Book reviewed in this article:Fundamentals of Educational Research: G. ANDERSONTeacher Skills and Strategies: PETER WOODSThe Happiest Days?: PETER WOODSSeries: Science Processes and Concept Exploration: the ‘space’ research reportsSound: D. WATT&T. RUSSELLGrowth: T. RUSSELL&D. WATTEvaporation and Condensation: T. RUSSELL&D. WATTLight: J. OSBORNE, P. BLACK, M. SMITH&J. MEADOWSMaterials: T. RUSSELL, K. LONGDEN&L. MCGUIGANElectricity: J. OSBORNE, P. BLACK, M. SMITH&J. MEADOWSUneasy Transitions: J. CORBETT (Ed.)Teaching in Further Education: L. CURZONEducation Limited: schooling and training and the New RightClassroom Ethnography: MARTYN HAMMERSLEYQualitative Research: analysis types and software tools: RENATA TESCHHearts and Minds: self‐esteem and the schooling of girls: J. KENWAY&S. WILLIS