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Since its original publication in 1975, this groundbreaking work has awakened millions of concerned men …
I stopped reading this book because the philosophy of the author is ... problematic ...
Actually, I didn't really start reading this book anyway. I put it away immediately after I informed myself about the author.
The book starts with an introduction to the chemical reactions in bread baking on the molecular level (chapters 1 & 2). The book also outlines the history of bread science, e.g. how models of the gluten structure have developed, and which studies and experiments contributed to the progress.
The second half of the book dedicates a chapter for each step of baking: pre-fermentation, mixing (kneading), fermentation, shaping, proofing, and baking. The chapters explain what (roughly) happens during these steps and makes references back to the first half of the book. Thus, the book explains not only how to bake, but also why to do certain things.
I think I -- a beginner at baking -- learned a lot from this book. As an introduction to the science of bread making (and to baking in general), it is really accessible and sometimes even a bit funny (e.g. due to some hand-drawn …
The book starts with an introduction to the chemical reactions in bread baking on the molecular level (chapters 1 & 2). The book also outlines the history of bread science, e.g. how models of the gluten structure have developed, and which studies and experiments contributed to the progress.
The second half of the book dedicates a chapter for each step of baking: pre-fermentation, mixing (kneading), fermentation, shaping, proofing, and baking. The chapters explain what (roughly) happens during these steps and makes references back to the first half of the book. Thus, the book explains not only how to bake, but also why to do certain things.
I think I -- a beginner at baking -- learned a lot from this book. As an introduction to the science of bread making (and to baking in general), it is really accessible and sometimes even a bit funny (e.g. due to some hand-drawn illustrations and bread comics!). The only negative thing that I notices was the writing style. However, a new edition has been published recently, which apparently improved the style (but without other improvements).
There's more to explore though! For example, there's an entire science/art around sourdough and wholegrain breads. Most of the advice given in the book target breads with (a little) yeast and refined (not wholegrain) flour. For wholegrain bread, for example, it is not advisable to punch the bread, since less gas is developed and you should thus treat the little gas preciously. I'm looking forward to reading a book about sourdough wholegrain bread with a similar focus on theory and praxis.
"Le titre du livre : La Conquête du Pain doit être pris dans le sens …
On the mentioned day, I downloaded an archive of the theanarchistlibrary. At around the same time, I started this book, but I stopped for some reason. I'll plan to continue reading the Standard Ebooks edition (Epub), which has a beautiful cover.
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The self-published book is aimed at hobbyist and professional bakers alike, who want to learn more about the chemical processes during every step of baking. Bread science is interesting on its own, but it can of course also be applied to baking better artisan bread (although a large part of bread research is probably aimed at industrial-scale production).
The book doesn't go into too much details (which is probably a good thing given the audience), but makes use of citations, so curious readers can dig further into research papers.
What I particularly found interesting so far is that the book often explains the history of various aspects of bread science. Like every science, bread science is a process. For example, models that explain how gluten is structured, and how dough captures gas, evolve over time. The still common myth (or oversimplification) that gluten traps gas like a balloon, for example, …
The self-published book is aimed at hobbyist and professional bakers alike, who want to learn more about the chemical processes during every step of baking. Bread science is interesting on its own, but it can of course also be applied to baking better artisan bread (although a large part of bread research is probably aimed at industrial-scale production).
The book doesn't go into too much details (which is probably a good thing given the audience), but makes use of citations, so curious readers can dig further into research papers.
What I particularly found interesting so far is that the book often explains the history of various aspects of bread science. Like every science, bread science is a process. For example, models that explain how gluten is structured, and how dough captures gas, evolve over time. The still common myth (or oversimplification) that gluten traps gas like a balloon, for example, was long debunked.
The story takes place on the fictional planet Urras and its moon Anarres (since Anarres …
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This looks like a very promising book science I'm really interested in baking and the science behind it 🍞️
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It’s been centuries since the robots of Panga gained self-awareness and laid down their tools; centuries since they wandered, en …
Capitalist Realism: Is There No Alternative? explores Fisher's concept of "capitalist realism," which he takes to describe "the widespread sense …
Capitalist Realism: Is There No Alternative? explores Fisher's concept of "capitalist realism," which he takes to describe "the widespread sense …
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Ende Gelände – das sind Tausende, die sich ungehorsam für eine klimagerechte Welt einsetzen. Die …
📘️ Neuerwerbung der Gustav-Landauer-Bibliothek Witten:
Ende Gelände:
We shut shit down
Ende Gelände – das sind Tausende, die sich ungehorsam für eine klimagerechte Welt einsetzen. Die zu Hunderten Massenaktionen durchführen und damit den Kohleausstieg auf die Agenda geholt haben, die dafür sorgen wollen, dass der fossile Kapitalismus möglichst bald der Vergangenheit angehört. Seit 2015 hat das Bündnis zahlreiche Aktionen massenhaften zivilen Ungehorsams gegen Kohleenergie organisiert, etwa in der Lausitz und im Tagebaugebiet am Hambacher Forst. Sie besetzen Kohlegruben und Kraftwerke und prägen mit ihren Aktionen den Diskurs um Kohleausstieg, Klimakrise und Klimagerechtigkeit.
Dieses Buch ist in einem kollektiven Schreibprozess entstanden. Es handelt von den Ursprüngen und der Entstehung des Bündnisses, von seinen Prinzipien und seinem Selbstverständnis. Es geht um Klimagerechtigkeit und Systemwandel, um zivilen Ungehorsam, Diskursintervention, Antirepression und Intersektionalität, Konsenskultur und nachhaltigen Aktivismus. Um das Verhältnis zum Staat und die Rolle des Bündnisses als Teil der internationalen Klimagerechtigkeitsbewegung.
We shut …
📘️ Neuerwerbung der Gustav-Landauer-Bibliothek Witten:
Ende Gelände:
We shut shit down
Ende Gelände – das sind Tausende, die sich ungehorsam für eine klimagerechte Welt einsetzen. Die zu Hunderten Massenaktionen durchführen und damit den Kohleausstieg auf die Agenda geholt haben, die dafür sorgen wollen, dass der fossile Kapitalismus möglichst bald der Vergangenheit angehört. Seit 2015 hat das Bündnis zahlreiche Aktionen massenhaften zivilen Ungehorsams gegen Kohleenergie organisiert, etwa in der Lausitz und im Tagebaugebiet am Hambacher Forst. Sie besetzen Kohlegruben und Kraftwerke und prägen mit ihren Aktionen den Diskurs um Kohleausstieg, Klimakrise und Klimagerechtigkeit.
Dieses Buch ist in einem kollektiven Schreibprozess entstanden. Es handelt von den Ursprüngen und der Entstehung des Bündnisses, von seinen Prinzipien und seinem Selbstverständnis. Es geht um Klimagerechtigkeit und Systemwandel, um zivilen Ungehorsam, Diskursintervention, Antirepression und Intersektionalität, Konsenskultur und nachhaltigen Aktivismus. Um das Verhältnis zum Staat und die Rolle des Bündnisses als Teil der internationalen Klimagerechtigkeitsbewegung.
We shut shit down ist ein Bewegungsbuch, das eine beeindruckend undogmatische, selbstreflexive und nicht zuletzt wirkmächtige aktivistische Praxis vorstellt. Es bietet lebendige Einblicke in die aktuellen Kämpfe für Klimagerechtigkeit sowie Inspiration und Empowerment auf dem Weg in eine solidarische Gesellschaft.
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Vielen Dank an Edition Nautilus und @ende_gelaende@climatejustice.global für die Spende! 🖤️💙️
Ende Gelände – das sind Tausende, die sich ungehorsam für eine klimagerechte Welt einsetzen. Die zu Hunderten Massenaktionen durchführen und …
Since its original publication in 1975, this groundbreaking work has awakened millions of concerned men …
The book that coined the term speciesism.
