cover image START WITH NO: The Negotiating Tools That the Pros Don't Want You to Know

START WITH NO: The Negotiating Tools That the Pros Don't Want You to Know

Jim Camp, . . Crown Business, $22.95 (288pp) ISBN 978-0-609-60800-5

Negotiation coach Camp has been under the radar since 1989, helping clients reach deals at Motorola, Merrill Lynch and IBM. He now brings his advice to the general public. Asserting that the term "win-win" has become a cliché, he suggests readers enter into every negotiation knowing that if the offer doesn't meet their expectations, they should walk away. He also advocates leaving emotions out of negotiations. "Whether we like it or not, it really is a jungle out there in the world of business, and it's crawling with predators." Camp's solid advice will help people control negotiations and prepare themselves for anything. (July 16)