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Rodgers, Mark, 1965-

Persuasion equation : the subtle science of getting your way / Mark Rodgers.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 978-0-8144-3417-8 (pbk. : alk. paper) —

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ISBN 978-0-8144-3418-5 (e-book : alk. paper) 1. Negotiation in business. 2. Persuasion (Psychology) 3. Success in business. 4. Decision making. I. Title.

BF637.P4R53 2015

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