayed and sold. His odyssey has begun. The legend that Spartacus has come down to us through the centuries- the story of a man who took on the might of Rome and nearly brought her down.
“The Songbird on my Shoulder: Confessions of an Unrepentant Madam” by Saaz Aggarwal @ Rs.300/-
Around the Occasion of Women’s Day comes this humorous take on life lived as a madam! It’s witty and a quick casual read as the book entails short articles on a wide variety of subjects, surprising perspectives and some wise or un-wise worldly wisdom! A man’s read to be proud of the women in their lives and a Woman’s book to enjoy and bask in the Flattery! A wonderful pick to read through any mood!
Read this book and be a part of the discussion with the Author Saaz Agarwal in conversation with Gauri Dange at twistntales this coming weekend!
‘A Second Sunrise’ Poems by Cheran: Edited and translated by Lakshmi Holmstrom and Sascha Ebeling @ Rs.195/- (pgs 158)
A Second Sunrise showcases some of Cheran’s best works, an accomplished poet of our times. The Sri Lankan civil war looms over much of his work. Poems of the precariousness of love are interwoven with poems of war:
The sea swallowed the sun
Splitting open, spraying
Crimson blood
Over the clouds.
The translators treatment with the poems is both fresh in its particularity and as part of the poets oeuvre. Their English renditions capture the resonance and rhythms that connect Cheran to a long Tamil poetic tradition that spans over two hundred years.
New Books
“And all is Said” By Zareer Masani @ Rs. 299/-
“The Extras” by Kiran Nagarkar @ Rs. 599/-
“Her piece of Sky” – Contemporary Hindi Stories by Deepa Agarwal @ Rs. 295/-
“Inside Apple – The secrets behind the past and future success of Steve Job’s Iconic Brand” by Adam Lashinsky @ Rs. 499/-
“The Masque of Africa: Glimpses of African Belief” by V.S. Naipaul @ Rs.399/- (pgs 324) (Now in Paperback!)
“The Story of Indian Business Series” edited by Gurcharan Das @ Rs.399/-
Titles in the Series:
• ‘Merchants of Tamilakam’ by Kanakalatha Mukund
• ‘Arthashastra’ by Thomas R. Trautmann
• ‘The East India Company’ by Tirthankar Roy
Between Democracy and Nation: Gender and Militarisation in Kashmir’ by Seema Kazi @ Rs.375/- (pgs 222)
‘Women, War and the Making of Bangladesh: Remembering 1971’ by Yasmin Saikia @ Rs.600/- (pgs 304)
‘Shabari: A Novel’ by Vibhavari Shirurkar (Translated by Yashodhara Deshpande Maitra @ Rs.325/- (pgs 181)
‘The Persistence of Caste’ by Teltumbde @ Rs.200/- (pgs 192)
‘Making a Difference: Memoirs from the Women’s movement in India’ edited by Ritu Menon @ Rs. 3502/- (pgs 384)
‘Daughter Deficit: Sex Selection in Tamil Nadu’ by Sharada Srinivasan @ Rs.595/- (pgs 293)
“Anna: 13 Days that Awakened India” by Ashutosh @ Rs. 199/- (pgs 226)
“Mindfulness: A Practical Guide” by Tessa Watt @ Rs.199/- (pgs 216)
“The Other Side: Redefining Bharat” edited by Dominic Emmanuel, Francis Gonsalves and John Dayal @ Rs.495/- (pgs 211)
“Shakti: Real- life stories Celebrating Women Power” by Maloy Krishna Dhar @ Rs.325/- (pgs 381)
“Flight of the Hilsa” by Amit Shankar @ Rs.245/- (pgs 335)
“The Gods of Atlantis” by David Gibbins @ Rs.350/- (pgs 561)
“All about THE FLAG of India: Protocols, Rules, Etiquettes” by Lt. CDR. KV Singh @ Rs.199/- (pgs 108)
“National Motoring Atlas: Get. Set. Explore!” by MapmyIndia @ Rs.350/- (pgs 274)
“Times Food Guide 2012: Pune” by Karen Anand @ Rs. 199/-
“Three Plays: Larins Sahib; Mira; 9 Jakhoo Hill” by Gurcharan Das @ Rs.250/- (pgs 205)
“Messi: The Inside Story of the Boy who became Legend” by Luca Caioli @ Rs.299/- (pgs 311)
“The Prisoner of Paradise” by Romesh Gunesekera @ Rs, 550/- (pgs 389)
“Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose your Mind and create a New One” by Dr. Joe Dispenza @ Rs.399/- (pgs 329)
“TakeCharge! - Building an Entrepreneur Mindset” by Gaurav Marya @ Rs.295/- (pgs 199)
“Tea for Two and a piece of Cake” by Preeti Shenoy @ Rs. 125/- (pgs 265)
“The Forest of Stories (Mahabharata Series Book One)” by Ashok K. Banker @ Rs.295/- (pgs 350)
“The End of Illness” by Dr. David B. Agus @ Rs. 599/- (pgs 335)
“44 Charles Street” by Danielle Steel @ Rs. 350/- (pgs 381)
“The Mine” by Arnab Ray @ Rs. 195/- (pgs 282)
“The Buddha in the Attic” by Julie Otsuka @ Rs.399/- (pgs 130)
“My Way is the Highway” by Urvashi Gulia @ Rs.150/- (pgs 265)
“Kiss & Tell” by Nistula Hebbar @ Rs.150/- (pgs 189)
“No Country For Women” by Taslima Nasreen @ Rs. 325/- (pgs 301)
“The Lords and The New Creatures” by Jim Morrison @ Rs.325/- (pgs 133)
“JS & The Times of my Life: A worm’s- eye view of Indian Journalism” by Jug Suraiya @ Rs.495/- (pgs 340)
Happy reading and see you at the Store,
From the team at,
twistntales
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