A Survival Guide to Parliament is the essential book every parliamentarystaffer needs - the book every caffeine-fuelled politico secretly wishes they'dhad on their first day in the Palace of Westminster. Ditch the glossy officialinduction packs: this is the real deal. Withdetails on how to get there, how to survive and how to recover, the guide ispacked with practical tips, tricks and plenty of anecdotes to make you laughand wince in equal measure. Pulling back the heavy velvet curtains to show howParliament really works - and how the smartest staffers make it work to theiradvantage - this is essential reading for anyone with an interest in howBritain is really governed. Parthandbook, part survival manual, part comic relief, it's a roadmap written bythose who've endured late-night votes, survived ministerial meltdowns and livedto tell the tale. Many staffers, past and present, have contributed theirhighs, lows and nightmares, painting a vivid picture of life in politics. Witha mix of humour and hard talk, A Survival Guide to Parliament shows notjust how to keep MPs happy but how to stay sane, make allies and maybe evenenjoy the ride. Whetheryou're brand-new or battle-hardened, this guide will be an essential part ofyour parliamentary toolkit.