Miyamoto Musashi 
The Book of Five Rings 

Today it is victory over oneself. Tomorrow it is victory over lesser warriors. Miyamoto Musashi is known worldwide as the swordsman, teacher and writer who wrote The Book of Five Rings and changed the way the world thinks about strategy. Take this book literally and you will learn to become a master swordsman. Take this book as a lesson in strategy and you will have a valuable set of tools to help you hone your craft and cultivate your passion. Used by those who study the art of business, politics, warfare, and even chess, this book has much more to offer than just swordsmanship. With lessons that can be applied to almost any activity, The Book of Five Rings is a classic worth studying. This legendary book has been translated into almost every language and this version for the modern reader seeks to find a new audience for those who want to learn Musashi's lessons.