“LISTENING WITH MY HEART: A STORY OF KINDNESS AND SELF-COMPASSION”

by Gabi Garcia

Publisher: Skinned Knee Publishing

ISBN-13: 978-0998958040

When Esperanza spots a heart-shaped rock, she sees it as a reminder to spread kindness and love in the world. But when the school play doesn’t go the way she imagined it would, will she remember to give herself that same love and kindness? “LISTENING WITH MY HEART: A STORY OF KINDNESS AND SELF-COMPASSION” touches on the universal themes of kindness and empathy, as well as the theme of self-compassion. It reminds us of the other golden rule – to treat ourselves with the same kindness and love that we give to others. “LISTENING WITH MY HEART” includes kid-friendly self-compassion exercises.

“LISTENING TO MY BODY”

by Gabi Garcia

Publisher: Skinned Knee Publishing

ISBN-13: 978-0998958019

“LISTENING TO MY BODY” is an interactive picture book that introduces children to the practice of paying attention to their bodies. Through a combination of story and simple experiential activities, it guides them through the process of noticing and naming their feelings and the physical sensations that accompany them, helping to build on their capacity to engage mindfully, self-regulate and develop a deeper sense of well-being. “LISTENING TO MY BODY” gives children the vocabulary like “buzzing” and “tingly” to name their sensations and cultivates the message that whatever they are experiencing is okay even when they are experiencing difficult emotions.

“MATEO FINDS HIS WOW: A STORY OF WONDER AND GRATITUDE”

by Gabi Garcia

Publisher: Skinned Knee Publishing

ISBN-13: 978-1949633061

It’s raining on Saturday morning, and Mateo is bored and cranky. “It’s not fair!” he complains. He can’t find anything to do…except make a list of things he can’t do. Plus, he’s used up all of his screen time for the day. So, Mateo sits and sulks. His brain feels like it’s stuck. Readers can follow along as Mateo discovers that appreciating what’s right in front of him can help turn the page on a grumpy day. “MATEO FINDS HIS WOW: A STORY OF WONDER AND GRATITUDE” encourages all of us to find our own wows to be thankful for.

“I CAN DO HARD THINGS: MINDFUL AFFIRMATIONS FOR KIDS”

by Gabi Garcia

Publisher: Skinned Knee Publishing

ISBN-13: 978-0998958088

“I don’t always feel brave, confident, or strong.  Sometimes it seems easier to follow others along.” Growing up can be tough. The world is full of messages that can be challenging or as the book puts it can make one “feel wobbly.” “I CAN DO HARD THINGS: MINDFUL AFFIRMATIONS FOR KIDS” introduces children to the practice of tuning into their quiet voice inside and using mindful affirmations to support them in navigating hard situations whenever they arise. Plus, the book reminds children that they are not alone and that it okay to reach out to others when something is overwhelming.

“THE COLLEGE STRESS TEST: TRACKING INSTITUTIONAL FUTURES ACROSS A CROWDED MARKET”

by Robert Zemsky, Susan Shaman and Susan Campbell Baldridge

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

ISBN-13: 978-1421437033

“THE COLLEGE STRESS TEST” presents readers with a full, frank and informed discussion about college and university closures. Drawing on the massive institutional data set available from IPEDS (the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), they build a stress test for estimating the market viability of more than 2,800 undergraduate institutions. They examine four key variables – new student enrollments, net cash price, student retention and major external funding – to gauge whether an institution is potentially at risk of considering closure or merging with another school. They also assess student body demographics to see which students are commonly served by institutions experiencing market stress.

“LEARNING INNOVATION AND THE FUTURE OF HIGHER EDUCATION”

by Joshua Kim and Edward Maloney

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

ISBN-13: 978-1421436630

A quiet revolution is sweeping across U.S. colleges and universities as schools rethink how students learn both inside and outside the classroom. From active learning and inclusive pedagogy to online and hybrid courses, traditional institutions are leveraging their fundamental strengths while challenging long-standing assumptions about how teaching and learning happen. At this intersection of learning, technology, design and organizational change lies the foundation of a new academic discipline of digital learning. This book explores the context of this new discipline, show how it exists within a larger body of scholarship, and give examples of how this scholarship is being used on campuses.

“UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER: WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO DO IT”

by Tom Hockaday

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

ISBN-13: 978-1421437057

University research is creating the technologies of tomorrow in the fields of medicine, engineering, information technology, robotics and artificial intelligence. These early-stage technologies, however, need investment from existing (as well as new) businesses to benefit society. But how do we connect university research outputs with business and investors? This process is what university technology transfer is all about: identifying, protecting and marketing university research outputs in order to shift opportunities from the university into business. “UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER” explains how to develop, strategically operate and fund university technology transfer offices while behaving in accordance with the central mission of the university.

“DIGITAL CONTACT TRACING FOR PANDEMIC RESPONSE: ETHICS AND GOVERNANCE GUIDANCE”

edited by Jeffrey P. Kahn and Johns Hopkins Project on Ethics and Governance of Digital Contact Tracing Technologies

Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press

ISBN-13: 978-1421440613

As public health professionals around the world work tirelessly to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, and technology evolves in an effort to meet our current moment, Johns Hopkins Project on Ethics and Governance of Digital Contact Tracing Technologies – a rapid research and expert consensus group effort led by Dr. Jeffrey P. Kahn of the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics in collaboration with the university’s Center for Health Security – carried out an in-depth analysis of the technology and the issues it raises. Drawing on this analysis, they produced a report that includes detailed recommendations for technology companies, policymakers, institutions, employers and the public.