{"title":"Vince Beiser","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the intriguing world of Vince Beiser, a distinguished author dedicated to unveiling the hidden wonders of the natural world. Renowned for his passion for crafting narratives around the often-overlooked elements of our environment, Beiser offers readers a unique perspective that educates and captivates in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps best known for his captivating book \u003cem\u003eThe World In A Grain\u003c\/em\u003e, Vince Beiser delves into the humble yet indispensable substance of sand. Through this remarkable narrative, he sheds light on the profound impact sand has on modern civilisation, from its role in construction and technology to its influence on global economics and environmental sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeiser's works are an essential addition to the \u003cstrong\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/strong\u003e category, offering readers not just insights into the physical world, but also the socio-economic ramifications of natural resources. His engaging style and thorough research make his books a must-read for those curious about the unseen forces shaping our planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the collection today and embark on a journey through the extraordinary stories hidden in the everyday elements around us.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-world-in-a-grain-by-vince-beiser-9780399576447","title":"The World In A Grain","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gripping story of the most important overlooked commodity in the world—sand—and the crucial role it plays in our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe World In A Grain\u003c\/em\u003e was a finalist for the PEN\/E. O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter water and air, sand is the natural resource that we consume more than any other—even more than oil. Every concrete building and paved road on Earth, every computer screen and silicon chip, is made from sand. From Egypt's pyramids to the Hubble telescope, from the world's tallest skyscraper to the sidewalk below it, from Chartres' stained-glass windows to your iPhone, sand shelters us, empowers us, engages us, and inspires us. It's the ingredient that makes possible our cities, our science, our lives—and our future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd, incredibly, we're running out of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe World In A Grain\u003c\/em\u003e is the compelling true story of the hugely important and diminishing natural resource that grows more essential every day, and of the people who mine it, sell it, build with it—and sometimes, even kill for it. It's also a provocative examination of the serious human and environmental costs incurred by our dependence on sand, which has received little public attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNot all sand is created equal. Some of the easiest sand to get to is the least useful. Award-winning journalist Vince Beiser delves deep into this world, taking readers on a journey across the globe, from the United States to remote corners of India, China, and Dubai to explain why sand is so crucial to modern life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, readers encounter world-changing innovators, island-building entrepreneurs, desert fighters, and murderous sand pirates. The result is an entertaining and eye-opening work, one that is both unexpected and involving, rippling with fascinating detail and filled with surprising characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45972139180268,"sku":"9780399576447","price":38.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/819PCM3owRL._SL1500.jpg?v=1733700142"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/vince-beiser.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}