The Chocolatier's Kitchen offers over 270 simple, concrete and practical recipes, covering the entire spectrum in confectionary (from bonbon, to truffles, snack bars, ...). From short, to medium or long shelf life, inspired by the Callebaut five colours of chocolate and executed in different chocolate types. The proud collective of Callebaut Chefs have bundled their expertise to conquer hearts and deliver inspiration, motivation and knowledge for every chocolate artisan & Chef, wh...

A fascinating, intimate window onto China’s intensifying youth employment crisisChina’s hypercompetitive job market is stunting and distorting the lives of an entire generation. Forced into a cutthroat doom loop, the people interviewed in Involution highlight how they are pitted against their colleagues, assigned pointless or impossible tasks, and warped by hostile environments. In response to an antisocial work culture, forms of passive resistance have become ende...

The Renewable Normal confronts the aesthetic, affective, and political dimensions of the transition to renewable energy. Written by the After Oil Collective, the book examines how renewable energy is being marshaled to sustain existing systems of inequality and exploitation under a banner of techno-optimism and green growth. It introduces the concept of the “renewable normal” to describe a regime of energy transition that promises transformation but delivers continuity, repackagin...

How tech companies, journalists, and policymakers can prevent AI decision-making from going wrong.Our lives are increasingly governed by automated systems influencing everything from medical care to policing to employment opportunities, but researchers and investigative journalists have proven that AI systems regularly get things wrong.Auditing AI is a first-of-its-kind exploration of why and how to audit artificial intelligence systems. It offers ...

Reconnect with tradition and wonder during the holidaysA Christmas Keepsake Book invites families to slow down and savor the season. This beautifully curated collection of 24 classic carols and poems includes tender favorites like “Silent Night” and “O Christmas Tree,” along with joyful sing-along classics like “Jingle Bells” and “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” Each piece is paired with whimsical full-color artwork that ca...

Celebrate the season with Hotwife Digest's special holiday issue, from the ACHE Collective. This special issue of hot letters from our wildest readers unwraps the most daring desires of the holidays. Everyday people like you share their stories of exploring hotwife and cuckold fantasies against the backdrop of festive traditions.From secret encounters beneath the mistletoe to daring adventures at holiday parties and intimate New Year's Eve revelations, each letter ...

Patternmaking method for women’s skirts, shirts, bodices and dresses for flat cutting. Learn the guidelines of the ESMOD patternmaking method to create a collection or complete your wardrobe with bases adapted to women’s ready-to-wear. In this book, you will discover how to make patterns for a woman’s wardrobe that correspond to the “soft dressmaking” workrooms in couture houses: clothing made in supple, often unlined fabrics that are easier to make than clothes done in the “tailoring” wor...

An expansive lexicon of words, terms, concepts, and ideas that takes the multiplicity of Black life as its point of departure.Thinking from Black: A Lexicon is an unusual reference book. Its contributors—the Practicing Refusal Collective—are visual artists, poets, dancers, historians, writers, architects, painters, theorists, activists, anthropologists, filmmakers, educators, and musicians. Each has engaged with the idea of a lexicon of Black living and ta...

Navigate the complex landscape of Comparative and International Education (CIE) with this essential guide. Written by the GLACIER Collective, this comprehensive text covers fundamental topics whilst embracing the field's rich diversity and ongoing debates.Perfect for newcomers, whether students, early-career scholars or seasoned academics transitioning into CIE, this book illuminates key tensions through lived examples and multiple scholarly voices. More than just theory, it offers...

Transport yourself to the misty reaches of the Pacific Northwest with Fog & Shadows, an anthology of captivating mysteries that unfold in the region’s most iconic settings. From the lonely depths of the endless evergreen forests to the rugged coastline where sea and storm collide, each story immerses you in the untamed beauty of the Northwest while unraveling secrets as thick as the coastal fog.This collection features works from a diverse group of talented authors, each w...

Brown bag lunches don't have to be in brown bags! Sew colorful, customized baggies, bicycle bags, totes and more with these fun patterns.Why shouldn't your lunch bag match your personal wardrobe and eco-conscious lifestyle? The projects you can create with this book include sandwich wraps, baggies, bicycle bags, picnic bags, and totes—quick and easy to make with basic sewing techniques.Customize the outside with your favorite fabrics and insulate the inside. ...

This guide presents 26 original craft projects of all kinds—from quilts to mobiles, soft sculptures, ornaments and more—all featuring delightful birds!Whether you're looking for the perfect handmade gift or you want to create your own menagerie, the 26 craft projects in Little Birds will let your imagination take flight! Featuring designs by Mika Yamamura, Robin Kingsley, Heidi Allred and others, this volume covers a range of styles, from artistic to folksy...