Allen R., Fulton J. MENSA Presents: Mighty Mind Boosters

Barnes & Noble, 1996. - 304 pages.Sharpen up your mind power with these synapse-frying logic puzzles and brain training exercises.
You don't have to be a genius. but it helps!This book is designed to challenge you in a number of ways. First, in an age when we are constantly being urged to improve our physical fitness, our mental faculties are taken for granted. Schools and colleges teach academic subjects while largely playing down issues such as how to learn, how to improve concentration, or how to conquer our fear of certain disciplines. This book aims to fill that gap.
The author, a statistician by training, has produced a number of tests that help self-assessment of our aptitude in vital areas, such as learning skills, concentration, numerical and verbal skills, decision making
and creativity. Some of the tests, such as those that assess concentration, are intentionally very tough. After all, when you are in a situation where concentration counts, one slip could lead to disaster.
By practice and perseverance we can improve our mental powers. Sometimes things hold us back - for example, the common yet completely irrational fear of numbers. This book suggests a number of ways in which we can overcome such difficulties, and also offers hints and tips for improving performance.
The message here is that we can change the way we are, and be better for it. The second part of the book has another purpose. It is a test of your ability to think clearly. The problems set here will force you to grapple with a variety of situations that can only be resolved by the rigorous application of logic.