Today the Santa Clara Valley is known as the Silicon Valley. However, not so long ago it was called the "Valley of Heart's Delight". Lisa Prince Newman grew up in that special time and place, among the fruit and nut orchards that surrounded her home town of Saratoga. She discovered her love for baking with the bounty of fruit ripening just outside her family's kitchen door. Lisa's passion for apricots fills this book with recipes that showcase the singular flavor and surprising versatility of the California apricot. Deeply influenced by the Santa Clara Valley's natural beauty and agricultural heritage, Lisa celebrates the apricot, its people, and its history in this very personal cookbook. For the Love of Apricots showcases 68 recipes from Breakfast to Cocktails that show you how to enjoy apricots throughout the year. A unique cookbook/memoir, For the Love of Apricots is a tribute to the orchardists and farmers who continue to grow California's most wonderful fruit.

Discover the hidden secrets of cherry orcharding that can transform your humble plot into a thriving paragon of fruit production with "The Orchardist's Handbook." This indispensable guide is a treasure trove for both budding enthusiasts and seasoned growers eager to master the timeless art of cherry cultivation. Begin your journey with an elegant introduction to the world of cherries, exploring their rich allure and the diverse tapestry of varieties available today. Understand the intricate art and science behind nurturing a cherry orchard and unlock the delicate balance between art and nature. Selecting the ideal site for your orchard is perhaps the most crucial step. With comprehensive sections on climate requirements, soil suitability, and sun and wind exposure, you'll learn how to choose and cultivate the perfect environment for your cherry trees to flourish. Dive deep into the nuances of varietal selection, from sweet to sour cherries, and discover the best disease-resistant cultivars tailored to your region. Armed with knowledge about organic matter incorporation, proper drainage, and soil enrichment, your orchard will thrive to its fullest potential. "The Orchardist's Handbook" offers step-by-step guidance on vital orchard management practices—pruning, training, irrigation techniques, and nutrient management. You'll master the delicate balance of pest and disease control with innovative strategies, ensuring your trees remain robust and productive. Pollination is the heartbeat of fruit production, and this guide illuminates the synergy between bees and cherries, offering strategies to boost pollination success rates. With thorough insights into harvesting techniques, post-harvest handling, and market considerations, you'll maximize your return on investment while producing cherries that enchant the senses. For those committed to eco-friendly practices, explore the volume's rich insights on transitioning to organic methods and the broader sustainability practices that ensure your orchard not only endures but thrives while respecting the environment. Embrace the future of cherry orcharding with discussions on adaptation to climate change and technological advancements that are reshaping the industry. With "The Orchardist's Handbook," you hold the key to unlocking a more fruitful and sustainable future for your cherry orchard.

Discover the astonishing history of modern American entertainment, seen through the eyes of a pop-culture icon who lived for nearly 100 years. Stan Lee: How Marvel Changed the World is not just another biography. It is a journey through twentieth century American history, seen through the life of a man who personified the American Dream. This book shows how Stan Lee’s life reflects the evolution of American entertainment, society and popular culture throughout the 1900s and beyond. Along the way, bold questions will be asked. Was Stan Lee himself a superhuman creation, just a mask to protect his true, more complicated secret identity? Just like the vibrant panels of the comics he wrote, Lee’s life, it seems, is never black and white. Sourced from Lee’s own words, this book also includes brand new and exclusive interviews with Marvel comic book creators, for whom Lee’s work proved an invaluable inspiration. Upbeat, accessible and fun, this book is told with a glint in the eye and a flair for the theatrical that would make Stan Lee proud. This is a bold celebration of the power of storytelling and a fitting tribute to Stan Lee’s enduring legacy. Excelsior!

The Palestinian Nakba (catastrophe) of 1948, devastated Palestinian lives and shattered Palestinian society, culture, and economy. It also nipped in the bud a nascent grassroots, binational alliance between Arab and Jewish citrus growers. This significant and unprecedented partnership was virtually erased from the collective memory of both Israelis and Palestinians when the Nakba decimated villages and populations in a matter of months. In The Lost Orchard, Kabha and Karlinsky tell the story of the Palestinian citrus industry from its inception until 1950, tracing the shifting relationship between Palestinian Arabs and Zionist Jews. Using rich archival and primary sources, as well as on a variety of theoretical approaches, Kabha and Karlinsky portray the industry’s social fabric and stratification, detail its economic history, and analyze the conditions that enabled the formation of the unique binational organization that managed the country’s industry from late 1940 until April 1948.

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**The Fruitful Farm Mastering Orchard Success** Unlock the secrets to cultivating a thriving orchard with "The Fruitful Farm". This comprehensive guide is your ultimate resource for transforming any piece of land into a bountiful fruit paradise. Dive into the world of sustainable agriculture and discover how growing your own fruit can benefit your health, environment, and community. Embark on your journey with a solid foundation in sustainable farming principles and detailed insights into designing an efficient orchard layout, understanding microclimates, and selecting the best fruit varieties for your region. From assessing your land’s potential to crafting the perfect orchard plan, this eBook covers it all. Prepare your soil to perfection with expert advice on soil testing, amendment, and organic building techniques. Learn the art of planting, including sourcing the best saplings, mastering planting methods, and optimizing spacing. Efficient water management is detailed with tips on irrigation systems, conservation practices, and dealing with water stress. Protect your trees with organic pest and disease control strategies, and develop your pruning and training skills to ensure healthy growth. Gain a firm understanding of pollination needs, including how to encourage natural pollinators and utilize hand pollination. Nurture your orchard with effective nutrient management, comparing organic and conventional fertilizers, and exploring advanced feeding techniques. When it’s time to reap your rewards, understand the nuances of fruit ripeness, harvesting methods, and post-harvest care. Expand your orchard with chapters dedicated to successive planting, introducing new varieties, and scaling up. Delve into value addition by processing fruits, making delicious preserves, and marketing your produce for maximum profit. Ensure a vibrant ecosystem by supporting pollinators with bee-friendly habitats and maintaining their health. Adapt to climate challenges with resilient practices, from drought management to frost protection. Finally, grasp the economics behind a fruitful orchard with tools for cost analysis, budgeting, and diversifying income streams. Build a supportive farming community and share knowledge to continually improve and inspire. "The Fruitful Farm" is more than just a book—it's your pathway to a thriving, sustainable orchard that nourishes both the body and soul.

Victor Hanson shows that the "Greek revolution" was not the rise of a free and democratic urban culture, but rather the historic innovation of the independent family farm."--BOOK JACKET.