Randy Howe – författare

Flags of the Fifty States is an indispensable historical reference and a fascinating, beautiful pictorial guide to the rich diversity of America’s fifty states. It provides a colorful way to learn about how the United States grew and prospered and shaped itself and its banners over the years.

With stunning, full-color reproductions of each flag, this book offers a thorough and eminently readable account of how and why each flag was designed, what the various symbols and figures in the flags mean, and how each flag evolved. Throughout are interesting facts and sidebars that answer such questions as why Alaska is represented by the Big Dipper, what significance the diamond has in the flag of Arkansas, which state features the Union Jack on its flag, and what impact the Civil War had on designs of the state flags of the South.

This collection of inspiring quotes is sure to inspire any teacher.

For anyone about to embark on the next phase of life, Here We Stand is a unique and inspiring collection of more than 600 quotes drawn from commencement speeches past and recent—by a whole range of very important people including political leaders, actors and actresses, authors, scientists, teachers and professors, philanthropists, artists, military leaders, and activists. The topics include:

Ø      Seizing the day

Ø      Finding yourself

Ø      Traveling the world

Ø      Goal setting

Ø      Furthering your education and applying what you’ve learned

Ø      Recognizing the importance of friendship and family

Ø      Appreciating what you already have and what you can do for others

Ø      Dealing with life outside the classroom walls

Ø      Contributing to the global good

Ø      Maintaining a positive attitude