Thunder in the Sky: Secrets on the Acquisition and Exercise of Power

by Thomas Cleary (Translator)

Overview

Understanding the development and practice of power—based on an in-depth observation of human psychology—has been a part of traditional Chinese thought for thousands of years and is considered a prerequisite for mastering the arts of strategy and leadership. Thunder in the Sky presents two secret classics of this ancient Chinese tradition. The commentary by Thomas Cleary—the renowned translator of dozens of Asian classics—highlights the contemporary application of these teachings.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781570626609
Publisher:	Shambhala
Publication date:	05/01/2001
Pages:	161
Sales rank:	283,468
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.20(h) x 0.54(d)

About the Author

Thomas Cleary holds a PhD in East Asian Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University and a JD from the University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law. He is the translator of over fifty volumes of Buddhist, Taoist, Confucian, and Islamic texts from Sanskrit, Chinese, Japanese, Pali, and Arabic.

Editorial Reviews

"A resource for a powerful career that is helpful to oneself and others."— Shambhala Sun

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