From Library Journal Augmenting and reprising their earlier Elements of Teaching， Banner (formerly Princeton Univ.) and Cannon (formerly Manhanttanville Coll.) outline the 12 qualities students should possess to get the most out of their educational experience (Part 1) and the who's， what's， and how's of learning (Part 2). Throughout， students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning; the short， coherent chapters close with suggestions for putting the concepts into practice. The chapters can be read in any order， and some can be postponed until need dictates. Intended for high schoolers， college students， and mature learners (people over 25 years old returning to school)， this thoughtful and reassuring text offers kindly advice to a new generation. A good supplemental course text or library resource for units on study methods; for academic libraries.AScott R. Johnson， Whittemore Park Middle Sch.， Conway， SC Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information， Inc. From Booklist Considering teaching a calling， not merely a vocation， Banner and Cannon posit the essential qualities of a teacher as they've observed them from lifetimes in the field. For teachers either worn out or full of energy， Banner and Cannon's exhortations and admonishments ought to be inspiring， for their regard for teaching as a noble endeavor permeates this short tract. They're not just strokers of self-esteem， however; a certain degree of committed self-denial， they argue， is the mark of great teachers. Much as teachers might like individual students， they must be scrupulously evenhanded. If bored by slow learners， they must also be imaginative enough to break through to them. The authors arrange such axioms under value-laden headings such as "Authority，" "Ethics，" and "Compassion，" followed by composite sketches of a teacher embodying or sloughing off their principles. The authors hope their observations will serve as a catalyst for teachers to discuss excellence among themselves and cause those considering the career to assess their own suitability. An effective， reflective guide. Gilbert Taylor See all Editorial Reviews