"He who knows not the stratagems is respectable, but he who plays no stratagems in spite of knowing them deserves more respect." In 36 Stratagems Plus, authors Douglas S. Tung and Teresa K. Tung provide a unique collection of ancient Chinese tactics that describe some of the cunning and subtle stratagems-a strategic plan that contains a trap or a ruse for the enemy. Many of these stratagems had their origins in events that occurred during the Warring States Period (475-221 BC) and the Three Kingdoms Period (220-280) in China. This collection includes sixty stratagems that illustrate the enlightened exploitation of strategic power. For each stratagem, the Tungs present an eclectic discussion of its theme, the classic Chinese case supplemented by two international cases to illustrate the use of these strategic acts by other nationalities. They then trace its source which is usually the exploit of some of the Chinese generals, statesmen, and ordinary people. The source may be from The Art of War. 36 Stratagems Plus demonstrates that it is not the quantity of stratagems that matter, but rather the way in which they are deployed.

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.

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

Rediscovered in the early 1940s, The 36 Strategies have gained increasing popularity in modern China * For any reader of Sun Tzu * The author has used the tactics of The 36 Strategies in his consultancy to help clients such as Microsoft, Ryder, Pfizer, and DHL outthink their competition. In today's global marketplace there isn't fairness--there are winners and losers. Today's competitive terrain calls for new tactics as well as an understanding of how one's opponents approach business. Using ancient Eastern philosophy and military tactics from The 36 Strategies, Hide a Dagger Behind a Smile reveals the strategies that will keep competitors guessing--and the profits soaring. Weaving the story of each strategy with contemporary case studies from top business and strategic management schools, each chapter analyzes a company's situation, options, decisions, and results and shows how businesses can incorporate those tactics into their strategies. Hide a Dagger Behind a Smile--by Kaihan Krippendorff, President of the Strategy Learning Center--is a timely and timeless resource for executives and corporate strategists looking to win their most contentious battles. AUTHOR: Kaihan Krippendorff (Miami, FL) is a former consultant with McKinsey & Company and the President of The Strategy Learning Center, a business education firm that helps large companies worldwide including Microsoft, Ryder, Pfizer, and DHL outthink their competition. He holds a B.S. from the Wharton School of Business, a B.S. in Engineering from The University of Pennsylvania, and an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School. He also studied at the London Business School. He has been mentioned in or written for publications such as Inc. Magazine, Harvard Business Review, Harvard Management Update, and appeared on radio programs such as NPR's Marketplace.

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.

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.