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Coles The Secret Life of Ordinary Things at Village Green Shopping Centre in Vernon, BC
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The Secret Life of Ordinary Things reveals the remarkable histories hidden inside the objects we use every day. In this engaging nonfiction exploration, Quentin Blythe transforms familiar items into windows on culture, innovation, and human behavior. From the chair that supports you to the coffee mug in your hand, from the lamp that brightens a room to the envelope that carries a message, each chapter uncovers surprising backstories and thoughtful insights that make the ordinary feel extraordinary. Written for curious readers who enjoy learning about the overlooked details of daily life, this book blends accessible storytelling with fascinating facts and a fresh sense of wonder. It invites you to see common objects not as background clutter, but as artifacts shaped by design, history, and changing social habits. Enlightening and entertaining, The Secret Life of Ordinary Things offers a new way to look at the world around you and the hidden stories woven into it.
The Secret Life of Ordinary Things reveals the remarkable histories hidden inside the objects we use every day. In this engaging nonfiction exploration, Quentin Blythe transforms familiar items into windows on culture, innovation, and human behavior. From the chair that supports you to the coffee mug in your hand, from the lamp that brightens a room to the envelope that carries a message, each chapter uncovers surprising backstories and thoughtful insights that make the ordinary feel extraordinary. Written for curious readers who enjoy learning about the overlooked details of daily life, this book blends accessible storytelling with fascinating facts and a fresh sense of wonder. It invites you to see common objects not as background clutter, but as artifacts shaped by design, history, and changing social habits. Enlightening and entertaining, The Secret Life of Ordinary Things offers a new way to look at the world around you and the hidden stories woven into it.
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