Download or read book written by Xuanming Wang and published by China Books & Periodicals. This book was released on 1993 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Compiled 300 years ago, this is one of the most outstanding examples of Chinese military writing. Emphasizing deceptive schemes to achieve military objectives, it will be of interest to scholars, business strategists & casual readers. Includes original Classical Chinese text.

Download or read book SUN TZU in 36 Stratagems written by Pierre Fayard and published by VA Editions. This book was released on 2019-03-13 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The art of war is like water which flows clear of heights and fills the hollows”! So what else Master Sun Tzu? How can one translate your metaphorical phrasing into practical fruitful advice for Westerners? Though it was written 25 centuries ago, your master-piece is currently the most read and used world-wide by strategists whatever fields they belong to. Its main guidelines recommend molding with circumstances and identifying the potential in any situation, cultivating change, avoiding conflicts as far as possible, and transforming opponents into unwitting allies! Why have so many contemporaries chosen it as their bedside book? How does such a classic from ancient rural and feudal China provide a successful answer to our modern personal and professional preoccupations? To take up such a challenge and make understandable and applicable the precepts of Sun Tzu, the author develops and adapts one by one the 36 traditional Chinese stratagems and enriches them by resorting to the major Asian and Western thinkers of strategy. By telling stories and assuming a deliberate purpose of popularization, he provides keys to conceive creative strategies based on three major principles: efficiency, harmony and paradox.

Download or read book San Shi Liu Ji written by Stefan H. Verstappen and published by China Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most diverse yet accessible collections of Chinese strategies. Verstappen has unearthed sources from Lao Zi to Miyamoto Musashi in an impressive selection of historical and anecdotal evidence supporting the original Thirty-Six Strategies, one of the most influential works of East Asian philosophy. Includes illustrations and a bibliography.

Download or read book Thirty Six Stratagems written by Sun Sun Tzu and published by . This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique edition of Thirty-Six Stratagems features both English, Chinese and Pinyin side-by-side for easy reference and bilingual support. The strategies are organized for easy reading. This text is celebrated as one of China's classic military strategy texts.The Thirty-Six Stratagems was a Chinese essay used to illustrate a series of stratagems used in politics, war, as well as in civil interaction. Readers of "The Art of War" will enjoy these ancient Chinese strategies and theories. Each proverb is accompanied by a brief explanation that explains how said proverb is applicable to military tactics. These 36 Chinese proverbs are related to 36 battle scenarios in Chinese history and folklore, predominantly of the Warring States period and the Three Kingdoms Period.

Download or read book Military Strategy Classics of Ancient China English Chinese written by Shawn Conners and published by Special Edition Books. This book was released on 2013-03 with total page 438 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Military Strategy Classics of Ancient China presents modern translations of eight of the most important and relevant military texts from antiquity, which have gained new prominence among Western students of Eastern military strategy and philosophy. These texts provide background for a wide range of disciplines, including: history, linguistics, wuxia, martial arts, business and trial strategy. Contents include: The Six Secret Teachings – Jiang Ziya The Art of War – Sun Tzu Methods of War – Sima Rangju The Book of Wuzi – Wu Qi The Book of Wei Liaozi – Wei Liao The Three Strategies of Huang Shigong The Thirty Six Stratagems Questions and Replies: Tang Taizong and Li Jing

Download or read book Learning from the Stones written by David Lai and published by Strategic Studies Institute. This book was released on 2004 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Lure the Tiger Out of the Mountains written by Yuan Gao and published by Piatkus Books. This book was released on 1991 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Sun Tze s Stratagems written by Douglas S. Tung and published by . This book was released on 2008-12-02 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sun Tze’s The Art of War has long been recognized as China’s most profound military classic. So far, many books on The Art of War focus on translating the classic from its classical Chinese into the present day Chinese language and foreign languages, and to substantiate Sun’s theses with concrete historical examples. In this book, we are neither concerned with the military theories nor its technicalities. We focus on the strategies/stratagems in line with Sun Tze’s philosophy of winning without fighting, of destroying the enemy through tactical manipulation, and enlightened exploitation of strategic power. We believe that a systematic study of the strategic thoughts is more important. Hence, we apply the systematic classification based on basic behaviors method on the strategies/stratagems depicted by Sun Tze. At this point, we would like to define two terms. A strategy is a detailed plan for achieving success in situations such as war, politics, business, industry or sport; or the skill planning of such situations. A stratagem is a carefully planned way of achieving or dealing with something often involving a ruse. Thus, a strategy is a careful plan which may or may not incur a ruse while a stratagem must contain deceit and deception. Talking about stratagems, The Secret Art of War: The Thirty-Six Stratagems is a unique collection of ancient Chinese sayings that describe some of the most cunning and subtle stratagems. The thirty-six stratagems did not originate from Sun Tze’s teachings. However, since Sun Tze’s The Art of War has been so popular that all Chinese military generals and common people interested in strategies have studied it carefully. Ten of the “thirty-six stratagems” have their distinctive sources and are not covered by Sun Tze in his book. The other stratagems have themes ranging from loosely to closely relate to Sun Tze’s teachings. Therefore, we have reservations with the statement by a certain author: “Sun Tze wrote a book which summarized his successful experience as the 36 stratagems.” Likewise, it is incorrect to say “Sun Tze’s 36 stratagems” or “Sun Tze’s Art of War (the 36 stratagems).” This book is another effort to take a concise and thought-provoking look at the replaying of Chinese stratagems in recent political occurrences and anecdotes. It has the following features to retell Sun Tze’s stratagems. (1) The Art of War took warfare as its service and to win as its main objective. The whole process encompasses information collection, battlefield analysis, enemy assessment, command and control, tactical decision making, psychology and other important aspects of military activity. This process must be managed well. Sun Tze’s stratagems on the managerial functions (i.e. to plan, to organize, to staff, to direct and to control) of the military are included. (2) After careful investigation, we have selected fifty-two stratagems with themes which can be found in Sun Tze’s teachings. Half of these are not covered by “Thirty-six stratagems”. A systematic approach to classify these stratagems according to the basic behaviors of each stratagem enables the readers to acquire a better perspective, especially in determining the right time to do the right things. (3) The stratagems derived from Sun Tze’s teachings are as follows: A straw will show which way the wind blows. Aim at swift victory and avoid prolonged campaigns. Break the cauldrons and sink the boats. Drop stones on someone (the doomed spy) who has fallen into a well. Entice snakes out of their lairs. Forage on the enemy. General’s military orders not to be intervened by the sovereign. Hide one’s light under a bushel. Instil in soldiers a sense of awe and respect for the general. Kill the chicken to frighten the monkey. Lengthwise and breadthwise, openi

Download or read book The Book of Stratagems written by Harro von Senger and published by Penguin Group. This book was released on 1993 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With worldwide focus on the strategies used to win the Gulf War, here is a guide to ancient Oriental stratagems and their relevance today. Swiss sinologist Harro von Senger has brought together an invaluable guidebook for the West, illustrating the traditional strategic rules and survival schemes used by the Chinese for thousands of years.

Download or read book Outthink the Competition written by Kaihan Krippendorff and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-11-16 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Fast Company blogger and former McKinsey consultant profiles the next generation business strategists: the "Outthinkers" "Outthinkers" are entrepreneurs and corporate leaders with a new playbook. They see opportunities others ignore, challenge dogma others accept as truth, rally resources others cannot influence, and unleash new strategies that disrupt their markets. Outthink the Competition proves that business competition is undergoing a fundamental paradigm shift and that during such revolutions, outthinkers beat traditionalists. Outthink the Competition presents stories of breakthrough companies like Apple, Google, Vistaprint, and Rosetta Stone whose stunning performances defy traditional explanation and will inspire readers to outthink the competition. Core concepts in the book include: Discover the Eight Dimensions of Disruption Learn to play by the Outthinker Playbook Develop the Five Habits of the Outthinker Implement the Outthinker Process It's time to buck tradition in order to stay ahead. Outthink the competition and uncover opportunities hiding in plain sight.

Download or read book Sun Tzu at Gettysburg Ancient Military Wisdom in the Modern World written by Bevin Alexander and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2011-05-31 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The world’s most fascinating battles and how they were won or lost, according to the Chinese sage.”—Kirkus Reviews Imagine if Robert E. Lee had withdrawn to higher ground at Gettysburg instead of sending Pickett uphill against the entrenched Union line. Or if Napoléon, at Waterloo, had avoided mistakes he’d never made before. The advice that would have changed these crucial battles was written down centuries before Christ was born—but unfortunately for Lee, Napoléon, and Hitler, Sun Tzu’s The Art of War only became widely available in the West in the mid-twentieth century. As Bevin Alexander shows, Sun Tzu’s maxims often boil down to common sense, in a particularly pure and clear form. When Alexander frames these modern battles against 2,400-year-old precepts, the degree of overlap is stunning.

Download or read book The Stratagems Of Sun Tzu written by Nicky Huys and published by Nicky Huys Books. This book was released on 2024-01-27 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Stratagems of Sun Tzu" is a timeless guide to the art of war and strategic thinking, attributed to the legendary Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu. This ancient text offers profound insights into the nature of conflict, leadership, and the psychology of warfare. Filled with wisdom and practical advice, it explores the strategic principles that have influenced military leaders, business executives, and political thinkers for centuries. Sun Tzu's stratagems continue to be studied and applied in various fields, making this book an essential resource for anyone seeking to understand the dynamics of competition and achieve success in the face of adversity.

Download or read book The 33 Strategies Of War written by Robert Greene and published by Profile Books. This book was released on 2010-09-03 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The third in Robert Greene's bestselling series is now available in a pocket sized concise edition. Following 48 Laws of Power and The Art of Seduction, here is a brilliant distillation of the strategies of war to help you wage triumphant battles everyday. Spanning world civilisations, and synthesising dozens of political, philosophical, and religious texts, The Concise 33 Strategies of War is a guide to the subtle social game of everyday life. Based on profound and timeless lessons, it is abundantly illustrated with examples of the genius and folly of everyone from Napoleon to Margaret Thatcher and Hannibal to Ulysses S. Grant, as well as diplomats, captains of industry and Samurai swordsmen.

Download or read book Mastering the Art of War written by Liang Zhuge and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2005 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Composed by two prominent statesmen-generals of classical China, this book develops the strategies of Sun Tzu's classic, The Art of War , into a complete handbook of organization and leadership. The great leaders of ancient China who were trained in Sun Tzu's principles understood how war is waged successfully, both materially and mentally, and how victory and defeat follow clear social, psychological, and environmental laws. Drawing on episodes from the panorama of Chinese history, Mastering the Art of War presents practical summaries of these essential laws along with tales of conflict and strategy that show in concrete terms the proper use of Sun Tzu's principles. The book also examines the social and psychological aspects of organization and crisis management. The translator's introduction surveys the Chinese philosophies of war and conflict and explores in depth the parallels between The Art of War and the oldest handbook of strategic living, the I Ching (Book of Changes).

Download or read book The Art and Science of Military Deception written by Hy Rothstein and published by Artech House. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 607 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is said that deception among people in a civilized society is something to be loathed even though it seems to be part of human nature; but deception in war is a virtue. Properly designed and executed, stratagems reduce the horrific costs of war. This book is a comprehensive collection of classic articles on deception, hand-picked and expertly introduced by well-known experts on military deception. The purpose of this book is to set in motion a renaissance for using deception as an instrument of statecraft. The various sections are designed to cumulatively provide sufficient breadth and depth on the subject to satisfy both the novice as well as the expert. Packed with expert commentary, interesting background information, and original readings, this book provides the reader with sufficient knowledge to pursue General Eisenhower’s vision for the proper role of deception in support of the national interest.

Download or read book The Art of War for Executives written by Donald Krause and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2011-05-12 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For years, business schools and professional consultants have turned to Sun Tzu's 2,500-year-old Chinese text for its invaluable commentary on such topics as leadership, strategy, organization, competition and cooperation. Now the wisdom of Sun Tzu's The Art of War is made accessible to the modern reader. Not simply a new translation, this is the first book to provide a clear, easy-to-follow interpretation of the classic document. The Art of War for Executives reveals the brilliance of Sun Tzu -- and shows how to win on the battlefield of modern business. The tone and insight of the original classic remain, while incorporating the ideas of contemporary business philosophers like Peters, Drucker and Bennis. "Some of Europe's smartest companies may not realise it, but it is a strong possibility that their most effective strategies have been based on the teachings of Sun Tzu, the Chinese expert in military strategy who lived around 2,500 years ago. His book is a wealth of ancient wisdom translated superbly for today's reader." -- The European

Download or read book The Art of the Advantage written by Kaihan Krippendorff and published by Gazelles Pub. This book was released on 2007-06-01 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A former strategist mines new inspiration from a 2,500-year-old treatise born during China's Warring States period. Mid- and upper-level managers and corporate strategists looking for new ways to succeed will benefit greatly from these 36 resurrected stratagems. 1-58799-168-3$29.95 / Thomson Learning / South-Western