{"product_id":"machiavelli-for-moms-9781451699586b","title":"Machiavelli for Moms","description":"A mother of four, Suzanne Evans is fed up with tantrums, misbehavior, and general household chaos. Desperate to get the upper hand, she turns to Machiavelli's famous sixteenth-century political treatise, The Prince, and wonders: Can Machiavelli's rules on warfare and statecraft be successfully applied to parenting?\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Using \u003ci\u003eThe Prince\u003c\/i\u003e as a guide, Evans embarks on an unlikely experiment in \"power parenting\" and quickly learns that Machiavellian maxims can go a long way when running a kingdom - and a household.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Study the actions of illustrious men: How to lead by example.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e It is dangerous to be overly generous: A good ruler sets limits.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e It is better to be feared than loved: Sometimes a leader has to be a meanie to ensure the security and obedience of the people.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Heralded as a \"funny, creative, new parenting guide\" (Parade.com), \u003ci\u003eMachiavelli for Moms\u003c\/i\u003e offers one woman's unorthodox approach to modern motherhood - and stands as a manifesto for other moms willing to act on Machiavelli's sometimes shocking but ever practical advice.","brand":"Touchstone Books","offers":[{"title":"Bargain","offer_id":42986286055504,"sku":"9781451699586B","price":7.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/bookoutlet.com\/en-ca\/products\/machiavelli-for-moms-9781451699586b","provider":"Book Outlet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}