"A large compilation of recipes that require baking, mostly pies/ pastries/ sweets."--Provided by publisher.

Heart and soul is the second title of the management today book series. The series has been compiled by AIM and reflects current contemporary Australian management issues.

There is something uniquely comforting about baking: it forces us to slow down for a while and take the time to share some of the finer things in life. With chapters devoted to scones, muffins, brownies, tea breads, biscuits, slices, savoury breads, cakes - and a whole chapter of chocolate cake recipes, this book has something for everyone. Belinda is always at your side with a gentle word and a helping hand for those who've never baked but would love to have the confidence to give it a go - as well as her longtime favourite recipes, such as triple chocolate brownies and easy-peasy Christmas cake, for those already bitten by the baking bug! Beautifully illustrated with colour photographs.

Food writer and journalist Helen Greenwood has teamed up with Tim Harper and Ruth Hobday of PQ Blackwell to pay tribute to the favourite baked treats of many an Australian childhood as well as the innovative use of native ingredients and cosmopolitan influences in this must-have kitchen companion. Along with some recipe favourites from The Great Australian Cookbook, the trio have sourced more than 90 brand-new recipes from cooks, chefs, patissiers and bakers from around Australia. Tried and true Aussie classics (Anzac biscuits, trifle and sausage rolls included) are joined by recipes that showcase innovation and our unique heritage. From quandongs to quinces, quiches, kindlech and baklawa plus the new kids on the block, the not-so-naughty gluten- and sugar-free treats the result is the quintessential collection of Australian baking from our finest bakers. Along with dough and pastry basics, biscuits and slices, cakes and loaves, muffins, cupcakes, scones and pastries, The Great Australian Baking Book contains an inspired collection of pies and tarts, savoury snacks and desserts.

Who can resist the shiny golden crust of a pie, both savoury and sweet? Think of meat pies with their tender chunks of meat in an aromatic gravy. Or seafood pies, creamy and rich. Vegetable and cheese pie, egg pies (and tarts), they're all here. There's also information on making simple pastry and how to use it, blindbaking, storing pastry, both homemade and storebought. In short, everything you need to know about pies.