Pauline Beaumont, a psychologist at Newcastle University and mother of six, has discovered that baking is not only a fun hobby and an expression of love for loved ones, but also a powerful tool for self-therapy. This calming ritual protects us from stress and promotes peace of mind and harmony. By following detailed step-by-step instructions, you will master recipes for simple yeast bread and healthy sourdough bread, Italian focaccia and Mexican tortilla, amazingly aromatic bread with dill and beets and quick Irish soda bread... And at the same time you will be able to understand yourself under the wise and sensitive guidance of Pauline. " I'm going to show you how you can learn important life lessons from learning to bake bread. Bread has a universal symbolic meaning: it is a metaphor for transformation, turning ordinary ingredients into something magnificent. Making bread can serve as a reminder to all of us that we, too, are capable of transformation.” (Pauline Beaumont)