In a book that is easy to read and straight to the point, Ruby Radford has created a tool that is user friendly. If you are already in the teaching profession or are desirous of entering the profession, this book is a must read. The book begins with a visit to a five- star restaurant, where the diner is the recipient of "special planning" designed to positively impact the dinning experience-long before the food is served. Using the idea of "special planning," and an emphasis on creativity, she suggests ways to make time spent in the classroom special, for the teacher and the student-just like...