Books & Authors

Dr. Randy Nordell is a Professor of Business Technology at American River College in Sacramento, California. He has been an educator for over 30 years and has taught at the high school, community college, and university levels. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a single subject teaching credential, a master’s degree in Education, and a doctorate in Education. Randy is the lead author of over 25 books, including the four editions of the Microsoft Office: In Practice series of texts. He is also the author of 101 Tips for Online Course Success and Microsoft Outlook. Randy speaks regularly on webinars and at conferences on the integration of technology into the curriculum. When not teaching and writing, he enjoys spending time with his family, reading, cycling, skiing, swimming, backpacking, and enjoying the California weather and terrain.

Kathleen Stewart is retired from her role as professor and department chairperson for the Information Management Systems Department at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, Illinois. She has a master’s degree in occupational education from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and an MBA from Loyola University in Chicago. She has authored Microsoft Office texts for many years for McGraw-Hill and has been involved in corporate training in the Chicago area. When not occupied by a writing project, she enjoys traveling, working on her golf game, literacy tutoring, and exploring cultural activities in the city.

Pat Graves is a professor emeritus at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois. She taught at the high school level before receiving her doctorate in education from the University of Memphis. At Eastern Illinois University, she taught in the School of Business for 20 years. Pat has been an author for McGraw-Hill Education since 2002. She has been the PowerPoint author for the Microsoft Office: In Practice series published in 2013, 2016, and 2019; she and Amie Mayhall have co-authored the 2021 edition. When not writing, she travels, spends time with family and friends, enjoys the music city of Nashville, and appreciates the peacefulness of the Tennessee mountains.

Amie Mayhall is an associate professor of business administration for the Illinois Eastern Community Colleges system with responsibilities at Olney Central College and Lincoln Trail College. She achieved her MBA from Eastern Illinois University. She has been an educator for over 20 years, teaching at both the high school and community college levels. Amie has served in many roles for McGraw-Hill Education including reviewer, tech editor, author of instructor resources, and co-author. When not teaching or writing, she enjoys traveling, cooking, serving in her church, and hanging with her family.