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Author : Krippend Kaiha
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781446346204
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (462 download)
Download or read book Hide a Dagger Behind a Smile written by Krippend Kaiha and published by . This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Kaihan Krippendorf
Publisher : Platinum Press
ISBN 13 : 9781598693805
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (938 download)
Download or read book Hide a Dagger Behind a Smile written by Kaihan Krippendorf and published by Platinum Press. This book was released on 2008-02-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author : Stefan H. Verstappen
Publisher : China Books
ISBN 13 : 9780835126427
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (264 download)
Download or read book San Shi Liu Ji written by Stefan H. Verstappen and published by China Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Author : Kaihan Krippendorff
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118163850
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (181 download)
Download or read book Outthink the Competition written by Kaihan Krippendorff and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-11-16 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Fast Company blogger and former McKinsey consultant profiles the next generation business strategists: the "Outthinkers" "Outthinkers" are entrepreneurs and corporate leaders with a new playbook. They see opportunities others ignore, challenge dogma others accept as truth, rally resources others cannot influence, and unleash new strategies that disrupt their markets. Outthink the Competition proves that business competition is undergoing a fundamental paradigm shift and that during such revolutions, outthinkers beat traditionalists. Outthink the Competition presents stories of breakthrough companies like Apple, Google, Vistaprint, and Rosetta Stone whose stunning performances defy traditional explanation and will inspire readers to outthink the competition. Core concepts in the book include: Discover the Eight Dimensions of Disruption Learn to play by the Outthinker Playbook Develop the Five Habits of the Outthinker Implement the Outthinker Process It's time to buck tradition in order to stay ahead. Outthink the competition and uncover opportunities hiding in plain sight.
Author : Peggy Schaedler
Publisher : Abbott Press
ISBN 13 : 145820278X
Total Pages : 156 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (582 download)
Download or read book Dagger and Dash written by Peggy Schaedler and published by Abbott Press. This book was released on 2012-04-13 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Move over, Sherlock Holmes; girl detective Amanda Dagger is on her first case. Using brilliant logic and powerful observation, Amanda sets out to find a friends scrimshaw medallion, which has mysteriously disappeared. She teams up with Freddy Dash, the class clown and detention pro, and the friends uncover more than they bargain for. Shattered glass, a runaway truck, and a near drowning leave the young sleuths wondering why someone is trying to scare them away from the medallion and from uncovering the truth. Amanda and Freddy have a common interest in history, which leads them to a notable local landmark, the Old Stone House. Joined by Freddys tagalong brother Todd and their quirky classmate Brook Winter, the group decides to make it their summer hangout. But strange things seem to be happening on the grounds of the home. Once owned by wealthy ivory merchants, the eerie house has a disturbing past. When Todd is dragged violently underwater while swimming nearby, and a delivery truck nearly collides with the friends, Amanda realizes someone is sending them a message: keep away. Determined to find the medallion, Amanda and Freddy search the house and discover priceless ivory relics have been stolen. Amanda must learn to trust her instincts to uncover the horrible secrets hidden inside these stone wallsand discover what might soon turn a thief into a killer.
Author : J. R. Ward
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0451417178
Total Pages : 514 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (514 download)
Download or read book Lover Revealed written by J. R. Ward and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013 with total page 514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Human police officer Butch O'Neal is allowed into the Brotherhood's inner circle, where he comes under the spell of the beautiful and aristocratic vampire Marissa. But O'Neal is no ordinary human, and the real reason for his presence is soon revealed.
Author : Kaihan Krippendorff
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118105087
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (181 download)
Download or read book Outthink the Competition written by Kaihan Krippendorff and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-12-20 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Fast Company blogger and former McKinsey consultant profiles the next generation business strategists: the "Outthinkers" "Outthinkers" are entrepreneurs and corporate leaders with a new playbook. They see opportunities others ignore, challenge dogma others accept as truth, rally resources others cannot influence, and unleash new strategies that disrupt their markets. Outthink the Competition proves that business competition is undergoing a fundamental paradigm shift and that during such revolutions, outthinkers beat traditionalists. Outthink the Competition presents stories of breakthrough companies like Apple, Google, Vistaprint, and Rosetta Stone whose stunning performances defy traditional explanation and will inspire readers to outthink the competition. Core concepts in the book include: Discover the Eight Dimensions of Disruption Learn to play by the Outthinker Playbook Develop the Five Habits of the Outthinker Implement the Outthinker Process It's time to buck tradition in order to stay ahead. Outthink the competition and uncover opportunities hiding in plain sight.
Author : Stephen M. Garcia
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0190060824
Total Pages : 689 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (9 download)
Download or read book The Oxford Handbook of the Psychology of Competition written by Stephen M. Garcia and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2024-01-05 with total page 689 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In The Oxford Handbook of the Psychology of Competition, Stephen M. Garcia, Avishalom Tor, and Andrew J. Elliot review and organize the literature on the psychology of competition and bring together leading researchers studying competition across the field of psychology. The first section on Biological Approaches reviews findings on competition from the subfields of psychobiology, neuroscience, psycho-endocrinology, and evolutionary psychology. The section on Motivational and Emotional Approaches examines the opposing motivational forces in competition and describes how competitive motivation is influenced by goals, competitive arousal, and envy. Cognitive and Decision-Making Approaches showcases relevant findings from the literature on judgment and decision making, social dilemmas, cognitive biases, and risk-taking. The section on Social-Personality and Organizational Approaches includes chapters on trait competitiveness, gender differences in competition, rivalry, status competition, and social comparison. The volume concludes with a section in which the psychological study of competition is focused on specific contexts, such as sports, education, and culture. The Oxford Handbook of the Psychology of Competition is a crucial interdisciplinary investigation into the variety of perspectives and approaches to the psychology of competition, facilitating new research and integration in the field.
Author : Tom Bisio
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
ISBN 13 : 1623170060
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (231 download)
Download or read book Beyond the Battleground written by Tom Bisio and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2016-05-17 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on ideas from classical military strategy, the Yijing (Book of Changes), and Chinese martial arts theory, Tom Bisio presents a fascinating exploration of how insights from these sources can be deployed to manage crisis situations in all aspects of our daily lives. Suggesting approaches for cultivating a strategic mindset that can be applied to one's relationships, work, and personal self-fulfillment, Beyond the Battleground offers methods of adapting to circumstances, conserving one's own resources, and avoiding or dissolving conflict that will aid any reader navigating the uncertainties of the changing world, including the business person, military theorist, or martial artist. Deftly interweaving his background in East Asian philosophy and history and his career in traditional Chinese medicine with his lifelong interest in the martial arts and military science, Bisio also presents examples of successful strategies from history’s great commanders such as Sunzi, Alexander the Great, Napoleon, and Mao Zedong.
Author : HSBC Jintrust Fund Management
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1118580532
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (185 download)
Download or read book 36 Stratagems for Investors written by HSBC Jintrust Fund Management and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-11-26 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 36 Stratagems are a unique collection of ancient Chinese proverbs that describe some of the most cunning and subtle strategies ever devised by man. Readers, and specifically investors, at all levels will benefit from this interpretation of the 36 stratagems detailing how to apply them in investment and "economic warfare." HSBC’s 36 stratagems encourage flexibility and new ways of thinking about investment issues. "Investor education is not merely about how many lessons can be taught; but how much investors can learn from each lesson. This book combines modren investment and ancient Chinese wisdom in plain language and with interesting stories. It explores investment concepts yet opens your mind and shows you a new way of understanding fund investing." Mark McCombe, Global Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Global Asset Management "There is an old saying, "Gain knowledge for the preservation of wealth." Funds create value, and knowledge of funds will similarly enable investors to create value. The value of knowledge is no less important than the value of capital. For that reason, 36 Stratagems for Investors has set out to show the value of knowledge as a way to capital accumulation and preservation. Readers will benefit from stratagems explained in every page of the book to aid them in their financial investment." Qin Shuo, Chief Editor, China Business News "HSBC Jintrust's 36 Stratagems for Investors is an eye- opener for readers, investors and non- investors alike. HSBC Jintrust has done an impressive job of creating a book with the retail investors in mind; as it puts itself in their shoes to explore issues and solutions as they would. Each of the 36 stratagems is clearly and succinctly told and explained to allow prompt application. May the stratagems depicted in this book gain popularity to become part of the fund culture and investment culture in China, to enable tens of millinos of investors to profit by it." Liu Dong, Deputy Editor, 21st Century Business Herald
Author : Chao-Hsiu Chen
Publisher : Red Wheel Weiser
ISBN 13 : 9781859060865
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (68 download)
Download or read book A Clever Rabbit Has Three Hiding Places written by Chao-Hsiu Chen and published by Red Wheel Weiser. This book was released on 2002-01-01 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Borrow a strange coat in order to make a new beginning. Written as an "Art of War" for daily life, this book features 108 stratagems from ancient Chinese lore that will arm you with cunning, wisdom, and insight. These maxims come from a variety of sources including Confucianism, Taoism, and traditional folk wisdom. The book is organized in two sections. The first divides the stratagems into three categories - Strengthen Yourself, Weaken Your Opponent, and Develop Yourself. The second part looks at a wide array of everyday problems and is arranged A-Z style into numerous subject areas such as Anger, Business, Friends, Money, Old Age, and Wishes. Each area has three stratagems attached, so when you are confronted with a difficulty you can find immediate guidance. Each stratagem is described in vivid language that makes them easy to remember and call upon in times of need: Always let a good horse run by itself. When you have reached the shore, remember to sink the boat. Steal the fuel from under the kettle. Show the plums in order to forget the thirst. Printed in two colors and beautifully adorned with 36 brush paintings, this book will be a trusted ally in all matters of business, love, and life. 108 strategies drawn from ancient Chinese wisdom for business, love, and daily life. Illustrated with traditional brush paintings. Flapped paperback cover includes a cut-out decorative bookmark.
Author : Song WanFeng
Publisher : Funstory
ISBN 13 : 1649487304
Total Pages : 1191 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (494 download)
Download or read book Hide My Love in Night Breeze written by Song WanFeng and published by Funstory. This book was released on 2020-06-04 with total page 1191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The product of her first pregnancy, the illegitimate daughter who never saw the light of day, the Ye Family's shame, Ye Yi had lived to the age of sixteen with great difficulty. On that stormy night, she was picked up miserably by Xu Yifeng like a stray dog. He appeared in Ye Yi's life like a god, and for the next ten years,. Xu Yifeng became Ye Yi's religion. But so what? In this world, she could only be a lover that never saw the light of day. He was getting married, so it was time for her to leave. Although she was deeply in love, her love was completely worthless in his eyes. Then he would cut it in half! But why was it so difficult to break even one of them...
Author : J. R. Ward
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0451414608
Total Pages : 462 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (514 download)
Download or read book Lover Eternal written by J. R. Ward and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fierce warrior and legendary lover, Rhage, a vampire cursed by the Scribe Virgin and owned by the dark side, finds salvation in Mary Luce, the innocent young beauty he has sworn to protect.
Author : Robert Cochran
Publisher : Tor Teen
ISBN 13 : 1466893451
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (668 download)
Download or read book The Sword and the Dagger written by Robert Cochran and published by Tor Teen. This book was released on 2019-04-09 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sword and the Dagger is an epic YA historical adventure by debut novelist Robert Cochran, the Emmy Award-winning executive producer and co-creator of the hit TV series 24. When empires clash, a Princess, a Knight, and an Assassin embark on the quest of a lifetime During the time of the Crusades, an unlikely trio—a Christian princess, her affianced prince, and a Muslim assassin—embarks on a quest to the court of the most fearsome warrior the world has ever known, Genghis Khan. A rousing tale of adventure and romance about three young people who must grapple with fundamental issues of loyalty, friendship, faith, honor, and courage against the backdrop of conflicts that still resonate today. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Author : Kaihan Krippendorff
Publisher : Gazelles Pub
ISBN 13 : 9780976582342
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (823 download)
Download or read book The Art of the Advantage written by Kaihan Krippendorff and published by Gazelles Pub. This book was released on 2007-06-01 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A former strategist mines new inspiration from a 2,500-year-old treatise born during China's Warring States period. Mid- and upper-level managers and corporate strategists looking for new ways to succeed will benefit greatly from these 36 resurrected stratagems. 1-58799-168-3$29.95 / Thomson Learning / South-Western
Author : J.R. Ward
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101513470
Total Pages : 466 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (15 download)
Download or read book Lover Unleashed written by J.R. Ward and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-03-29 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward's thrilling new novel in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. Payne, twin sister of Vishous, is cut from the same dark, seductive cloth as her brother. Imprisoned for eons by their mother, the Scribe Virgin, she finally frees herself-only to face a devastating injury. Manuel Manello, M.D., is drafted by the Brotherhood to save her as only he can-but when the human surgeon and the vampire warrior meet, their two worlds collide in the face of their undeniable passion. With so much working against them, can love prove stronger than the birthright and the biology that separates them?
Author : Dr. Haha Lung
Publisher : Kensington Publishing Corp.
ISBN 13 : 0806535504
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (65 download)
Download or read book Lost Arts of War: written by Dr. Haha Lung and published by Kensington Publishing Corp.. This book was released on 2011-10-24 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sun Tzu's The Art of War is an acknowledged masterpiece--for the general reader. Yet the deeper truths of strategy and mind manipulation have been, until now, known only to true scholars dedicated to deciphering illegible scrolls and mastering the nuances of lost languages. Now, Dr. Haha Lung has at last gathered and fully translated these teachings from the shadows of history--the truly dangerous wisdom of the lesser-known masters--and presents them here for those daring, perhaps unwisely, to attain a higher level of dominance. You'll discover: The 12 Cuts: Voritomo's Art of War The War Scroll of Spartacus Musashi's 6 Ways to be Victorious The 99 Truths: Hannibal's Black Art of War And much more BE ADVISED: For academic study ONLY; publisher assumes NO responsibility for content use/misuse. Dr. Haha Lung is the author of more than a dozen books on martial arts, including Ultimate Mind Control, Mind Penetration, Mind Fist, The Nine Halls of Death, Assassin!, Mind Manipulation, Knights of Darkness, and Mind Control: The Ancient Art of Psychological Warfare.
