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1.The Art of War by: Sun Tzu, Sun Zi May 01, 2006
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I'm not especially interested in military history, neither am I a manager or businessman, but I still found this book very enjoyable. It has the rare appeal of being of its time but at the same time applicable to the present day. Many of the insights feel very contemporary - not simply to the business arena but to any aspect of life. The style is terse and aphoristic, which means that it doesn't really matter that the book is quite short. Even the chapters on terrain tactics are interesting from a historical point of view. I would also recommend a book called the Fall by Steve Taylor for its insights into the origins and history of warfare and social conflict The Fall:the Insanity of the Ego in Human History and the Dawning of a New Era: The ... Read More:

2.The Book of Five Rings: A Classic Text on the Japanese Way of the Sword by: Miyamoto Musashi March 03, 2005
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I have three copies of Sun Tzu's Art of War, one fairly expensive by Cleary, and two cheaper translations, I like the expensive one least of the three for it's pushing of a pacifist Taoism that isn't in the others. Victor Harris's translation of the book of five rings is fine.

3.Art of War, The: The Oldest Military Treatise in the World by: Sun Tzu July 06, 2007
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The translator in this book was Lionel Giles, I have his translation of this, in a more extensive version. The translation I have is most amusing because Lionel Giles enters into discussion of the commentaries and also enters into a critique of the other contemporary (circa 1908) and prior translations. Lionel Giles is bitchy and vituperative about the other European translators (particularly one unfortunate Captain Calthrop), which is most entertaining to read. The Art of War itself is a short book, and Giles' translation is probably as good as we are going to get, so if the book itself is all you need, get this. If you want information and entertainment, purchase a longer version of the Giles translation, it is both enlightening and hugely entertaining.

4.The Complete I Ching: The Definitive Translation by the Taoist Master Alfred Huang from: Inner Traditions Bear and Company 2004-04
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Having owned this book for a few months now and having reviewed later publications by different authors I can now say that I have found this version to be the most definitive and satisfying in terms of interpretation and clarity. Concise description coupled with fascinating historical data make this book the one to own. Through clear and unequivocal explanation the true meaning and poetic nature of the I Ching as reflected in the scripts are revealed and fully justified by Master Huang, explaining the reasoning behind previous misinterpretations. This book should not necessarily be read purely in the context of divination but also as the pure translation of ancient Chinese philosophy. It is truly uplifting and now follows me wherever I go. I would also highly recommend ... Read More:

5.The Bhagavad Gita (Classic of Indian Spirituality) (Classic of Indian Spirituality) by: Eknath Easwaran June 30, 2007
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This version is very readable, short and simple yet packed with concepts. You have to read this! There is a reason why this version is the most popular one especially for someone like me who doesn't know much on Hinduism. I am looking to buy other versions now to understand this great work.

6.The Art of War (Running Press Miniatures) by: Tzu Sun September 30, 2003
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The translator in this book was Lionel Giles, I have his translation of this, in a more extensive version. The translation I have is most amusing because Lionel Giles enters into discussion of the commentaries and also enters into a critique of the other contemporary (circa 1908) and prior translations. Lionel Giles is bitchy and vituperative about the other European translators (particularly one unfortunate Captain Calthrop), which is most entertaining to read. The Art of War itself is a short book, and Giles' translation is probably as good as we are going to get, so if the book itself is all you need, get this. If you want information and entertainment, purchase a longer version of the Giles translation, it is both enlightening and hugely entertaining.

7.If You Meet Buddha on the Road, Kill Him by: Sheldon Kopp January 01, 1920
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I work as a speechwriter and I love this type of book because it's full of quotable stuff. Lines like, 'You are free to do whatever you like. You need only face the consequences.' or, 'You can't make anyone love you. You just have to reveal who your are and take your chances.' He illustrates his theories using some of the Great Classics of Western Literature - Chaucer's Wife of Bath, Kafka's The Castle, John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress and Shakespeare's Macbeth. The thrust of the book is 'The secret is that there is no secret'. We must all face our problems, there are no real gurus with all the answers. Life is complex, difficult, unpredictable, confusing - fun sometimes - harrowing and depressing at others. We have to find temporary ... Read More:

8.The Analects (Classics) by: Confucius September 27, 1979
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A brilliant book sums this up. For those interested in learning about non-western philosophy it is a perfect introduction. Full of Confucius' sayings it will teach you about the morality of the world from the view of Confucius. Not only this but it will also teach you about human nature, people 24 centuries ago aren't that different from people today. More importantly it will teach you how to live. It was a most enjoyable read and it taught me a lot.

9.The Yoga Tradition: Its History, Literature, Philosophy and Practice by: Georg Feuerstein September 01, 2001
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This book deserves the 5 stars for the sheer expanse, the research behind it, and the approachable explanations of a very difficult, convoluted, and relatively undocumented subject. I especially enjoyed the historic context and perspective behind the various systems of yoga, and commend the author's serious attempts to provide a wealth of translated texts from the relatively unknown and mind-bogglingly large library of Hindu scriptures. His love of the subject shines through the effort he must have invested in documenting this knowledge. The one missing bit which makes this book more an anthology - than a definitive guide for seekers - is that it doesn't come from author's own experiential understanding of the subject. This great work therefore does not speak with authority ... Read More:

10.Bushido: The Way of the Samurai (Square One Classics): The Way of the Samurai (Square One Classics) by: Tsunetomo Yamamoto May 16, 2002
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I can't better the other review below except to say that this translation of the Bushido is far easier to read, understand, digest and put into daily practice than the hoards of other versions of "Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai by Tsunetomo Yamamoto" which this book is based upon. Despite a totally different translation, nothing is lost when you put the two books side by side and compare them to each other. An earlier, and I think more reliable, version of the Bushi-do was written by Daidôji Yûzan called the "Bushido Shoshinshu: The Warrior's Primer". A translation of which can be seen by either William Scott Wilson or Thomas Cleary. By the way, the title "Bushi-do" does not mean "Hidden behind the Leaves", that is the translation of the "Hagakure". ... Read More:

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