Our need for ritual is primordial, and embracing its logic can help us connect, find meaning and discover who we are. TheNotebook by Roland Allen is a gorgeously illustrated cultural history of the humble notebook, from the bustling markets of medieval Florence to the quiet studies of our greatest thinkers. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item. AllThatSheCarried by Tiya Miles is an eye-opening social history of love and resilience, and an insightful testament to the people who are left out of the archives.

In 2001, Robert released his second book, The Art of Seduction, which is more than a sequel to The 48 Laws; it is both a handbook on how to wield the ultimate form of power, and a detailed look at the greatest seducers in history. If you want power, there's no pious act you do to feel good, nothing else correlates with it so be an unfeeling robot. Also, he tells you to court attention at all costs, then he tells you to use absence to increase respect and honor. Give your best to a few people and projects, which makes your time and presence extremely valuable to others. For anyone with an interest in conquest, self-defence, wealth, power or simply being an educated spectator, The 48 Laws of Power is one of the most useful and entertaining books ever.

Secondly, and much more importantly, while the 'laws' are quite clear and relatively easy to comprehend, the true skill lies in their execution. And they are not all unethical - this would mean every person that has gained power is in some way immoral, and while this may be true on many counts, I believe certainly there are many exceptions.

Greene outlines a number of the aspects of power, giving concrete and interesting examples from history. Law 43: You will be more successful by speaking to the emotions of other people, not just their rational side. Also, the author advocates selective honesty and using an innocent victim as a scapegoat, among other cruel things, but these instances were few and overall the book was quite prudent and can help you understand the psychology of people working with you.While most of them are easy to grasp, some takes a re-read or two to correlate with the law spoken of. As Fight Mediocrity claims, this is the essential counterpart to Carnegie's book, yet to read that but I can well imagine that this claim is on point.

Since our earliest beginnings, every documented society has gathered to perform elaborate rites and ceremonies - from mass worship to body modification - yet ritual poses a deep paradox: why do we give the utmost importance to otherwise pointless activities? Even though this book is quite ruthless and straight to the point, there’s many important lessons to be learnt and it’s quite eye-opening. Powerful people sense attempts at manipulation from a mile away, and if you happen to succeed, it’s only because they’ve decided to play along and manipulate you back. On completing the 195 pages of this book, I was really grateful that I didn't try to understand it back in my teenage, lest treachery would have become a part of my character.

it is one out of the ordinary book, you will find harsh truths in it and it can really make you a more powerful person. Biography: Robert Greene, author of The 48 Laws of Power and The Art of Seduction (both from Profile), has a degree in Classical Studies and has been an editor at Esquire and other magazines. The information in that book involved power tactics and social manipulation to more an extent than does this book. When working towards the greater good, sell the vision while taking smaller steps and celebrating wins.

Discover your next non-fiction read and brilliant book gifts in the Profile newsletter, and find books to help you live well with Souvenir Press.The popularity of these books along with their vast and fiercely loyal audience proves these are profound, timeless lessons from historical leaders that still ring true in today's culture. It is very important to use your own judgement in applying these laws to attain success, to avoid hurting your conscience and the people around you. Based on historical ideas and influential personalities and drawing on actual cases, Greene reveals the keys to achieve, conquer, and defend power.