Georgis Milias started his writings with scientific publications in the field of organic chemistry, while from 1987, when he abandoned his academic career to devote himself teaching chemistry at school (12-18 years old children), he continued his writing career with books related to education, sports and nature (KASTANIOTIS, POTAMOS, ANAVASI, Hydroplano editors). Among them the highly successful series of educational books with comics by Kastaniotis, two novels and a fairy tale. Furthermore, he has published in magazines and newspapers numerous articles on topics that have always been related to children, sports and nature (STATUS, KATHIMERINI, KORFES, etc.). While his books are all in Greek, one of his novel, "Odysseus' voyage to Symi", is translated in English to.
"The story of Argo" Hydroplano editions, fairy tale (2019). A wooden boat, a family and a house in Symi in front of the sea. The time spent fishing and beautiful summers, the children who grow up and have children of their own, and Argo who is getting old and taking water. A fairy tale with a humble wooden boat as the protagonist, while hidden in every page, tenderly, there is the institution of the family! A fairy tale that is true, for children from 7 to 77 years old.
"Lost routes" Novel, ANAVASI Publications (2019). Playing between reality and stories stemming from his experiences as well as his imagination, the author unfolds the thread of a mountaineering adventure with an impressive plot, while at the same time opening to the reader a window into the magical world of the mountaineering community. Hanging from a climbing nail, his heroes confront the mountain, balance between will and futility and give answers to eternal questions while forming a morality. A novel that paves the way for "Mountain literature" in Greece. Famous Greek climbers, climbing routes and real events are masterfully interwoven with fictional characters offering a read that you cannot put down until you reach the last page.
"'Odysseus' voyage to Symi" It s a novel (translated in English) edited from MILIAS CAMPS, supported by the municipality of Symi. (1st edition 2017, 2nd edition 2019). Twelve friends cross the Aegean in their kayaks. During their voyage, they come across a one-eyed billy goat, a unique lady who seems to charm everybody around her, a ship wreck and a cave where you start thinking about death, mermaids, remote beaches, danger and freedom. Together, they will see the sun set in the middle of the sea, they will walk ancient paths, they will talk to a mysterious old man, they will fall in love, make love, climb steep cliffs, play with Schroedinger's cat and fight over some steaks and two bottles of wine. "Unless it kills us, it' s fun" , these travelers will sing loudly and out of tune every time they have a lucky escape. It is a mistake and a passionate affair that will lead our hero, and him alone, to his own Ithaca, Symi, where this modern Odysseus will come across his roots, a problem and a solution.
"Machiavelli goes to school", POTAMOS Publications (2011). After twenty-five years in secondary education, the author lovingly and humorously selects phrases and sayings from Machiavelli's ruler and quotes them modified suitable as advice to teachers and parents. "Students must respect their teacher, if not fear him, but it is better to love him". All these years, Machiavelli has been with me in different places and in different ways. In the classroom, in the lab and on the mountain, with chalks, test tubes, ropes and helmets. He wore the robe of his time, characteristic hat and gave me advice. Advice on how to do my job better with kids I had to direct, persuade and train. Children I had to take care of in all these phases to function creatively and at the same time be safe. Children I wanted ‒ and want ‒ to help to mature in a balanced way and be happy!
Chemistry for high school students. An edition of Costea-Geitona Schools, CGS (2010). This book covers the most important Inorganic chemistry chapters that a high school student needs, helping him to understand basic concepts and love chemistry. In a simple and direct way, it fully covers the theory which it supplements with reference to examples from everyday life, spoken exercises and exercises for solution. In the last pages, a complete index and summary tables with everything the student needs to apply what he has learned, aim to make the book an enjoyable and convenient tool.
"Climbing, a mini technical guide". An edition of EOS Acharnon and MILIAS CAMPS (2005). This guide is aimed at and written to be used by students and graduates of climbing schools who have been taught the first steps by qualified instructors and just need a practical tool to remind them the rules that help them to enjoy and be safe.
"The nautical club of Vouliagmeni and the history of water ski in Greece", Vibliosynergati (2003). Written by Georgis Milias and Ion Milias, ex-water ski champions. Water skiing started in Greece at the end of the 50s in the waters of Vouliagmeni. In literally primitive conditions, with outboard boats that had engines of just ...15 hp and improvised skis, waders and slalom tracks, the first athletes started while the Vouliagmeni Nautical Club literally embraced this new activity. We're in the early 60s, when sport and athleticism at best means swimming and wading and to talk or think about water skiing is almost revolutionary in itself. A story about water ski in Greece, plenty of old pictures and love for the sea, for sports and innovations.
"Biology through comics", KASTANIOTIS editions (1997). After two books of Chemistry and one of Ecology, Georgis Milias, together with the new painter Giorgos Milioris, create the fourth book of the successful comic book series: Biology. Written on the basis of the biology syllabus of high school, this book can also be read by anyone, giving simple and humorous answers to basic questions about the beginning of life on our planet, evolution, cloning and about how combination of chemical molecules, makes life.
"Ecology through comics", KASTANIOTIS editions (1994). Let's imagine the earth as a closed box illuminated by the sun. Inside it, three pots of plants, two sheep and a wolf live in harmony. Once man appears..." After CHEMISTRY WITH COMICS (Inorganic and Organic), Georgis Milias and Giorgos Kouvakas give us an ecology book in their own characteristic way. So the reader, a kid or an adult, can approach topics such as the balance of species, the ozone hole, smog and catalytic cars, the problems of nuclear energy, garbage and much more, understand them and - why not - reflect on them.
"Chemistry through Comics (Organic)", KASTANIOTIS editions (1991, 1995). Following the success of Inorganic Chemistry through Comics, comes the second book in the series, Organic Chemistry. In this effort, the comic was once again used, the potential of which proves to be enormous. With all the necessary theory given concisely and with humor, the reader, student or not, will be able to understand the basics of chemistry, easily follow the solved exercises, as well as solve the unsolved exercises at the end of each chapter.
Μετά την επιτυχία της Ανόργανης Χημείας με Κόμικς, ακολουθεί το δεύτερο βιβλίο της σειράς, η Οργανική Χημεία. Στην προσπάθεια αυτή χρησιμοποιήθηκε και πάλι το κόμικς, του οποίου οι δυνατότητες αποδεικνύονται τεράστιες. Με όλη την απαραίτητη θεωρία δοσμένη λιτά και με χιούμορ, ο αναγνώστης, μαθητής ή όχι, θα μπορέσει να καταλάβει τα βασικά στοιχεία της χημείας, να παρακολουθήσει άνετα τις λυμένες ασκήσεις, καθώς και να λύσει τις άλυτες ασκήσεις που υπάρχουν στο τέλος κάθε κεφαλαίου.
"Chemistry through comics", KASTANIOTIS editions (1989, 1991, 1995, 2001, 2006). This book was written with one goal: to make chemistry simple and understandable. As a main weapon in this effort, the comic was used, whose potential proves to be enormous. With all the necessary theory given concisely and with humor, the reader, student or not, will be able to understand the basics of chemistry, easily follow the solved exercises, as well as solve the unsolved exercises at the end of each chapter.
Το βιβλίο αυτό γράφτηκε με ένα στόχο: να κάνει τη χημεία απλή και κατανοητή. Σαν βασικό όπλο στην προσπάθεια αυτή χρησιμοποιήθηκε το κόμικς, του οποίου οι δυνατότητες αποδεικνύονται τεράστιες. Με όλη την απαραίτητη θεωρία δοσμένη λιτά και με χιούμορ, ο αναγνώστης, μαθητής ή όχι, θα μπορέσει να καταλάβει τα βασικά στοιχεία της χημείας, να παρακολουθήσει άνετα τις λυμένες ασκήσεις, καθώς και να λύσει τις άλυτες ασκήσεις που υπάρχουν στο τέλος κάθε κεφαλαίου.