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The Independent Thinking Series of books from some of the most innovative practitioners working in education today are published by Crown House Publishing.



Independent Thinking Ltd was set up in 1993 to ‘Enrich children’s lives by changing the way they think - and so to change the world’. Since that time this unique organisation, led by its founder Ian Gilbert, has worked across the UK and around the world with young people, teachers, school leaders, advisors, governors and parents and in all sectors of education. The Independent Thinking Series of books is the latest in a line of innovative resources to help teachers and schools address the many challenges of the 21st century.

         The Big Book of Independent Thinking                  Little Owl’s Book of Thinking

Do things no one does or do things everyone does in a way no one does -  Edited by Ian Gilbert A ‘bible’ for teachers with ideas and inspiration from many of our Associates across a wide range of topics.

An Introduction to Thinking Skills - Ian Gilbert An introduction to thinking, learning and living for younger children.

                The Little Book of Thunks                                                 The Buzz

260 questions to make your brain go ouch! - Ian Gilbert Contagious philosophical questions to get young people’s brains to hurt.

A practical confidence builder for teenagers - David Hodgson Strategies for helpingyoung  people know themselves  better for improved motivation, communication and success in school and beyond.

                       The Learner’s Toolkit                          Are You Dropping the Baton?

Developing Emotional Intelligence, Instilling Values for Life, Creating Independent Learners and Supporting the SEAL Framework for Secondary Schools - Jackie Beere Edited by Ian Gilbert Every teacher’s essential guide to creating truly independent learners, confident and resilient in their ability to learn and learn well.

From Effective collaboration to all-through schools your guide to improving transition – David Harris, Edited by Ian Gilbert Tackles transition head on, provides countless examples of how primary and secondary schools can work together more effectively to ensure students enjoy a smooth and effective move from primary to secondary school.

 The Little Book of Big Stuff about the Brain            Turning Your School Inside Out?

The true story of your amazing brain - Andrew Curran Edited by Ian Gilbert The brain has never been easier to comprehend. With the help of Andrew Curran’s witty prose and illustrations, you will come to understand how the brain works and the implications this has for learning.

How to create an outstanding school through inspirational leadership -Will Ryan Edited by Ian Gilbert Will Ryan turns the issue of leadership in schools inside out. With his assistance schools will learn to ignore impositions from outside in favour of finding their true purpose - due September 2008

   The Little Book of Music for the Classroom

Nina Jackson, Edited by Ian Gilbert Simply and effectively, tells you what music to use, when and why. Put away your whale song CD and your James Last box set and explore how music really can transform your classroom. – due September 2008

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