Pauline Beaumont, a psychologist at Newcastle University and mother of six, has discovered that baking is not only a fun hobby and a loving expression of love, but also a powerful tool for self-therapy. This calming ritual protects us from stress and promotes peace and harmony. Following detailed step-by-step instructions, you'll master recipes for simple yeast bread and healthy sourdough bread, Italian focaccia and Mexican tortillas, wonderfully aromatic dill and beetroot bread and quick Irish soda bread... And at the same time, you'll gain insight under Pauline's wise and compassionate guidance. 'I'm going to show you how learning to bake bread can also unlock important life lessons. Bread has a universal symbolic meaning: it's a metaphor for transformation, for turning humble ingredients into something magnificent. Bread-making can serve as a reminder for us all that we, too, are capable of transformation.' (Pauline Beaumont)