A new edition of a highly successful study skills books. The style and approach is particularly suited to current student needs as the author stresses the importance of adopting a positive response to study. The lively and enthusiastic tone, and the practical advice on everything from planning revision to designing CVs gives this book enormous appeal to all, from A-level to mature students.

Without minimizing the importance of good organization and hard work, this book stresses throughout that study must and can be fun. To experience the real benefits to be gained from study requires a positive, self directed approach.

From the reviews of the first edition:'The book has a general air of optimism with an emphasis on "study for pleasure rather than as work" and a "positive self-directed approach to study"' - Desmond Rutherford, University of Birmingham