Persuasion: Summary & Review (Dave Lakhani)
I particularly liked the stress on persona when it comes to persuasion.
Manipulation
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Best Books on Influence and Persuasion
The best persuasion books you can use to, well.. Persuade people :).
The Straight Girl’s Guide to Sleeping with Chicks: Summary & Review
Good for sexual education, poor for psychology, seduction and actual techniques.
In Sheep’s Clothing: Summary & Review
Good overview of manipulation and unique in mentioning covert manipulation and power moves.
And a great advice for many: stop making excuses. A nasty manipulator who seeks to take advantage of everyone else is an a**hole to avoid, not to “understand or re-educate”.
The Art of Deception: Summary & Review
The best book on social engineering I have read: with lots of example and tips to improve security processes.