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Mindfulness Studies - Course Book List

All students should purchase the 7th edition of the APA Publication Manual to ensure they meet Atlantic University's required writing style: American Psychological Association (7th ed.) APA -Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. ISBN-10:1433805618/ ISBN-13:978-1433805615 PRICE: $31.50

***PLEASE NOTE: Textbooks SHOULD NOT be purchased until semester enrollment has been confirmed.***

All courses are listed numerically

MS5000 Foundations of Mindfulness Studies

The Miracle of Mindfulness

Hanh, T. N. (2016). The miracle of mindfulness. New York: Penguin Random House.

Mindfulness for Beginners

Zinn, J.K. (2012). Mindfulness for beginners. Boulder, Colorado: Sounds True.

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MS5010/TP5015 Research Methods

Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches

Creswell, John W. and David J. (2018).  Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. Los Angeles, CA: Sage Publishing. 

How to Research (4th Ed.)

Blaxter, L., Hughes, C., & Tight, M. (2010). How to research (4th Ed.). McGraw-Hill.

(Note: This title is available in LIRN online library.)

Additional Require Readings

Additional required reading material is included in the online classroom.

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MS5020/TP6305 Spirituality and Ethics

Ethics, the Heart of Leadership

Ciulla, J. B., Ed. (2014). Ethics: The Heart of Leadership. Santa Barbara, CA: Praeger. ISBN-13: 978-1440830655. Price: $40.00

The Ethics of Leadership

Ciulla, J. B. (2003). The Ethics of Leadership. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth/Thomson Learning. ISBN-10: 0155063170. Price: $90.95

Leading with Spirit, Presence, and Authenticity

Goldman Schuyler, K, Baugher, J. E., Jironet, K. & Lena Lid-Falkman, L., Eds. (2014). Leading with Spirit, Presence, and Authenticity. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass. ISBN-13: 978-1118820612. Price: $42.49 (Note: This title is available in LIRN.)

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MS6010 Decolonizing the Mind

Radical compassion

Brach, T. (2019) Radical compassion. Viking. ISBN-13 : 978-0525522812; Price: $12.50 

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MS6030 Earth Stewardship

The Future Earth: A radical vision for what’s possible in the age of warming

Holthaus, E. (2020). The future earth: A radical vision for what’s possible in the age of warming. HarperOne. 

Zen and the Art of Saving the Planet

Hanh, T. N. (2021). Zen and the art of saving the planet. Harper.

Intelligence in Nature: An Inquiry Into Knowledge

Narby, J. (2006). Intelligence in nature: An inquiry into knowledge. Tarcher-Perigree.

Environmental Science for Dummies

Spooner, A. M. (2012). Environmental science for dummies. John Wiley & Son. 

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MS6040 Contemplative Neuroscience

The Contemplative Brain: Meditation, Phenomenology and Self-Discovery rom a Neuroanthropological Point of View

Laughlin, C. (2020). The Contemplative Brain: Meditation, Phenomenology, and Self-Discovery from a Neuroanthropological Point of View. Brisbane, Australia: Daily Grail publishing.  

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MS6050 Mindfulness Retreat

Mindfulness: A practical guide to awakening

Goldstein, J. 2013. Mindfulness: A practical guide to awakening. Boulder, CO: Sounds True.

The Mind of the leader: How to lead yourself, your people, and your organization for extraordinary results

Hougaard, R. & Carter, J. (2018). The Mind of the leader: How to lead yourself, your people, and your organization for extraordinary results.‎ Harvard Business Review Press.

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MS6055/TP5200 Peacebuilding

Peacebuilding Through Dialogue
Stearns, P.(2019). Peacebuilding Through Dialogue: Education, Human Transformation, and Conflict Resolution. Fairfax, VA: George Mason University Press. 
Other required readings provided in the online classroom. 
Tears are the Source of your Passion: The Power of Authenticity &  Grief

Saade, C. and Bird, M. M. (2021). Tears are the Source of your Passion: The Power of Authenticity & 
Grief. Roundtable Productions.

The Search for a Nonviolent Future: A Promise of Peace for Ourselves, Our Families, and Our World

Nagler, M. N. (2004). The Search for a Nonviolent Future: A Promise of Peace for Ourselves, Our
Families, and Our World. Inner Ocean Publishing.

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MS6100 Leading from the Inside Out

Source

Jaworski, J. (2012). Source: The Inner Path of Knowledge Creation. San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler Publishers. ISBN-13: 978-1576759042. Price: $23.03 

Leading from the Emerging Future

Scharmer, O., & Kaufer, K. (2013). Leading from the Emerging Future: From Ego-System to Eco-System Economies. San Francisco, CA: Berrett-Koehler Publishers. ISBN-13: 978-1605099262. Price: $17.24

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MS6120 Leading People, Teams, and Organizations

Leaders eat last

Sinek, S. (2014). Leaders eat last: Why some teams pull together and others don't. New York, NY: Portfolio/Penguin

Opening Doors to Teamwork and Collaboration

Katz, J. and Miller, F. (2013) 1st Edition. Opening Doors to Teamwork and Collaboration, 4 Keys that Change Everything. Berrett-Koehler Publishers.

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MS6130 Applied Mindful Leadership

Expansive leadership: Cultivating mindfulness to lead self and others in a changing world -- A 28 day program

Poonamallee, L. (2021). Expansive leadership: Cultivating mindfulness to lead self and others in a changing world -- A 28 day program. Routledge.

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MS6200/TP5205 Listening and Dialogue

The Wisdom of Listening

Brady, M. (ed.). (2003).The Wisdom of Listening. Somerville, MA: Wisdom Publications. ISBN 978-0861713554. Price: $12.59

Are You Really Listening?

Donoghue, P. J., & Siegel, M. E. (2005). Are You Really Listening?: Keys to Successful Communication. Notre Dame, IN: Sorin Books. ISBN 978-1893732889. Price: $15.88

Dialogue

Isaacs, W. (1999). Dialogue and the Art of Thinking Together. New York, NY: Currency Books. ISBN 978-0385479998. Price: $23.62

Silence

Hanh, Thich Nhat, (2015). Silence: The Power of Quiet in a World Full of Noise. New York: HarperOne. ISBN 978-0-06-222469-9. Price: $9.77

If I understood you, would I have this look on my face?

Alda, A. (2017) If I understood you, would I have this look on my face? New York: Random House. (ISBN:9780812989144)

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MS6210 Coaching and Development

The Completely Revised Handbook of Coaching: A Developmental Approach

McLean, P. (2012). The Completely Revised Handbook of Coaching: A Developmental Approach. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

Presence Based Coaching

Silsbee, D. (2008). Presence Based Coaching. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.

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MS6300/TP6010 Becoming a Teacher of Meditation and the Inner Life

How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind.

Chödrön, Pema (2013). How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind. Sounds True: Boulder, CO. 

Peace is Every Step

Hanh, T. N. (1991). Peace is Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life. New York, NY: Bantam. ISBN-13: 978-0553351392. Price: $9.16

Meditation: An in-depth guide

Gawler, I. & Bedson, P. (2011).  Meditation: An in-depth guide New York, NY: Jeremy P. Tarcher/Penguin. ISBN: 9781585428618. 

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