"It's not just a gas, it's a blast. A brilliant, bracing journey though the past, present and future of the invisible stuff you can't see, but is everywhere. Read this book and you'll never see, smell or inhale the world quite the same again." -- Ed Conway, author of Material World "An exhilarating journey through the invisible wonders that shape our world. With seamless storytelling and scientific flair, Mark unveils the captivating personalities of gases that fizz, pop, numb, smell, warm, and soar, illuminating the extraordinary role they play in our lives." -- Roger Highfield, author of Virtual You "Mark Miodownik is an exceptionally talented scientist, writer and communicator, and in this book he brings the invisible world of gas to vivid, visible life." -- Sophie Scott, author of The Brain: 10 Things You Should Know "Stuff Matters is about hidden wonders, the astonishing properties of materials we think boring, banal and unworthy of attention.It's possible this science and these stories have been told elsewhere, but like the best chocolatiers, Miodownik gets the blend right.

" -- New York Times Book Review "Miodownik writes with such knowledge, such enthusiasm, such a palpable love for his subject." -- Oliver Sacks on Stuff Matters "Liquid Rules is an entertaining discussion of the various ways our lives are enriched by fluids. From the physics of ballpoint pens to the origin of jet-aircraft contrails, the book rewards the reader with fascinating facts and insights." -- Wall Street Journal "Written in a conversational tone, with all of the charm that genuine enthusiasm for the subject brings.[Miodownik] draws on his experience as an engineer and materials scientist and his skills as a science writer to make complex concepts accessible and, better still, intuitive.Liquid Rules is both entertaining and informative. At a time when technology, science, and public policy are often at odds, Miodownik adds to our understanding of the physical world with humor and sound science." -- Science "This book delivers exactly what it promises .

A splendid soup of liquid-related science . It's a treat. I lost count of the number of 'but why?' questions it answers . This is a winning and hugely readable book." -- Sunday Times on Liquid Rules.