Lucy Calkins has written a book with the goal of creating lifelong readers.  The Art of
        Teaching Reading offers educators a multifaceted reading program supported by word
        study, guided reading, book talks, and other ongoing structures to produce impassioned
        readers. Through years of research, the author provides a myriad of ideas to help young
        readers discover their own joy of reading and love of books.
        This text focuses on the big picture of reading instruction and explores the goals of reading
        programs. It also provides information on comprehending and responding to text through
        synthesis, critique, writing, and other effective strategies for understanding.
        For teachers or future teachers or educators.

        We all learn more effectively when we are enjoying the process. Humor sets a social context
        within which most students feel comfortable and appreciate learning. Loomans and Kolberg
        have written the best available cornucopia of hands-on ideas for applying humor and
        easy-to-follow techniques for increasing the playfulness of teaching. There are warn-ups,
        laughing lessons, and play breaks.
       The Laughing Classroom begins with self-inventories concerning personal uses of humor and
        extracts a laughing oath. There are 30 ideas for fast and fun humor, 25 ways to go the extra
        smile, and the ABCs of fun. Techniques include humorous ways to improve memory, enliven
        debates, and promote cooperation. The authors demonstrate how to use humor in discipline
        and ease tension with before and laughter scenarios.
        The format and illustrations are a joy. The Laughing Classroom is an invaluable resource and
        probably a step toward better mental health for all teachers.

        The best book about teaching ever written!, October 6, 1999
        Reviewer: A reader from Vancouver, WA
        Teaching is about relationships. Why did they not teach us this college????
        Don't just read the book- get the videos. The principles in this book are guaranteed to give
        you success in the classroom.
 

        The Art of Teaching Adults: How to become an exceptional instructor & facilitator
        by Peter Renner (No cover photo available. Click on book title to go to amazon.com page)
        Amazon Price: $33.00
        Paperback (1993)
        Training Assoc Ltd; ISBN: 0969731906

        A super how-to book for new (and seasoned) instructors!  This book is a distillation of
        creative and easy-to-follow techniques that will work for you in any training or adult education
        setting. They focus on involving learners and helping them learn. The book offers you
        step-by-step instructions and oodles of tricks-of-the-trade. Many companies and colleges
        use it for their management training and faculty development program.

        How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk is an excellent communication
        tool kit based on a series of workshops developed by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish. Faber
        and Mazlish provide a step-by-step approach to improving relationships in your house. The
        "Reminder" pages, helpful cartoon illustrations, and excellent exercises will improve your ability
        as a parent to talk and problem-solve with your children. The book can be used alone or in
        parenting groups, and the solid tools provided are appropriate for kids of all ages.
        While written for parents, teachers face most of the same communications problems.

        Business Objectives : International Edition
        by Vicki Hollett (No cover photo available. Click on book title to go to amazon.com page)
        Amazon Price: $13.95
        Paperback (June 1996)
        Oxford Univ Press; ISBN: 0194513912

        This is the kind of English business book that gives plenty of subject for discussion and give
        as the student the satisfaction of knowing that he or she is learning useful English. It is also
        complete and varied, can be used with any businessperson, no matter the area of interest.
        There are also: Workbook, Teacher's Book and Audio cassette.
 
 

        Clear Speech (Second Edition) is an ESL textbook that focuses on pronunciation and
        listening comprehension in North American English. This icon above is for the
        Student's Book.  There is also a Teacher's Resource Book and a series of two cassette tapes.

        Idioms for Everyday Use is a great book to teach English idioms and expressions that only
        a native-speaker would know. The text is divided into 50 easy lessons with exercises.  For
        student insight into the language that won't be found in a grammar text, this is a must-have book.

        Fundamentals of English Grammar is a book that every ESL teacher should have in his/her
        arsenal.  It covers all aspects of grammar. Besides this textbook, there is a workbook and a
        teacher's book in the series.  All are well worth acquiring.  You'll use them over and over.

        Fowler's Modern English Usage or "Fowler's," as it is affectionately called by writers and
        Anglophiles, is a generous dictionary guide to the uses, misuses, and conundrums of English
        grammar, spelling, and style.  The third edition updates this classic, pointing out differences
        between British and American English (the original was strictly the King's English), but
        continues its tradition of wit. No other guide makes the split infinitive fun..

        Tony Buzan has written a number of books about how the brain learns.  Make the Most of
        Your Mind teaches how to 'turn on' your brain to achieve high-speed problem solving, right
        brain logic/left brain creativity, speed reading and learning, and improved memory. It contains
        some good techniques you can apply to ESL teaching.

        Use Both Sides of your Brain is another Tony Buzan book.  He introduces the concept of
        Mind-Mapping, applicable to teaching/learning all subjects.  It teaches how to study more
        efficiently, increase overall memory, read faster and how language and imagery can be used for
        recording, organizing, remembering, creative thinking and problem solving.