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Book Synopsis: In this New York Times Notable Book, "Mark Miodownik, a materials scientist, explains the history and science behind things such as paper, glass, chocolate, and concrete with an infectious enthusiasm."—Scientific American 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 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."—The New York Times Book Review
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Unlock the secrets of the world we live in with "Stuff Matters: Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Shape Our Man-Made World." Dive into the captivating realm of materials science alongside renowned scientist Mark Miodownik as he reveals the wonders hidden in everyday objects. Discover the answers to intriguing questions about why glass is see-through, what gives elastic its stretchiness, and the science behind the look and behavior of the materials around us. Embrace the opportunity to see the world through a new lens and appreciate the marvels of the physical universe.
Immerse yourself in the enthralling stories of engineering miracles that shape our daily lives in "Stuff Matters." Journey through a typical morning with Miodownik as he uncovers the extraordinary properties of materials present in the most ordinary items, from the steel of a razor to the foam of sneakers. With infectious enthusiasm, Miodownik brings to light the captivating tales that lie within the seemingly mundane, igniting a newfound appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the materials that surround us.
"Stuff Matters" is not just a book; it's a gateway to a world of hidden wonders and astonishing revelations. Mark Miodownik's skillful storytelling transforms materials we often overlook into captivating subjects worthy of attention and admiration. Delve into the pages of this New York Times Notable Book and Winner of the Royal Society Winton Prize for Science Books for a journey that will challenge your perception of the world's material composition and leave you marveling at the intricacies of our man-made environment.
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