From the Publisher
"Miodownik's infectious curiosity and explanatory gifts will inspire [listeners] to take a closer look at the materials around them." ---Publishers Weekly Starred Review
From the Publisher - AUDIO COMMENTARY
"Miodownik's infectious curiosity and explanatory gifts will inspire [listeners] to take a closer look at the materials around them." Publishers Weekly Starred Review
AUGUST 2014 - AudioFile
Miodownik’s charming and personal introduction to materials science is a great place to learn about a scientific discipline that is gaining importance in our changing world. Michael Page’s clear English accent meshes perfectly with the London author’s anecdotes of home and abroad. Miodownik describes the structural qualities of steel, concrete, chocolate, porcelain, and graphite, among others, teaching listeners a new way of thinking. Page’s presentation is always easy to follow, and he’s not intimidated by the occasional foray into technical topics like chemistry or quantum mechanics. Some listeners may be skeptical about another audiobook about ordinary things, but Miodownik and Page will swiftly win them over. F.C. © AudioFile 2014, Portland, Maine