Practical ideas.... a boon for the busy teacher. Prof Robert Fisher writing in the TES

A short, practical introduction to applying thinking skills and brain-based methods in the primary classroom. Packed with clear explanations, tried and tested ideas, photocopiable resources and written especially for the busy teacher.  Further Details   Read the blurb Look inside Deleted Scenes

"These stories really do make you think. What a truly fascinating and novel way to intrigue little and big minds" Primary teacher

27 Original Stories - 27 Opprotunites to Think - 27 Opportunities to Create. Each story comes with: Resources outlining the thinking being developed; Questions to activate thinking; Illustrations to support understanding; Applications to subject areas; Links to the National Curriculum  Further Details   Read the blurb Look inside

by Lynda Measor with Mike Fleetham

"incredibly valuable resource for anyone working with children during their transition to secondary school.... brilliant book." Trust for the Study of Adolescene

Transition from primary to secondary school is one of the most significant and difficult steps in a child's life, often leading to behavioural problems and an academic 'dip'. This detailed book suggests how teachers can work together to ease children's anxieties, help them to settle in and make transfer as painless and positive as possible.  Further Details   Read the blurb Look inside

by Pippa Harris-Burland Mike Fleetham

My third book, provides 160 short activities combining Thinking Skills and Learning Styles. The cross-circular teasers cover 5 different Thinking Skills: Information Processing, Reasoning, Enquiry, Creative Thinking & Evaluation & a number of Learning Styles: Auditory, Visual, Kinaesthetic & Tactile.  Further Details   Read the blurb Look inside

- Enhancing Self-Esteem and Learning in the Classroom by Mike Fleetham

"Highly Recommended- written in an entertaining, engaging and accessible style, but more importantly, it is very practical. "

A clear introduction to MI and providing concrete examples of how to use it in your teaching. Includes: explanations of the different intelligences; activities to explore MI with learners; practical ways to build MI into everyday teaching; how to use MI to personalize learning; creating an MI-friendly learning environment; and  case studies.  Further Details   Read the blurb Look inside

Not sure whether there were 20 books in the list - life's too short to count! But here are some extra ones.

But Why? : Developing Philosophical Thinking in the Classroom By Sara Stanley, Steve Bowkett
New Tools for Learning: Accelerated Learning Meets ICT John Davitt By John Davitt
Discover Your Hidden Talents By Bill Lucas
The Learning Revolution By Gordon Dryden and Dr Jeanette Voss
Introducing Mind and Brain By Angus Gellatly and Oscar Zarate
The Mind Map Book By Tony and Barry Buzan
Head First By Tony Buzan
Self Intelligence By Stephen Bowkett
Bright Sparks By Alistair Smith
Leading Learning By Alistair Smith
The Power of Diversity By Barbara Prashnig
In Their Own Way By Thomas Armstrong
Emotional Intelligence By Daniel Goleman
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time By Mark Haddon
Blink By Malcolm Gladwell
The Daydreamer By Ian McEwan
Ten-year-old Peter Fortune lives somewhere between dream and reality. Grown-ups don't understand him. No one can understand the amazing things that fill his head. His dreams bring him nothing but trouble. In these stories he unlocks the secret world of his imaginings and invites us inside.