{"product_id":"inspirational-and-cautionary-gerald-haigh-9780415437929","title":"Inspirational - And Cautionary - Tales for Would-Be School Leaders","description":"\u003cp\u003eBased upon Gerald Haigh's acclaimed weekly column in the \u003cem\u003eTimes Educational Supplement, \u003c\/em\u003e this book is a lively and refreshing look at what it takes to get on in teaching. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTouching on everything from the legacy of Ted Wragg to the film \u003cem\u003eBrokeback Mountain\u003c\/em\u003e the author's incise eye will give teachers wanting to get on in their career both inspiration and much to ponder upon. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis reworked and thematically grouped collection will give leaders and aspiring leaders in education vital insights and observations into a wide range of topics including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe recruitment game and building your career\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003edealing with people, making mistakes and learning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003elessons from Heroes and Gurus - from Tom Peters and Peter Drucker to Lawrence of Arabia\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003esupporting colleagues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003egetting a life beyond school. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver recent years Haigh's columns - \u003cem\u003eSecond Half\u003c\/em\u003e, for experienced teachers, and \u003cem\u003eLeading Questions\u003c\/em\u003e, specifically for teachers in leadership positions - have developed a loyal following from readers. This book will delight and engage all who wish to move onwards and upwards in teaching.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gerald Haigh\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 041543792X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780415437929\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Routledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/06\/2007\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.42lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.34d","brand":"Gerald Haigh","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48483487678719,"sku":"9780415437929","price":40.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8b63e092-96d0-4588-9b77-6f9a88b38868.jpg?v=1778038954","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/inspirational-and-cautionary-gerald-haigh-9780415437929","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}