"You will find this book firmly grounded in clearly expressed concepts and principles derived from research–based theories of adult learning and loaded with practical suggestions for strategies and methods for applying these principles. Whether you are new to the field, or an old–timer, you will have one happy adventure." ???from the foreword by Malcolm S. Knowles, professor emeritus, North Carolina State University Drawing from classic and current literature, as well as from her vast experience in the field, Rosemary S. Caffarella provides both a theoretical framework and a hands–on guide and resource book for those who plan adult education, training, and staff development programs.