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You’ll improve your prospects in private-sector, nonprofit or even government work by learning a little about how to function in the business world. If these books — teaching five essentials — leave you wanting more, try the associated seminar.

People skills

• “How to Win Friends & Influence People,” by Dale Carnegie, $22. Carnegie’s famous primer on interpersonal communication.

• The seminar: How to Win Friends & Influence People in Business, a two-day seminar on interpersonal skills by the company founded on the book, $1,409.82 for government employees.

www.dalecarnegie.com

Sales

• “Boxcar Millionaire: Tom Black’s Proven System of Sales Success,” by Tom Black, $20. The author began his career by selling books door-to-door.

• The seminar: The Boxcar Millionaire, two-hour to two-day courses presented by Black, $35-$1,995.

www.tomblackcenter.com

Management

• “First, Break All the Rules: What the World’s Greatest Managers Do Differently,” by Marcus Buckingham, $30. Learn to leverage your strengths and help others do the same.

• The seminar: The Strong Manager Program, two-day seminar, $2,900.

www.tmbc.com

Motivation

• “Get Motivated!: Overcome Any Obstacle, Achieve Any Goal, and Accelerate Your Success with Motivational DNA,” by Tamara Lowe, $24.95. Lowe is a professional motivator and co-founder of the popular Get Motivated! seminars.

• The seminar: For the price of a single ticket, see famous speakers such as retired Gen. Colin Powell, Steve Forbes and Rudy Giuliani, $4.95 per person; workbooks are $4.99 each.

www.getmotivated.com

Productivity

• “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change,” by Steven R. Covey, $15.95. A manual for improving both personal and professional effectiveness.

• The seminar: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People 3-Day Signature Program by the American Management Association, $1,623 for government employees (worth 1.8 accredited continuing education units).

www.amanet.org