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About the book

Are you a mathematician or a humanitarian? Professor Barbara Oakley argues that there is no such thing. Each of us has the inner potential to learn any knowledge. The main thing is to learn how to learn and use your brain to its fullest. Moreover, a monotonous and purposeful movement towards solving a problem is not always the best way. Sometimes it's worth taking a step back to look at the task from a different angle, to unleash your creativity, even if you're working on a maths problem.

Who is the book for

The book is for the widest range of readers, everyone who strives for self-development, for teachers, parents, students, those who find it difficult to learn in general, and especially those who hate maths and science.

Why this book

The author offers a variety of life hacks and tools that will help you quickly and effectively memorise information and master any skill: from understanding complex mathematical formulas or scientific concepts to overcoming professional challenges. Barbara Oakley will also show how to make learning simple and fun.

About the author

Barbara Oakley is a professor of engineering at the University of Auckland and the author of a popular Coursera course on learning to learn. She holds a degree in Slavic studies from the University of Washington and served in the army. Her military service pushed her to study engineering, and later to unlock the secrets of thinking.