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Liquid

The Delightful and Dangerous Substances That Flow Through Our Lives
By Mark Miodownik
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Liquid by Mark Miodownik explores the fascinating world of liquids that surround us in daily life, ranging from the water we drink to the petrol that fuels vehicles. Miodownik delves into how these liquids shape our world, influence technology, and hold the potential for future innovations, all while providing engaging insights into their scientific properties and cultural significance. This narrative weaves personal anecdotes with scientific exploration, offering a captivating journey through the essential yet often overlooked states of matter.
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the everyday materials that shape our world and curious about the scientific wonders behind the liquids that sustain and influence our lives. With a blend of storytelling and science, the author explores the intriguing properties of various liquids, revealing their significance in both natural and human-made environments.

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Sometimes explosive, often delightful, occasionally poisonous, but always fascinating — the secret lives of liquids, from one of our best-known scientists.

A series of glasses of transparent liquids is in front of you — but which will quench your thirst and which will kill you? And why? Why does one liquid make us drunk, and another power a jumbo jet?

From the bestselling author of Stuff Matters comes a fascinating tour of the world of these surprising or sinister substances — the droplets, heartbeats and ocean waves we encounter day-to-day. Structured around a plane journey which sees encounters with water, wine, and oil, among others, Miodownik shows that liquids are agents of death and destruction as well as substances of wonder and fascination.

Just as in Stuff Matters, his unique brand of scientific storytelling brings them and their mysterious properties alive in a captivating new way.

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Liquid by Mark Miodownik is highly praised for transforming seemingly mundane substances into captivating stories, blending scientific insight with engaging narrative. It explores the fascinating roles of liquids like ink, coffee, and even saliva, on a journey filled with 'aha' moments and enlightening revelations. This thrilling and delightful read is celebrated for its humour, engaging storytelling, and its ability to turn everyday materials into sources of wonder and excitement.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241977323

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 July 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 17.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 206g

Pages: 288

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Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Mark Miodownik Non-Fiction Penguin Books Science & Nature

About the Author

A Financial Times Master of Science and chosen by The Times as one of the 100 most influential scientists in the UK, Mark Miodownik is Professor of Materials and Society at University College London, where he is also Director of the Institute of Making. He is the author of the NYT bestselling Stuff Matters and presents BBC TV programmes on science and engineering. He writes regularly for the Guardian and Observer.

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