Quote:
What I want to do with NLP:
Induce emotions. (in self and others.)
Model people subtly. (...and myself.)
Raiden's list is pretty much exactly what I'd suggest too, but I'd also recommend getting a hold of some of the workbook-style books where you have actual exercises to work with. Some of the titles mentioned above are maybe a little too in-depth for what you're looking for but they form the bedrock of NLP literature; a lot of the more up-to-date stuff is plagued by bullshit New Age nonsense so tread carefully and do your research before making any purchases.
As for the quote I've posted from you above, it might be worth looking into specific techniques rather than delving deep into NLP as a whole.
As an aside, I highly recommend the work of Robert Anton Wilson, particularly his book "Prometheus Rising", for opening up your idea of what reality 'is' and how to effect the changes you're looking for.