{"title":"Books","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvidence-informed books on manipulation awareness, deception psychology, coercive-control awareness, social influence and psychological self-defence. Every title is written for recognition and self-protection — never for exploiting other people.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"behind-the-veil","title":"Behind the Veil","description":"\u003cp\u003eInfluence is everywhere. Manipulation begins when another person interferes with your ability to understand, pause or choose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBehind the Veil\u003c\/em\u003e turns research on social influence, coercive control, deception, dark patterns and psychological self-defence into an engaging 50-page guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLearn how to distinguish persuasion from manipulation, identify controlling patterns without diagnosing strangers, evaluate suspicious claims without becoming paranoid, recognise manipulative digital design and protect your decisions through practical boundaries and verification habits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is not a manual for controlling people. It is an evidence-informed guide to recognising unhealthy influence and protecting your autonomy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow ordinary influence differs from manipulation and coercion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy controlling behaviour is identified through repeated patterns — not personality labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to evaluate deception without relying on body-language myths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow digital interfaces and dark patterns shape decisions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to slow pressure down and verify important claims\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical boundary scripts and psychological self-defence habits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to document concerning patterns and seek appropriate support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInside the book — five chapters\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Architecture of Influence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl Hides in Patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeception Without Superpowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Screen Is Part of the Persuasion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Practice of Psychological Self-Defence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho this book is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in human behaviour, healthier boundaries and manipulation awareness. People navigating difficult relationships at home or at work who want language for what they are noticing. Anyone curious about digital persuasion and how interfaces shape decisions. Readers who want to make slower, more thoughtful choices under pressure. Written for everyday self-protection — not for exploiting others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFormat and compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA revised 50-page PDF, arranged in five chapters. It opens on phones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers using any standard PDF reader. No app, account or special software is required. No physical item is shipped and no shipping is charged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eQuestions before you buy\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow is the ebook delivered?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter your payment is confirmed, a private download link is sent to the email address used at checkout and attached to your order. Delivery is automatic and usually immediate. 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