The The Story of Our Most Ordinary Substance and Its Most Extraordinary Uses Jha, Alok. creator text xx London Headline Publishing Group 2015 9999 First edition. monographic und x, 384 p. : illustrations ; 23 cm. The Water Book by Alok Jha is a popular science book that explores water as both an everyday substance and a fundamental element of the universe. It explains how water formed in space, how it arrived on Earth, and how it has shaped the planet’s climate, landscapes, and ecosystems over billions of years. The book connects scientific concepts from physics, chemistry, astronomy, and earth sciences with real-world examples, showing how water influences weather patterns, geological formations, human civilization, and even the possibility of life beyond Earth. It also reflects on cultural and emotional connections humans have with water, from rivers and oceans to drinking water and rainfall. Overall, it is an accessible science narrative that blends storytelling with scientific explanation, making complex ideas about water engaging for general readers, students, and researchers. Alok Jha. Hydrology—Popular works Nature—Effect of water Water Water—History 553.7 JHA 9781472209559 260630 20260630154615.0