Contents include: introduction, cakes, luxury cakes & Gateaux, scones & tea breads, pastries, biscuits & cookies, index. Lots of fabulous colored photos of finished dishes. There are basic cake and sponge recipes, and much more. Ideas for children's parties, coffee mornings or simple weekend get togethers abound, and there are tips on time saving for busy housewives and mothers. Helpful hints are included too. For its age, this book is in super condition. The spine is tight, pages clean and not tears or damage. Some of the older recipes are some of the best ones! If you collect cookbooks, this is certainly one to collect.