Co-operatives can bring prosperity to those who join them, but only if the members know how a Co-operative works. This book has been written to help you to be an active member of a successful Co-operative.To use the book, work in this way. First read each section in a chapter on your own, testing yourself by completing the sentences at the foot of the section. Then think about the problems on the tinted page at the end of the chapter. If possible, meet with other people who are also studying the book to discuss the problems. Then act on what you have learnt.