James Carville and Paul Begala have waged political war all across America and on three continents. They've won some of the most spectacular political victories of the twentieth century and lost a few campaigns too. Along the way, they've learned a few lessons. Some sound simple, like "Never Quit," some comic, like "Kiss Ass," and some are more complicated and nuanced, like "Strategy Ain't Tactics." But each lesson contains tried-and-true wisdom, illustrated with colorful stories from long political experience -- many never told before:

• Find out how Carville's mother, Miz Nippy, used a bass boat to "frame the debate" in selling encyclopedias.


• Discover what success secret Hillary Rodham Clinton and Tom DeLay share.


• Learn the War Room tricks for sharpening your message and delivering the perfect sound bite.