Michael Miller Books

As a lowly pot boy, Holt Cook was never meant to be a dragon rider. Until in a moment of madness, he saves a dragon egg doomed to be destroyed. A blind hatchling with a mysterious and unknown magic. Soul-bonding with the dragon, Holt gains access to its magical core. Only through training and perseverance can he cultivate its power to stand a chance in the battles to come. For the riders are preparing for war. Undead horrors are rising across the land. Kings and riders alike die in their strongholds. Order is crumbling. And Holt faces a terrible decision. To do what is expected and maintain order, or do what he knows to be right and cause only chaos?

How do democracies emerge? This work presents a novel theory of democratization, emphasizing how events like coups, wars, and elections disrupt autocratic regimes and trigger democratic change. Through extensive qualitative and quantitative analyses, the author reveals that over ninety percent of transitions since 1800 occur in two primary ways: countries democratize after a significant violent shock, or established ruling parties democratize through elections and regain power within a democratic framework. This perspective challenges traditional theories by illustrating that violent upheavals and the preservation of autocrats—often seen as oppositional to democracy—are actually fundamental to its establishment. By examining 139 democratic transitions, the author highlights how democratization often follows both domestic shocks (such as coups and civil wars) and international shocks (like military defeat and the retreat of an autocratic hegemon), driven by autocratic insecurity and opportunities for opposition. Additionally, transitions led by ruling parties stem from their electoral confidence in democracy. These contexts help limit the power autocrats relinquish during democratization, facilitating smoother transitions. The work also offers insights into predictors of democratization, the limited benefits of events like the Arab Spring, and the best strategies for achieving long-term democratic stability, ultimately reshap

Music analysis offers a deep dive into the intricacies of musical compositions, exploring elements such as melody, harmony, rhythm, and structure. This book encourages readers to engage with music on a critical level, providing tools and techniques to enhance their listening experience. It emphasizes the importance of understanding musical context and the emotional impact of various genres, making it accessible for both casual listeners and serious students of music.

The battles of Belleau Wood and Soissons in June and July of 1918 marked a turning point in World War I and in the stature of the US Marine Corps. In this book J. Michael Miller takes us to the battlefields of Belleau Wood and Soissons, immersing us in the experience of a single brigade of marines at the forefront of the fighting.

Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do.Step-by-step instructions that show you exactly how and where to watch what you want to watch.Help when you have specific questions.Tips and notes to help you get the most from local, cable, satellite, and streaming TV.Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through watching TV today on a variety of devices--and saving money doing so. Learn how to

Provides step-by-step instructions for seniors on using the iPad, covering such topics as connecting to wi-fi, using Siri, browsing the web, sending email, installing apps, managing files, and fixing common problems

"Easy, clear, readable, and focused on what you want to do. Full-color, step-by-step tasks walk you through getting and keeping your iPad working just the way you want."--from Amazon.com.

This Element provides a general overview of the Black Hebrew Israelite movement, its diverse history/ies, ideologies, and practices. It shows how different factions and trends have taken the forefront at different periods over its 140-year history.

B2B Digital Marketing is a guide to digital marketing for B2B companies. It addresses how to use various digital marketing vehicles to market products and services to other companies. The book is divided into three sections: Planning, introduces the various digital marketing vehicles and discusses which vehicles are most appropriate for various aspects of B2B marketing-customer acquisition, sales conversion, and customer retention. Execution, discusses each digital marketing vehicle (email marketing, search engine marketing, social media marketing, et al) in depth. Measurement and Refocus, discusses how to measure B2B digital marketing performance, advises how to refocus efforts based on results, and presents possible future developments in B2B digital marketing. The Internet has long been an important component in business-to-consumer (B2C) marketing, enabling companies to market their brands and products directly to consumers. Business-to-business (B2B) companies are also looking to digital vehicles to enhance their marketing efforts, including everything from email and blog marketing to social media and mobile marketing. Marketing to businesses is much different from marketing to consumers, and B2B digital marketing is equally different from B2C web marketing. While most of the vehicles are the same, the way they are used are unique to B2B marketing.