Books by Peter Hook

The story of Joy Division told by the band's legendary bassist, Peter Hook

Legendary musician Peter Hook tells the whole story - the fun, the music, the vast loss of money, the legacy - of Manchester's most iconic nightclub

The iconic bass player tells the third, arguably the most important and certainly most controversial part of his story: the New Order years

It's every new teacher's first concern and it's an area about which even the most experienced teachers are never complacent - how to control their classes. This new edition of the Teachers Pocketbooks top-selling title is a practical, authoritative guide to creating calm classes and focused, co-operative students. The book starts from the premise that teachers cannot control the behaviour of children; instead they must seek to influence it. Teachers are most effective in managing behaviour when they focus on antecedents and consequences. This means building relationships and using preventative strategies followed by consistent use of logical consequences. The book covers different styles of behaviour management; getting the basics right; eight core principles and a ten-step discipline plan. A section entitled developing the toolkit offers a broad range of strategies for teachers to use. All are explained in practical, classroom terms with examples of phrases to use for maximum effectiveness. Underpinning the repertoire of techniques is a strong framework: the 4Rs rights, responsibilities, rules and routines. Liberal use of cartoons, diagrams, mnemonics and other visual devices reinforce the message and fast-track understanding. "e;An invaluable guide for all adults who work with children. This book will change the way you think and act in the classroom and should be compulsory reading."e; Tim Plumb, Head Teacher, Woolwich Polytechnic School "e;A fantastic read. Buy copies for your staff this year - they'll become more effective by using the approaches outlined in this book."e; Sarah Skinner, Head, Claydon High School "e;Provides realistic and effective strategies to empower all teachers to create and establish a positive learning environment for all. I recommend it."e; Teresa Copeland, Assistant Principal, Strood Academy

Brings together beliefs and strategies to enhance the personal develoment and self-esteem of teachers; explores practical ways in which teachers can increase their effectiveness and enhance the learning climate in their classrooms; and focuses on teachers' most important resource: themselves.

This text offers insights into the emotional classroom climate necessary for successful and effective learning. The authors present a range of ideas and understandings to support teachers in proactively building and sustaining an emotionally empowering classroom.

This text offers newly qualified and experienced teachers practical skills to support them in their key role of effectively managing classrooms. Behaviour management approaches, influential language patterns and core skills for building positive relationships are presented.