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DEREK MILLER is a Researcher, United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research, Geneva.




51 Ebooks von Derek Miller

Derek Miller: Media Pressure on Foreign Policy
This study offers an explicit theory of media pressure – what it is, how it works, how it can be measured – based in part on the ‚positioning theory‘ in discursive psychology. This offers the first …
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Derek Miller: Copernicus or: a rounder rounding
We all know that Nicolaus Copernicus corrected an old error, the belief that the sun revolves aroud the earth. It is much less known that Copernicus’ development of his heliocentric was based on …
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Derek Miller: Growth to Freedom
Tavistock Press was established as a co-operative venture between the Tavistock Institute and Routledge & Kegan Paul (RKP) in the 1950s to produce a series of major contributions across the socia …
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€61.14
Derek Miller: Growth to Freedom
Tavistock Press was established as a co-operative venture between the Tavistock Institute and Routledge & Kegan Paul (RKP) in the 1950s to produce a series of major contributions across the socia …
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€61.34
Linda Jacobs Altman & Stephanie Fitzgerald: Colorado
The Centennial State joined the United States two days after the one-hundredth anniversary of the nation’s founding. Yet before Colorado became a state, Native Americans, explorers, and …
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€44.84
Derek Miller: Minority Soldiers Fighting in World War I
During WWI, American minority soldiers fought in segregated units under white American officers. Some of these units fell under American command and others under French command. There was a marked …
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€55.60
Derek Miller: Minority Soldiers Fighting in the Korean War
The Korean War saw a huge shift in the way that American soldiers fought. During the war, troops became wholly desegregated for the first time in the country’s history. Minorities Fighting in Korea …
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€55.65
Derek Miller: Power of JavaScript
Java Script is characterized by enabling interaction, the language was created so that anyone surfing the internet could engage with a website instantaneously without downloading files or refreshing …
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€55.57
Derek Miller: Henry David Thoreau
In 1849, Henry David Thoreau’s essay "Civil Disobedience" was published. The ideas he set forth in the essay and in his other writings were so groundbreaking that they influenced towering …
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€55.64
Derek Miller: Mahatma Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi’s commitment to peace and nonviolent resistance helped to secure India’s independence, and came at a great personal cost. Gandhi’s writings and protests, including the famed 1930 Salt …
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€55.73
Michael Burgan & Stephanie Fitzgerald: Connecticut
The Constitution State played an essential role in the Industrial Revolution and continues to shape the nation’s economy today. This fun volume profiles the entrepreneurs, patriots, artists, and …
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€44.90
Brian Fitzgerald & David King: Delaware
On December 7, 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the Constitution. Since then, Delaware has been a leader in politics and business. Delaware’s residents are proud of all their state has …
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€44.93
David King & William McGeveran: New Jersey
With bustling cities like Newark and Jersey City, New Jersey is best known as an economic center. Yet the Garden State boasts something for everyone. The state’s pristine beaches draw visitors from …
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€44.92
Derek Miller: Money in Politics
The issue of money looms large in American politics. A series of Supreme Court decisions have cleared the way for corporations and rich donors to pour money into the political system. Proponents of …
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€46.72
Derek Miller: Military Force
The question of when to use military force is one of the most difficult that democracies face. What exactly constitutes self-defense and whether to intervene in a humanitarian crisis are questions …
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€46.77
Derek Miller: Voter Disenfranchisement
Voter disenfranchisement occurs when people who have the right to vote are prevented from doing so. Students study its ugly history in the South but rarely learn about worrisome current examples of …
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€46.96
Derek Miller: Dealing with Cyberbullying
As young people spend more and more time online, cyberbullying is becoming an issue for many teens. A 2016 survey by the Cyberbullying Research Center found that 33.8 percent of students between the …
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€55.61
Derek Miller: Dealing with Opioid Misuse
Opioids are some of the most frequently abused and most dangerous prescription painkillers. The United States is currently in the midst of an opioid crisis, and teens who abuse opioids are unlikely …
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€55.22
Derek Miller: Baseballs
Baseballs are surprisingly complex. They are made of a variety of materials, including cork, yarn, rubber, and leather, providing baseballs with the aerodynamics required for America’s pastime. This …
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€32.50
Derek Miller: Sneakers
Sneakers have a long history, but modern technology has revolutionized the production of footwear. From uppers to rubber soles, the different parts of a sneaker work together. This cool volume …
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€32.19
Derek Miller: Ice Cream
Most ice cream lovers know the frozen treat contains milk, sugar, and cream. However, there’s a science to making ice cream, and one of the most important ingredients is air. Readers learn how many …
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€32.34
Derek Miller: Crayons
Making crayons is a dramatic and captivating process. First, wax is heated in massive siloes until it is molten. After the wax is mixed with the pigment, the crayons are molded and cooled before …
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€32.37
Derek Miller: Pencils
From a graphite core to a metal ferrule that holds the eraser in place, pencils are simple but ingenious tools. Every part of a pencil serves a key role in letting students write, draw, and erase. …
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€32.37
Derek Miller: Books
A book begins as a massive roll of paper. Through high-interest photographs and easy-to-follow text, this volume explores how these rolls of paper are cut, glued, and bound together. Along the way, …
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€32.54
Derek Miller & Noelle Pugh: Six Figure Crowdfunding
HOW THE HELL DO YOU CROWDFUND $100, 000? HERE’S THE ULTIMATE HANDBOOK! In this bold, irreverent, hilarious how-to guide, bestselling Kickstarter campaign manager Derek Miller takes his millions of …
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€24.97
Derek Miller & Steven Otfinoski: Maryland
From big, exciting cities to beautiful nature preserves to bay access, Maryland’s diverse geography offers something for everyone. This book demonstrates that the Old Line State’s diversity is not …
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€44.92
Ruth Bjorklund & Derek Miller: Louisiana
Many people think of New Orleans when they hear the name "Louisiana." Beyond that well-known and vibrant city, Louisiana has much else to offer. In fact, important historical events in the …
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€44.92
Debra Hess & Derek Miller: Florida
Known around the country, and the world, for its oranges, beautiful beaches, and attractions like Walt Disney World, the Sunshine State is an exciting place to visit and to live. Readers are …
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€45.01
Derek Miller: African American Press
Many important Americans, including W. E. B. Du Bois, Langston Hughes, and Frederick Douglass, had ties to newspapers that advocated for equal rights, discussed issues central to the lives of African …
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€55.60
Derek Miller: Vietnam and the Rise of Photojournalism
The Vietnam War gave rise to a brand new kind of journalism: photojournalism. Iconic photographs such as Napalm Girl not only changed journalism forever but also changed the minds of many Americans …
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€55.94
Derek Miller: True Teen Stories from Mexico
Though many Mexican states are peaceful and feature lifestyles not unlike those enjoyed by other North Americans, regions of Mexico are plagued by violence and terror. In 2016, more than twenty …
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€57.43
Derek Miller: Collecting Taxes
Taxes are often regarded as a dreaded topic, but in reality, the revenue from taxes is what keeps the United States government running. Money from taxes helps the government to provide essential …
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€44.92
Derek Miller: Executive Orders
The president’s ability to issue executive orders is a process steeped in misconceptions. This must-have volume looks at the history of this important executive power, explains executive orders that …
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€44.84
Derek Miller: Vetoing Bills
At both the state and federal level, vetoing laws is an essential form of checks and balances. Vetoing Laws demonstrates the ins and outs of how laws are vetoed, what happens after a veto, and why …
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€44.81
Derek Miller: Eyes, Ears, and Noses
Children will learn about how the eyes, ears, and nose function to help animals thrive. Early readers will encounter adaptations that allow animals to see, hear, and smell, often in unique and …
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€32.49
Derek Miller: Hair, Fur, and Spines
How do bears keep warm in the winter? How does a porcupine protect itself from predators? Early readers will learn about adaptations that have developed on animals‘ skin to help them regulate …
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€32.47
Derek Miller: Mouths, Teeth, and Tongues
Through exciting photographs and carefully tailored vocabulary, this book introduces young readers to the ways animals eat, drink, taste, and make sounds. Beginning readers will explore the functions …
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€32.59
Derek Miller: Shells, Scales, and Skin
What’s the difference between skin and scales? Why do some animals live inside a hard shell? Early readers will learn about the diverse body coverings that allow animals to survive in their various …
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€32.49
Derek Miller: Wings, Legs, and Fins
How do animals get around? This fun volume explores animal mobility and the interesting adaptations that allow animals to walk, fly, and swim in many different kinds of environments. This book …
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€32.59
Derek Miller: United States‘ Role in the World
No country grows or changes in isolation, and the history of the United States demonstrates the interdependence of countries around the world. The United States‘ Role in the World explores how …
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€55.94
Derek Miller: STEM of Skyscrapers
Since builders broke ground on the first skyscraper in 1884, engineers and architects have continued to pioneer exciting innovations as they literally reach for the sky. Give your readers an in-depth …
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€37.70
Derek Miller: STEM of High-Speed Trains
At top speeds of more than 250 miles per hour, high-speed trains are designed to carry passengers over long distances quickly and safely. Readers will explore how trains have evolved over time and …
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Derek Miller: STEM of Robots
For thousands of years, humans have used machines to accomplish tasks more efficiently and often to complete tasks people simply can’t do on their own. Now, modern technology allows inventors to …
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€37.76
Derek Miller: How Are Smartphones Made and Sold?
The world’s largest smartphone assembly plant produces nearly 150, 000 smartphones a day. Factories specialize in individual components, like cameras, chips, and phone cases, which are designed to …
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€37.78
Derek Miller: How Is Gasoline Made and Sold?
Four thousand years ago, people began collecting crude oil that bubbled up through the earth to make roads and buildings. Today, people refine crude oil for many purposes, not least of all to harness …
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€37.70
Derek Miller: Investigating Energy Through Modeling
Everything contains energy, which manifests in ways such as motion, sound, light, heat, or electricity. Give your students the opportunity to create illustrative models that engage head-on with this …
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€41.42
Derek Miller: Investigating Space Through Modeling
Long before astronauts ventured into space, scientists and philosophers used models to develop theories about Earth and what lies beyond it. This experimentation guide shows students how they too can …
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€41.05
Derek Miller: Investigating Weather and Climate Through Modeling
As climate change intensifies, it has become more important than ever for students to learn about weather systems and weather patterns. Provide your students with step-by-step instructions for …
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€41.41
Derek Miller: FC Bayern Munich
In 1900, seventeen soccer players met at a local restaurant in Munich. Led by Franz John, they signed a document that created FC Bayern Munich. One hundred and twenty years later, FC Bayern Munich is …
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Derek Miller: Day with a Librarian
Experts in the field of information science, librarians do much more than manage the checking out of books. This guidebook explores how librarians create welcoming, inclusive hubs in our communities …
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€32.39