Table of Contents

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Author’s Note

Pronunciation Guide

PART ONE: Technical Considerations

Lesson 1: Contract Negotiations

Lesson 2: Transportation

Lesson 3: The Perfect Assassination

Lesson 4: Handling Interrogation

Lesson 5: Returning Home

PART TWO: Business Considerations

Lesson 6: Dealing With Middle Management I

Lesson 7: Matters of State I

Lesson 8: Dealing with Middle Management II

Lesson 9: Making Friends I

Lesson 10: Making Friends II

Lesson 11: Matters of State II

Lesson 12: Basic Survival Skills

Lesson 13: Advanced Survival Skills

Lesson 14: Fundamentals of Betrayal

PART THREE: Aesthetic Considerations

Lesson 15: Basic Improvisation

Lesson 16: Dealing With Upper Management I

Lesson 17: Dealing With Upper Management II