The book "Noninvasive Degradation Research of Materials and Buildings" by Mariusz Zoltowski offers a comprehensive analysis of modern research methods for examining building components and the vibration processes in structures. It highlights the application of modal analysis for evaluating measurement results and presents the findings from over 500 measurements conducted over a period of five years. This extensive data collection allows for the development of statistical prevalences of damage without affecting the tested structures. This is particularly valuable for the study of historical buildings, as it enables a gentle analysis that avoids further damage. The book is aimed at professionals and students involved in the preservation and analysis of structures.