Personal Philosophy

This is the complete text of The Art of War, one of the oldest and most successful books on military strategy in the world. It has also been applied to business and managerial strategies. The translation, by Lionel Giles, is considered one of the best available. This unabridged edition of The Art of War includes only the most essential translator's notes so that the words and thoughts of Sun Tzu may be easily understood.

The Art of War is an ancient Chinese military treatise dating from the fifth century BCE). The work, attributed to the ancient Chinese military strategist Sun Tzu (Sunzi), comprises 13 chapters, each devoted to an aspect of warfare and its application to military tactics and strategy. It contains a detailed analysis of the Chinese military, from weapons and strategy to rank and discipline as well as the importance of intelligence and espionage in war.

Recognizing the power of the new and trying to understand and promote the conditions that make it possible, the Greeks were the first to write about innovation and even the first to record a word for forging something new. In short, the Greeks "invented" innovation itself - and they still have a great deal to teach us about it. How to Innovate is an engaging introduction to key ideas about - and examples of - innovation and creative thinking from ancient Greece. Armand D'Angour provides lively new translations of selections from Aristotle, Diodorus, and Athenaeus.

Kids are naturally curious, but when it comes to school it seems like their minds are turned off. Why is it that they can remember the smallest details from their favorite television programs, yet miss the most obvious questions on their history test? Cognitive scientist Dan Willingham has focused his acclaimed research on the biological and cognitive basis of learning and has a deep understanding of the daily challenges faced by classroom teachers.

Public Speaking Topic Secrets for College, Community, Toastmasters and TED Talks will help you discover your perfect topic. You'll be able generate topics based on your purpose, whether you want to inform, entertain, persuade, or inspire.

En este libro se desgranan y explican de forma clara y pragmática los principales pilares de esta filosofía milenaria y una serie de técnicas que te ayudarán a comprender y poner en práctica el estoicismo en la vida cotidiana. Navegando sus páginas encontrarás más de treinta ejercicios prácticos que tienen como objetivo ayudarte a llevar una vida que merezca la pena ser vivida.

We see, as they perhaps do not, that to many of them, this series of lessons will be as seed planted in fertile soil - which will in due time put forth sprouts, which will force their way gradually into the sunlight of consciousness where they will put forth leaves, blossom and fruit. Many of the fragments of truth which will be presented to you will not be recognized by you at this time; but in years to come, you will recognize the verity of the impressions which will be conveyed to you in these lessons.

In this accessible and beautiful book, Yen Ooi explains the various facets of Rén and explores how this philosophy applies to everything from our relationship with ourselves and the people in our lives, to how we relate to society and the wider world. She shows us how, using the basic principles of Rén and through simple changes to our lives, we can connect better with friends, family, and colleagues, become helpful members of society, and find fulfillment in ideas of community, justice, morality, and compassion.

The purpose of this book, and that of others that will follow in the ARS, is to shed light on certain practices, structures, systems, and institutions that we have adopted in Africa and that we continue to follow, even though they may not be tangibly furthering our progress and development as individuals, as communities, as nations, and as a Continent.

We can shift our perspective and change our world. Life can be exceptionally gratifying when we realize that our thoughts create our interactions, and our interactions create our relationships. To truly relate is what living is all about. This book is meant as a seed. Its message offers inspiration for living an authentic and transparent life. As a resource for life, it unites what is seen as separate and heals what is wounded.

Change your child's future starting today: Learn how to use Stephen R. Covey's proven 7 Habits to create a leadership program for kids of all ages, so they can be more effective, more goal oriented, and more successful.

Discover the Language of the Mind: The Hypnotist's Guide to Psycho-Linguistics by Patrick K. Porter, PhD was previously published as Psycho-Linguistics: The Language of the Mind. This fully revised edition includes updates on dozens of new developments in the hypnosis field, full transcripts for each of the eleven processes, which includes two never-before published techniques as developed and tested by Dr. Patrick Porter and the experts at Positive Changes Hypnosis Centers.

Tao and the Four Pillars of Influence stands apart as a business book. It speaks ancient wisdom to the modern-day leader, while providing practical and tangible actions that lead to high levels of sustainable influence. The book is an easy-to-follow roadmap to creating lasting change in your workplace, community and family, while navigating chaotic and demanding environments.

Many believe that people are just born with the ability to think critically, but that's not true! Critical thinking is a skill that anyone can learn how to do and how to build upon in order to make themselves master critical thinkers. Those who are in college, in careers where they have to make decisions on a regular basis, or would just like to know how they can become better learners should take a listen to this book.

A Arte da Guerra é a bíblia dos estrategistas. Sai do universo militar para conquistar o mundo político e empresarial. Há mais de 2.500 anos, o general chinês Sun Tzu compilou os personagens filosóficos que sintetizam estratégias eficientes. Mistério, dissimulação, astúcia e surpresa são os pilares deste tratado. Um livro profundo, repleto de metáforas, que encanta e intriga os estudiosos no mundo todo.

Please note: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. In The Second Mountain, political commentator and author David Brooks explains how individuals and societies can transition from selfish individualism to a focus on community. He believes that to achieve solidarity, wholeness and true happiness, we must shift our character from the hyper-individualistic first mountain to the more relational second mountain.

Suppose knowledge of the foundational principle of mind and consciousness had been lost thousands of years ago. How would we know it? We wouldn't — until it was rediscovered. Richard L. Haight, three-time award-winning author, has uncovered and decoded an ancient principle that has lain dormant, hidden for thousands of years within Genesis, the first book of The Holy Bible.

These are difficult days in our world's history. Natural disasters are gouging entire nations, 1.75 billion people are desperately poor, and economic uncertainty still reigns across the globe. But you and I have been given an opportunity to make a big difference. What if we did? What if we rocked the world with hope? Infiltrated all corners with God's love and life?

La filosofía es mucho más práctica de lo que crees. Tómalo con filosofía abre el corazón y la mente tanto, que no hay mejor remedio en estos tiempos inciertos y complicados. Este libro enseñará al lector a aplicar en la vida cotidiana la filosofía de los grandes titanes de la filosofía, como Aristóteles, Kierkegaard, Marx y otros.

El camino del zen y la senda del samurái son formas de sabiduría para transitar nuestra cotidianeidad. En tiempos de cambio e incertidumbre, valores de ética samurái como la devoción o la resiliencia pueden ser muy convenientes. La austeridad y el vacío fértil del zen nos enseñan a vivir en el presente. Alexis Racionero Ragué nos sumerge en el universo japonés combinando de forma muy amena la filosofía y la espiritualidad con el libro de viajes. A partir de una ruta por Japón, nos introduce en la ética, la estética y la espiritualidad del samurái, el monje guerrero imbuido por el zen.