{"product_id":"flushed-how-the-plumber-saved-civilization-9780743474092","title":"Flushed: How the Plumber Saved Civilization","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"The unsung hero of human history was, of course, the Brain of Drains, the Hub of Tubs, the Power of Showers, the Brewer of Sewers...the humble plumber.\" -- W. Hodding Carter\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When we consider the amenities that really make a difference in our well-being, surely good plumbing must rank near the top. But rarely have we taken the time to appreciate the engineering marvels that bring clean water into our homes with the turn of a tap and the flip of a lever. Until now. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Witty, anecdotal, and thoroughly entertaining, \u003ci\u003eFlushed\u003c\/i\u003e chronicles the long and notable history of plumbing, while following Hodding Carter's travels and travails around the most underappreciated pillar of civilization. It's a winning combination of history, science, and firsthand experience -- a book that will both entertain and educate those who have never contemplated the hidden intricacies of this miracle of everyday technology.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCarter, W. Hodding:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eW. Hodding Carter\u003c\/b\u003e has written for several national magazines, including \u003ci\u003eEsquire\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSmithsonian\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eOutside\u003c\/i\u003e. The author of \u003ci\u003eWestward Whoa, A Viking Voyage\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eAn Illustrated Viking Voyage\u003c\/i\u003e, he lives with his family in Rockport, Maine.","brand":"Atria Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50491972223250,"sku":"9780743474092","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_bde4b05b-7978-450e-beab-f775937df155.jpg?v=1730563789","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/flushed-how-the-plumber-saved-civilization-9780743474092","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}