Author: Stefan H. Verstappen
Publisher: China Books
ISBN: 9780835126427
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
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.
San Shi Liu Ji
Author: Stefan H. Verstappen
Publisher: China Books
ISBN: 9780835126427
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
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.
Publisher: China Books
ISBN: 9780835126427
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
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.
Beyond the Battleground
Author: Tom Bisio
Publisher: Blue Snake Books
ISBN: 1623170079
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
Drawing on ideas from classical military strategy, the Yijing (Book of Changes), and Chinese martial arts theory, Tom Bisio presents a fascinating exploration of how insights from these sources can be deployed to manage crisis situations in all aspects of our daily lives. Suggesting approaches for cultivating a strategic mindset that can be applied to one's relationships, work, and personal self-fulfillment, Beyond the Battleground offers methods of adapting to circumstances, conserving one's own resources, and avoiding or dissolving conflict that will aid any reader navigating the uncertainties of the changing world, including the business person, military theorist, or martial artist. Deftly interweaving his background in East Asian philosophy and history and his career in traditional Chinese medicine with his lifelong interest in the martial arts and military science, Bisio also presents examples of successful strategies from history’s great commanders such as Sunzi, Alexander the Great, Napoleon, and Mao Zedong.
Publisher: Blue Snake Books
ISBN: 1623170079
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 369
Book Description
Drawing on ideas from classical military strategy, the Yijing (Book of Changes), and Chinese martial arts theory, Tom Bisio presents a fascinating exploration of how insights from these sources can be deployed to manage crisis situations in all aspects of our daily lives. Suggesting approaches for cultivating a strategic mindset that can be applied to one's relationships, work, and personal self-fulfillment, Beyond the Battleground offers methods of adapting to circumstances, conserving one's own resources, and avoiding or dissolving conflict that will aid any reader navigating the uncertainties of the changing world, including the business person, military theorist, or martial artist. Deftly interweaving his background in East Asian philosophy and history and his career in traditional Chinese medicine with his lifelong interest in the martial arts and military science, Bisio also presents examples of successful strategies from history’s great commanders such as Sunzi, Alexander the Great, Napoleon, and Mao Zedong.
Go! More Than a Game
Author: Peter Shotwell
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462900062
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Master the fascinating game of Go with this expert guidebook. Go is a two-player board game that first originated in ancient China but is also very popular in Japan and Korea. There is significant strategy and philosophy involved in the game, and the number of possible games is vast--even when compared to chess. Go has enthralled hundreds of millions of people in Asia, where it is an integral part of the culture. In the West, many have learned of its pleasures, especially after the game appeared in a number of hit movies, TV series, and books, and was included on major Internet game sites. By eliciting the highest powers of rational thought, the game draws players, not just for the thrills of competition, but because they feel it enhances their mental, artistic, and even spiritual lives. Go! More Than a Game is the guidebook that uses the most modern methods of teaching to learn Go, so that, in a few minutes, anyone can understand the two basic rules that generate the game. The object of Go is surrounding territory, but the problem is that while you are doing this, the opponent may be surrounding you! In a series of exciting teaching games, you will watch as Go's beautiful complexities begin to unfold in intertwining patterns of black and white stones. These games progress from small 9x9 boards to 13x13 and then to the traditional 19x19 size. Go! More Than a Game has been completely revised by the author based on new data about the history of early Go and the Confucians who wrote about it. This popular book includes updated information such as the impact of computer versions on the game, the mysterious new developments of Go combinatorics, advances in Combinatorial Game Theory and a look at the current international professional playing scene.
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
ISBN: 1462900062
Category : Games & Activities
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Master the fascinating game of Go with this expert guidebook. Go is a two-player board game that first originated in ancient China but is also very popular in Japan and Korea. There is significant strategy and philosophy involved in the game, and the number of possible games is vast--even when compared to chess. Go has enthralled hundreds of millions of people in Asia, where it is an integral part of the culture. In the West, many have learned of its pleasures, especially after the game appeared in a number of hit movies, TV series, and books, and was included on major Internet game sites. By eliciting the highest powers of rational thought, the game draws players, not just for the thrills of competition, but because they feel it enhances their mental, artistic, and even spiritual lives. Go! More Than a Game is the guidebook that uses the most modern methods of teaching to learn Go, so that, in a few minutes, anyone can understand the two basic rules that generate the game. The object of Go is surrounding territory, but the problem is that while you are doing this, the opponent may be surrounding you! In a series of exciting teaching games, you will watch as Go's beautiful complexities begin to unfold in intertwining patterns of black and white stones. These games progress from small 9x9 boards to 13x13 and then to the traditional 19x19 size. Go! More Than a Game has been completely revised by the author based on new data about the history of early Go and the Confucians who wrote about it. This popular book includes updated information such as the impact of computer versions on the game, the mysterious new developments of Go combinatorics, advances in Combinatorial Game Theory and a look at the current international professional playing scene.
36 Stratagems for Investors
Author: HSBC Jintrust Fund Management
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118580532
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
The 36 Stratagems are a unique collection of ancient Chinese proverbs that describe some of the most cunning and subtle strategies ever devised by man. Readers, and specifically investors, at all levels will benefit from this interpretation of the 36 stratagems detailing how to apply them in investment and "economic warfare." HSBC’s 36 stratagems encourage flexibility and new ways of thinking about investment issues. "Investor education is not merely about how many lessons can be taught; but how much investors can learn from each lesson. This book combines modren investment and ancient Chinese wisdom in plain language and with interesting stories. It explores investment concepts yet opens your mind and shows you a new way of understanding fund investing." Mark McCombe, Global Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Global Asset Management "There is an old saying, "Gain knowledge for the preservation of wealth." Funds create value, and knowledge of funds will similarly enable investors to create value. The value of knowledge is no less important than the value of capital. For that reason, 36 Stratagems for Investors has set out to show the value of knowledge as a way to capital accumulation and preservation. Readers will benefit from stratagems explained in every page of the book to aid them in their financial investment." Qin Shuo, Chief Editor, China Business News "HSBC Jintrust's 36 Stratagems for Investors is an eye- opener for readers, investors and non- investors alike. HSBC Jintrust has done an impressive job of creating a book with the retail investors in mind; as it puts itself in their shoes to explore issues and solutions as they would. Each of the 36 stratagems is clearly and succinctly told and explained to allow prompt application. May the stratagems depicted in this book gain popularity to become part of the fund culture and investment culture in China, to enable tens of millinos of investors to profit by it." Liu Dong, Deputy Editor, 21st Century Business Herald
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118580532
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 231
Book Description
The 36 Stratagems are a unique collection of ancient Chinese proverbs that describe some of the most cunning and subtle strategies ever devised by man. Readers, and specifically investors, at all levels will benefit from this interpretation of the 36 stratagems detailing how to apply them in investment and "economic warfare." HSBC’s 36 stratagems encourage flexibility and new ways of thinking about investment issues. "Investor education is not merely about how many lessons can be taught; but how much investors can learn from each lesson. This book combines modren investment and ancient Chinese wisdom in plain language and with interesting stories. It explores investment concepts yet opens your mind and shows you a new way of understanding fund investing." Mark McCombe, Global Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Global Asset Management "There is an old saying, "Gain knowledge for the preservation of wealth." Funds create value, and knowledge of funds will similarly enable investors to create value. The value of knowledge is no less important than the value of capital. For that reason, 36 Stratagems for Investors has set out to show the value of knowledge as a way to capital accumulation and preservation. Readers will benefit from stratagems explained in every page of the book to aid them in their financial investment." Qin Shuo, Chief Editor, China Business News "HSBC Jintrust's 36 Stratagems for Investors is an eye- opener for readers, investors and non- investors alike. HSBC Jintrust has done an impressive job of creating a book with the retail investors in mind; as it puts itself in their shoes to explore issues and solutions as they would. Each of the 36 stratagems is clearly and succinctly told and explained to allow prompt application. May the stratagems depicted in this book gain popularity to become part of the fund culture and investment culture in China, to enable tens of millinos of investors to profit by it." Liu Dong, Deputy Editor, 21st Century Business Herald
More Than 36 Stratagems
Author: Douglas S. Tung
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1412006740
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
A concise and thought-provoking look at the replaying of ancient Chinese stratagems in recent military and political occurrences and anecdotes.
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1412006740
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
A concise and thought-provoking look at the replaying of ancient Chinese stratagems in recent military and political occurrences and anecdotes.
Strategies from the Three Kingdoms (2010 Edition - EPUB)
Author: Asiapac Editorial
Publisher: Asiapac Books Pte Ltd
ISBN: 9812299335
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
The Three Kingdoms, a foremost Chinese historical novel, has exemplified famous enactments in military strategies: *Leave one side of the net open *Lure the tiger out of the mountain *Kill with a borrowed knife *Chain the enemy's fleet of boats with locks Such stratagems are also depicted in the award-winning movie production Red Cliff, which celebrates the ingenuity of the strategist Zhuge Liang against the schemes and wiles of commander Cao Cao. Not surprisingly, these age-old tactics are the epitome of wisdom and have gained a commanding position in the corporate world. Be it business, science, technology, politics or leisure, each of these strategies will equip you to face the challenges at work, in the marketplace and even in the sports arena.
Publisher: Asiapac Books Pte Ltd
ISBN: 9812299335
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
The Three Kingdoms, a foremost Chinese historical novel, has exemplified famous enactments in military strategies: *Leave one side of the net open *Lure the tiger out of the mountain *Kill with a borrowed knife *Chain the enemy's fleet of boats with locks Such stratagems are also depicted in the award-winning movie production Red Cliff, which celebrates the ingenuity of the strategist Zhuge Liang against the schemes and wiles of commander Cao Cao. Not surprisingly, these age-old tactics are the epitome of wisdom and have gained a commanding position in the corporate world. Be it business, science, technology, politics or leisure, each of these strategies will equip you to face the challenges at work, in the marketplace and even in the sports arena.
The 36 Strategies of the Chinese for Financial Traders
Author: Daryl Guppy
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118395581
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 970
Book Description
Ancient strategies provide a valuable link to enhance your abilityto survive and prosper in modern financial markets. In thisfascinating book, experienced trader and best-selling author DarylGuppy explains how The 36 Strategies of the Chinese areapplied to trading financial markets. In trading there is rarely asingle answer to any trading situation. The best answer, and itseffective application, depends on the trader. The strategies bythemselves do not guarantee success. The trader’s skill inanalyzing and assessing the situation determines how effective heis in selecting and applying the right strategy. Guppy was introduced to the book of The 36 Strategies of theChinese by a Chinese friend. An ancient and classic text, it isa compilation of political and military strategies dating back morethan 1800 years, drawn from classic Chinese poetry, history,philosophy, biographies and novels. This book includes specific methods for active investors andtraders that are consistent with the meaning of the originalancient strategies. The 36 Strategies of the Chinese forFinancial Traders follow the structure of the original 36Strategies of the Chinese. The first 18 strategies are appliedwhen you have the advantage -- the luxury of time andresources to examine techniques to recognize and maximize thereturn from these market opportunities. The second 18 strategiesare applied when you are at a disadvantage -- they arestrategies used against investors and traders to inhibit success.Many of the strategies are enhanced using derivatives.
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 1118395581
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 970
Book Description
Ancient strategies provide a valuable link to enhance your abilityto survive and prosper in modern financial markets. In thisfascinating book, experienced trader and best-selling author DarylGuppy explains how The 36 Strategies of the Chinese areapplied to trading financial markets. In trading there is rarely asingle answer to any trading situation. The best answer, and itseffective application, depends on the trader. The strategies bythemselves do not guarantee success. The trader’s skill inanalyzing and assessing the situation determines how effective heis in selecting and applying the right strategy. Guppy was introduced to the book of The 36 Strategies of theChinese by a Chinese friend. An ancient and classic text, it isa compilation of political and military strategies dating back morethan 1800 years, drawn from classic Chinese poetry, history,philosophy, biographies and novels. This book includes specific methods for active investors andtraders that are consistent with the meaning of the originalancient strategies. The 36 Strategies of the Chinese forFinancial Traders follow the structure of the original 36Strategies of the Chinese. The first 18 strategies are appliedwhen you have the advantage -- the luxury of time andresources to examine techniques to recognize and maximize thereturn from these market opportunities. The second 18 strategiesare applied when you are at a disadvantage -- they arestrategies used against investors and traders to inhibit success.Many of the strategies are enhanced using derivatives.
Ghost Silver
Author: Ye XiaoZi
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1636666663
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1051
Book Description
I am an antique dealer, earning money from the living and earning money from the dead. In the past few years of roaming the world, he had seen all kinds of bizarre things...
Publisher: Funstory
ISBN: 1636666663
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1051
Book Description
I am an antique dealer, earning money from the living and earning money from the dead. In the past few years of roaming the world, he had seen all kinds of bizarre things...
The Tiger's Wife
Author: Téa Obreht
Publisher: Random House Incorporated
ISBN: 0385343833
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Struggling to understand why her beloved grandfather left his family to die alone in a field hospital far from home, a young doctor in a war-torn Balkan country takes over her grandfather's search for a mythical ageless vagabond while referring to a worn copy of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book. A first novel. 18,000 first printing.
Publisher: Random House Incorporated
ISBN: 0385343833
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354
Book Description
Struggling to understand why her beloved grandfather left his family to die alone in a field hospital far from home, a young doctor in a war-torn Balkan country takes over her grandfather's search for a mythical ageless vagabond while referring to a worn copy of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book. A first novel. 18,000 first printing.
Spell of the Tiger
Author: Sy Montgomery
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN: 1603581464
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
From the author of The Soul of an Octopus and bestselling memoir The Good Good Pig, a book that earned Sy Montgomery her status as one of the most celebrated wildlife writers of our time, Spell of the Tiger brings readers to the Sundarbans, a vast tangle of mangrove swamp and tidal delta that lies between India and Bangladesh. It is the only spot on earth where tigers routinely eat people—swimming silently behind small boats at night to drag away fishermen, snatching honey collectors and woodcutters from the forest. But, unlike in other parts of Asia where tigers are rapidly being hunted to extinction, tigers in the Sundarbans are revered. With the skill of a naturalist and the spirit of a mystic, Montgomery reveals the delicate balance of Sundarbans life, explores the mix of worship and fear that offers tigers unique protection there, and unlocks some surprising answers about why people at risk of becoming prey might consider their predator a god.
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
ISBN: 1603581464
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 250
Book Description
From the author of The Soul of an Octopus and bestselling memoir The Good Good Pig, a book that earned Sy Montgomery her status as one of the most celebrated wildlife writers of our time, Spell of the Tiger brings readers to the Sundarbans, a vast tangle of mangrove swamp and tidal delta that lies between India and Bangladesh. It is the only spot on earth where tigers routinely eat people—swimming silently behind small boats at night to drag away fishermen, snatching honey collectors and woodcutters from the forest. But, unlike in other parts of Asia where tigers are rapidly being hunted to extinction, tigers in the Sundarbans are revered. With the skill of a naturalist and the spirit of a mystic, Montgomery reveals the delicate balance of Sundarbans life, explores the mix of worship and fear that offers tigers unique protection there, and unlocks some surprising answers about why people at risk of becoming prey might consider their predator a god.