Books with author Robert Greene

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.

From the bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power and The Laws of Human Nature, a vital work revealing that the secret to mastery is already within you. Each one of us has within us the potential to be a Master. Learn the secrets of the field you have chosen, submit to a rigorous apprenticeship, absorb the hidden knowledge possessed by those with years of experience, surge past competitors to surpass them in brilliance, and explode established patterns from within. Study the behaviors of Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, Leonardo da Vinci and the nine contemporary Masters interviewed for this book. The bestseller author of The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, and The 33 Strategies of War, Robert Greene has spent a lifetime studying the laws of power. Now, he shares the secret path to greatness. With this seminal text as a guide, readers will learn how to unlock the passion within and become masters.

From the bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power and The Laws of Human Nature, a vital work revealing that the secret to mastery is already within you. Each one of us has within us the potential to be a Master. Learn the secrets of the field you have chosen, submit to a rigorous apprenticeship, absorb the hidden knowledge possessed by those with years of experience, surge past competitors to surpass them in brilliance, and explode established patterns from within. Study the behaviors of Albert Einstein, Charles Darwin, Leonardo da Vinci and the nine contemporary Masters interviewed for this book. The bestseller author of The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, and The 33 Strategies of War, Robert Greene has spent a lifetime studying the laws of power. Now, he shares the secret path to greatness. With this seminal text as a guide, readers will learn how to unlock the passion within and become masters.

'Machiavelli has a new rival, and Sun-tzu had better watch his back' - New York TimesRobert Greene's laws are now famous:Law 1: Never outshine the master.Law 2: Never put too much trust in friends; learn how to use enemies.Law 3: Conceal your intentions.Law 4: Always say less than necessary.At work, in relationships, on the street or on the 6 o'clock News: the 48 Laws apply everywhere. 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; it 'teaches you how to cheat, dissemble, feign, fight and advance your cause in the modern world.' (Independent on Sunday). Robert Greene will teach you the distilled wisdom of the masters - illustrated through the tactics, triumphs and failures from Elizabeth I to Henry Kissinger on how to get to the top and stay there. Wry, ironic and clever, this is an indispensable and witty guide to power.The perfect gift book for the power-hungry (and who doesn't want power?); this is the Concise Edition of an international bestseller.From the internationally bestselling author of Mastery, The Art Of Seduction, and The 33 Strategies Of War.

Graham Greene's classic exploration of love, innocence, and morality in Vietnam "I never knew a man who had better motives for all the trouble he caused," Graham Greene's narrator Fowler remarks of Alden Pyle, the eponymous "Quiet American" of what is perhaps the most controversial novel of his career. Pyle is the brash young idealist sent out by Washington on a mysterious mission to Saigon, where the French Army struggles against the Vietminh guerrillas.As young Pyle's well-intentioned policies blunder into bloodshed, Fowler, a seasoned and cynical British reporter, finds it impossible to stand safely aside as an observer. But Fowler's motives for intervening are suspect, both to the police and himself, for Pyle has stolen Fowler's beautiful Vietnamese mistress.Originally published in 1956 and twice adapted to film, The Quiet American remains a terrifiying and prescient portrait of innocence at large. This Graham Greene Centennial Edition includes a new introductory essay by Robert Stone.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Laws of Power is a practical, readable guide for anyone who wants power, watches power, or want to arm themselves against power. Written by Robert Greene and produced and designed by Joost Elffers, the renowned packager of The Secret Language of Birthdays, The 48 Laws of Power will be known as the essential--and controversial--guide to modern manipulation. In a bold and elegant two-color package, The 48 Laws of Power synthesizes the philosophies of Machiavelli, Suntzu, and Carl Von Clausewitz, with the historical legacies of statesmen, warriors, seducers, and con men throughout the ages. Using the stories of such figures as Queen Elizabeth I, Henry Kissinger, and P. T. Barnum, the Laws are illustrated through the tactics, triumphs, and failures of those who have wielded-- and those who have been victimized by--Power. At work, in relationships, on the street, or on the five o'clock news, these Laws are exerted everywhere. Whether your interest is conquest, self-defense, or simply being an educated spectator, The 48 Laws of Power will be the most important book you buy this year.

Do you want to rise upon the shoulders of the stoic titans and discover the stoic chain to action for a better life? Then keep reading. Are you seeking for a way to overcome the challenges life throws at you?Do you want to live up to your best self? Do you want to overcome your inner critic to find joy and strengths? Questions like these have always been at the center of mankind’s attention, yet our traditional schooling systems don’t address them well enough. But this is exactly what the ancient schools of thought were about. They thought their students how to live a good life. And they conveyed their wisdom in highly practical ways. Unfortunately, our modern society has lost this wisdom although the necessity has never been as urgent as today. In this practical guide, you will discover how to overcome life’s challenges and ultimately become the best version of yourself. Furthermore, you will learn: How to enjoy each day to the fullest even if troubles are piling upA startling method from Batman for living a good life The one simple advice from stoicism that will change everything in your lifeHow to nip depressing thoughts in the bud with this simple trick A powerful tool to transform your subconsciousness into a goal striving machineProfound insights on the art of learning they don’t teach you at schoolHow to cope with the adversity of life even if you’ve almost given upGetting things done like a Roman emperorAnd much, much more. While philosophical books about Stoicism can be somewhat boring this book is fun to read and full of down to earth suggestions on how to exactly navigate through life’s challenges. So, if you really want to live up to your best self then click “add to cart”.

Do you want to rise upon the shoulders of the stoic titans and discover the stoic chain to action for a better life? Then keep reading. Are you seeking for a way to overcome the challenges life throws at you?Do you want to live up to your best self? Do you want to overcome your inner critic to find joy and strengths? Questions like these have always been at the center of mankind’s attention, yet our traditional schooling systems don’t address them well enough. But this is exactly what the ancient schools of thought were about. They thought their students how to live a good life. And they conveyed their wisdom in highly practical ways. Unfortunately, our modern society has lost this wisdom although the necessity has never been as urgent as today. In this practical guide, you will discover how to overcome life’s challenges and ultimately become the best version of yourself. Furthermore, you will learn: How to enjoy each day to the fullest even if troubles are piling upA startling method from Batman for living a good life The one simple advice from stoicism that will change everything in your lifeHow to nip depressing thoughts in the bud with this simple trick A powerful tool to transform your subconsciousness into a goal striving machineProfound insights on the art of learning they don’t teach you at schoolHow to cope with the adversity of life even if you’ve almost given upGetting things done like a Roman emperorAnd much, much more. While philosophical books about Stoicism can be somewhat boring this book is fun to read and full of down to earth suggestions on how to exactly navigate through life’s challenges. So, if you really want to live up to your best self then click “add to cart”.

The perfect music gift from one of the most trusted names in continuing education. Learn how to better appreciate music in this guide that will unlock the knowledge you need to understand “the most abstract and sublime of all the arts.”Whether you're listening in a concert hall or on your iPod, concert music has the power to move you. The right knowledge can deepen the ability of this music to edify, enlighten, and stir the soul. In How to Listen to Great Music, Professor Robert Greenberg, a composer and music historian, presents a comprehensive, accessible guide to how music has mirrored Western history, that will transform the experience of listening for novice and long-time listeners alike. You will learn how to listen for key elements in different genres of music—from madrigals to minuets and from sonatas to symphonies—along with the enthralling history of great music from ancient Greece to the 20th century. You'll get answers to such questions as Why was Beethoven so important? How did the Enlightenment change music? And what's so great about opera anyway? How to Listen to Great Music will let you finally hear what you've been missing.

The creator of the dancing bear logo and designer of the Wall of Sound for the Grateful Dead, Augustus Owsley Stanley III, better known by his nickname, Bear, was one of the most iconic figures in the cultural revolution that changed both America and the world during the 1960s.Owsley's high octane rocket fuel enabled Ken Kesey and his Merry Pranksters to put on the Acid Tests. It also powered much of what happened on stage at Monterey Pop. Owsley turned on Pete Townshend of The Who and Jimi Hendrix. The shipment of LSD that Owsley sent John Lennon resulted in The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour album and film. Convinced that the Grateful Dead were destined to become the world's greatest rock 'n' roll band, Owsley provided the money that kept them going during their early days. As their longtime soundman, he then faithfully recorded many of the Dead's greatest live performances and designed the massive space age system that came to be known as the Wall of Sound.Award-winning author and biographer Robert Greenfield’s definitive biography of this Grateful Dead legend masterfully takes us through Owsley's incredible life and times to bring us a full picture of this fascinating man for the first time.