Product Description

The Mind Map Book introduces a revolutionary system of planning and note-taking that has already changed the lives of millions of people across the globe.

The Mind Map, which has been called the 'Swiss army knife for the brain', is a ground-breaking, note-taking technique that is already used by more than 250 million people worldwide and has taken the educational and business world by storm.

This book, the definitive full-colour illustrated edition of The Mind Map Book (Tony and Barry Buzan's multi-million-copy bestseller) introduces you to the fundamental operational principles of the ultimate bio-computer - your brain!

In addition to helping you maximise your brain power, the book also features a range of stimulating exercises and a lavish and inspirational collection of photographs and original Mind Maps that illustrate the technique.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7159 in Books
• Published on: 2006-12-21
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 328 pages

From the Back Cover

The Mind Map Book introduces a revolutionary system of planning and note-taking that has already changed the lives of millions of people across the globe.

The Mind Map, which has been called the 'Swiss army knife for the brain', is a ground-breaking, note-taking technique that is already used by more than 250 million people worldwide and has taken the educational and business world by storm.

This book, the definitive full-colour illustrated edition of The Mind Map Book (Tony and Barry Buzan's multi-million-copy bestseller) introduces you to the fundamental operational principles of the ultimate bio-computer - your brain!

In addition to helping you maximise your brain power, the book also features a range of stimulating exercises and a lavish and inspirational collection of photographs and original Mind Maps that illustrate the technique.

About the Author

Tony Buzan is the world’s leading authority on the brain and learning. His ground-breaking note-taking technique, Mind Maps, offers a route to improved study and better understanding. His million-copy selling books on the subject have achieved massive success in more than 100 countries and have been translated into 30 languages. He has lectures worldwide and acts as advisor to numerous multi-national companies, governments, leading businesses and international Olympic athletes. He is also President of the Brain Foundation, founder of the Brian Trust Charity, the World Memory Championships and the World Championships of the Brain.

Customer Reviews

Good ... if you agree with mind mapping as planning tool
This is a decent book with some good thoughts and ideas on learning ... hence any student would do well to read this. However, it is also very much a hard sell on the mind mapping doctrine and at times becomes a hard sell for other 'Buzan' products. Eg ... The book says you need a mind mapping pad (bought from Buzan's company) and special mind map pens (again, Buzan's company). However I found plain A4 paper and tesco's value pens worked just as well.

In short, there is some good stuff here and hence it is worth getting but accept that the is written to sell mind mapping.

A must-have book for everyone
This book tells you everything you need to know about what Mind Maps are, why they are so effective on such a wide range of applications, and how to create them. It's full of colourful examples too.

Why is this a must-have? Because mind maps are such an invaluable tool in the arsenal of anyone who has ever needed to write an article/essay/book, plan a project, learn something and actually remember it later, develop ideas, etc, etc. They work so well because they mirror how your brain actually works, which is also explained in the book, and encourage whole-brain thinking to maximise the results of your brain power.

Since learning Mind Mapping, I have become much more productive with work and personal projects, cut down on procastination when writing, and seen improvements in ideas generation. And, had I known about Mind Maps when at school, I'm sure I could have remembered everything beyond the exam period too. I will definitely be teaching my kids how to Mind Map once they are old enough!

Note: Once you get started, you may decide you want to do your Mind Maps on your computer, so be sure to check out imindmap, which is endorsed by Tony Buzan.