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Transferred from **Forum “How to Read for Maximum Benefit” by Lu Baoyuan. Summary:** This is a book on reading methods. It introduces to readers, in an easy-to-understand way, many common reading methods and techniques. Such as how to read accurately, how to understand deeply, how to analyze and summarize, how to appreciate and evaluate, how to reinforce memory, how to improve speed, how to mark and annotate, how to take extracts and summaries, how to write book reviews, and so on. This book is informative, instructional, and entertaining. http://www.namipan.com/d/8e2bc62 ... 5296576f09beeeb0700 “Be the Person You Want to Be” by Li Jian. Category: Success and Motivation. Book description: This is an era full of turmoil; it is an era filled with opportunities and miracles ； This is truly an era in which everyone aspires to succeed and has a high chance of doing so. Thus, there was an unprecedented pursuit of the path to success. “Swap one apple, and each gets one apple ； By exchanging one idea, each party gains two. ”In this era filled with a spirit of seeking quick success, impatience, and superficiality ； In this era of the knowledge economy that advocates lifelong learning* and emphasizes sustainable innovation, numerous facts show us that true success belongs not only to those who are diligent in thinking and quick in action, but also to those who have a deep understanding of the \"ways\" of life and of business. This “Tao” is the law. http://www.namipan.com/d/337214c ... 4dd76a19c4d11780600 “It’s Okay to Be Ordinary, But Not Mediocre” Author: Liu Xingwang Category: Career Life Book description: If you are a manager, you are surely looking for a book that you can share with your employees, a book that can make their work more efficient. If you are an employee, you are surely looking for a book that can help you manage yourself effectively and secure the best opportunities for personal growth and development. Well, this book is exactly what you want. By analyzing the two different lifestyles of ordinariness and mediocrity, this book argues that only by being content with ordinariness can one appreciate the great things in life. The book explores topics such as passion, innovation, attention to detail, a sense of responsibility, dedication, and teamwork, guiding you on how to practice proactive self-management in order to turn ordinary tasks into extraordinary achievements ； How to avoid sinking into the quagmire of mediocrity, seize the present, and achieve excellence in the future. http://www.namipan.com/d/8c7f485 ... a4ea810d32595fc0500 *Insights from the Analects*, by Yu Dan – an analysis of the most authoritative texts in Chinese history, exploring the practical value of the saying that \"half of the Analects is sufficient to govern the world.\" The Analects record Confucius’ experiences in dealing with people and his teachings on **. Many of these classic phrases are well-known to many of us. Zhao Pu, the prime minister who helped establish the Song dynasty, once claimed that he governed the country using half of the Analects. But today, more than two thousand years later, how should we modern people interpret The Analects? Professor Yu Dan from Beijing Normal University appeared on \"Lecture Room 100\", where she shared with the audience her insights on interpreting The Analects from seven different perspectives. Professor Yu Dan believes that this Confucian classic, which has dominated Chinese social thought for over two thousand years, can still offer us modern people gentle guidance in building a harmonious society and fostering good interpersonal relationships. http://www.namipan.com/d/37a1230 ... 1b821c8dbc795ab0900 *How the Brain Thinks* by William Calvin. Professor William H. Calvin, an evolutionary biologist and theoretical neuroscientist, uses a vivid writing style to address the major questions regarding human intelligence that scientists have been pondering for years: What is the essence of intelligence? How did animal intelligence evolve into human intelligence? How does thinking take place? What are the prospects for superhuman intelligence? Throughout the discussion, Darwin’s theory of evolution runs through the entire book; it is clearly reflected both in the explanation of the evolution of animal intelligence and in the exploration of mental mechanisms. In fact, the essence of the mechanism of thought operation proposed by the author is the competitive replication of \"spatio-temporal patterns,\" which, according to the author, constitutes a \"Darwinian process\" – this is a notable feature of this book. http://www.namipan.com/d/5930450 ... 94a60f0fc7284a10700 “Methods Are More Important Than Anything Else” by Mo Jie: Life requires skills, and work demands proper methods. Regrettably, despite our repeated emphasis on compliance, avoiding excuses, and thorough implementation, we often neglect the research and application of methods and techniques. What they don’t realize is that if the methods used at work are inappropriate, such efforts are completely worthless; the more fervently one obeys and the more thoroughly one carries out tasks, the more serious the mistakes will be. This is a book that specifically explains methods for life and work. If you take the time to ponder those vivid and interesting little stories in the book, you will find that they are full of tips and essential life philosophies for getting through life. http://www.namipan.com/d/28d942d...f729ee7a41128320100 Summary of \"Essences of Strategy in the Three Kingdoms\": This book consists of four chapters. The first chapter, \"Learning from History to Understand the Present,\" explains how the strategies used in the Three Kingdoms can serve as valuable references. The second chapter, \"The Art of Hiring People,\" analyzes the characteristics of talent management in that period, as well as its advantages, disadvantages, and various outcomes. The third chapter, \"A Treasury of Strategies,\" explores the various tactics employed during the Three Kingdoms era. The fourth chapter, \"Secrets to Success,\" uses the strategies from those times to summarize the lessons learned from modern business successes and failures. The table of contents is as follows: Preface, Introduction – The Essence of the Chinese Nation’s Wisdom. Chapter 1: Learning from History to Inform the Present. I. Politics: The Reasons for the Rise of the Three Kingdoms. II. **: A Living Treatise on Military Strategy. III. Economy: The Key to Effective Business Management. IV. Diplomacy: Insights from the Three-Power Diplomacy. V. Law: The Best Approach to Rule by Law. VI. Human Resources: The Valuable Legacy of Talent Management. Chapter 2: The Art of Employing People. I. Strategies for Hiring 1. Going from Weakness to Strength: Liu Bei’s Rise Thanks to Zhuge Liang. 2. Unifying the North: Cao Cao Following Xun Yu’s Advice. 3. Maintaining Power in Jiangdong: Sun Quan Adhering to Lu Su’s Strategy. 4. The Shift in Power: Cao Shuang’s Mistakes Leading to the Rise of the Sima Clan. 5. Destroying Western Shu: Liu Shan’s Favoritism Towards the Eunuch Huang Hao. 6. The Fall of the Nation: Sun Hao’s Dismissal of the Brilliant General Lu Kang. II. Styles of Leadership 1. Combining Virtue and Ability: Zhuge Liang’s Approach to Hiring. 2. Hiring Based on Merit Alone: Cao Cao’s Approach. 3. Using People with Doubt, but Trusting Them Once Employed: Sun Quan’s Approach. 4. Hiring Outside Conventional Boundaries with Clear Rewards and Punishments: Common Traits in the Three Kingdoms’ Approach to Hiring. 5. Different Strengths and Weaknesses: Comparisons of Hiring Practices in the Three Kingdoms. III. Skills in Managing People 1. Kind but Deceptive: Liu Bei’s Method of Managing People. 2. Combining Confucianism and Legalism: Zhuge Liang’s Method. 3. Cunning and Deceptive: Cao Cao’s Method. 4. Highly Considerate: Sun Quan’s Method. IV. Lessons Learned 1. Success and Failure Depend on One’s Choices: Lessons from Experience. 2. The Path to Destruction: The Consequences of Favoritism. 3. Knowing People Is Essential to Employing Them: Interesting Stories About Understanding People. 4. Those Who Can Recommend Talents Are Truly Wise: Anecdotes about Recommending Excellent People. Chapter 3: A Treasury of Strategic Tactics. I. Winning Hearts 1. Gaining Popular Support: Liu Bei’s Skillful Capture of Western Shu. 2. Breaking Down Morale: Lu Meng’s Easy Conquest of Jingzhou. 3. Hurting the Enemy’s Morale: Zhuge Liang’s Three Tactics Against Zhou Yu. 4. Winning Over Hearts: Zhuge Liang’s Seven Strategies to Subdue Meng Huo. II. Strategic Competitions 1. Outwitting Each Other: Liu Bei and Cao Cao’s Strategic Rivalry. 2. Knowing the Enemy and Oneself: Zhuge Liang and Sima Yi’s Competitive Strategies. 3. Competing in Talent and Intelligence: Deng Ai and Jiang Wei’s Battle of Wits. 4. Meeting a Match: Yang Hu and Lu Kang’s Mutual Respect. III. Seizing Opportunities 1. Waiting for the Right Moment: Zeng Cao’s Victory over Yuan Shao. 2. Being Prepared for Everything: Zhou Yu’s Burning of Chibi. 3. Attacking at the Right Time: Lu Xun’s Defeat of Liu Bei. 4. Taking Advantage of the Enemy’s Unpreparedness: Deng Ai’s Conquest of Chengdu. 5. Not Missing Opportunities: Du Yu’s Peaceful Conquest of Eastern Wu. IV. Manipulating Alliances 1. Feigning Alliance with the Enemy: Sun Quan and Cao Cao’s Deceptions. 2. Deceiving Lu Su to Gain Control of Jingzhou: Zhuge Liang’s Trick. 3. Offering Land in Exchange for Aid: Zhuge Liang’s Strategy to Repel the Wei Forces. 4. Shifting Blame Between Each Other: Wu and Wei’s Intrigues. 5. Allying with Wei to Resist Shu: Sun Quan’s Pretense of Submission. 6. Interdependence: Shu and Wu’s Reunion as Allies. V. Persuasion 1. Giving Gifts of Gold and Jade: Li Su’s Attempt to Bribe Lü Bu. 2. Convincing Through Morality: Zhang Liao’s Attempt to Persuade Guan Yu. 3. Convincing Through Reason: Zhuge Liang’s Ability to Outwit the Scholars. 4. First Provoking, Then Persuading: Zhuge Liang’s Strategy to Convince Sun Quan. VI. Managing Urgency and Calm 1. Waiting for Chaos to Enter the Court: Dong Zhuo’s Strategy of Stationing Troops Outside the City. 2. Waiting for Changes to Occur: Guo Jia’s Strategy of Outsmarting the Enemy. 3. Speed Is Crucial in Warfare: Lu Meng’s Rapid Conquest of Wan City. 4. Creating a Situation of External Calm While Internal Urgency Exists: Zhuge Liang’s Attack on Chen Cang. VII. Using Deception and Reality 1. Deceiving at Huarong: Zhuge Liang’s Use of Deception. 2. Dividing the Enemy’s Forces: Cao Cao’s Attack on Baima. 3. Using Fake Troops ； Kongming defeats Cao Cao 4. Luring the enemy into action: Zhong Da defeats Gongsun 5. Strengthening defenses: Kongming holds back the Wei forces. VIII. Fighting and Defense 1. Fighting from a defensive position: Ji Si and Jia Yi take action 2. Pursuing again: Zhang Xiu defeats Cao Cao 3. Disrupting the enemy’s morale: Zhang Liao defends Hefei 5. The experienced Shu soldiers: Zhong Da defends Qinchuan. IX. Luring the Enemy 1. Faking letters: Zhou Yu deceives Jiang Gan 2. Presenting fake strategies: Pang Tong tricks Cao Cao 3. Mixing truth with falsehood: Zhang Fei outwits Yan Yan 4. Feigning retreat: Kongming deceives Zhong Da. X. Making Use of Strategies 1. Assessing the enemy’s situation: Jia Yi defeats Cao Cao 2. Allowing the enemy to be captured: Zhuge Liang seizes Lingling 3. Countering clever tactics: Kongming facilitates a good marriage 4. Recognizing deceptions: Jiang Wei defeats Deng Ai. XI. Inspiring with Wisdom 1. Skillfully altering poems: Kongming provokes Zhou Yu 2. Being inspired by wisdom: Shang Xiang chases away the pursuers 3. Being ignored: Zhao Wei destroys three camps 4. Not giving in to old age: Huang Zhong shows his strength. XII. Using Spies 1. Separating Jue and Si: Yang Biao uses deception 2. Altering letters: Cao Cao sows discord among Ma Han 3. Spreading rumors: Kongming dismisses Zhong Da 4. Skillfully sowing discord: Zhuge Liang splits the rebels. Chapter 4: Secrets to Victory I. Strengthening the Foundation 1. Having deep roots is essential: the basis for victory 2. Utilizing collective strength and wisdom: the power behind victory 3. Making correct decisions: the key to victory. II. Tactics for Victory 1. Knowing both oneself and the enemy: the way to ensure victory 2. Attacking the enemy’s morale first: the best strategy for victory 3. Attacking from the flanks or surrounding the enemy: a good strategy for the weak to defeat the strong 4. Avoiding strong points and attacking weak ones: a technique to ensure victory 5. Taking action first: those who act first usually win 6. Adapting to circumstances: using clever military strategies. http://www.namipan.com/d/a22f40d ... 0f2850eae6a8d7c1100 This post was last edited by bigtom525 on 2009-3-5 19:36