Dr. Pamela Sharpe is an internationally known expert on test preparation. She has taught ESL at the University of Florida, the Ohio State University, the University of Toledo, the University of Texas at Austin, and Northern Arizona University. She is the author of more than 12 books. Her books on the TOEFL are Barron's best sellers and have helped millions of students prepare for and succeed on the TOEFL. About the PublisherMany great things begin with a tiny spark, and for Manuel H. Barron that spark came from a mimeograph machine in the basement of his Brooklyn, NY, bookstore in the late 1930s. People from the community asked Mr. Barron for books to help their children study for the New York State Regents exams. After realizing there wasn't anything available, Mr. Barron created his own study guides.Now, more than 80 years later, Barron’s continues to help millions of learners worldwide prepare for their next steps. With offerings from pre-college prep to world language guides and professional certification exams, Barron’s wants to be part of your success story no matter what learning path you’re on. You can trust Barron’s to provide exceptional products created only by top experts with years of experience in education. From generation to generation, our mission remains the same: Learn, grow, and succeed with Barron’s throughout your life-long learning journey.