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  • New Open Textbook ‘Healthcare in the United States’ Prepares Students for Careers in Healthcare Administration

    For immediate releaseElizabeth Odom706-864-1556elizabeth.odom@ung.edu Three nursing professors with a combined 75+ years in healthcare create an open access textbook for students pursuing healthcare administration. The introductory textis one of nine open textbooks published in partnership with eCampus for the University System of Georgia’s first zero-textbook-cost degree. Dahlonega, GA—March 10, 2022—The…

  • 10th Anniversary Edition of ‘The Basics of American Government’ Addresses 2020 Election and COVID-19

    For immediate releaseElizabeth Odom706-864-1556elizabeth.odom@ung.edu The fourth edition of The Basics of American Government marks the tenth anniversary of the no- and low-cost textbook. Revisions address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on public policy and opinion and the presidential election of 2020, among others. New supplemental material includes a response…

  • ‘Slides for Students’ Author Gary Fisk to Present at Teaching Matters Conference

    Gary Fisk, author of Slides for Students, will present at the Teaching Matters Conference at Gordon State College on March 10–11, 2022.

  • ‘Tales from the Cold War’ Featured in AUSA Extra Newsletter

    Retired Col. Michael D. Mahler, author of Tales from the Cold War, was recently featured in an issue of the AUSA Extra weekly newsletter.

  • ‘Finding Milo’ Illustrator Josie Toney on Art Inspiration and Insecurities

    Hi y’all! I’m Josie Toney, illustrator for the Finding Milo alphabet picture book series. I’m so excited about the release of the second book, California ABC’s: A Finding Milo Book! Milo, the curious dog who loves to sightsee, is based on a real dog, a very pampered canine pet of…

  • Where to Buy ‘California ABC’s’

    California ABC’s is out now! Here’s everything you need to know about the launch of this Finding Milo title. California ABC’s: A Finding Milo BookHardcover: 978-1-940771-93-9$29.99 Paperback: 978-1-940771-94-6$19.99 AuthorChris Jespersen IllustratorJosie Toney SynopsisMischievous pup Milo returns in this addition to the Finding Milo series, and this time he’s heading to…

  • ‘California ABC’s’ Virtual Book Launch with Chris Jespersen and Josie Toney

    Join children’s author Chris Jespersen and illustrator Josie Toney as they launch the second book in the Finding Milo series about the U.S. states, California ABC’s! They will present a live reading and Q&A about writing and illustrating a picture book series. Every participant will be entered into a book…

  • 5 Tips to Give Engaging PowerPoint Presentations in the Classroom

    Are your students prone to “death by powerpoint” in your lectures? Are you struggling to keep them engaged beyond mindlessly copying from the board? Today we’re sharing five tips adapted from Gary D. Fisk’s Slides for Students: The Effective Use of Powerpoint in Education to improve the design, clarity, and…