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Game theory means rigorous strategic thinking. It's the art of anticipating your opponent's next moves, knowing full well that your rival is trying to do the same thing to you. Though parts of game theory involve simple common sense, much is counterintuitive, and it can only be mastered by developing a new way of seeing the world. Using a diverse array of rich case studies―from pop culture, TV, movies, sports, politics, and history―the authors show how nearly every business and personal interaction has a game-theory component to it. Are the winners of reality-TV contests instinctive game theorists? Do big-time investors see things that most people miss? What do great poker players know that you don't? Mastering game theory will make you more successful in business and life, and this lively book is the key to that mastery.

The Art of War is a seminal work on military strategy that is today as important and influencial among politicians and business executives as it is among military leaders. Written over twenty-five hundered years ago by a mysterious Chinese warrior-philosopher, the book has become one of the most revered handbooks for success of all times. 'Feign weakness to create over-confidence in the enemy,' Sunzi cautions. 'When attacking nearby, make it appear that you are attacking a distant point. When attacking a distant point, make it clear that you are attacking nearby.' These words of wisdom and psychological insight ring as true today as they did centuries ago -- and can easily be applied to situations far removed from the battlefield. In Sunzi Speaks, the great warrior's wisdom is retold through the enchanting and entertaining cartoon illustrations of Tsai Chih Chung. As with Tsai's previous books, the original Chinese notes are contained in the margins of each page as a decorative device -- and as an aid to potential scholars and Chinese-speaking readers. Tsai Chih Chung brings the essence of this classic Chinese text vividly and enduringly to life. — From the back of the book

Acclaimed historian John Keegan brings together an amazing array of war writings, largely drawn from the protagonists themselves or firsthand accounts of the battles they describe. Includes descriptions by Caesar, the Duke of Wellington, Ernest Hemingway, and others.

Unlike contemporary translations that have focused too heavily on applying this military classic to corporate conflicts, this definitive interpretation maintains the impact of the original. Written by a practicing martial artist, Hanshi Stephen Kaufman uses straightforward prose to explain Sun Tzu's message.