From culinary instructors Pierre-Paul Zeiher****and Jean-Michel Truchelut, all the information, guidance, and recipes you need to become a pastry professional—in a single book!Comprehensive in its content and practical in its approach, The Pastry Chef Handbook addresses all the steps necessary for this demanding and fascinating profession. In addition to the examples illustrated by step-by-step visuals and essential cultural elements, the book covers nutri...

On the [date redacted] of the [year redacted], [names redacted] of the [organisation redacted] discovered a hidden text that documented realities other than our own.Dark, weird realities.Within these pages they discovered monuments to a dying alien race, sentient islands caught like fish, a tree that grows pencils, a baby transformed into a hummingbird, and a steampunk Maori whaling crew.They were afraid, as you should be afraid. They saw life, death and the space b...

A practice to consciously explore wakefulness, dreaming, deep sleep, and the very structure of your emotional, mental, and energy bodies• Details the simple postures of Yoga Nidra, breathing exercises and guided meditations, and tips for maintaining awareness in the liminal state that precedes sleep• Explains how Yoga Nidra allows you to explore different states of consciousness and any blockages in the emotional, mental, and energy bodies• Includes four complete se...

Smashing stigma with story, this Awfully Hilarious Book brings together writers who share their sexual experiences with humour and candour. From first encounters to long-term relationships, authors of all ages, cultures, orientations and identities tackle subjects ranging from asexuality to masturbation to polyamory. Disappointing and humiliating encounters are interlaced with instances of joy and self-discovery in a book that validates all manifestations of desire.

Many widely read scientific writers of our day mistakenly attribute the concepts of the expanding universe and the Big Bang to Edwin Hubble and Albert Einstein. Hubble did provide evidence of an expanding universe, but he neither discovered such evidence nor accepted the radical idea that space itself was expanding. As for Einstein, he held out against the idea of an expanding universe for more than a decade, and ceased working in the field as soon as he had to amend his view. The real her...

Finn Summers can't feel fear.This causes Finn to take unnecessary risks—especially when it comes to his favorite sport in the world:Surfing.When Finn hears a rumor about a beach called Leviathans *—*located in the small town of Stars Cove, California—the promise of twenty-five-foot swells is too exciting for him to pass up.However, Leviathan's beach has a dark history.A history filled with monster waves, lethal secrets, and one very ...

Master Microsoft Fabric from basics to advanced architectures with expert guidance to unify, secure, and scale analytics on real-world data platformsKey FeaturesBuild a complete data analytics platform with Microsoft FabricApply proven architectures, governance, and security strategiesGain real-world insights from five seasoned data expertsPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook Description...

An eye-opening investigation into ancestry and origins in the Middle East that synthesizes thousands of years of genetic history in the region to question what it means to be indigenous to any land“Ancestors transcends geography to launch an eye-opening inquiry into the relationship of genetics and identity. It’s a transformational read for us all.”—Jason Roberts, author of Every Living Thing and A Sense of the World...

Discover the first and only food in the world that can be considered a natural weight loss ingredient. In this book, Dr Dukan reveals the secrets behind his magic ingredient: oat bran. Oat bran is a key component of The Dukan Diet, the unique 4-step programme which combines two steps to lose your unwanted weight and two steps to keep it off for good. Not only does it reduce hunger, it also helps to reduce cholesterol, prevent diabetes and cancer, as well as aiding digestion. By eating oat ...

Discover the importance of sugar, top-fermenting yeasts and Belgian hops to the success of these intricate, traditional ales. Learn about Belgian-style ale history and character profiles, and then try your hand at brewing an Oud Bruin, Trippel, or a Grand Cru. Explore high gravity mashing, brewing, fermentation, and ester development. The Classic Beer Style Series from Brewers Publications examines individual world-class beer styles, covering origins, history, sensory profiles, brewing tec...

Valerian and Laureline are exploring Syrte, capital planet of a system of 1,000 worlds. Their mission is to discover whether the Syrtians could present a danger to Earth. What they find is a decaying empire led by decadent aristocrats, a population ripe for revolution, and a mysterious caste of masked wise men who discreetly pull the strings from hidden fortresses. Swept up by the winds of history, the agents of Earth will have to choose a side…

Set in a whimsical world with both human and animal friends, this debut graphic novel series is about besties who make crafts, mistakes, and friendships. Publishers Weekly Early Reader Spotlight Pick!Kirkus Reviews says, "A cute yet complex tale about solving conflicts with creative solutions...Pierre’s illustrations have a bubbly, lighthearted energy, and her characters physically express big emotions."Eight-year-old Evel...