Sally M. Reis, Ph.D., is a professor and the Department Head of the Educational Psychology Department in the University of Connecticut Neag School of Education. She was awarded the Distinguished Service Award and named a Distinguished Scholar by the National Association for Gifted Children.
This book was published in the early 90s, a fact evident throughout. I found some of the information useful, but there is outdated research sprinkled in. Overall, it was worth the read if you're looking for a jumping off point.