The Mind Map Book RADIANT THINKING, the major revolution in human thought

• The Mind Map Book: Radiant Thinking may be the most important book published this century for anyone who wishes to use his or her brain to its full potential. It is the only book that both explains the fundamental operation of the human brain in terms of its thinking processes and explains how to unleash and harness its untapped power.

  The Mind Map Book: Radiant Thinking is a comprehensive guide to Mind Mapping, a revolutionary method of accessing intelligence, developed over many years by Tony Buzan with the help of his brother Barry. Mind Mapping is relevant to absolutely everyone, as the technique offers exciting new ways of using and improving memory, concentration and creativity in planning and structuring thought on all levels.

  A key goal for all individuals, especially those in the business and education communities, is to accelerate their ability to learn, remember and record information. A Mind Map'’s radiating structure, reflecting the natural architecture of the brain, allows rapid expansion and exploration of an idea in note form, resulting in a clear and concise picture or map of all the relevant interlinked points for inclusion in further written matter, presentations and reports. Thus, an idea can be quickly and profoundly explored while simultaneously maintaining clear focus on the central theme. By incorporating the use of shapes, colours and dimensions as visual stimulants, the Mind Mapping technique allows you to make the best use of all your considerable mental resources.

  The Mind Map Book is destined to become a classic in the new and exciting field of Radiant Thinking. In addition to helping you to maximize your brain power, the book also features a range of stimulating exercises and a lavish and inspirational collection of photographs and original Mind Maps which illustrate the technique.

TONY BUZAN is the inventor of Mind Maps, the President of the Brain Foundation, Kounder of the Brain Trust and co-founder of the Mind Sports Olympiad. The most inspiring author and TV lecturer on the brain, sales of his previous number one book Use Your Head have exceeded one million.

Co-author Barry Buzan is Professor of International Studies at the University of Warwick and a Project Director at the Centre for Peace and Conflict Research in Copenhagen. He is a leading authority on concepts of security and theories of the international system, and has written and co-authored seven books and more than forty articles. He has been chairman of the British International Studies Association, and Vice-President of the International Studies Association.

Previous Tony Buzan titles published by BBC Books: Use Your Head

Use Your Memory

Mind Map'M is a Registered Trade Mark of the

Buzan Organisation Limited, 1990

Cover artwork by Chris Burke

Author photograph: © BBC Enterprises

(John Jefford)