by Albert Z. Carr

Paperback, 4 1/4" x 7", 224 pages, in mint condition.

Is life in the executive jungle really a game? Yes, says this extraordinary book, and the difference between the men who make it to the top and the also-rans is in mastering the business game's unwritten rules and hidden calculations. Now at last the trump cards are put face up on the table. Among them you'll find:

• the signs that tell when the deck is stacked against you, and whether a ruthless dealer is in the driver's seat

• the way to gain raises and promotions, and to make the right job switch at the right time

• plays to secure the recognition of your superiors, the respect of your peers, and the support of your subordinates

• the vital role of the bluff - why, when and how to employ this delicate art