Textbook of Wisdom [Paperback] de Bono Edward

De Bono invented lateral and parallel thinking. His advice is sought by Nobel Laureates and world leadersTextbook of Wisdom is a simple and accessible read.Edward de Bono continues to sell well, especially in export - How to Have a Beautiful Mind (2004) has sold over 240k copies and How to Have Creative Ideas (2007) has sold over 57k copies. His Lateral Thinking: A Textbook of Creativity (Penguin 2000) has sold over 20k copies (TCM). Together his books have sold over 1 million copies worldwide.

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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Wisdom comes with living a long life, full of rich experiences and can’t be learnt, right? Wrong.

In the Textbook of Wisdom bestselling author Edward De Bono (Lateral Thinking, Serious Creativity) explains how you do not have to have lived forever to benefit from the experience of those who have. Full of thinking tools guidelines and principles this ‘textbook’ encourages the use of values and emotions to guide you through life without allowing them to enslave you.

Split into short, digestible sections perfect for grazing rather than devouring, Textbook of Wisdom is perfectly designed so you can return again and again, mining for wise words to carry through life that will open your mind to creativity and new possibilities.