ASIAN Geographic

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This ancient Chinese military treatise dates from the 5th century BC. Attributed to the Chinese general Sun Tzu (545 BC–470 BC), each of the 13 chapters in the work are dedicated to a distinct aspect of warfare and how it applies to military strategy

WellBeing Being

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In Mindful Eating, Jan Chozen Bays offers guidance on how to cultivate a healthy and joyful relationship with food by learning how to be present with it. “When we learn to eat mindfully, our eating can be transformed from a source of suffering to a s

Beijing Review

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When I began teaching at the Armed Forces Engineering Institute of the People’s Liberation Army of China in 2001, one of my subjects was The Art of War, a military treatise written by Sun Tzu (545-470 B.C.), a famous militarist and strategist in Chin

VOGUE India

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One often thinks that when they’re ready to find their life partner, everything will fall into place. But in the digital age, where the fate of love is decided by a simple swipe and a busy work life can occupy your mind space, the search for that spe

All About History

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The first definitive biography of Sun Tzu was published around 100 BCE as part of Sima Qian’s sweeping Records of the Grand Historian. Sima Qian claimed that shortly before 500 BCE, Sun Tzu wrote and presented a military treatise called The Art of Wa

History of War

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Sun Tzu is the ultimate military guru and The Art Of War is the ultimate military self-help book. It consists of 13 chapters containing a total of 385 maxims. Most are common sense, a few are completely inscrutable, while others remain universal trut

The Rake

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It is a truth universally acknowledged that a man in possession of a top-grade clothing outfitters must be in need of an aggressive social media campaign. But should it be? Bo Yang, the owner of Bolognese shirtmakers Marol, has singlehandedly proved

MHQ: The Quarterly Journal of Military History

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“All warfare is based on deception,”Sun Tzu, the legendary Chinese general and military strategist, wrote in The Art of War. Centuries earlier, of course, the ancient Greeks had employed deception on a grand scale—a huge wooden horse presented as a p

ArtAsiaPacific

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Thirty years after the fall of the Berlin Wall, cities around the world joined Germany in commemorating the historic event, a beacon of unity and liberal triumph that elicits nostalgia today, amid a resurgence of far-right hate and autocratic governa

Girlfriend Australia

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Ever wished you could look into a crystal ball and see what’s in store for your future? Like, will you nab that dream career or get that adorable labrador puppy you’ve always wanted? While we’re all about taking control of your future and forging you

The Christian Science Monitor

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The idea that philosophy is a suitable subject for children is a hard sell. But in France, where educators recognize the value of helping children understand a complex world, the practice is catching on.

Visi

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WORDS LINDI BROWNELL MEIRING PORTRAIT AND PHOTO FRANCK JUERY PHOTOS THOMAS CANET, ANDREAS ZIMMERMANN HIS mentor, Jerry Helling, creative director of Bernhardt Design, describes Ini Archibong as “one of America’s design storytellers”. His creations,

Literary Hub

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I have a confession to make: I thought it distinctly odd that Norton asked me to translate The Art of War. Perhaps I am too used to gender stereotypes, but like many women who came of age during the Vietnam War, I shy away from violence (verbal and p

T3

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Picking up running as a hobby can be intimidating, although the core concept is easy as one-two-three: all you have to do is to put one leg in front of the other in quick succession. We assume that you are here for some more nuanced tips though and t

WellBeing Being

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Authentic connection with yourself, others and the world around you requires a sense of trust. This belief placed in someone or something is what allows you to have balance, ease and calm in life. Take a moment to consider how you cultivate trust. Pe

Blue Mountains Life

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you’ve heard this old saying before: give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime. You may even be nodding your head in agreement right now. Sorry, this saying is all wrong. When a person is starvi

Manhattan Institute

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City Journal editor Brian Anderson joins Vanessa Mendoza, executive vice president of the Manhattan Institute, to discuss Brian’s summer and vacation reading list. Summer is traditionally a time when Americans can catch up on books that they’ve been

Country Life

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IT is not surprising, as reported recently, that degree students are now more likely to opt for the ‘safe’ areas of life—nursing, engineering—than Arts subjects. At times of crisis, the impetuosity of youth is put aside in favour of caution. Young pe

Peppermint Magazine

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I was hoping by the time it came to write this letter – after the fireball that was the first six months of 2020 – that we would be in a better place. But – here we are. Our world feels more divided than ever right now with battles raging (physically

PEARL

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In writing a letter to the magazine, please include the writer’s name, address, and daytime telephone number, and bear in mind that letters to the editor always reflect the writer’s personal opinion, which is not necessarily that of the editors. We m

TRAIL

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THE HAPPY RUNNER David Roche, Megan Roche, MD | Human Kinetics R340-R439 Running coach David Roche and his wife Dr Megan Roche co-wrote this book to help you find joy, self-acceptance, and a sustainable running career. The angle is that running can g

Country Life

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THIS year has not been the 125th anniversary year that the National Trust wanted. The organisation asserts that it has lost £200 million as a result of the corona-virus pandemic and proposes to cut 1,200 members of staff. As a by-product of these dif

Domus

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A Domus non sappiamo se le crisi siano davvero grandi opportunità, come vuole una retorica tanto celebrata quanto disattesa. Siamo convinti però che affrontare la complessità del nostro tempo sia possibile solo rinunciando alle assunzioni di linearit

WellBeing

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Searching questions are asked at bedtime. Maybe it’s the secure comfort of pyjamas, snug bedding and fluffy bed partners. Perhaps it’s that the moment of getting into bed is a gap ... a hiatus between the activity of the day and the regeneration of t

AnOther Magazine

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“Now, more than ever, you can’t help but get up in the morning and connect to what’s happening around you, the changes in the world that are happening every day. At the moment, the future is hard to predict - planning is impossible. So the present ha

Foiling Magazine

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We all know that – with foil riding – we are engaging in a somewhat magical exploit. How many times have you been stopped on the way to the beach for a bemused dog walker to ask what that is you’re carrying? Or had surfers staring at you slack-jawed

Architecture NZ

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Jury comment — This design research project explores the future of spiritual architecture in an increasingly agnostic society. Set on a trail in Southern Fiordland, the result is a series of four architectural interventions, each connecting users to

Manhattan Institute

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A French free-speech controversy also illustrates the decline of civility in an educated society.

Lens Magazine

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“I think too much. I am full of questions and deliberation, which often draws me artistically to deep Believers (except proselytizers who force their own beliefs on others, unable to abide by cultural diversity). Shamans, monastics, pilgrims, healers

Lifestyle Asia

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As a third-generation jeweler, Suzette Ayson fully understands the value of upholding a legacy. Although the term itself comes as a daunting task, she is assured by the wisdom imparted on her by her mother. “My mom was the driving force in our family