The Ellipsis Manual: analysis and engineering of human behavior
A field manual on behavior and influence
Faster options are available.
Rates and delivery estimates depend on your destination and item quantity. Estimates are informational only; the final shipping method and rate are selected at checkout.


Awards & Recognition
-
Critical praise
Praise from Michael Witcoff
Describes the book as unusually powerful and warns readers to use its material responsibly.
AlbakiReads Editorial
A field manual on behavior and influence
Organized as a practical manual, Chase Hughes’s book covers behavior profiling, body language, deception detection, interrogation, and methods of influence. Its scope also includes identifying fear, insecurity, and needs, alongside scripts and techniques the description associates with persuasion and behavioral control. The intelligence-operations framing places these subjects in an applied context, while the listed topics range from observing behavior to attempting to shape it. The book is categorized under psychology and hypnotism, making its emphasis on influence and behavior central to how it is presented.
Good fit for readers who enjoy
- Adults interested in behavior profiling and body language.
- Readers exploring persuasion, interrogation, or influence tactics.
- Those seeking a manual-style treatment of applied psychology and hypnotism.
Themes
Based on publisher information and book metadata.
Shipping & returnsShipping options, delivery timing, and our return policy.
In-stock items normally dispatch within 1–2 business days. The ZIP-code estimator on this page is informational only; the final shipping method, price, and availability are confirmed at checkout for your full order.
For the initial delivery estimate we use these transit windows after dispatch: Standard 5–8 business days, Expedited 2–4 business days, and Priority 1–2 business days. Holiday delays are not included.
Eligible items can be returned within 30 days in accordance with our return policy.