Witty, sometimes shocking but always heartwarming, author Phil Beadle has managed to provide useful advice in a particularly addictive read. In describing some of the stressful and intimidating experiences he, and many other teachers go through, he makes impossible teaching situations less frightening and gives clever tips on how to engage pupils while understanding where they are coming from. This would be a useful read not only for new teachers but for all in education. Best of all, this is a book that will make you laugh.