The book is devoted to techniques for influencing people. It explores the prerequisites and studies the technology of covert control and manipulation. Numerous examples of the use of this technology in relations between managers and subordinates, women and men, children and parents, teachers and students, etc. are given. The book helps to master this method of managing people and teaches how to protect yourself from manipulators. Addressed to those who want to achieve a lot, relying on the power of his intellect.****The 17th chapter, unlike other copies, is present