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Winner of the Royal Society Winton Prize for Science Books
Why is glass see-through? What makes elastic stretchy? Why does any material look and behave the way it does? These are the sorts of questions that renowned materials scientist and New York Times bestselling author Mark Miodownik constantly asks himself. Studying objects as ordinary as an envelope and as unexpected as concrete cloth, he uncovers the fascinating secrets that hold together our physical world.
In Stuff Matters, Miodownik explores the materials he encounters in a typical morning, from the steel in his razor to the foam in his sneakers. Full of enthralling tales of the miracles of engineering that permeate our lives, his stories of analysis will make you see stuff in a whole new way.
"Stuff Matters is about hidden wonders, the astonishing properties of materials we think boring, banal, and unworthy of attention...It's possible this science and these stories have been told elsewhere, but like the best chocolatiers, Miodownik gets the blend right."-New York Times Book Review
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Are you fascinated by the world around you? Do you ever wonder why certain materials behave the way they do? If so, then "Stuff Matters: Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Shape Our Man-Made World" is a must-read for you. Written by renowned materials scientist Mark Miodownik, this New York Times Notable Book takes you on a captivating journey into the science and history behind everyday objects.
With an infectious enthusiasm, Miodownik explores the secrets that make glass see-through, elastic stretchy, and materials look and behave the way they do. From everyday items like envelopes to unexpected materials like concrete cloth, you'll discover the fascinating miracles of engineering that hold our physical world together.
Full of enthralling tales, "Stuff Matters" will make you see the stuff around you in a whole new way. Miodownik's stories of analysis will awaken your curiosity and leave you in awe of the incredible properties of materials we often overlook. Don't let the supposed boring nature of materials deceive you - they hold hidden wonders waiting to be discovered.
As described by the New York Times Book Review, Miodownik gets the blend of science and storytelling just right. This book is a harmonious combination of knowledge and entertainment, making it a truly enjoyable and enlightening read. Grab your copy of "Stuff Matters" today and delve into the marvelous world of materials that shape our man-made world.
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