In 'Stuff Matters,' Mark Miodownik takes us on an enchanting journey into the everyday materials that surround us--from paper and glass to chocolate and concrete. As a materials scientist, Miodownik reveals the hidden wonders and rich histories behind these materials. Sharing a morning's walk through the material marvels, we understand the steel in a razor, detect the elastic treacheries in our shoes, and realize the profound engineering feats that are omnipresent in our daily lives. Miodownik not only answers quirky questions, like why glass is transparent or why things behave as they do but also instills in us a newfound appreciation for the extraordinary substance of our ordinary world.