{"product_id":"9781929194490","title":"Sun Tzu's The Art of War Plus The Art of Love: Winning Romantic Battles","description":"If you want a new, unique perspective on your romantic pursuits, this is the book for you. It analyzes the task of winning love through the perspective of the science of competition. It uses the world's most successful book on competitive strategy, Sun Tzu's \u003ci\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/i\u003e as a template for a new kind of romantic strategy \u003cp\u003eTwo books in one, this book contains Gagliardi's complete award-winning translation of \u003ci\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/i\u003e plus a line-by-line adaptation for using his competitive system in dealing with romantic relationships, \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Love.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe complete text of \u003ci\u003eThe Art of War\u003c\/i\u003e is presented on the left-hand page with \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Love\u003c\/i\u003e line-by-line adaptation on the facing right-hand page. The book's Foreword and Introduction explain the basics of Sun Tzu's system in terms dealing with the finding and maintaining romantic relationships. Following Sun Tzu's text exactly, this book lays out an effective strategy for: \u003cbr\u003efinding the right romantic partner, attracting that person, \u003cbr\u003eovercoming friction in the relationship, \u003cbr\u003eknowing when to make a commitment, \u003cbr\u003eimproving communication, \u003cbr\u003eand keeping the romance alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn reading this book, you will not only get a new perspective on finding love, but you will also learn the basics of a competitive system that you can apply to finding success in every part of your life. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForeword: Using Romantic Strategy 8 Introduction: Sun Tzu's Strategic System 16\u003cbr\u003e1 Analysis 23\u003cbr\u003e Finding Love 25\u003cbr\u003e2 Going to War 37\u003cbr\u003e Rewarding Relationships 39\u003cbr\u003e3 Planning an Attack 49\u003cbr\u003e Looking for Love 51\u003cbr\u003e4 Positioning 61\u003cbr\u003e Getting Closer 63\u003cbr\u003e5 Momentum 73\u003cbr\u003e Intense Intimacy 75\u003cbr\u003e6 Weakness and Strength 85\u003cbr\u003e Needs and Satisfaction 87\u003cbr\u003e7 Armed Conflict 101\u003cbr\u003e Relationship Friction 103\u003cbr\u003e8 Adaptability 115\u003cbr\u003e Personal Flexibility 117\u003cbr\u003e9 Armed March 125\u003cbr\u003e Love's Path 127\u003cbr\u003e10 Field Position 145\u003cbr\u003e Warning Signs 147\u003cbr\u003e11 Types of Terrain 163\u003cbr\u003e Relationship Stages 165\u003cbr\u003e12 Attacking with Fire 189\u003cbr\u003e Heart's Desire 191\u003cbr\u003e13 Using Spies 201\u003cbr\u003e Knowing Another 203\u003cbr\u003eGlossary of Key Strategic Concepts 214\u003cbr\u003eIndex of Topics in The Art of War 220\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clearbridge Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47044054810864,"sku":"9781929194490","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781929194490_p0.jpg?v=1763637816","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781929194490","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}