Product Description

The Mind Map Book, part of Tony Buzan's revolutionary 'Mind Set' series, introduces you to a unique thinking tool which allows you to accomplish more than you could ever imagine your brain was capable of.

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 worlds by storm.

You'll be amazed as your creativity and concentration increase dramatically. You'll remember more than you ever thought possible and recall of important information, even under stress, will be vastly improved.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #261418 in Books
• Published on: 2003-05-08
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 328 pages

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

Not just another thinking tool
Mind maps - you may have already come across them, but this book is the most thorough explanation and demonstration of their uses I've read to date. It starts with an explanation of brain function, looking at scientific theory as well as examples of Great Brains in history. Then from a discussion on brainstorming it develops the idea of the Mind Map, and the principles that have proven to produce the most useful kinds of maps. From there it demonstrates the many uses for Mind Maps, from decision making, self-analysis, problem-solving, memory recall and organising ideas (your own and others') to creative thinking, teaching, meetings, presentations, diaries and management.
It is thorough, well-written, full of examples and gives you everything you need to fully exploit the amazing tool that is the Mind Map. I've discovered brain power I thought I'd lost years ago, and a new fun in study and simply using my brain.

Full colour illustrated edition is clearly full of ideas
This book is useful as an introduction to Mind Maps with a clear and highly visual layout. If you prefer diagram or picture information then this book is for you. Buzan has also included plenty of well selected examples to get you thinking creatively. The book has two sections, the first has details on Mind Mapping and simple rules that work. The second section is full of ideas on how to use Mind Maps. I have found Mind Maps to be very powerfull as a thinking tool. My only resevavtion is that Tony tries to sell this as the solution to end all problems. This it is not, however Mind Maps do provide excellent scope to further develope ideas.

Well done Tony & Barry.

Extraordinary - unblock your reasoning power
This is an extraordinary book! Five stars and plus! Tony Buzan even shows you from the start how to make the best your reading, in his Chapter on Note-taking.
The book is progressive yet stimulating. Starting from a simple brainstorming exercise, he shows you how to make this more complete by refining it into an either/or Mind mapping to tackle making choices, extending it to a more complex and more satisfying multiple categories mind mapping.
The beauty of the book lies in its common sense. Exploring this system,you'll find yourself saying 'Aha! This is how I can find how to...!'
Read it to learn how to
# make choices - eliminating procrastination.
# learn how to organise your own ideas
# learn how to sharpen your attention on a definite issue
# learn how to take notes that you will have pleasure to read and ease in remembering them.
# Useful to summarise books, lectures, TV programmes.

No doubt, there are other methods, but this one is a delight, makes it fun to learn, using your vivid imagination, unblocking your inspiration.
To obtain serious results, with a playful practice, read and learn from this book.You shall be a better person for absorbing this fascinating skill.
Buy it in all confidence, you will acquire an amazing tool that will definitley spark your immagination.