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There are so many NLP books on the market that it can be hard to choose a good one. If you're new to the subject, how do you know which are going to help?

Over the years, we've read literally hundreds of them and, being certified trainers in neurolinguistic programming, we're in a pretty good position to tell which NLP books are going to be useful to students.

So if you're new to NLP or have been through an introductory course and want to learn more, here are two NLP books we recommend:

	The NLP Workbook By Joseph O'Connor If you like to be guided through worked examples as you read through a book, then this book is an excellent choice. The exercises are practical and thought-provoking. They cover the basics of NLP up to about Practitioner level. Whilst working through a book at home will never be the same as going on a well-run course, this book is a good compromise. Our Verdict: We give this one 5 Stars. It really will help you develop your NLP skills.

	Introducing NLP By Joseph O'Connor & John Seymour If you like to be able to read through a book, to get all the information you need, before going out and applying it, then this is the one for you. The exercises and examples aren't as strong as the previous book, but this one is written in a more "read it all the way through" format. This works well for people who like to get all the way through, before going out and playing with the information. It will help you increase your understanding of NLP, but won't help you develop your skills as effectively as the NLP Workbook (above). Our Verdict: We give this one 4 Stars.

Coaching

	The Life Coaching Handbook By Curly Martin This is one of the best, all-round books on life coaching. We would still recommend you attend a formal course, but this is a good read if you want to find out more about life coaching as a career and want to get a head start, whilst waiting for your course. Curly Martin's style is easy to read and her book presents an unbiased review of coaching and how to set up your business. If you're even just thinking about becoming a coach, you should read this book. Our Verdict: an essential introduction to coaching, but not a substitute for a real course.

	Coaching With NLP By Joseph O'Connor & Andreas Lages This is a straight-forward, practical guide to using your NLP skills as a coach. Joseph O'Connor, as usual, includes useful exercises at the end of each chapter, to help you integrate your skills. Our Verdict: not to be missed - even if you're already a coach.

	The Coaching Manual By Julie Starr This book claims to be the "definitive guide... to coaching". Maybe not quite, but certainly an excellent resource. One of the things we particularly liked was the use of coach / coachee dialogues, to help illustrate the points. It's like being able to eavesdrop on a coaching session, with your own personal coach giving feedback and critiquing throughout. Our Verdict: worth reading, if you're new to coaching.

Even More Recommended Books

	NLP: The New Technology of Achievement Steve Andreas & Charles Faulkner A comprehensive guide to NLP that shows you how top achievers have used its tools to create success. ISBN 1-85788-122-2
	Words That Change Minds Shelle Rose Charvet Want to know how the words people use enable you to use everyday conversation to predict how they will behave? ISBN 0-7872-3479-6 www.successtrategies.com
	Type Talk: The 16 Personality Types Otto Kroeger & Janet M. Thuesen An easy-to-read profiling system based on the Myers-Briggs Type Indicators and the work of C.G. Jung. ISBN 0-440-50704-9
	Chicken Soup for the Soul: At Work Jack Canfield & Mark Victor Hansen Stories that ring true and inspire in the workplace. ISBN 0-09-182549-0
	The Journey Brandon Bays Find out just how powerful your mind can be. You’ll be amazed. ISBN 0-7255-3839-1
	The Power of Focus Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Les Hewitt Do you want to know the #1 reason that stops people from getting what they want? “The Power of Focus” guides you through how to turn things around. ISBN 1-55874-752-4