The Confidence Game: How Con Artists Operate
“The Confidence Game” (2016) is a book about con artists, snake oil salesmen, and manipulators. Maria Konnikova, the author, seeks to go at the psychological …
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The Art of Worldly Wisdom: 300 Laws to Live By
“The Art of Worldy Wisdom” (1647) is a collection of 300 life and social strategies tips (“maxims”) to help people live an effective, happy, and …
Machiavellianism: The Psychology of Manipulation
“Machiavellianism” (2017) is a book on Machiavellianism and the psychology of manipulation. The author defines the book as “the first comprehensive psychological book on Machiavellianism …
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Five Families: Mafia Power Dynamics
“Five Families” (2016) is a book in which author Selwyn Raab chronicles the history of Cosa Nostra in the United States, together with the succession …
Underboss: How to Thrive in The Mob
“Underboss” (1999) is the life history of mobster Sammy Gravano up until he turned government witness against his former boss John Gotti and (a good …
I’ll Make You an Offer You Can’t Refuse: Franzese’s 9 Business Tips
“I’ll Make You an Offer You Can’t Refuse” (2010) is a book in which former mafia boss Michael Franzese applies Cosa Nostra principles to business. …
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