Good book. Useful for starting fire or smacking political ...
593154
Good book.
Useful for starting fire or smacking political dissidents about the head.
Will read again.
2204881
Great book. Extremely useful. Vital to my library.
4930060
Good book, you could (even though I would never) use this book for fire. Would by again, if I lost it
1047556
Good book and it goes along with what is happening in our current political atmosphere
4391414
This is a very good book very much worth buying and re-reading. The author gives 20 useful directions how to behave in a world where absolute liars are democratically elected. I am giving it only four stars because I was expecting a longer book with more detailed descriptions of the main historical events referenced in the text.
1200418
This book is a great book.  Why?

The book teaches you example after example of "power" traits used by the Great Leaders of History.  Sure not all these power traits can be used and some must be used with caution.  However, to understand them is a definite advantage and will provide you success in the future as you see these traits used over and over again by people of power.  Classic examples are referred by the author that are apparently true or close to true.

Overall, a great book.  But take with a grain of salt.
3227925
Good book for history of special forces.  Also history of communism.  Wake up people.  This happening, Islam is a threat
4441805
It's a great book and clearly documents many unscrupulous tactics by the right wing political machine. The only problem is that the right doesn't listen, care about or admit any wrongdoing because in a world guided by idealogies, ANY means justifies the end result---as long as you can make a lot of money and point out anything the otherside does wrong.
Anyway, the book gives get detail, I wish the truth would matter in today's political climate.
3230868
This appears to be a book by an aspiring politician, indeed somewhat like a political manifesto, (for that is what it appears to me). I liked this book because of the authors thoughts on a range of political topics from the bear-pit that is politics in the age of 24 hour news coverage to his views on Obama and his experiences of faith, race and family life as it affects Americans every day.
2070465
If you like politics, especially political lore, then you probably will like this book. Don't worry about a liberal or conservative slant, this book is about how to win, whichever side of the aisle you are on. The principles that Matthew's has assembled are informative, however, I found I was most interested simply in the campfire tales of political manuevering. However, I I would have liked more documentation and attribution to support the stories that Matthews recounts. Bottom line: a fun, easy read for anyone from the political neophyte to a full-fledged political junkie.
3049065
Lots of terms and info I was not aware of. Been reading a lot of these types of books as I was the victim of discrimination lately at work. It's useful and relevant. Cheers to Smith. Could do without the liberal bashing that occurs subtly, but frequently in the book.
3155996
Very interesting book.  it seems to be the playbook for the left. You can seethe principles being applied daily to sway opinion and undermine any serious opponents.
4432555
Planning on becoming a politician or maybe even a campaign manager? This is a great book to read to give you ideas and direction. I have been involved in political campaigns for many years and wish I had this book a long time ago.
4852596
Just got this book and only flicking through I know its going to be useful! It has methods of starting fire and keeping a fire, how to purify water, different traps to catch animals- honestly even if the apocalypse doesnt break out this would be great for camping. Granted, I haven't tried the techniques so Im not sure how well they work, I know my boyfriend is going to love this book.
4599609
Good book! New information. Very useful for cooking in general, and superior for cooking with Instant Pot, or any good pressure cooker.
2658209
Good book.  It probably needs updating, as the petroleum business advances at a fast pace and some of the book's contents are due for a review.  The photos are a great resource, however they are low resolution and in B&W.  Overall a good introductory reading.
931755
This is a good book - and timely.  It was interesting to read about politics in the 1980s &90s into the  period of the 9/11 tragedy.  I had read the first volume but missed the second.  Giving  the family tree in the beginning helped me to remember who is who.  It would be more interesting to read the 1st and 2nd volumes before the third.