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Signed First Edition Books Available Online June 1st, 2008
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Synopsis Inspirational Harvest and Hope is a treasured keepsake for residents and wine–lovers alike. The book is also a perfect souvenir for tourists of the world famous Napa Valley. The featured wine growing regions of Northern California include the hidden backroad treasures of Sonoma, St. Helena, Asti, Cloverdale, Calistoga, 
Alexander Valley and Carneros Creek. The Napa Valley is among the world’s best wine growing regions with an ideal climate and lush landscape. Photographer Brad Perks takes a unique look at the tasteful blending of vineyards with nature. He captures the beauty and soul of this land at a time California wines have experienced explosive growth on the world market. It is the workers in the fields that gives Perks hope there will be an abundant and sustainable harvest for future generations. The book also contains the inspirational voices of our great nature writers like John Muir, Socrates, Gandhi, Abe Lincoln, Emerson and Mark Twain. Biography Brad Perks began his photo career 25 years ago. Lightscapes Photo Gallery went live in 1997. His client and publication credits include Time Life, Sierra and National Geographic, He writes articles for Shutterbug Photo magazine. His limited edition prints and fine art wall murals are in both private and corporate collections worldwide. Brad Perks currently resides in Concord, California, just outside of San Francisco Editorial Reviews From the first misty pastel colors of a winter sunrise, to the last golden light of an aromatic late fall harvest, the spirit of this rich land will refresh your soul. The accompanying text speaks through the inspirational voices of our greatest nature writers like Socrates, Gandhi, Emerson and Mark Twain. This is the perfect gift for anyone who has ever marveled at the beauty of Northern California’s wine growing regions and the surrounding natural wonders. |
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Sweet dreams of blue sky Life’s about living the blink of an eye Tomorrow will be Our rights and our wrongs The future takes shape from times now long gone Ends and beginnings Take seasons to grow Harvesting new hope with seeds planting sow Nourishing nature The Earth is the land Growing a future the garden of man © Brad Perks 2007 Inspirational Harvest and Hope - page 4 |
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