This book is a sober psychological approach to surviving in the office without compromising moral health. According to the author, the modern office world, like all of our lives, is replete with psychopaths, narcissists and Machiavellians of the most diverse subtypes. This theory is substantiated by psychological research and the author’s own interviews with more than 200 office employees, as well as analogies from the lives of famous personalities from Stalin to Madonna. Having analyzed the characteristics of each of the above types in the first part of the book, in the second part James talks about strategies and tools that will teach you not just to survive, but to thrive in the office environment. The author’s somewhat cynical approach is quite justified, because the art of office intrigue can be described by the well-known saying: “If you want to live, know how to spin.” James's advice will help both beginners and experienced office jungle dwellers avoid many mistakes.