Stuff Matters: The Strange Stories of the Marvellous Materials that Shape Our Man-made World by Mark Miodownik

Stuff Matters: The Strange Stories of the Marvellous Materials that Shape Our Man-made World

Mark Miodownik

264 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

nonfiction history science adventurous slow-paced

Description

Everything is made of something...From the everyday objects in our homes to the most extraordinary new materials that will shape our future, Stuff Matters reveals the miracles of craft, design, engineering and ingenuity that surround us every day....

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Moods

informative 95%
lighthearted 36%
reflective 31%
funny 27%
inspiring 22%
challenging 13%
adventurous 4%
emotional 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 25%
fast 25%

Average rating

4.07

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