UPDATE: THIS BOOK HAS BEEN REVISED TO REFLECT THE MOST RECENT CHANGES IN EXTENDED ESSAY AND THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE GUIDELINES AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA FOR THE 2009 ACADEMIC YEAR ONWARDS . This is an academic book aimed at students following the IB Diploma program. The book can be used as a guide revealing how to obtain top marks in the Theory of Knowledge and Extended Essay components of the program. In this to-the-point manual students will uncover all of the secrets that will allow them to gain the three additional points with relative ease. This book is filled with practical hints, tips and suggestions that the IB didn't want you to know. Please visit www.ibguide.org for supplementary downloads. 'About the Author' Alexander Zouev completed the IB diploma program in 2007 with a total of 43 points including the maximum three additional points obtained for his grade A Extended Essay and grade A Theory of Knowledge work. Now, studying at Oxford University, he has become inspired to return to the world of the IB and compile a tell-all book containing the secrets behind doing well in the program.