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The Monk Who Sold  His Ferrari

Robin Sharma

(Element Books, $120)

This international best-seller is the fable of Julian Mantle,  a lawyer forced to confront a spiritual crisis in his  life. After a heart attack, he   sells his  possessions and treks to India in search of a meaningful existence. During his  odyssey, he meets some  gurus who offer him  these pearls of wisdom:  develop joyful thoughts; follow your life's mission; cultivate  self-discipline and courage; value time as your most important commodity; nourish your relationships; and live your life fully, one day at a time.

How to Have a Beautiful Mind

Edward de Bono

(Vermilion, $135)

Almost everyone strives to be more physically attractive.  But de Bono argues that beauty of the mind is more important than looks, because no matter how stunning someone is, they'll be a turn-off if their thoughts are dull or ugly. He shows how anyone can apply lateral and parallel-thinking skills to their conversation, and make themselves seem  far more attractive by learning to listen, make a point and manoeuvre conversation.

Mind Maps for Kids

Tony Buzan

(HarperCollins $195)

This is the first book that best-selling author Buzan has designed specifically for children. Using his invention of the Mind Map - a learning method he devised to unlock the hidden ability of the brain using graphics - he provides  a new take on studying for children aged seven to 14. His system of planning and note-taking is intended to cut homework in half and make school work seem like fun. The book demonstrates how Mind Maps can be used to maximise revision, unlock  the imagination,  help  memory and find answers  to complicated puzzles.



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