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Flags of the Fifty States is an indispensable historical reference and a fascinating, beautiful pictorial guide to the rich diversity of America's fifty states.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.

If teaching is an art form, then students are the canvas. A passionate teacher has the power to change lives, and in turn, help shape tomorrow’s world. With reflections from notables including Aesop, Woody Allen, Maya Angelou, Bill Clinton, Bill Cosby, Helen Keller, Langston Hughes, and John F. Kennedy, these inspirational and informative words of wisdom discuss everything from the importance of teaching and learning to dealing with discipline and classroom management.

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 dayØ Finding yourselfØ Traveling the worldØ Goal settingØ Furthering your education and applying what you’ve learnedØ Recognizing the importance of friendship and familyØ Appreciating what you already have and what you can do for othersØ Dealing with life outside the classroom wallsØ Contributing to the global goodØ Maintaining a positive attitude

Flags of the Fifty States is an indispensable historical reference and a fascinating, beautiful pictorial guide to the rich diversity of America’s fifty states.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.