New York: Norton, (2003). SIGNED hardcover first edition - The fourth book by this California peach farmer and eloquent writer - one which focuses on awareness - of the process by which peaches are grown and enjoyed; of the sensual "stories" by which farmers learn their work and place in it; and of farming itself. A producer of slow food in a fast food world. SIGNED and dated in the year of publication on the title page with his chopmark of a spreading tree and a small sticker from his farm. 273 pp. ISBN: 0-393019608.