The Confucian Cycle: China's Sage and America's Decline, by William A Taylor, Kenneth R Taylor

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2,500 years ago, the Chinese sage, Confucius, observed that all governments follow a cycle: from unity, through prosperity to stagnation, then to collapse and anarchy. He taught that when government officials sought personal power or wealth instead of taking care of the people, society lost the "Mandate of Heaven" and fell apart. By "Mandate of Heaven," Confucius meant that God Himself had directed how society should work.  Chinese history shows 15 or 20 collapses when government lost virtue and the country broke apart in civil war, but whenever the Chinese followed Confucius' rules, Chinese society worked well. From his day to ours, civilizations all over the world have followed the same cycle Confucius observed.  Today's United States is well into the "stagnation" phase and many observers predict a collapse. But America has an advantage Confucius never imagined.  Unlike the Chinese, America's voters have the power to replace their rulers and reform their government without armed revolution. The Taylors' wide-ranging tour through history, culture, and modern news sheds new light on how the past both predicts the future and can be used to alter it for the better.

About William Taylor - William Taylor's parents were American missionaries to Japan right after the Second World War.  The Japanese had learned the secrets of civilization from the Chinese, so Confucian ideas were thick on the ground.  Until he entered MIT in 1963, Mr. Taylor watched the Japanese use Confucian virtue to bootstrap themselves to first-world status.  There were no Japanese cars on American roads in 1963 and next to no cars on Japanese roads.  Cars move faster than bicycles; he was hit by cars 3 times his first year at MIT. After studying computer technology at MIT and graduating before "computer science" had been invented, Mr. Taylor worked for truly monster societies such as the US Navy, General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler; middle-sized business cultures such as IBM, the New York Times, the First National Bank of Chicago, NASA, and the MIT Draper Lab; and tiny startups you've never heard of.

About Kenneth Taylor - Growing up with well-educated parents of wide-ranging, eclectic experience and interests, Kenneth Taylor was exposed from an early age to a variety of cultural touchstones. With his father working in the world of tech startups, he had a ringside seat to watch many of the principles discussed in this book illustrated in living and sometimes garish color. Working for a Japanese tech company in the mid-1990s presented a unique view of modern Confucian management.  At the time, most Japanese employers were very large, very old, or both.  The Japanese had recovered from the destruction of WW II by learning from other countries.  Having caught up with the West, they now had to discover new ideas on their own to keep their economy growing. Mr. Taylor's employer had founded by a Japanese graduate of Tokyo University who'd been sent through MIT by a monstrous Japanese conglomerate.  They expected him to work for them until he died so that they could recover their investment in his education; instead he founded a startup like so many in America at the time.

Keywords - China, America, Sage, Confucius, Government, Trade, Exports, Imports, Money, Economy, History, Culture, Rulers, Voting, War, Policy

The Confucian Cycle: China's Sage and America's Decline, by William A Taylor, Kenneth R Taylor

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• Published on: 2015-09-01
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The Confucian Cycle: China's Sage and America's Decline, by William A Taylor, Kenneth R Taylor

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful. A New View of the Cause of Governmental Bloat, and How to Counteract It By T. Edward Fenstermacher This book analyzes the current state of the United States (and indeed the world) in the context of the teachings of Confucius (551-479 BC). The first author, who grew up in postwar Japan where his parents were missionaries, was exposed to Confucian doctrines in school. When he moved back to the United States for college and his career, he saw how the teachings of Confucius applied to this country, both at the level of government and in the governance of large corporations. Both have bureaucracies that must be controlled and limited if they are not to grow without limit and destroy the country or the company they were created to serve.He summarizes Confucius’ rules for ordering society as follows:• Children have a duty to serve and obey their parents• Wives have a duty to serve and obey their husbands• Citizens have a duty to serve and obey the government• Government has a duty to serve the welfare of the peopleTo Confucius, civilizations would thrive if they followed these rules, which he had derived from looking at the history of several Chinese dynasties that had preceded his birth. The government would be successful as long as it held the “Mandate of Heaven”, which it would hold as long as it was virtuous (defined as filling its role of serving the welfare of the people). When the bureaucracy grows out of control and cannot be reined in, it no longer serves the needs of the people, loses the mandate of heaven. At this point, citizens lose respect for the government, fail to serve and obey it, and government collapses.This book shows how this cycle has occurred repeatedly throughout history, not only in China but around the world. It also shows how this occurs inside companies, which can either adapt and reinvent themselves when their bureaucracies get to big, or fail as some auto manufacturers have.Most of the remainder of the book provides examples of the Confucian rules both from history, and from current organizations, from private corporations to state and local government. It shows how private companies can be motivated to change inefficient rules, while governmental organizations can be incentivized to grow ever larger, less efficient, and more overbearing because of the reward systems that are set up. The next to last chapter compares Confucian teachings to Judeo-Christian teachings, and notes many parallels. The final chapter contains some suggestions for starting to repair the problems in our Federal Government.I found this book gave me a view that I hadn’t been exposed to previously of how and why organizations, particularly governments, behave the way they do. I think it will be helpful to all who want to get our government back to a manageable size.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Is It Too Late To Turn America Around? Surprise! The Answer Is NO! By John J. Hadam This book is a fast read that will make you think. The historical presentation of governing systems and worldviews draws amazing parallels that tells us there really is nothing new under the sun. No matter how novel the approach is by individuals or governments (at least apparently novel), the success of the individual or government does really depend on virtue, the spreading of good to others by honest, empathetic behavior (which usually also promotes self-advancement). The Taylors make a strong case for their thesis using personal and historical examples and citations. This is quite refreshing, as many politicians and social scientists seem to be void of supporting their views "of the way things should be." The question that the Taylors try to push us to answer is: "Are we in America too late to avoid the societal death spiral that seems to be happening in our nation and, indeed, our culture." Every reader will have to answer that for himself. The authors make a good case that we can not continue on the current path we are on. Some of those paths include, but are not limited to, moral relativism, undefined gender roles, government power grabs, self-esteem promotion, and hedonism. The Taylors accomplish their goals without whining or complaining. They chide individuals, private companies, government agencies and leaders, and civic/religious groups for dropping the ball while saying it's not too late to avoid our death spiral predicament. They offer steps that could be taken to regain control of our lives and our nation. Some people may not like the suggested antidote, but if you have a life-threatening disease, you shouldn't complain about the negative effects of a cure. Truly, the negative side of the cure the Taylors advocate is only negative because of the selfish mode we're caught in now. I highly recommend this book as our political season swings in to high gear. You'll be able to put your favorite candidate's worldview into proper context after enjoying this book.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Excellent explanation of why big government doesn't work By David A. Sparkman Excellent explanation of why big government doesn't work. Of course there are always those who will say this time it will work - but it won't. We can already see the wide spread corruption that brought down these dynasties in our own government. Their links to crony capitalism prevents any serious regulation, and our political leaders refuse to seriously punish corruption.

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Austrian Art of Riding: Five Centuries, by Werner Poscharnigg

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This book, is the anticipated English translation of "MEILENSTEINE OSTERREICHISCHER REITKUNST"

Find out how Austria came to be the safe hold of such a wealth of equestrian tradition:

Dr. Werner Poscharnigg eloquently answers this question by chronicling the development of the classical practices in this region of Europe. Austrian Art of Riding traces the contributions of pivotal Austrian horsemen through 500 years of elegance and ease in the equestrian art. Over 140 illustrations—many previously unpublished or little-known—along with inaccessible documents reveal the development of a culture of the thinking rider imbued with careful, loving training that results in a healthy, durable high school horse.

Equestrians world-wide who admire fine horsemanship and seek the subtle, passionate, masterful handling of the horse, will find the methods they pursue here, in Austrian horsemanship as they have been for centuries.

 “Dr. Werner Poscharnigg’s stunningly produced Austrian Art of Riding is special for….the incredible illustrations which show good balance in both man and horse in different situations and….a shining pride of achievement, commitment of endeavour and desire for perfection.” – Sylvia Loch

“Austrian Art of Riding is a major contribution to the understanding of classical riding principles…The Austro-Hungarian classical training method is without fear of force, artifice and cruelty. Instead, it is a monument to impeccable trust between horse and rider. The ennobled horse becomes able to move better than he ever could have had he been left alone in nature. Through correct riding, the rider is elevated in character and his virtues are multiplied.” – Charles de Kunffy

“Austrian Art of Riding…leads the reader on an exciting journey through the Cultural History of Austria, illuminating five centuries of equestrian advances. The Spanish Riding School in Vienna, the European cradle and sanctuary of classical riding since the Baroque era is masterfully documented in text and illustrations. Historical events are harmoniously melded with the equestrian milestones of the Riding Masters of the past.” – Karl Mikolka

Dr.Werner Poscharnigg’s writing is appreciated the world over for its eloquent style, polished language and reliable expertise. This learned horseman, speaking from personal experience and accurate research, takes us on a pleasurable reading journey rich in detailed information. He makes his home near Graz, in Southern Austria.

Austrian Art of Riding: Five Centuries, by Werner Poscharnigg

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Austrian Art of Riding: Five Centuries, by Werner Poscharnigg

Review This book is must for the professional horseman and for any student or aficionado of classical horsemanship and it is an honour for me to recommend this translation to the English speaking audience along with the original German version. -Karl Mikolka Dr Werner Poscharnigg's stunningly produced Austrian Art of Riding is special for many reasons, first, because many of us may not have had the pleasure of seeing many of the incredible illustrations before. They tell us so much about the guardians of the art of classical riding. They show a good balance in both man and horse in different situations and this inspires us, in turn, to try to replicate Nature as they have done. Out of them shines pride of achievement, commitment of endeavour and desire for perfection.-Sylvia Loch

About the Author Sylvia Loch teaches riding and lectures worldwide on the history of classical horsemanship. She is the author of The Classical Rider, Dressage in Lightness, The Classical Seat, and The Royal Horses of Europe.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A well written historical account By MikeDartagnan This book traces the history of horse riding in Austria over a period of five centuries, beginning right back in the age of chivalry when everyone was taught to ride and horses were used in tournaments. It covers both military and school riding and explains how these two branches of equestrianism were linked. It finishes in the 21st century when the need for the cavalry no longer exists, but high school riding is still supported and practised in Vienna at the Spanish Riding School. Riding in Austria had Spanish and Neapolitan origins and the history is closely related to riding in other parts of Europe, making the book of wide-ranging interest.The content is unique because the author has reviewed recently discovered documents, and has therefore been able to present a more accurate history than was hitherto known. Some misconceptions have been corrected, one example being that the teachings of La Guérinière had much less influence over the training at the Spanish Riding school than had previously been thought.Werner Poscharnigg examines the works of numerous famous and influential riders and explains their differing approaches to training and the roles they played in keeping the art of riding alive in Austria. It is interesting to see how the posture of the rider changed through the ages, and how different equipment was used at different times, but the author assures us that the key characteristics of Austrian riding — the softly swinging back of the horse and effortless riding with invisible aids — have remained unchanged for centuries.A review of Grisone’s early book on the rules of riding reveals some rather barbaric practices, but an early Austrian author, by contrast, is shown to be all gentleness and kindness. Werner Poscharnigg discusses notes left by several chief riders of the Spanish Riding school and tells some interesting stories – you can find out which chief rider managed to ride a piaffe while balancing a glass of water on his horse’s croup without spilling a drop!Instruction was passed down orally, and it seems this left leeway for chief riders to promote their own ideas, so that when changes occurred it is not clear that they were necessarily improvements. In the early days the cavesson was widely used in training. This is well illustrated in a book by Eisenberg who studied under Regenthal at the Spanish Riding School. Later on, the bridoon, unknown in earlier times, was in common use. Originally different coloured Lipizzaners were bred, but suddenly one chief rider decided to focus on breeding white horses. As a result of this evolution it is now generally held that the art of riding peaked in the 18th century. However, the author explains how Austrian riding has spread to other parts of the world and he projects an up-beat feel about the survival of this fine riding tradition.The book is richly illustrated and it covers how riding has been illustrated in art – pictures by Ludwig Koch depicting correct and incorrect actions being of particular interest here. There are numerous photos of famous riders that have not been seen before, and there is plenty of information about training methods to keep riders interested.I had planned to skim-read the book in order to write this review, but I read every word, and I will certainly be dipping into it again. You can’t really understand the art of riding without studying the background, and this is one of the best sources of information available to date. It also includes references to further reading material. I am certain that anyone with an interest in classical riding will enjoy reading this book and I have no hesitation in recommending it.

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Bi Any Other Name: Bisexual People Speak Out, by Lani Ka'ahumanu, Loraine Hutchins

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Bi Any Other Name: Bisexual People Speak Out, by Lani Ka'ahumanu, Loraine Hutchins

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Bi Any Other Name: Bisexual People Speak Out, by Lani Ka'ahumanu, Loraine Hutchins

About the Author Lani Ka’ahumanu is often regarded as the strategic political architect of the U.S. bisexual movement. She has a 40+ year career instigating and mobilizing social justice actions, campaigns, street theater and cultural events while challenging bisexual invisibility and ignorance within the HIV/AIDS and health industries. She co-founded the first bisexual feminist political action group BiPOL [1983], San Francisco Bay Area Bisexual Network [1987] and BiNet USA [1987]. Loraine Hutchins is a 4th generation Washingtonian who co-founded BiNet USA and Washington, DC’s AMBi – the Alliance of Multicultural Bisexuals. She is a youth advocate and independent scholar who helped build the communications and development capacities of many social justice non-profits. After earning her doctorate in Cultural Studies, Hutchins teaches multi-disciplinary health, sexuality, gender, and women’s studies courses at Maryland’s Montgomery College.

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Excerpt from My Sixty Years on the Plains: Trapping, Trading, and Indian FightingIn writing this book the author had only one end in view, that of relating in a simple way his experiences as a mountaineer. In these days, when such experiences are fast becoming a thing of the past, the story is of special interest.The mountaineers as a class were unique. Life itself had little value in their estimation. They were pushing, adventurous, and fearless men, who thought nothing of laying down their lives in the service of a friend, or often, it might be, only as a matter of humanity. Theirs was a brotherhood in which one man's life was entirely at the service of any of its members, regardless of friendship or even of acquaintanceship.Equipped with nothing but their skill and endurance, a few ponies, a gun or two, and provisions enough to last them for the day, they set out to make their way through a vast wilderness that held all the terrors of the unknown.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

My Sixty Years on the Plains: Trapping, Trading, and Indian Fighting (Classic Reprint), by W. T. Hamilton

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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful. Lots of adventures By Bomojaz William Hamilton was born in Scotland in 1822, but was brought to America two years later by his fairly well-to-do family and raised in St. Louis. A sickly child, his father sent him west in 1842 with a trapping party headed by Bill Williams (he of later notoriety as the guide on Fremont's fourth expedition) for his health. Hamilton remained in the West for the rest of his life. The fur trade was just about ending when Hamilton entered it, so other employment was necessary; he found this mainly as an Indian fighter, though he was also a US Marshall, town sheriff, and Montana rancher. These memoirs were written in 1905, just 3 years before his death.Hamilton is an adventure writer at heart, and the book relates one escapade after another. Many of these consist of fights with Indians, including Bannocks, Blackfeet, Modocs, and Pawnee. Much of this has the feel of what used to be called "boys books": lots of action, not too much moralizing, plenty of physical bravery on display. Its single dimensionality becomes a bit repetitious and tiring after awhile, but Hamilton's account of his life does have an authentic flavor and is certainly the "real deal" of a certain brand, at least, of western frontier experience.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Survival with all the dangers is amazing, it took more then skill By Norman Alfieri This book was well written in regards to the making the reader believe what a trapper endured back in a very historical time in our country's early years. Survival with all the dangers is amazing, it took more then skill, the trapper had to be lucky too. I enjoyed the book and found it hard to put down, I was surprised when it ended, I was ready to keep on reading it.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. I did not want to get to the last page By Gary S Great book. I am a western history buff and have read many western history books and this is as good as any of them, right up there with Billy Dixon's book. It is right from the horses mouth, just a great read,

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Birth of Air Force Satellite Reconnaissance: Facts, Recollections and Reflections, by Peter Swan

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This history of Safsp is dedicated to all those men and women who fought the Cold War, in silence - from above. No organization is better at gathering overhead intelligence than the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (Nro). Today's Nro grew out of 3 organizations: Af, Cia, and Navy. The Af office for satellite reconnaissance was called the Secretary of Air Force's Office of Special Projects [Safsp]. This monograph describes the birth of Air Force satellite reconnaissance. When Safsp was created in response to Presidential recognition of a national imperative, 4 tenets captured the sense of urgency: direct access to national leadership, covert management/operations, highest national priority, and rapid procurement.

Birth of Air Force Satellite Reconnaissance: Facts, Recollections and Reflections, by Peter Swan

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• Published on: 2015-09-08
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. This brings back many accurate moments to someone who observed ... By park702 This brings back many accurate moments to someone who observed the dedication integrity brilliance of the truly special people that made up the SP organization. the book is a valuable and enjoyable read. Fred L.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good history of reconnaissance satellites By J. Vint Fun read for people who spent time in the space acquisition business

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