After five inspiring years of innovative recipes, travel, and the celebration of bakers and cultures worldwide, we bring you this dazzling collection of more that 650 new recipes. From towering layer cakes to simple stir-together brownies, this cookbook offers something for every kind of baker, from novice to expert. Showcasing fresh, seasonal ingredients and celebrating tradition and history this cookbook will provide the ultimate inspiration for baking. With gorgeous photography accompanying each baked good, you'll find a wealth of visual inspiration and step-by-step tutorials to guide you from beginning to bake. All recipes have been tested and retested with the home baker in mind, formulated to be both accessible and exciting. Celebrate the joy of artisanal baking while you master yeasted breads, layer cakes, cookies and more.