Explains the theory of political survival, particularly in cases of dictators and despotic governments, arguing that political leaders seek to stay in power using any means necessary, most commonly by attending to the interests of certain coalitions.

Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this multi-million-copy New York Times bestseller is the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control – from the author of The Laws of Human Nature. In the book that People magazine proclaimed “beguiling” and “fascinating,” Robert Greene and Joost Elffers have distilled three thousand years of the history of power into 48 essential laws by drawing from the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and Carl Von Clausewitz and also from the lives of figures ranging from Henry Kissinger to P.T. Barnum. Some laws teach the need for prudence (“Law 1: Never Outshine the Master”), others teach the value of confidence (“Law 28: Enter Action with Boldness”), and many recommend absolute self-preservation (“Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally”). Every law, though, has one thing in common: an interest in total domination. In a bold and arresting two-color package, The 48 Laws of Power is ideal whether your aim is conquest, self-defense, or simply to understand the rules of the game.

Proximity to the monarch was a vital asset in the struggle for power and influence in medieval and early modern courts. The concept of ‘access to the ruler’ has therefore grown into a dominant theme in scholarship on pre-modern dynasties. Still, many questions remain concerning the mechanisms of access and their impact on politics. Bringing together new research on European and Asian cases, the ten chapters in this volume focus on the ways in which ‘access’ was articulated, regulated, negotiated, and performed. By taking into account the full complexity of hierarchies, ceremonial rites, spaces and artefacts that characterized the dynastic court, The Key to Power? forces us to rethink power relations in the late medieval and early modern world. Contributors are: Christina Antenhofer, Ronald G. Asch, Florence Berland, Mark Hengerer, Neil Murphy, Fabian Persson, Jonathan Spangler, Michael Talbot, Steven Thiry, and Audrey Truschke.

This book, first published in 1932, demonstrates how the control of certain ‘-isms’ has for long moulded the interpretation of Indian belief and ritual by Western writers particularly. In every chapter there is some new coordination, often iconoclastic of then-accepted theory, whilst the new wealth of customs carefully recorded is astonishing. Long disputed problems such as that of the Maratha ‘devak’, or that of the ceremonial sowing of seedlings known to Western scholars as the ‘gardens of Adonis’, have at last been settled through careful research.

As part of the preparation for 2012--when the universe will present vast changes for humanity--this examination communicates the knowledge of wise ancients. There are 48 keys and two cosmic keys that open up the various energies of the universe. The information in this book will enable readers to expand their consciousness by using these keys to unlock the secrets of other realms, such as the animal and natural kingdoms, the elementals, different archangels and other angelic beings, cosmic masters, and wisdom centers. An exploration of spiritual laws, this is a fascinating and important look at energies that manifest as sound resonances and what humanity can do to access them.

Together, the four keys of power give the ruler of Grenda Lear absolute authority. But on her deathbed Queen Usharna divides the keys, and thus the power that augments the throne, among her four children.

This book is inspired by the author’s own experiences 10 years ago which completely transformed her as a person. This journey gave her deep insights into the inner workings of her own mind, and she has been excited to spread this message ever since. This passion nudged her down the path of becoming a certified life coach. Using simple, sometimes plainly obvious, yet profoundly powerful ideas, she has been able to help many of her clients. The book gives thirteen powerful keys to unleash your power within. The thirteen chapters on the book are dedicated to thirteen different traits which make us human. They describe ideas that appear natural and familiar to all of us, but when applied in your life through the thought-provoking exercises attached to each chapter, will unleash your inner power to cause whatever shifts are needed in your lives. The book usually has the effect to make the readers more confident in their life pursuits, connect with her true self – open and connected to others, and not trapped in the drama of negative thinking, shame, and blame by learning to keep healthy boundaries and practicing self-care. The book is filled with the much needed “grab you by the shoulder and look you in the eye” moments. It is full of real-life personal examples from the author’s life and those of her clients’, which makes the book very gripping and thought provoking. The book is simple, yet so powerful, making the readers introspect the thirteen traits in their own lives, and compel them to come to terms with their true-self and claim their power within to live the life they deserve.

From Snapchat sensation, business mogul, and recording artist DJ Khaled, the book They don't want you to read reveals his major keys to success. - Stay away from They - Don’t ever play yourself - Secure the bag - Respect the code - Glorify your success - Don’t deny the heat - Keep two rooms cooking at the same time - Win, win, win no matter what

An overview of naturalistic decision making, which views people as inherently skilled and experienced.