A Mindful Teaching Community: Possibilities for Teacher Professional Learning describes a grassroots professional learning journey wherein a group of practicing classroom teachers researches their teaching practices and the role of mindfulness in their learning. Using a mix of methods, this book illustrates how the stories of an educator can be uncovered, investigated, and transformed through practicing mindfulness within a community. Through the stories told in this collection the teachers learn to see greater connections between their individual ways of thinking, their actions, and the greater system they live and work in. The storied inquiry of the educators offers unique possibilities for teachers' professional learning.

Give your sourdough a healthy start—a sourdough cookbook from the creator of Breadtopia.

Sourdough bread is iconic for its crispy crust, airy and springy crumb, and unique tangy flavor—and it all begins with a fermented, yeasty concoction called a starter. While the process may seem extensive, The Sourdough Cookbook for Beginners, brought to you by the owner and creator of Breadtopia, will show you how easy it can be to whip up a delicious array of artisanal sourdough breads with just a few ingredients, simple tools, and a little bit of patience.

This sourdough cookbook pairs simple instructions with tutorial photos, covering the first 6 days of bringing your starter to life and helping it thrive. Explore the science of how sourdough starters make bread rise along with how to prep your kitchen, plus tips and tricks you may have seen on Breadtopia. Then, try your hand at dozens of crusty artisan-style breads, flavored pan loaves, pastry, pizza, and even unique baked goods you can make with the leftover starter!

This sourdough cookbook includes:

• Fresh start—With advice straight from Breadtopia, explore a walkthrough of making, feeding, storing, and reactivating starters, as well as what factors can influence fermentation and flavor.
• Knead-to-know—This sourdough cookbook provides a complete walkthrough of bread baking, plus beginner recipes, a handy glossary, and troubleshooting tips for every step.
• On the rise—The recipes in this sourdough cookbook, including some of the best from Breadtopia, progress from a Basic No-Knead bread to a more difficult Chocolate Babka so you can expand your skills as you go.

Enjoy the sweet smell of sourdough success with the The Sourdough Cookbook for Beginners.