Think!

Before It's Too Late

Edward de Bono

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Vermilion London
01 June 2009

Philosophy; Psychology; Self-help & personal development; Popular psychology

How we think, why we think that way and how, using simple techniques, we can think better - by the world famous creative thinking guru

The world is full of problems and conflicts. So why can we not solve them? According to Edward de Bono, world thinking cannot solve world problems because world thinking is itself the problem. And this is getting worse- we are so accustomed to readily available information online that we search immediately for the answers rather than thinking about them. Our minds function like trying to drive a car using only one wheel. There's nothing wrong with that one wheel - conventional thinking - but we could all get a lot further if we used all four...

De Bono examines why we think the way we do from a historical perspective and uses some of his famous thinking techniques, such as lateral thinking, combined with new ideas to show us how to change the way we think. If we strengthen our ability and raise our thinking level, other areas of our life - both personal and business success - will improve.

De Bono is the master of the original big 'concept' book and his enticement to us to use our minds as constructively as possible should appeal to a whole new generation of fans.

By: Edward de Bono
Imprint: Vermilion London
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 135mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 272g
ISBN: 9780091924096
ISBN 10: 009192409X
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 01 June 2009
Audience: General/trade , Professional and scholarly , College/higher education , ELT Advanced , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Edward de Bono studied at Christ Church, Oxford (as a Rhodes Scholar). He also holds a Ph.D from Cambridge and an MD from the University of Malta. He has held appointments at the universities of Oxford, London, Cambridge and Harvard. In 1967, de Bono invented the now commonly used term 'lateral thinking' and, for many thousands, indeed millions, of people worldwide, his name has since become a symbol of creativity and new thinking. He has written numerous books, which have been translated into 34 languages, and his advice is sought by Nobel laureates and world leaders alike.

Reviews for Think!: Before It's Too Late

Edward de Bono is a toolmaker, his tools have been fashioned for thinking, to make more of the mind. --Peter Gabriel The guru of clear thinking. Marketing Week The guru of clear thinking. --Marketing Week Excellent for leaders and teachers looking for creative ways to view the present and future. --Library Journal Edward de Bono is a cult figure in developing tricks to sharpen the mind. --Times