Liquid Rules: The Delightful and Dangerous Substances That Flow Through Our Lives

The New York Times–bestselling author of Stuff Matters offers an "entertaining discussion of the various ways our lives are enriched by fluids" (The Wall Street Journal).

We know that we need water to survive, and that, for some of us, a cup of coffee or a glass of wine can feel just as vital. But do we really understand how much we rely on liquids, or their destructive power?

Set on one of the author's transatlantic flights, Liquid Rules offers readers a tour of these formless substances, ...