Kottler, a professor of secondary education at California State University with 30 years of experience as a secondary teacher, offers practical advice for new teachers, designed to reduce stress associated with the first year on the job. She gives tips on getting to know students and parents, holding student attention, dealing with difficult students, and developing lesson plans. Many of the tips are illustrated with vignettes that show how they can be applied. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR