Stuff Matters: The Strange Stories of the Marvellous Material that Shape Our Man-Made World

Everything we own is made of something. From the everyday objects in our home to the most extraordinary crafts that shape our future, everything is made up of some of the most core materials that continue to sustain our lives. This book reveals the inner workings of the man-made world and the miracles of craft, design, and engineering that surround us. A winner of the 2014 Royal Society Winton Prize for Science Books, this insightful read will make even the most everyday substances seem exciting.