Understanding Sun Tzu on the Art of War book + Art of War: Sun Tzu Strategy Card Deck by Robert L. Cantrell; Lionel Giles (trans) - 2003 + 2004

Arlington, Virginia: Center For Advantage, 2003 and 2004. Trade Paperback (First Printing, stated) and Card Deck. Fine. Light shelfwear, otherwise pristine inside and out. 122 pages plus 54 playing cards in a cardboard box. Robert Cantrell's famous book and card deck. Hard to find, especially in nice condition. An excellent gift for a C-suite executive.

The book clarifies Sun Tzu's philosophies on war without compromising the subtlety of thought needed to master them. Readers will find key advice on leadership, advantage, and how to proficiently overcome adversaries. The card deck provides a practical and fun way to create winning strategies. It is a planning tool, a game, and a traditional playing card deck all in one package. Shape the battlefield. Shape yourself. Isolate and eliminate adversaries. Then seize your victory.

Contents:
Preface;
Introduction; Six Principles of Sun Tzu, 1 - Winning Whole, 2 - Leading to Advantage, 3 - Deception, 4 - Energy, 5 - Strength & Weaknesses, 6 - Initiative;
Observations of Sun Tzu's Principles Outside the Military;
The Six Sun Tzu Principles as One;
Conclusion;
Sun Tzu on the Art of War ( translated by Lionel Giles ; edited by Robert Cantrell), I - Laying Plans, II - Waging War, III - Attack by Strategem, IV - Tactical Dispositions, V - Energy, VI - Weak Points and Strong, VII - Maneuvering, VIII - Variation in Tactics, IX - The Army on the March, X - Terrain, XI - The Nine Situations, XII - The Attack by Fire, XIII - The Use of Spies.