This practical resource presents the best ideas and practices in the field of gifted education. From planning a sound gifted and talented program to the evaluation of a program this leading text explores contemporary program models problems of minority disabled and female gifted students. Chapters on creativity and teaching thinking skills-two concepts central to gifted education-help the reader understand creative students creative processes and how to foster high levels of creative thinking (Chs. 10 & 11). ;(Education of the Gifted and Talented 4/e) is current and accurate. Couldn t ask for a better text. ; Michael F. Shaughnessy Eastern New Mexico University ;The authors have mastered the fine art (of) writing in an interesting and intellectually challenging manner: no small feat...I love this book! ; Amy P. Dietrich The University of Memphis ;The comprehensiveness of the coverage for an introductory text is a major strength. ; Sally M. Reis University of Connecticut