Christmas @ Sassoon again !

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Create the Christmas Magic with Santa!

Hi all,

Thank you everybody for your wonderful response to our Annual Sale - we really do hope that our selection of books for the Sale this year did live up to your expectations. Of course, as always, the early bird gets the worm - so too for those who came in early got the best of the best!

Thank you also for your mails appreciating our "WoW" rack! Its responses like yours, which enthuses us to think differently. Being a service oriented bookstore in Aundh keeps us on our toes and our discerning customers constantly challenge us..... It keeps us smart and going! We do hope that we are in a position to constantly innovate and keep delighting you!

It's December and our X'mas event is round the corner. As usual our X'mas event is scheduled for 23rd Dec, Sun 2.30pm at the Pediatric Ward at Sassoon Hospital.

A word here for all those who have joined the yahoo groups in recent times. At twistntales, like all festivals, Christmas is celebrated with lots of give rather than gusto. While earlier, Santa created his magic at the Store, for the past 2 years, the party happens at the Pediatric Ward of Sassoon Hospital. The poorest of poor of Pune and neighbouring areas come to Sassoon for treatment. In the Pediatric Ward are kids up to 14 years of age. Santa and our team & families visit Sassoon; cheer up with song, dance and story telling sessions for the children.

All of you are welcome to join in as well, with your children, but do kindly let us know in advance how many of you, as the Hospital has to make arrangements (latest by 22nd Dec, Sat morning). If you are joining us, kindly make arrangements to reach Sassoon Hospital (near Pune railway station) directly. The programme will last for an hour and half and we should be done latest by 4pm.

The Pediatric Ward has a core volunteer group (initially supported by CRY), which keeps activities rolling right through the year. The hospital has recognised their efforts and allotted a room to them (the Sunshine room) to carry on various activities. Both Nalini and Saira work tirelessly towards these efforts and help co-ordinate the twistntales X'mas party too. We also carry a lot of donations in Santa's Goodie bag!

List of things that Sunshine needs:
1. Hindi / Marathi story books
2. Hindi/ Marathi audio cassettes/ cds
3. Colouring books, craft, paper folding, other activity books
4. Crayons, colours, craft kits etc.
5. Old audio players (particularly CD player in working condition)6. Toys (can be "used", but not broken), but no Soft toys please, for fear of infection.
7. Clothing/ Woolens for children (New or good as new - jackets, sweaters, caps, booties etc)8. Playground equipment (particularly slide needs replacement)
twistntales will keep a box outside the Store to collect whatever you wish to donate. Kindly ensure that all items are packed and labeled for contents and age appropriateness. Cheques can be made in the name of SOFOSH (Society of Friends of Sassoon Hospital) and receipt with IT exemption under 80 G (from SOFOSH) will be given.

twistntales will therefore be closed on Sun, 23rd Dec, in the afternoon between 1.30 to 5pm. So, make the effort and be there with us on Sun, 23rd December afternoon.We haven't been able to review books for you this fortnight, but we have a list of new coffee table books. We also have Sonja Chandrachud's debut novel from Puffin, "A Potion of Eternity" - a new series of hilarious hauntings. Most of you in the neighbourhood know Sonja, and is also a familiar face at twistntales, closely associated with many of our reading sessions for children. Make sure you pick a copy and grill Sonja on the various twists and turns of her novel.

List of Coffee Table books that make lovely New Year Gifts:

"501 Must Read Books" @ Rs.795 (544 pages)
"PUNE Queen of the Deccan" by Jaymala Diddee and Samita Gupta @ Rs. 1,500 (304 pages)
"JRD Tata: Letters and Keynotes @ Rs. 999 (504 and 213 pages) The Keynote book has excerpts from his speeches and Chairman’s statements to shareholders.
"INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTING by Dr. Daljeet & Prof. P.C.Jain @ Rs.2500/-(288 pages) Manifestation of a creative mind
"The Classic Watch – by Michael Balfour @ Rs.1495/- (191 pages) The great watches and their makers from the first wristwatch to the present day
"Himalayas Dawn To Dark" by Ashok Dilwali @ Rs.2500/- (179 pages)
"History - The Definitive Visual Guide" @ Rs.995/- (612 pages) From the dawn of civilization to the present day
"The Encyclopedia of World Geography" @ Rs.1195/- (512pages) A Country by Country Guide –Environment-Culture-Economy-Politics
"Raghu Rai’s India @ Rs.5995/- (166 pages) Special Price Rs.5000/- Reflections in Black & White
"Wonders of the World" by Sandra Forty @ Rs.1495/- (158 pages & poster included)
"Art of India" by Frederick M.Asher @ Rs.1295/- (501 pages) Prehistory to the Present
"Threads of Identity" by Judy Frater @ Rs.2500/- (213 pages) special price Rs.2000/-Embroidery and Adornment of the Nomadic Rabaris
"History of the Motorbike" @ Rs.450/- (192 pages) From the first motorized bicycles to the powerful and sophisticated super bikes of today
"Costume, Textiles and Jewellery of India" by Vandana Bhandari @2750/- (207 pgs) Traditions in Rajasthan
"Memory, Metaphor, Mutations" by Yashodhara Dalmia and Salima Hashmi @ Rs. 2950/- (226 pgs) Contemporary Art of India and Pakistan
"Images of India" by Sophie Baker @ Rs. 499/- (144 pgs)
"Chetan Anand: The Poetics of Film" by Uma Anand and Ketan Anand @ Rs. 895/- (147 pgs)
"Encyclopedia of World History" @ Rs. 395/- (251 pgs) An Illustrated Collection of Historical Events
"Sky watching" by David H. Levy @Rs. 450/- (288 pgs) The Best-selling Guide to Understanding the Night Sky
"The 9 Emotions of Indian Cinema Hoardings" by V. Geetha, Sirish Rao and M.P.Dhakkhna @ Rs. 1200/-

Interiors

"Living with Kids" by Eugenia Santiesteban @ Rs. 495/- (142 pgs) Ideas and Solutions for Family- Friendly Interiors
"The Smart Approach to The Organized Home" by Leslie Plummer Clagett @ Rs. 699/- (207 pgs)
"Front Yard Idea Book" by Jeni Webber @ Rs. 495/- (186 pgs)
"Build A Kids’ Play Yard" by Jeff Beneke @ Rs. 399/- (138 pgs)
"Wallpaper" @ Rs. 595/- (255 pgs) Dreams of Colour for the Home
"Ultimate Guide to Kitchens" @ Rs. 795/- (271 pgs) 70 Projects Over 700 Photos and Illustrations
"Fine Wood Working Design Book Seven" @ Rs. 495/- (185 pgs) 360 Photographs of the Best Work in Wood
"The Gaia Natural House Book" by David Pearson @ Rs. 795/- (304 pgs) Creating A Healthy and Ecologically Sound Home

Drop in and have a look at the books in the Store. And do remember your date with Santa and the children on 23rd December, Sunday.

from the team at,
twistntales