The Art of War Coloring Book: Meditations on Sun Tzu's Manifesto for Success
By Editors of Chartwell Books

Inspired by theand oldest and best compendium of military science and competitive strategies, these 120+ pages invite you to channel your own power and success as you color them in.and Sun Tzu wrote his famous battle treatise in the sixth century BCand for Ho Lu, the King of Wu. The story goes that the king was so impressed withand The Art of Warand that he appointed Sun Tzu general. After that, Ho Lu's armies won major victories-while Sun Tzu's fame spread.and What can we learn from his book? Though first written more than 2,000 years ago,and The Art of Warand wasn't translated into English until the twentieth century. While translations differ, one thing they agree on is that rather than the nitty-gritty specifics about warfare, it is aboutand strategy and tactics…strategy and tacticsand that are often nowand applied to business, politics, and everyday life.and Whether you're in business or politics-or somewhere entirely different-there's something for you inand The Art of War Coloring Book. Theand 120+ gorgeous coloring templatesand are designed to help you get coloring while you explore your own personal creative side. Because, despite the conflict connotations of this topic, the rhythm and tactile experience of applying color to paper helps youand connect to your body, while the simple act of picking up a crayon or marker canand calm the mind. Whether you're focusing on coloringand dragonsand andand warriorsand orand lanternsand andand quotations, you can quiet your everyday thoughts.In addition to images of dragons, tigers, and the landscapes and architecture of ancient China, pages also include colorable quotations from Sun Tzu, such as:"He will win who knows when to fight and when not to fight.""In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.""He who wishes to fight must first count the cost.""The greatest victory is that which requires no battle."and Just as there is no right or wrong way to use this book, there is no right or wrong way to color. Whether you useand pencils,and crayons, orand gel pens, you can color theseand unique, line-drawn illustrationsand however you wish and in whatever way feels right to you. Deep blues, vibrant yellows, rich reds, it's all up to you! This is aboutand getting in touch with what makes you powerful and distinctive, so if one coloring template doesn't appeal to you, simply move on to one that does. On the back of each page is a meditative pattern to color in, making each drawing unique.and So why make such a coloring book? One of the great things about coloring is that it's accessible to anyone. Being able to add your own colors helps make the experience more personal, and, unlike in the boardroom, there's no pressure to make these drawings perfect. You canand cherish these masterpieces forever.and So, what are you waiting for? Pick a page, grab some colored pencils, markers, or gel pens, and get coloring.Chartwell Coloring Booksand is the ultimate coloring book series, encompassing designs of every kind. From intriguing abstract patterns to beautiful pictures from the natural, technological, and fantasy worlds, each of these coloring books will soothe the mind and inspire the inner creative in anyone. With so many variations of complex, beautiful designs in each book, you'll have plenty of pages to bring to life. Whether young or old, creative or not, this series has something for you.