New Releases by Joost Elffers

From Cosa Nostra expert RJ Roger and publishing genius Joost Elffers comes a riveting history of the Mafia in America, the undeniable sweep and power of the Five Families, and their Machiavellian strategies—all condensed into an electrifying guidebook for understanding and harnessing the Mafia’s philosophy of successfully rising within any hierarchy (legally, of course). A captivating history of the Mafia in America as well as an illuminating breakdown of the formidably effective—indeed ruthless—success strategies of the infamous Five Families that ruled, for anyone who’s ever wondered what it takes to be a boss. The Don: 36 Rules of the Bosses is the fascinating culmination of author RJ Roger's extensive research into the Italian-American Cosa Nostra. Analyzing more than 100 years of underworld history, Roger has distilled the behavior of the bosses of the five New York Mafia families—the most powerful in the United States—into 36 rules. Unwritten until codified in The Don, these rules were the foundation of the bosses’ success for over a century. Created in collaboration with Joost Elffers, the producer behind Robert Greene’s international bestseller The 48 Laws of Power, Roger’s The Don: 36 Rules of the Bosses details the history of the American Mafia. More important, it elucidates the strategies by which the bosses of the Five Families achieved and held power. Many of these leaders were devotees of Niccolò Machiavelli's treatise The Prince, a manual for would-be rulers written in 1513 and still read today by power brokers of many kinds around the world. Understanding the influence of this book on the most successful Mafia bosses, and also applying his expertise in contemporary business practices and his deep knowledge of America’s underworld, Roger has identified 36 rules common to them all. In The Don, he explains these rules in ways that will be useful to any reader hoping to gain power, whether personally, politically, or in business.

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. This is the only authorized hardcover edition in the US. 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.

Para los que quieren el poder, vigilan el poder, o quieren armarse contra el poder. En este libro imprescindible, Robert Greene y Joost Elffers han destilado tres mil años de historia del poder en 48 leyes esenciales, basándose en las filosofías de Maquiavelo, Sun Tzu y Carl von Clausewitz, así como en las vidas de figuras que van desde Henry Kissinger hasta P.T. Barnum. Algunas leyes enseñan la importancia de la prudencia (« Ley 1: Nunca eclipses al maestro»), otras resaltan el valor de la confianza (« Ley 28: Entra en acción con audacia»), y muchas promueven la autoconservación absoluta (« Ley 15: Aplasta por completo a tu enemigo»). Sin embargo, todas tienen un punto en común: el interés por la dominación total. Esta edición abreviada presenta sus principios de manera aún más concisa y accesible, ideal para una lectura más ágil y directa. «Una clase magistral propia de Maquiavelo». Sunday times

SEDUCIR... O SER SEDUCIDO. 24 estrategias para dominar este arte. 24 claves que reúnen todas las estrategias para seducir a alguien, no solo en las relaciones sentimentales, sino en cualquier ámbito de la vida: en los negocios, entre amigos, en el entorno familiar... Cada tipo de persona (sirena, calavera, dandy, carismático, estrella, etc.) tiene unas armas que emplear para seducir y que también debe conocer para saber si está siendo seducido. SEDUCIR... O SER SEDUCIDO 1. Elijamos a la víctima apropiada. 2. Creemos un falso sentido de seguridad. 3. Enviemos señales variadas. 4. Aparentemos ser un objeto de deseo. 5. Creemos una necesidad: suscitemos ansiedad y descontento. 6. Dominemos el arte de la insinuación. 7. Participemos de su estado de ánimo. 8. Creemos la tentación. 9. Mantengamos el suspense. 10. Utilicemos el poder diabólico de las palabras para sembrar confusión. 11. Prestemos atención al detalle. 12. Poeticemos nuestra presencia. 13. Utilicemos la debilidad y la vulnerabilidad estratégicas para desarmar. 14. Confundamos deseo y realidad: la ilusión perfecta. 15. Aislemos a la víctima. 16. Demostremos nuestra valía. 17. Efectuemos una regresión. 18. Estimulemos el tabú transgresor. 19. Utilicemos señuelos espirituales. 20. Mezclemos placer con dolor. 21. Démosles espacio para caer: el perseguidor perseguido. 22. Utilicemos reclamos físicos. 23. Dominemos el arte del movimiento audaz. 24. Cuidado con los efectos secundarios. No hay que permitir jamás que la otra persona dé por seguro nuestro amor: utilicemos la ausencia, creemos dolor y conflicto, para mantener en ascuas al seducido. ¿A QUÉ TIPO PERTENECES? 1. Sirena 2. Calavera 3. Amante ideal 4. Dandy 5. Seductor natural 6. Coqueta 7. Encantador 8. Carismático 9. Estrella

How are you peeling? Happy? Silly? Worried? Excited? Whatever your mood, you''ll delight in this fun book of food.

Let Scholastic Bookshelf be your guide through the whole range of your child's experiences-laugh with them, learn with them, read with them! Eight classic, best-selling titles are available now!Category: Feelings"Amused? Confused? Frustrated? Surprised? Try these feelings on for size."This is a book that asks all the right questions. And leaves you feeling great no matter what the answers are!"Who'd have dreamed that produce could be so expressive, so charming, so lively and so funny?...Freymann and...Elffers have created sweet and feisty little beings with feelings, passions, fears and an emotional range that is, well, organic."-The New York Times Book Review

Nos guste o no, estamos viviendo en un mundo regulado por el conflicto y la competencia feroz. Un mundo que exige que estamos siempre alerta y listo para la acción en un momento? S aviso. Si no prestamos atención, no vamos a reaccionar a tiempo a los desafíos que se colocan en nuestro entorno y si permitimos que otros controlen ellos y deciden ellos para nosotros, estamos perdidos. Esta guía rápida resume las ideas básicas del libro polémico pero indispensable por Robert Greene, "Las 48 leyes del poder", que ha sido leído por millones de personas en todo el mundo. No sólo se ocupa de la reflexión de la energía, sino también como un instrumento práctico destinado a ser utilizado por aquellos que desean comenzar en el camino para alcanzar el éxito. Tomando como las ideas fundacionales y ejemplos de grandes personalidades de la historia y los acontecimientos reales que ocurren de nuevo, Greene revela las claves que nos permitan alcanzar, conquistar y defender el poder.

Over a million copies sold! Discover the significance of your birthday with this wholly unique combination of astrology, numerology, and pure psychic intuition that reveals your strengths and weaknesses while providing practical advice and spiritual guidance. Many have suspected that your birthday affects your personality and how you relate to others. A perennial bestseller, The Secret Language of Birthdays continues to fascinate readers by describing the characteristics associated with being born on a particular day. The 366 personality profiles are based on astrology, numerology, the Tarot, and Gary Goldschneider’s observations of more than 14,000 people. The Secret Language of Birthdays highlights your strengths, weaknesses, and major concerns while offering practical advice and spiritual guidance. After you study your profile, it will be hard to resist examining those of family, friends, colleagues, and even celebrities.

Ces ouvrages ont une utilisation multiple : Au format 18,5x25,8 cm, ils se présentent comme un livret, débutant par 8 pages de conseils de pliage et d''emballage, puis ils poursuivent par 10 feuilles de papier cadeau à détacher au format 50*70 cm plié. L''aspect pratique pour ranger son papier cadeau est imparable, plus de bouts de papier ou de rouleau qui traine ! La diversité des motifs permet aussi d''utiliser les feuilles pour des activités manuelles comme le scrapbooking ou le collage sur carton... (21 titres au total).

Clean Zen, clean green! Clean Body follows the successful Clean: The Humble Art of Zen-Cleansing, by cleaning guru Michael DeJong. As with the first book, this is not merely about washing away the dirt: it embodies a mindset, a philosophy, an alternative to mass consumerism. DeJong draws from Eastern belief systems—especially the element theory in Chinese medicine and Asian cooking—and harmoniously balances five pure essentials in his recipes, using baking soda, lemon, olive oil, salt, and white vinegar as the basis for his all-natural concoctions. Including special, separate sections for men and women, Clean Body has ideas for everything from facial exfoliants and natural aftershave to moisturizers and creams for itchy skin, discolored knees, and smooth feet. EVERY part of the body, from head to toe, is covered.

A teen version of the wildly popular adult book The Secret Language of Birthdays, this book provides astrological insight into the character of people born on each of the 365 days in the calendar year. It is the perfect gift item for birthday parties and sleepovers. This smart book is jam-packed with completely new content, including illustrations and unbelievably fun extras, with tips on everything from Best Accessory (Box of tissues for when your drama queen BFF starts crying!) and Best Pet (Puggle!) to the Best Date idea (hot air balloon ride). The teen version is colorful, dynamic, and totally addictive.

do you love me? always, dear. do you need me? ever near. would you leave me? never ever. do you want me? only forever.

Brilliant distillations of the strategies of war—and the subtle social game of everyday life—by the bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power and The Laws of Human Nature. This is the only authorized paperback edition in the US. Robert Greene’s groundbreaking guides, The 48 Laws of Power, The Art of Seduction, and Mastery, espouse profound, timeless lessons from the events of history to help readers vanquish an enemy, ensnare an unsuspecting victim, or become the greatest in your field. In The 33 Strategies of War, Greene has crafted an important addition to this ruthless and unique series. Spanning world civilizations, synthesizing dozens of political, philosophical, and religious texts and thousands of years of violent conflict, The 33 Strategies of War is the I-Ching of conflict, the contemporary companion to Sun Tzu’s The Art of War. Abundantly illustrated with examples from history, including the folly and genius of everyone from Napoleon to Margaret Thatcher, Shaka the Zulu to Lord Nelson, Hannibal to Ulysses S. Grant, as well as movie moguls, Samurai swordsmen, and diplomats, each of the thirty-three chapters outlines a strategy that will help you win life’s wars. Learn the offensive strategies that require you to maintain the initiative and negotiate from a position of strength, or the defensive strategies designed to help you respond to dangerous situations and avoid unwinnable wars. The great warriors of battlefields and drawing rooms alike demonstrate prudence, agility, balance, and calm, and a keen understanding that the rational, resourceful, and intuitive always defeat the panicked, the uncreative, and the stupid. An indispensable book, The 33 Strategies of War provides all the psychological ammunition you need to overcome patterns of failure and forever gain the upper hand.

Quelle tête fais-tu lorsque tu es heureux ? Fatigué ? Fâché ? Ou que tu t''es fait gronder ? Toutes les moues et expressions enfantines, des plus drôles aux plus tendres, sous la forme de fruits et légumes hilarants !

Los principios militares más ingeniosos y eficaces en la guerra se pueden aplicar a otras facetas de la vida. Este libro nos enseña las estrategias ofensivas necesarias para mantener la iniciativa y negociar desde una posición de fortaleza, así como las estrategias defensivas que nos ayudan a responder a una situación peligrosa y evitar guerras que no se van a ganar.

In 1996 Joost Elffers and Saxton Freymann introduced Play With Your Food, a groundbreaking collection of photographs featuring playfully carved fruits and vegetables. With more than a million copies sold and an award-winning series under their belts, the pair have proven the old adage wrongyou really should play with your food. Now, for the first time, Food Play compiles more than 300 of the very best images from a decade of astonishingly imaginative publishing. This compact collection will surprise and delight both fans of the series, and newcomers to the enchanting world of Food Play.

Gentil chien, jeune chien fou ou chien de poche... Vous ne résisterez pas à ces portraits croustillants de toutous... A croquer !

Caneton, mouton, pingouin ou jeune chien... Vous allez fondre pour ces délicieux bébés animaux... A croquer !

Adviezen voor het verkrijgen en behouden van macht.

It''s back to the all-ages gift appeal of Play With Your Food and How are You Peeling? for Saxton Freymann and Joost Elffers. Now with "Dog Food," the duo turns its talents to the canine realm, wittily reworking familiar doggy phrases for a whole new level of humor and meaning. These pepper pooches and mango mutts are guaranteed to charm dog owners, dog lovers, and even -- dare we say it -- cat fans. Chow down!

Pulitzer Prize winner Shepard's three most recent plays are together here in one volume. Bold, explosive, and ultimately redemptive, together these works form an enduring force in American theater.

Dog figures carved out of different fruits and vegetables "act out" such phrases as "Bad dog, " "Sick as a dog, " and "Doggy bag."