The Art Of War

"A clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease." So wrote Sun Tzu 2,500 years ago. Sun Tzu'... (more)

"A clever fighter is one who not only wins, but excels in winning with ease." So wrote Sun Tzu 2,500 years ago. Sun Tzu's incisive blueprint for battlefield strategy is as relevant to today's combatants in business, politics, and everyday life as it once was to the warlords of ancient China. "The Art of War is one of the most useful books ever written on leading with wisdom, an essential tool for modern corporate warriors battling to gain the advantage in the boardroom, and for anyone struggling to gain the upper hand in confrontations and competitions. Here Lionel Giles's famed 1910 translation, laced with commentary from illustrious Chinese experts, is brought up to date with relevant quotations from Western writers and thinkers. Dallas Galvin, a writer and journalist specializing in international affairs and the arts, has reported on military affairs in Latin America and Asia, and has produced documentaries for the NATO Alliance. (less)

The Chinese dragon is flexing its muscles. As its military begins to prey on neighbors in the South China Sea, attacking... (more)

The Chinese dragon is flexing its muscles. As its military begins to prey on neighbors in the South China Sea, attacking fishing vessels and scheming to seize natural resources, the U.S. goes on high alert. But a far more ominous danger lurks closer to home: a Chinese sleeper cell has planted a nuclear weapon in the harbor at Norfolk, Virginia, the biggest naval base on the planet. The target: a secret rendezvous of the Atlantic Fleet aircraft carriers and their battle groups. When the CIA director is assassinated and Jake Grafton is appointed to take his place, he gets wind of the conspiracy, but has no idea when or where the attack will occur. (less)

Written around the 6th century BC, The Art of War is one of the oldest books about war and military strategy, and probab... (more)

Written around the 6th century BC, The Art of War is one of the oldest books about war and military strategy, and probably the bets. Above all, it teaches you how, when battles commences, to think on your feet and catch your enemy off guard. (less)

An ancient Chinese treatise on the strategies of war stresses the importance of speed, sound tactics, subterfuge, discip... (more)

An ancient Chinese treatise on the strategies of war stresses the importance of speed, sound tactics, subterfuge, discipline, appropriate form of attack, and accurate intelligence. (less)

This beloved Chinese classic is among the most prestigious and influential books of strategy available, providing timele... (more)

This beloved Chinese classic is among the most prestigious and influential books of strategy available, providing timeless lessons on how to successfully, confidently, and efficiently handle conflict. It captures the essence of military strategy with techniques and instructions applicable to competition and conflict on every level and has been in the pockets of military leaders, politicians, executives, and scholars alike for hundreds of years. Thomas Cleary's translation has been a gold standard among translations for over three decades, offering the complete text in eminently readable prose with short commentaries by other ancient Chinese strategists and philosophers interwoven throughout. (less)

Written around the 6th century BC, The Art of War is one of the oldest books about war and military strategy, and probab... (more)

Written around the 6th century BC, The Art of War is one of the oldest books about war and military strategy, and probably the bets. Above all, it teaches you how, when battles commences, to think on your feet and catch your enemy off guard. (less)

For more than two thousand years, 'The Art of War' has stood as a cornerstone of Chinese culture, a lucid epigrammatic t... (more)

For more than two thousand years, 'The Art of War' has stood as a cornerstone of Chinese culture, a lucid epigrammatic text that reveals as much about human psychology, politics, and economics as it does about battlefield strategy. The influence of Sun-tzu's text has grown tremendously in the West in recent years, with military leaders, politicians, and corporate executives alike finding valuable insight in these ancient words. (less)

A manual on the rational planning and conduct of military operations written over two millennia ago in China. (more)

A manual on the rational planning and conduct of military operations written over two millennia ago in China. (less)

The Chinese dragon is flexing its muscles. As its military begins to prey on neighbors in the South China Sea, attacking... (more)

The Chinese dragon is flexing its muscles. As its military begins to prey on neighbors in the South China Sea, attacking fishing vessels and scheming to seize natural resources, the U.S. goes on high alert. But a far more ominous danger lurks closer to home: a Chinese sleeper cell has planted a nuclear weapon in the harbor at Norfolk, Virginia, the biggest naval base on the planet. The target: a secret rendezvous of the Atlantic Fleet aircraft carriers and their battle groups. When the CIA director is assassinated and Jake Grafton is appointed to take his place, he gets wind of the conspiracy, but has no idea when or where the attack will occur. In the meantime, a series of assassinations, including an attempt on the life of the President, shake the country and deliberately mask a far more sinister objective. (less)

In The art of war, Betty Churcher brings her unique perspective to a series on Australian art inspired or provoked by ou... (more)

In The art of war, Betty Churcher brings her unique perspective to a series on Australian art inspired or provoked by our involvement in conflicts over the past century. From the First World War to the war on terror, it reveals how dramatically attitudes to war have changed, and how radically the trauma of war has changed art itself. The art of war is a personal exploration of art rather than a comprehensive K-12. With images from official war artists, soldiers on the frontline or in POW camps, civilians in concentration camps and those on the homefront, it is a story of unknown artists and famous names such as George Lambert, Nora Heysen, Wendy Sharpe and Sidney Nolan. The range and diversity of the works is remarkable, from dramatic battlefield panoramas to pencil-on-paper sketches of individuals. Some were created to encourage patriotic sentiment; others protest a senseless loss of life. Almost all capture something of the Australian identity - our humour, courage and endurance. A Film Australia National Interest Program in association with Early Works. Produced with the support of the Australian War Memorial and in association with SBS Independent. 2011 National Film and Sound Archive of Australia. Executive Producer: Anna Grieve. Producer: John Hughes, Betty Churcher. Director: John Hughes. Writer: Betty Churcher. DOP/Cinematographer: Joel Peterson. Narrator/Presenter: Betty Churcher. Featured People: Betty Churcher. (less)