Neuro Linguistic Programming

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Connirae Andreas Steve Andreas Tamara Andreas Richard Bandler Gregory Bateson Diana Beaver Jeff Brandsma Michael Brooks Geoffrey Caine Leslie Cameron-Bandler	John Carroll Noam Chomsky Judith DeLozier Robert Dilts J. Edward Russo John Emerick Milton Erickson Frank Farrelly Charles Faulkner David Gordon	Christopher Greene John Grinder Michael Grinder Edward Hall Tim Hallbom S.I. Hayakawa Aldous Huxley Tad James Eric Jensen Mark Johnson
Alfred Korzybski Genie Laborde George Lakoff Michael Lebeau Nicholas M. Rosa Marlin Mackenzie Ian McDermott Michael McMaster George Miller Renate Nummela Caine	Joseph O'Connor Fritz Perls Massimo Piattelli-Palmarini Ed Reese Anthony Robbins Marcus Robinson, D.C.H. Shelle Rose Charvet Virginia Satir Peter Senge John Seymour	Paul Shoemaker Suzi Smith Paul Watzlawick Benjamin Whorf Wyatt Woodsmall Peter Wrycza

RICHARD BANDLER

Frogs into Princes by John Grinder, Richard Bandler, 1979. The first Bandler and Grinder transcript book. Provides a good introduction to the NLP models circa 1979. This is the first time many of the NLP techniques appeared in print. [Order]
The Structure of Magic, Volume I by Richard Bandler, John Grinder, 1975. The very first NLP book, also Richard Bandler's thesis. A dry book based around transformational grammar and its use in therapy. This book marks the first appearance of the meta-model. [Order]
The Structure of Magic, Volume II by John Grinder, Richard Bandler, 1976. [Order]
Reframing: Neuro-Linguistic Programming and the Transformation of Meaning by Richard Bandler, John Grinder, 1982. A transcript book which contains several explicit techniques for "reframing" problems: six step reframing, parts integration, etc. [Order]
NLP Volume I by Robert Dilts, et al, 1980. [Order]
Trance-Formations by John Grinder, Richard Bandler, 1981. [Order]
Patterns of the Hypnotic Techniques of Milton H. Erickson, Vol 1 by Richard Bandler, John Grinder, 1975. A very clear, concise summary of language patterns used by hypnotist Milton H. Erickson. An excellent book. [Order]
Patterns of the Hypnotic Techniques of Milton H. Erickson, Vol 2 by John Grinder, et al, 1977. [Order]
Changing With Families by Richard Bandler, Virginia Satir, 1976. [Order]
Using Your Brain—For a Change by Richard Bandler, Connirae Andreas, 1985. The first book on submodalities. A well-edited workshop transcript that is fun to read, simple, and clear with great illustrations. [Order]
Time for a Change by Richard Bandler, 1993. A book about using hypnosis, submodalities, and such phenomenon to enhance your internal life. [Order]

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GREGORY BATESON

Steps to an Ecology of Mind by Gregory Bateson, 1972. [Order]

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DIANA BEAVER

EASY BEING: Making Life as Simple and as Much Fun as Possible by Diana Beaver, 1997. See here for more info.

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JEFF BRANDSMA

Provocative Therapy by Frank Farrelly, Jeff Brandsma. Frank Farrelly's book on how to use provocation and surprise to move people into new models of the world. [Order]

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MICHAEL BROOKS

Instant Rapport by Michael Brooks, 1990. [Order]

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GEOFFREY CAINE

Making Connections : Teaching and the Human Brain by Renate Nummela Caine, Geoffrey Caine, 1994. A great book on using cognitive science and learning theory to design educational experiences. [Order]

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LESLIE CAMERON-BANDLER

NLP Volume I by Robert Dilts, et al, 1980. [Order]
The EMPRINT Method: A Guide to Reproducing Competence by Leslie Cameron-Bandler, et al. The authors present a step-by-step approach to modeling cognitive behavior. [Order]
The Emotional Hostage : Rescuing Your Emotional Life by Leslie Cameron-Bandler, Michael Lebeau, 1986. A great book on dealing with and using your emotions. [Order]
Know How: Guided Programs for Inventing Your Own Best Future by Leslie Cameron-Bandler, et al, 1986. A "cook book" of modeled behaviors for many different skills. [Order]
Solutions : Practical and Effective Antidotes for Sexual and Relationship Problems by Leslie Cameron-Bandler, 1985. [Order]

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JOHN CARROLL

Language Thought and Reality : Selected Writings of Benjamin Lee Whorf by Benjamin Whorf, John Carroll, 1956. [Order]

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NOAM CHOMSKY

Syntactic Structures by Noam Chomsky, 1978. [Order]
Language and Mind by Noam Chomsky, 1972. [Order]

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JUDITH DELOZIER

Turtles All the Way Down by John Grinder, Judith DeLozier. "New code" NLP, based heavily on the work of Gregory Bateson and involving altered states of consciousness. [Order]
Patterns of the Hypnotic Techniques of Milton H. Erickson, Vol 2 by John Grinder, et al, 1977. [Order]

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ROBERT DILTS

Changing Belief Systems with NLP by Robert Dilts. [Order]
Dynamic Learning by Robert Dilts. [Order]
Effective Presentation Skills by Robert Dilts. [Order]
Skills for the Future : Managing Creativity and Innovation by Robert Dilts. [Order]
Strategies of Genius, Vol I by Robert Dilts. [Order]
Strategies of Genius, Vol II by Robert Dilts. [Order]
Strategies of Genius, Vol III by Robert Dilts. [Order]
Tools for Dreamers: Strategies for Creativity by Robert Dilts. [Order]
Tools of the Spirit by Robert Dilts. [Order]
Visionary Leadership Skills: Creating a World to Which People Want to Belong by Robert Dilts. [Order]
NLP Volume I by Robert Dilts, et al, 1980. [Order]
Roots of NLP by Robert Dilts, 1983. A rather academic book exploring the physiological roots of NLP. [Order]
Applications of NLP by Robert Dilts, 1983.
Beliefs: Pathways to Health and Wellbeing by Robert Dilts, et al, 1990. [Order]

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J. EDWARD RUSSO

Decision Traps : Ten Barriers to Brilliant Decision-Making and How to Overcome Them by J. Edward Russo, Paul Shoemaker, 1990. A well-written book which presents ten major cognitive reasoning fallacies and how to overcome them. Reasoning fallacies are ways our brains seem to be hard-wired to reach the wrong conclusion, even given the right information. [Order]

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JOHN EMERICK

Be the Person You Want to Be; Harness the Power of Neuro-Linguistic Programming to Reach Your Potential by John Emerick, 1997. Sample chapter at http://www.primapublishing.com/life/76150806.html. [Order]

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MILTON ERICKSON

Advanced Techniques of Hypnosis and Therapy: Selected Papers of Milton H. Erickson, M.D. by Milton Erickson, 1967. [Order]

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FRANK FARRELLY

Provocative Therapy by Frank Farrelly, Jeff Brandsma. Frank Farrelly's book on how to use provocation and surprise to move people into new models of the world. [Order]

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CHARLES FAULKNER

NLP: The New Technology of Achievement by Steve Andreas, Charles Faulkner, 1996. [Order]

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DAVID GORDON

The EMPRINT Method: A Guide to Reproducing Competence by Leslie Cameron-Bandler, et al. The authors present a step-by-step approach to modeling cognitive behavior. [Order]
Therapeutic Metaphors by David Gordon, 1978. An excellent book which leads you through the process of creating therapeutically significant metaphors. [Order]
Know How: Guided Programs for Inventing Your Own Best Future by Leslie Cameron-Bandler, et al, 1986. A "cook book" of modeled behaviors for many different skills. [Order]

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CHRISTOPHER GREENE

Overcoming Allergies and Stress Related Illness. New Paths To Mind Body Healing by Christopher Greene, 1993. Mail to krisg@ozemail.com.au to order.

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JOHN GRINDER

Frogs into Princes by John Grinder, Richard Bandler, 1979. The first Bandler and Grinder transcript book. Provides a good introduction to the NLP models circa 1979. This is the first time many of the NLP techniques appeared in print. [Order]
The Structure of Magic, Volume I by Richard Bandler, John Grinder, 1975. The very first NLP book, also Richard Bandler's thesis. A dry book based around transformational grammar and its use in therapy. This book marks the first appearance of the meta-model. [Order]
The Structure of Magic, Volume II by John Grinder, Richard Bandler, 1976. [Order]
Reframing: Neuro-Linguistic Programming and the Transformation of Meaning by Richard Bandler, John Grinder, 1982. A transcript book which contains several explicit techniques for "reframing" problems: six step reframing, parts integration, etc. [Order]
Turtles All the Way Down by John Grinder, Judith DeLozier. "New code" NLP, based heavily on the work of Gregory Bateson and involving altered states of consciousness. [Order]
NLP Volume I by Robert Dilts, et al, 1980. [Order]
Trance-Formations by John Grinder, Richard Bandler, 1981. [Order]
Patterns of the Hypnotic Techniques of Milton H. Erickson, Vol 1 by Richard Bandler, John Grinder, 1975. A very clear, concise summary of language patterns used by hypnotist Milton H. Erickson. An excellent book. [Order]
Patterns of the Hypnotic Techniques of Milton H. Erickson, Vol 2 by John Grinder, et al, 1977. [Order]
Precision : A New Approach to Communication : How to Get the Information You Need to Get Results by John Grinder, Michael McMaster, 1993. [Order]

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MICHAEL GRINDER

Envoy : Your Personal Guide to Classroom Management by Michael Grinder, 1995. [Order]

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EDWARD HALL

The Silent Language by Edward Hall, 1959. [Order]

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TIM HALLBOM

Beliefs: Pathways to Health and Wellbeing by Robert Dilts, et al, 1990. [Order]

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S.I. HAYAKAWA

Language in Thought and Action by S.I. Hayakawa, 1990. [Order]

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ALDOUS HUXLEY

The Doors of Perception and Heaven and Hell by Aldous Huxley, 1990. [Order]

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TAD JAMES

Time Line Therapy and the Basis of Personality by Tad James, Wyatt Woodsmall, 1988. [Order]

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ERIC JENSEN

Brain-Based Learning by Eric Jensen, 1995. A wonderful compilation of what we know about adult learning, alternate learning theories, etc, etc. [Order]
The Learning Brain by Eric Jensen, 1994. An excellent summary of what we know about cognitive science and learning. [Order]

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MARK JOHNSON

Metaphors We Live By by George Lakoff, Mark Johnson, 1983. [Order]

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ALFRED KORZYBSKI

Science and Sanity by Alfred Korzybski, 1933. The seminal work in General Semantics, which has heavily influenced NLP. "The map is not the territory" first showed up in this work. [Order]

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GENIE LABORDE

Influencing With Integrity by Genie Laborde, 1987. [Order]

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GEORGE LAKOFF

Metaphors We Live By by George Lakoff, Mark Johnson, 1983. [Order]

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MICHAEL LEBEAU

The EMPRINT Method: A Guide to Reproducing Competence by Leslie Cameron-Bandler, et al. The authors present a step-by-step approach to modeling cognitive behavior. [Order]
The Emotional Hostage : Rescuing Your Emotional Life by Leslie Cameron-Bandler, Michael Lebeau, 1986. A great book on dealing with and using your emotions. [Order]
Know How: Guided Programs for Inventing Your Own Best Future by Leslie Cameron-Bandler, et al, 1986. A "cook book" of modeled behaviors for many different skills. [Order]

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NICHOLAS M. ROSA

Integrating Mind & Body: NLP for Better Golf - Driving by Nicholas M. Rosa, 1998. A tape set about achieving peak performance in golf using NLP. [Order]
Integrating Mind & Body: NLP for Better Golf - Overcoming the Yips! by Nicholas M. Rosa, 1998. A tape set about achieving peak performance in golf using NLP. [Order]
Integrating Mind & Body: NLP for Better Golf - Putting by Nicholas M. Rosa, 1998. A tape set about achieving peak performance in golf using NLP. [Order]

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MARLIN MACKENZIE

Golf: The Mind Game by Marlin Mackenzie, 1990. Golf is the #1 sport among young professionals. In this book, acclaimed sports psychologist Dr. Marlin Mackenzie teaches both world-class and weekend golf enthusiasts how to tap into their inner game through the use of NLP (neuro-linguistic programming). [Order]

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IAN MCDERMOTT

Way of NLP (reprint of Principles of NLP) by Joseph O'Connor, Ian McDermott, 2001. [Order]
Nlp and Health : Using Nlp to Enhance Your Health and Well-Being by Ian McDermott, Joseph O'Connor, 1996. [Order]
The Art of Systems Thinking : Essential Skills for Creativity and Problem Solving by Joseph O'Connor, Ian McDermott, 1998. [Order]

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MICHAEL MCMASTER

Precision : A New Approach to Communication : How to Get the Information You Need to Get Results by John Grinder, Michael McMaster, 1993. [Order]
Performance Management : Creating the Conditons for Results by Michael McMaster, 1994. [Order]

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GEORGE MILLER

Plans and the Structure of Behavior by George Miller, 1986. [Order]

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RENATE NUMMELA CAINE

Making Connections : Teaching and the Human Brain by Renate Nummela Caine, Geoffrey Caine, 1994. A great book on using cognitive science and learning theory to design educational experiences. [Order]

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JOSEPH O'CONNOR

Introducing Neuro-Linguistic Programming by Joseph O'Connor, John Seymour, 1991. An excellent introduction to the basic NLP models, presented didactically. This book is considered by many to be the best introduction to NLP around. [Order]
Way of NLP (reprint of Principles of NLP) by Joseph O'Connor, Ian McDermott, 2001. [Order]
Nlp and Health : Using Nlp to Enhance Your Health and Well-Being by Ian McDermott, Joseph O'Connor, 1996. [Order]
Training With Nlp : Skills for Managers, Trainers and Communicators by John Seymour, Joseph O'Connor, 1994. [Order]
The Art of Systems Thinking : Essential Skills for Creativity and Problem Solving by Joseph O'Connor, Ian McDermott, 1998. [Order]

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FRITZ PERLS

The Gestalt Approach: Eyewitness to Therapy by Fritz Perls, 1973. [Order]

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MASSIMO PIATTELLI-PALMARINI

Inevitable Illusions: How Mistakes of Reason Rule Our Minds by Massimo Piattelli-Palmarini, 1996. This delightful and zealous book recounts built-in reasoning short-cuts lead us to irrational and illogical conclusions. [Order]

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ED REESE

Beyond Selling by Ed Reese, 1988. [Order]

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ANTHONY ROBBINS

Unlimited Power by Anthony Robbins, 1986. Anthony Robbins's best selling introduction to NLP. [Order]
Awaken the Giant Within by Anthony Robbins, 1991. Tony Robbins's follow-on book. More personal power than the average person can stand in a lifetime... [Order]

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MARCUS ROBINSON, D.C.H.

One Song Hero: the Inward Journey of an Urban Shaman by Marcus Robinson, D.C.H., 1997.

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SHELLE ROSE CHARVET

Words that Change Minds by Shelle Rose Charvet, 1997. The best introduction to NLP's “meta-programs” around. Shelle presents all the meta-program patterns with practical applications and lots of expamples of how to use each pattern in business and personal life. [Order]

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VIRGINIA SATIR

Conjoint Family Therapy by Virginia Satir, 1964. [Order]
Changing With Families by Richard Bandler, Virginia Satir, 1976. [Order]

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PETER SENGE

The Fifth Discipline : The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization by Peter Senge, 1994. An excellent introduction to systems thinking in a business and organizational environment. [Order]

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JOHN SEYMOUR

Introducing Neuro-Linguistic Programming by Joseph O'Connor, John Seymour, 1991. An excellent introduction to the basic NLP models, presented didactically. This book is considered by many to be the best introduction to NLP around. [Order]
Training With Nlp : Skills for Managers, Trainers and Communicators by John Seymour, Joseph O'Connor, 1994. [Order]

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PAUL SHOEMAKER

Decision Traps : Ten Barriers to Brilliant Decision-Making and How to Overcome Them by J. Edward Russo, Paul Shoemaker, 1990. A well-written book which presents ten major cognitive reasoning fallacies and how to overcome them. Reasoning fallacies are ways our brains seem to be hard-wired to reach the wrong conclusion, even given the right information. [Order]

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