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EAN: 9781861974044 Edition: 2Rev Ed Format: Import ISBN: 1861974043 Label: Profile Books Manufacturer: Profile Books Number Of Pages: 208 Publication Date: June 13, 2002 Publisher: Profile Books Studio: Profile Books Average Rating:
 Rating: - Work like a CEO or PoliticianThis is a guidebook for the ruthless careerist type. Is that you? If so, read the book. If not, beware of how they operate - read the book to avoid being a tool. It definitely DOES contain outstanding advice for dealing with people, regardless of who you are. There is one law for each chapter. Each 3-5 page chapter states a law of power, explains it, then gives a few examples. It also tries (and fails in my opinion) to create a visual image for each law. Most of the examples are ... Read More Rating:  - A reference book for the original volumeThis book is a slimmed down version of the original book, which I also own. It is paperback, 4.5 in X 6.5 in, and 195 pages, versus the original, which was 9 in x 6.5 in and 452 pages. What it leaves out: All of the historical anecdotes and extensive examples of each law. What it leaves in: The law, the Judgement (a short description), the Keys to Power (the author's direct description of the law and its consequences), the Image (a symbolic representation of the law), and ... Read More Rating: - Great literatureIn a nutshell, this book is like Machiavelli, without the boring context. This is a short-cut for historians. I was a history major and I am learning more about history, to include amusing anectdotes, than I did in college. In other words, this book makes history relevant, which is difficult. Maybe someday the author could make a boring subject like math relevent too. Every page oozes with wisdom, in my opininion. I have a very fast paced job and I learned a lot of these lessons the hard way. Rating: - Be preparedLike it or not, people get more and more pragmatic in their everyday moral behaviour, so chances are high that you will be confronted with one or more of the 48 Laws of Power sooner or later. Don't let yourself be fooled by Christian rhetorics. Hypocrisy is now the standard -- if it wasn't already through the times. If you want to be wise and just, reading the 48 Laws of Power will help you. Rating: - Essential survival kit for the naiveExcellent book which is a must for everyone who are spectacular failures in all walks of life. In this book you will certainly find the answers for your failure to attain your potential .It is more than likely that you are violating one or more of these laws and / or you are not following the 48 excellent laws of Power. The ancient wisdom is distilled in a clear and racy format which keeps your attention through out. Only regret that I did not find this book earlier. Brazenly honest book with none ... Read More |
