Focusing on the art of sourdough baking, John Downes shares his expertise gained from over 40 years as a traditional baker in Australia. The book offers a step-by-step guide suitable for all skill levels, emphasizing simplicity in techniques and ingredient choices. Readers will not only learn to bake delicious sourdough but also explore its rich history and cultural significance. Downes' passion for whole-foods shines through, making this a comprehensive and enjoyable resource for both novice and experienced bakers.
The Isle of Wight is a geological gem with its 110km (68 mile) long coastline displaying a range of rocks dating from Lower Cretaceous to Oligocene age. Many of the sands and clays yield fossil bivalves and gastropods, and its famous dinosaur footprints attract much attention from geologists and tourists alike. Yet the scenic beauty of the island is the product of its differing strata, former earth movements and the erosive power of the sea and the rivers. The monoclinal fold that crosses the island forms the chalk downland ridge that ends in the splendid cliffs of Culver in the east and The Needles in the west. By contrast, the softer rocks produce low, slumped cliffs often cut by steep-sided chines or alternatively, on the north coast, branching estuaries and salt marsh creeks. With over 120 color illustrations this book discusses the geological processes that created the island's distinctive landscape; it provides a field guide to the identification of rocks and fossils and includes details of nineteen itineraries to discover the geological examples and fossils discussed.
'Based on meticulous research in original sources ... Goodman illustrates
vividly how adept [Banks] was ... Shining a light on individuals whose
achievements are relatively uncelebrated' Jenny Uglow, New York Review of
Books
Culturally significant, this work offers a reproduction of an original artifact, preserving its historical integrity. It includes original copyright references and library stamps, highlighting its importance in the knowledge base of civilization. Readers can expect an authentic experience that showcases the work's historical context and significance in scholarly discussions.
Culturally significant, this work has been carefully reproduced from its original artifact, preserving its authenticity and historical value. Readers will encounter original copyright references, library stamps, and other notations that reflect its importance in the knowledge base of civilization. The preservation of these elements adds to the work's scholarly relevance and provides insight into its historical context.
More than 5,000 terms related to stocks, bonds, mutual funds, banking, tax laws, and transactions in the various financial markets are presented alphabetically with descriptions. The new ninth edition has been updated to take account of new financial regulations and recent dramatic swings in equities, credit, and other financial developments. Readers will also find a list of financial abbreviations and acronyms, as well as illustrative diagrams and charts. Here’s a valuable, thorough dictionary for business students, financial professionals, or private investors.
In September 1910, the human rights activist and anti-imperialist Roger
Casement uncovered an appalling catalogue of abuse: nearly 30,000 Indians had
died to produce 4,000 tonnes of rubber. This title presents the story of
colonial exploitation and corporate greed with contemporary resonance.
The economic tipping point for the United States is no longer theoretical. It is a reality today. The country has gone from the world's largest creditor to its greatest debtor; the value of the dollar is sinking; domestic manufacturing is winding down - and these trends don't seem to be slowing. Peter Schiff casts a sharp, clear-sighted eye on these factors and explains what the possible effects may be and how investors can protect themselves. For more than a decade, Schiff has not only observed the U.S. economy, but also helped his clients reposition their portfolios to reflect his outlook. What he sees is a nation facing an economic storm brought on by growing federal, personal, and corporate debt, too-little savings, a declining dollar, and lack of domestic manufacturing. Crash-Proof is an informed and informative warning of a looming period marked by sizeable tax hikes, loss of retirement benefits, double digit inflation, even - as happened recently in Argentina - the possible collapse of the middle class. However, Schiff does have a survival plan that can provide the protection that readers will need in the coming years.
The epic, beautifully-told story of a great nineteenth-century voyage of
exploration, and of the ambitions and fears that propelled the pioneers during
their four years on board. Australia's spectacular Great Barrier Reef was a
graveyard for shipping.
