The Mind Map Book: Radiant Thinking may be the most important book published this century for anyone *ho wishes to use his or her brain to its full potential. It is the only book that both explains thefundamental operation of the human brain in terms of its thinking processesand explains how to unleash and harness its untapped power.The Mind Map Book: Radiant Thinking is a comprehensive guide to Mind Maps, a revolutionary method of accessing intelligence, developed over many years by Tony Buzan and 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. This special revised edition celebrates the 21st Birthday of the formal introduction of Mind Maps to the world by the BBC and the author in the Spring of 1974.A key goal for all individuals, especially those in 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 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 which illustrate the technique.