Books with author Donald F. Low

"Conceptually well organized, stylistically clear, intellectually thoughtful, and pedagogically useful." - Thomas Head, Speculum "For its humane and learned approach to its enormous canvas, as well as for the cogency with which it penetrates at speed to the essentials of a vanished historical epoch, this History of the Church in the Middle Ages deserves a very wide audience indeed." - Barrie Dobson, English Historical Review "To have written a scholarly and very readable history of the Western Church over a millennium is a remarkable tour de force, for which Donald Logan is to be warmly congratulated." - C.H Lawrence, The Tablet "A feat of historical synthesis, most confident in its telling of the coming of Christianity. Books like Logan's are needed more than ever before." - Miri Rubin, TLS In this fascinating survey, F. Donald Logan introduces the reader to the Christian church, from the conversion of the Celtic and Germanic peoples to the discovery of the New World. He reveals how the church unified the people of Western Europe as they worshipped with the same ceremonies and used Latin as the language of civilized communication. From remote, rural parish to magnificent urban cathedral, A History of the Church in the Middle Ages explores the role of the church as a central element in determining a thousand years of history. This new edition brings the book right up to date with recent scholarship, and includes an expanded introduction exploring the interaction of other faiths - particularly Judaism and Islam - with the Christian church.

Coconut Flour Recipes : Best 50 Delicious of Coconut Flour Cookbook (Coconut Flour Recipes, Coconut Flour Recipe, Coconut Flour Recipes Book, Coconut Flour Recipes Books, Coconut Flour Recipes Cookbooks) (Donald Lowery Cookbooks No.2)Though, in the past years, wheat flour, rice flour and other kinds of flours were mostly used by many individuals in the different part of the world. But recently coconut flour is gradually taking a bold step in the world of food because of its huge health benefits, nutrition, delicious recipes and it is grain/gluten-free.What is coconut flour? Coconut flour is not really flour in the way most people think of it; it has no grain and is totally made of pure coconut. Though, it can be gotten from dried vegetables, nut seed, and coconut meat. It is made from ground and dried coconut meat and immediately the outer husk (green) of a coconut is detached, what remains inside is the rich inner white lining which is the coconut meat.Different studies have shown that coconut flour has a glycemic lowering effect. Due to the fact that coconut meat has a low simple carbohydrate content together with a high fiber, it yields a flour that is less disruptive to blood sugar levels. By making equal carbohydrate metabolism over time, this flour results in a cooked meal that can be enjoyed in self-control without the enthralling fear of an overpowering glucose buzz. In the year 2003, it was discovered that replacing coconut flour for some wheat flour in traditional/usual baked goods reduces the glycemic index (the evaluation of a food's effect on the blood sugar) of the finished product. This moderate blood-sugar effect could be positive for diabetics who want to cautiously control their blood sugar.Generally, Coconut flour is high in protein, fiber, healthy fats and is free from wheat and other grains. Additionally, it is also low in sugar, calories and digestible carbohydrates.Many use coconut flour because it enables them to bake some of their best pancakes, cakes, and cookies without the serious danger that might come from ingesting wheat. However, regarding the different reaction of this coconut flour in batters than the usual or traditional grain flour, you may want to adjust other ingredients recipes appropriately.Nevertheless, Coconut flour can be used in both flavorful and sweet recipes. It is unsweetened and has a small smell and flavor of coconut, but this easily blends great with other ingredients in recipes and does not suppress other tastes. After it is baked or cooked it is little thicker and has airy, texture and light when dried. It will be very vital you ensure that before cooking with it, you de-clump it first because it easily forms clumps. You can do it by using a fork to mix it to remove any air bubbles/foams.