‎"‎Organic materials are substances in the soil that were once alive‎.‎ Dead plants‎,‎ animals‎,‎ bacteria and fungi are all examples of organic material‎.‎ This book provides a substantial and detailed overview of traditional materials used in structures and civil infrastructure‎.‎ The book discusses properties of organic materials in construction and materials’ manufacturing‎.‎‎"‎