Includes bibliographical references (pages 223–254) and index Introduction: What can you expect from this book? — What can you expect from your memory? Ten myths — Meet your memory : what is it? — Meet your memory : how does it work? — How to remember almost anything : basic principles — How to remember almost anything else : more basic principles — Strategies for effective learning : study skills — Working miracles with your memory : an introduction to mnemonics — The legitimacy of mnemonics : limitations and pseudo-limitations — Mental filing systems : link and story mnemonics — Mental filing systems : loci mnemonic — Mental filing systems : peg mnemonic — Mental filing systems : phonetic mnemonic — Using mnemonics : remembering people's names and faces — Using mnemonics : absentmindedness and education
