“The more that you read, the more things you will know.
The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.”
- Dr. Seuss, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut!
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Among the many Gods worshipped in India, Ganesha has a pride of place – as the Lord of Beginnings, the Remover of Obstacles, the endearing elephant-headed deity…
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8.25’’ x 11’’ Portrait
106 pages
Type of Book
Paper Back
The book is an attempt at demystifying one of the chief deities in the Hindu triumvirate, Shiva, the Transformer. As Gangadhara, the carrier of the Ganges, as Pashupati, the Lord of cattle…
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8.25’’ x 11’’ Portrait
123 pages
Type of Book
Paper Back
The book, Krishna, A Joyous Celebration of the Divine, is a loving tribute to the Blue God. Beginning with his tumultuous birth in a prison cell, it travels through his numerous journeys…
Specifications
8.25’’ x 11’’ Portrait
388 pages
Type of Book
Hard Bound
Vishnu: An Introduction attempts to highlight the many aspects of the Preserver of the cosmos. As the sustainer of the elements, the Lord of ten principal avatars, and a Being…
Specifications
8.25’’ x 11’’ Portrait
130 pages
Type of Book
Paper Back
To truly know the significance of Hanuman Chalisa one needs only hear the words of Neem Karoli Baba, one of the most mystical voices of the 20th century. “Every line of the Hanuman Chalisa,” he said…
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6’’ x 9’’ Portrait
460 pages
Type of Book
Hardcover
Dr. Anand’s handbook offers a definitive guide to the Indian parent on pregnancy and child-rearing from infancy to adolescence. Authored by one of India’s foremost pediatricians and an internationally…
Specifications
6.7’’ x 8.7’’ Portrait
407 pages
Type of Book
Paper Back
Dr. Balsekar’s handbook is for modern parents, who want to do the best for their baby in an intelligent and informed manner. The information is up-to-date and scientific but…
Specifications
6’’ x 9’’ Portrait
348 pages
Type of Book
Paper Back
“One day at a Time” adds perspective to the task of navigating life’s daily challenges. Vivek’s reflections elucidate topics ranging from love and listening, to compassion, regret, stress, anger and resilience…
Specifications
5.5’’ x 7.5’’ Portrait
232 pages
Type of Book
Hardcover
Devi’s Emerald is about the lives of all those who have witnessed and experienced the love and grace of Maa Mookambika Devi and Swamiji. Spending time with Swamiji and His innumerable devotees, the author, with his inimitable simple style…
Specifications
5.5’’ x 8.5’’ Portrait
274 pages
Type of Book
Hard Bound
Atma Siddhi (In Search of the Soul) is a 142, verse philosophical poem, a dialogue between the master and the pupil, on the subject of the…
Specifications
6’’ x 9’’ Portrait
347 pages
Type of Book
Paper Back
About VFS
Founded in 1960, Vakils, Feffer & Simons Pvt. Ltd. (VFS) specializes in publishing non-fiction books that are distributed nationally, and also in the markets in the United Kingdom and the United States. Several of our books have been national bestsellers, and some titles have over 28 editions. Some of our best-selling titles include - The Pleasures of Vegetarian Cooking by Tarla Dalal, Dr. R. K. Anand's Guide to Child Care and Hinduism - An Introduction by Shakunthala Jagannathan.
In collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania Press, VFS has also published many educational books on Indian history and art. 'Kishangarh Paintings' has won the Best Art Book award at an international book exhibition in Leipzig.
Kahani Tree is an independent children’s bookstore in Mumbai. It offers a curated selection of unusual books for children by independent publishers from all over India. Kahani Tree also has a range of delightful bilingual books and books in regional languages. Besides an unusual collection of books, Kahani Tree also organises story-telling sessions and author interactions in schools and bookstores and helps to set up libraries and reading rooms.
