Author: Dinah Küng
Publisher:
ISBN: 9782970074885
Category : Domestic fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
'From the Orange Prize-nominated author of "A Visit From Voltaire" comes a delightful mix of Desperate Housewife-meets-Karate Kid, with hints for the underdog reader in each of us. Read this and get ready to take on the bullies and poseurs out in the cold, cruel everyday world.' When fighting for love, get a warlord on your side. . . A London librarian is losing her job, her man and, possibly even her mind. Enrolling in an evening class, "Mending Marriage or Decent Divorce," Jane ends up by mistake with some oddball businessmen studying Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" and China's legendary Thirty-six Battle Stratagems. Professor Baldwin urges Jane to give his management class a try before joining the lovelorn ladies next door. He'll train her in ancient military wiles to "fight without fighting"-and win back Joe, her career and best of all, her self-esteem. Can Sun Tzu and his feudal warlords save a middle-aged woman, not to mention her hapless classmates, in modern London? Overwhelmed by an ageing celebrity mother and an anorexic teen daughter, the distraught Jane has nothing to lose and in fact, gains more from Baldwin's coaching than she bargained for-with hilarious and poignant results.
Love and the Art of War
Author: Dinah Küng
Publisher:
ISBN: 9782970074885
Category : Domestic fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
'From the Orange Prize-nominated author of "A Visit From Voltaire" comes a delightful mix of Desperate Housewife-meets-Karate Kid, with hints for the underdog reader in each of us. Read this and get ready to take on the bullies and poseurs out in the cold, cruel everyday world.' When fighting for love, get a warlord on your side. . . A London librarian is losing her job, her man and, possibly even her mind. Enrolling in an evening class, "Mending Marriage or Decent Divorce," Jane ends up by mistake with some oddball businessmen studying Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" and China's legendary Thirty-six Battle Stratagems. Professor Baldwin urges Jane to give his management class a try before joining the lovelorn ladies next door. He'll train her in ancient military wiles to "fight without fighting"-and win back Joe, her career and best of all, her self-esteem. Can Sun Tzu and his feudal warlords save a middle-aged woman, not to mention her hapless classmates, in modern London? Overwhelmed by an ageing celebrity mother and an anorexic teen daughter, the distraught Jane has nothing to lose and in fact, gains more from Baldwin's coaching than she bargained for-with hilarious and poignant results.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9782970074885
Category : Domestic fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
'From the Orange Prize-nominated author of "A Visit From Voltaire" comes a delightful mix of Desperate Housewife-meets-Karate Kid, with hints for the underdog reader in each of us. Read this and get ready to take on the bullies and poseurs out in the cold, cruel everyday world.' When fighting for love, get a warlord on your side. . . A London librarian is losing her job, her man and, possibly even her mind. Enrolling in an evening class, "Mending Marriage or Decent Divorce," Jane ends up by mistake with some oddball businessmen studying Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" and China's legendary Thirty-six Battle Stratagems. Professor Baldwin urges Jane to give his management class a try before joining the lovelorn ladies next door. He'll train her in ancient military wiles to "fight without fighting"-and win back Joe, her career and best of all, her self-esteem. Can Sun Tzu and his feudal warlords save a middle-aged woman, not to mention her hapless classmates, in modern London? Overwhelmed by an ageing celebrity mother and an anorexic teen daughter, the distraught Jane has nothing to lose and in fact, gains more from Baldwin's coaching than she bargained for-with hilarious and poignant results.
A Terrible Love of War
Author: James Hillman
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101667109
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
War is a timeless force in the human imagination—and, indeed, in daily life. Engaged in the activity of destruction, its soldiers and its victims discover a paradoxical yet profound sense of existing, of being human. In A Terrible Love of War, James Hillman, one of today’s most respected psychologists, undertakes a groundbreaking examination of the essence of war, its psychological origins and inhuman behaviors. Utilizing reports from many fronts and times, letters from combatants, analyses by military authorities, classic myths, and writings from great thinkers, including Twain, Tolstoy, Kant, Arendt, Foucault, and Levinas, Hillman’s broad sweep and detailed research bring a fundamentally new understanding to humanity’s simultaneous attraction and aversion to war. This is a compelling, necessary book in a violent world.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101667109
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
War is a timeless force in the human imagination—and, indeed, in daily life. Engaged in the activity of destruction, its soldiers and its victims discover a paradoxical yet profound sense of existing, of being human. In A Terrible Love of War, James Hillman, one of today’s most respected psychologists, undertakes a groundbreaking examination of the essence of war, its psychological origins and inhuman behaviors. Utilizing reports from many fronts and times, letters from combatants, analyses by military authorities, classic myths, and writings from great thinkers, including Twain, Tolstoy, Kant, Arendt, Foucault, and Levinas, Hillman’s broad sweep and detailed research bring a fundamentally new understanding to humanity’s simultaneous attraction and aversion to war. This is a compelling, necessary book in a violent world.
The Art of War for Dating
Author: Eric Rogell
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440511748
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
For centuries, man has studied the ancient art of war before heading into battle--obsessively planning, strategically theorizing, and meticulously executing. If only he did that before trying to pick up women. Just as they turn to Sun Tzu's honored text for military guidance, they can sharpen their dating skills by adapting the good general's advice. But since every guy hitting the bar on Saturday night isn't a seasoned warrior, this book has done the heavy lifting. By dissecting Sun Tzu's original text, extracting his core wisdom, and applying it to picking up women, this book teaches you how to win the battle of the sexes. A woman might not be an enemy to conquer--but she is a prize to win over.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1440511748
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 153
Book Description
For centuries, man has studied the ancient art of war before heading into battle--obsessively planning, strategically theorizing, and meticulously executing. If only he did that before trying to pick up women. Just as they turn to Sun Tzu's honored text for military guidance, they can sharpen their dating skills by adapting the good general's advice. But since every guy hitting the bar on Saturday night isn't a seasoned warrior, this book has done the heavy lifting. By dissecting Sun Tzu's original text, extracting his core wisdom, and applying it to picking up women, this book teaches you how to win the battle of the sexes. A woman might not be an enemy to conquer--but she is a prize to win over.
The Art of Love and War
Author: M. Keyes
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781980751441
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Raised by her grandmother, Imani has only known her rich West African culture, her art, and her family. But after her grandmother passes on she is forced to move in with her mother who only has one love, her pipe. After struggling to complete high school and reuniting with her ex, Daz she begins on a journey filled with enlightenment, perseverance, betrayal, and growth. Where will the road lead before she understands the essence of the art of love and war?
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781980751441
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 150
Book Description
Raised by her grandmother, Imani has only known her rich West African culture, her art, and her family. But after her grandmother passes on she is forced to move in with her mother who only has one love, her pipe. After struggling to complete high school and reuniting with her ex, Daz she begins on a journey filled with enlightenment, perseverance, betrayal, and growth. Where will the road lead before she understands the essence of the art of love and war?
World War Z
Author: Max Brooks
Publisher: Broadway Books
ISBN: 0770437400
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
An account of the decade-long conflict between humankind and hordes of the predatory undead is told from the perspective of dozens of survivors who describe in their own words the epic human battle for survival, in a novel that is the basis for the June 2013 film starring Brad Pitt. Reissue. Movie Tie-In.
Publisher: Broadway Books
ISBN: 0770437400
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 434
Book Description
An account of the decade-long conflict between humankind and hordes of the predatory undead is told from the perspective of dozens of survivors who describe in their own words the epic human battle for survival, in a novel that is the basis for the June 2013 film starring Brad Pitt. Reissue. Movie Tie-In.
Sun Tzu's the Art of War Plus the Art of Love
Author: Gary Gagliardi
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781929194490
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
If you want a new, unique perspective on your romantic pursuits, this is the book for you. It analyzes the task of winning love through the perspective of the science of competition. It uses the world's most successful book on competitive strategy, Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" as a template for a new kind of romantic strategy Two books in one, this book contains Gagliardi's complete award-winning translation of "The Art of War" plus a line-by-line adaptation for using his competitive system in dealing with romantic relationships, "The Art of Love." The complete text of "The Art of War" is presented on the left-hand page with "The Art of Love" line-by-line adaptation on the facing right-hand page. The book's Foreword and Introduction explain the basics of Sun Tzu's system in terms dealing with the finding and maintaining romantic relationships. Following Sun Tzu's text exactly, this book lays out an effective strategy for: finding the right romantic partner, attracting that person, overcoming friction in the relationship, knowing when to make a commitment, improving communication, and keeping the romance alive. In reading this book, you will not only get a new perspective on finding love, but you will also learn the basics of a competitive system that you can apply to finding success in every part of your life. Table of Contents Foreword: Using Romantic Strategy8Introduction: Sun Tzu's Strategic System16 1Analysis23 Finding Love25 2Going to War37 Rewarding Relationships39 3Planning an Attack49 Looking for Love51 4Positioning61 Getting Closer63 5Momentum 73 Intense Intimacy75 6Weakness and Strength85 Needs and Satisfaction87 7 Armed Conflict101 Relationship Friction103 8 Adaptability 115 Personal Flexibility117 9Armed March125 Love's Path127 10Field Position 145 Warning Signs147 11Types of Terrain 163 Relationship Stages165 12 Attacking with Fire189 Heart's Desire191 13Using Spies 201 Knowing Another203 Glossary of Key Strategic Concepts 214 Index of Topics in The Art of War 220
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781929194490
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
If you want a new, unique perspective on your romantic pursuits, this is the book for you. It analyzes the task of winning love through the perspective of the science of competition. It uses the world's most successful book on competitive strategy, Sun Tzu's "The Art of War" as a template for a new kind of romantic strategy Two books in one, this book contains Gagliardi's complete award-winning translation of "The Art of War" plus a line-by-line adaptation for using his competitive system in dealing with romantic relationships, "The Art of Love." The complete text of "The Art of War" is presented on the left-hand page with "The Art of Love" line-by-line adaptation on the facing right-hand page. The book's Foreword and Introduction explain the basics of Sun Tzu's system in terms dealing with the finding and maintaining romantic relationships. Following Sun Tzu's text exactly, this book lays out an effective strategy for: finding the right romantic partner, attracting that person, overcoming friction in the relationship, knowing when to make a commitment, improving communication, and keeping the romance alive. In reading this book, you will not only get a new perspective on finding love, but you will also learn the basics of a competitive system that you can apply to finding success in every part of your life. Table of Contents Foreword: Using Romantic Strategy8Introduction: Sun Tzu's Strategic System16 1Analysis23 Finding Love25 2Going to War37 Rewarding Relationships39 3Planning an Attack49 Looking for Love51 4Positioning61 Getting Closer63 5Momentum 73 Intense Intimacy75 6Weakness and Strength85 Needs and Satisfaction87 7 Armed Conflict101 Relationship Friction103 8 Adaptability 115 Personal Flexibility117 9Armed March125 Love's Path127 10Field Position 145 Warning Signs147 11Types of Terrain 163 Relationship Stages165 12 Attacking with Fire189 Heart's Desire191 13Using Spies 201 Knowing Another203 Glossary of Key Strategic Concepts 214 Index of Topics in The Art of War 220
The Art of War
Author: Pete Katz
Publisher: Ivy Press
ISBN: 0711268029
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
The Art of War is an entertaining and visually stunning graphic adaptation of the oldest military treatise in the world and a masterpiece of Chinese literature. Hailed as the oldest philosophical discussion on military strategy, Sun Tzu’s The Art of War has been adapted as a graphic novel by award-winning illustrator Pete Katz. In this collectible thread-bound edition, the narrative focuses on a teacher instructing a pupil on the main points of Sun Tzu’s treatise, with vibrant battle scenes interspersed throughout. Issues such as planning, tactics, manoeuvring, and spying are illustrated with full-color scenes, so that readers may gain a greater understanding of principles from the fifth century BC that continue to influence generals, politicians and business leaders to this day.
Publisher: Ivy Press
ISBN: 0711268029
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
The Art of War is an entertaining and visually stunning graphic adaptation of the oldest military treatise in the world and a masterpiece of Chinese literature. Hailed as the oldest philosophical discussion on military strategy, Sun Tzu’s The Art of War has been adapted as a graphic novel by award-winning illustrator Pete Katz. In this collectible thread-bound edition, the narrative focuses on a teacher instructing a pupil on the main points of Sun Tzu’s treatise, with vibrant battle scenes interspersed throughout. Issues such as planning, tactics, manoeuvring, and spying are illustrated with full-color scenes, so that readers may gain a greater understanding of principles from the fifth century BC that continue to influence generals, politicians and business leaders to this day.
The Illustrated Art of War
Author: Sun Tzu
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486284026
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Graced with color illustrations of Asian art treasures, this gift edition of the world's earliest and most prestigious military treatise covers principles of strategy, tactics, maneuvers, and other ever-relevant topics. Required reading in many military institutions, its ancient wisdom offers many modern applications to business, law, and sports.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486284026
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
Graced with color illustrations of Asian art treasures, this gift edition of the world's earliest and most prestigious military treatise covers principles of strategy, tactics, maneuvers, and other ever-relevant topics. Required reading in many military institutions, its ancient wisdom offers many modern applications to business, law, and sports.
The Art of War
Author: Sun Tzu
Publisher: Amber Books Ltd
ISBN: 1909160199
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Written in the 6th century BC, Sun Tzu’s The Art of War is still used as a book of military strategy today. Using a new translation by James Trapp, this bilingual edition of The Art of War lays the original Chinese text opposite the modern English translation.
Publisher: Amber Books Ltd
ISBN: 1909160199
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 102
Book Description
Written in the 6th century BC, Sun Tzu’s The Art of War is still used as a book of military strategy today. Using a new translation by James Trapp, this bilingual edition of The Art of War lays the original Chinese text opposite the modern English translation.
The Art of War for Writers
Author: James Scott Bell
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1582975906
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Strategies and Tactics for the Master Novelist Successfully starting and finishing a publishable novel is often like fighting a series of battles. You not only have to work hard to shape memorable characters, develop gripping plots, and craft dazzling dialogue, but you also have to fight against self-doubts and fears. And then there's the challenge of learning to navigate the ever-changing publishing industry. That's why best-selling novelist James Scott Bell, author of the Write Great Fiction staples Plot & Structure and Revision & Self-Editing, came up with the ultimate novel-writing battle plan: The Art of War for Writers. You'll find tactics and strategies for idea generation and development, character building, plotting, drafting, querying and submitting, dealing with rejection, coping with unrealistic expectations, and much more. With timeless, innovative, and concise writing reflections and techniques, The Art of War for Writers is your roadmap to victory.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1582975906
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Strategies and Tactics for the Master Novelist Successfully starting and finishing a publishable novel is often like fighting a series of battles. You not only have to work hard to shape memorable characters, develop gripping plots, and craft dazzling dialogue, but you also have to fight against self-doubts and fears. And then there's the challenge of learning to navigate the ever-changing publishing industry. That's why best-selling novelist James Scott Bell, author of the Write Great Fiction staples Plot & Structure and Revision & Self-Editing, came up with the ultimate novel-writing battle plan: The Art of War for Writers. You'll find tactics and strategies for idea generation and development, character building, plotting, drafting, querying and submitting, dealing with rejection, coping with unrealistic expectations, and much more. With timeless, innovative, and concise writing reflections and techniques, The Art of War for Writers is your roadmap to victory.