Based in Rochester, New York, Mendler is an educator and school psychologist who has worked extensively with children of all ages in regular and special education settings over 35-plus years, and is the author or co-author of 15 books and numerous scholarly articles. He offers K-12 teachers--and their administrators--a self-help guide for dealing with the everyday challenges of the teaching profession. Topics addressed include understanding the importance of both attitude and strategies when dealing with difficult situations; working with difficult students; working successfully with unappreciative or irritating adults, such as colleagues, parents, and administrators; making the best of the situation despite imperfect physical school environments, and lack of services and/or resources; and tips for taking care of one's physical and mental well-being. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Read Less