Colriser J. Finding a Way Out: How to Stay Composed and Get Out of a Dead-End Situation / George Colriser; Translated from English — Moscow: Alpina Publisher, 2024. — 416 pages. — (Alpina: Self-Development). Our entire life is permeated with conflicts. They are usually avoided, but George Colriser — a specialist in management psychology, consultant, and former negotiator — believes that conflicts cannot be turned away from. Only by going through them can one resolve complex situations arising in business and private life. In Colriser's terminology, "being a hostage" means feeling trapped, powerless, and helpless. In this case, tested methods used in working with hostage takers can be successfully employed. To resolve a conflict, the problem should not be hidden — it must be identified and thoroughly studied. One should never think like a hostage or resign to being a victim. It is necessary to use the great potential embedded in dialogue and cooperate based on the principle of reciprocity. Previously, the book was published under the title "Not to Become a Hostage." UDC 174 BBK 65.290.2;88.53