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INTRODUCTIONThe essence of bluff is the successful defence of an inherently weak position which, in the case of photog-raphy, implies getting good results and maintaining your image without unlimited funds or massive experience. This book is therefore about:holding your own against other...

introduction Let us be quite clear that it is not necessary for the chess bluffer actually to know how to play the game. Indeed, die-hard bluffers of the old school would argue vehemently that to learn to play would be tantamount to cheating, and anyone caught doing it should be asked to resign....

introductionWine attracts mystique like no other drink and few other subjects. Many people are defeated by wine thinking that in order to claim any knowledge of it they need:a to have visited various vineyards in Franceb)to have a cellar (i.e. not a cupboard imder thestairs), orc)to be able to...

INTRODUCTION Managers seem to think that secretaries are like gun dogs: excellent working animals, tireless and loyal if properly trained - and a real liability if given their head. Secretaries know that their bosses have got the wrong end ofthe stick: it is managers who need a disciplined...

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INTRODUCTIONManagement has many facets. It is about style, techniques, theories, functions, tools and leadership. How can you grasp them all? Fortunately you do not have to.The essence of bluffing is to retain control of a situation, or at least your position in it, without enough data, assets or...