{"title":"Jonathan Waldman","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of Jonathan Waldman, a distinguished author known for his intriguing exploration of the natural world. With his exceptional storytelling and meticulous research, Waldman delves into the science and beauty of everyday phenomena that often go unnoticed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed works, \u003cem\u003eRust: The Longest War\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a captivating journey into the pervasive issue of corrosion. In this book, Waldman artfully combines elements of science, history, and humour to unearth the significance of rust in our lives. By drawing attention to this seemingly mundane topic, he reveals its unexpected impact on civilisation, from infrastructure to consumer goods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis category invites you to explore Waldman's unique ability to make science accessible and engaging. Perfect for those with a curious mind and a passion for understanding the intricate details that shape our world, his works promise to both educate and entertain.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rust-by-jonathan-waldman-9781451691603","title":"Rust","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinalist for the \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e Book Prize \u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e A \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Best Book of the Year\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRust\u003c\/strong\u003e has been called “the great destroyer,” the “pervasive menace,” and “the evil.” “This look at corrosion—its causes, its consequences, and especially the people devoted to combating it—is wide-ranging and consistently engrossing” (\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the hidden enemy, the one that challenges the very basis of civilization. This entropic menace destroys cars, fells bridges, sinks ships, sparks house fires, and nearly brought down the Statue of Liberty’s torch. It is rust—and this book, full of wit and insight, disasters and triumphs—is its story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“Jonathan Waldman’s first book is as obsessive as it is informative…he takes us deep into places and situations that are too often ignored or unknown” (\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e). In \u003ci\u003eRust\u003c\/i\u003e, Waldman travels from Key West to Prudhoe Bay, meeting people concerned with corrosion. He sneaks into an abandoned steelworks and nearly gets kicked out of Can School. He follows a high-tech robot through an arctic winter, hunting for rust in the Alaska pipeline. In Texas, he finds a corrosion engineer named Rusty, and in Colorado, he learns of the animosity between the galvanizing industry and the paint army. Along the way, Waldman recounts stories of flying pigs, Trekkies, rust boogers, and unlikely superheroes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a man-versus-nature tale that’s as fascinating as it is grand, illuminating a hidden phenomenon that shapes the modern world. \u003ci\u003eRust\u003c\/i\u003e affects everything from the design of our currency to the composition of our tap water, and it will determine the legacy we leave on this planet. This exploration of corrosion, and the incredible lengths we go to fight it, is “engrossing…brilliant…Waldman’s gift for narrative nonfiction shines in every chapter….Watching things rust: who would have thought it could be so exciting” (\u003ci\u003eNatural History\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854815056108,"sku":"9781451691603","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9ac6b9e28ac087f043eb8880c0976cee.jpg?v=1759279806"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jonathan-waldman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}