Oh, Bakers Companion, how I love thee

Photo from Good Housekeeping.

So, here it is in its heavy, royal, red glory. Considered one of the most essential baking books anyone should have, its filled with pages of epicurian delights and battles from pastry to pancakes, crackers to cupcakes. My goal? to complete every recipe in this entire cooking companion. Will it prove my baking defeat, or will i reign King Arthur Flour Champion? We'll see....