Nonfiction Book Reviews
Page Two of ThreeThe 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene
Viking, September 1998.Hardcover, 452 pages.
ISBN: 0670881465.
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This unique book provides historical anecdotes and
facts and combines them with a collection of 48 laws
of power to teach people mastery of the game of
power and the art of self-control and conquest. The
48 laws of power in the book are derived from the writings
of people well-known throughout history including
Sun-tzu, Clausewitz, Bismarck, Talleyrand,
Castiglione, Casanova and Machiavelli. The 48
laws include the statements: "Make your accomplishments
Seem effortless," "Play to people's fantasies,"
"Crush your enemy totally", "Conceal your intentions" and
"Think as you like but behave like others." A chapter
is devoted to each law and gives an explanation of the
law, historical accounts that show observance or transgression
of the law and famous quotes that illustrate the law.
The 48 Laws of Power is a great aide to improving your leadership skills and for sharpening your skills at divining what your opponents are thinking. In addition, the book is also a unique and entertaining reference on the strengths and weaknesses of famous leaders and conquerors.
Nathalie Dupree's Comfortable Entertaining at Home by Nathalie Dupree
Viking, September 1998.Hardcover, 307 pages.
ISBN: 0670878855.
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Popular Southern cook and television show host Nathalie
Dupree has a firm rule for entertaining: it doesn't have to
be perfect. And that is the theme of her beautiful and helpful
new book which focuses on all kinds of entertaining -- from
burgers in the backyard to a formal dinner party. Published to
coincide with her new PBS series "Nathalie Dupree's Comfortable
Entertaining" this is one cookbook with the goal of putting the
host or hostess at ease. This thorough entertaining handbook contains
over 250 recipes and 26 full menus for
holiday classics, brunches, luncheons, breakfasts, dinners and
even a tortilla party that is sure to satisfy even the most picky guest.
Her personal entertaining disaster stories are hilarious and she
imparts what she has learned over the years to help you
avoid the most common entertaining faux pas. A valuable
addition to any host/hostess' cookbook collection.
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