{"product_id":"a-brief-history-of-stuff-the-extraordinary-stories-of-ordinary-objects-hardcover","title":"A Brief History of Stuff: The Extraordinary Stories of Ordinary Objects - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDK\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore the past, present, and future of the everyday stuff in your home, from tinned food to tampons.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLearn how 30,000 bath toys and the work of amateur beachcombers have helped scientists study ocean currents. Explore how the search for a death ray led to the creation of the microwave oven and ready meals. Discover the surprising link between sticky tape and the Nobel Prize. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUncover the extraordinary stories of ordinary objects in this perfect gift for curious minds. From the creators of the \u003ci\u003eA Brief History of Stuff \u003c\/i\u003epodcast and inspired by the incredible artefacts in the Science Museum Group Collection, this collection of entertaining essays reveals the fascinating history behind some of the most mundane items in our homes.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Brief History of Stuff\u003c\/b\u003e is a podcast hosted by BBC Radio 5 Live's \u003cb\u003eNihal Arthanayake\u003c\/b\u003e and filled with fascinating stories about the ordinary objects around you. Each episode features experts and enthusiasts who explore the past, present, and future of an everyday object in your home, from bath toys to sticky tape and vacuum cleaners to the microwave oven, revealing how they changed science--and our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 10.1 x 8.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 25, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763578536224,"sku":"9780744081602","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7582489c062e2f9ec5dc1e29fa6eda73.webp?v=1780236356","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-brief-history-of-stuff-the-extraordinary-stories-of-ordinary-objects-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}