The Mechanism of Mindpresents Edward de Bonos original theories on how the brain functions, processes information and organises it. It explains why the brain, the mechanism, can only work in certain ways and introduces the four basic types of thinking that have gone on to inform his lifes work, namely natural thinking, logical thinking, mathematical thinking and lateral thinking. De Bono also outlines his argument for introducing the word PO as an alternative to the word NO when putting lateral thinking into practice. Drawing on colourful visual imagery to help explain his theories and thought-processes, from light bulbs and sugar cubes to photography and water erosion,The Mechanism of Mindremains as fascinating and as insightful as it was when it was first published in 1969. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to gain a greater understanding of how the mind works and organises information and how Edward de Bono came to develop his creative thinking tools.

Edward de Bono studied at Christ Church, Oxford (as a Rhodes Scholar). He also holds a PhD 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.

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