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Great Valley Books Mission Great Valley Books is an imprint of Heyday Books. Titles in the Great Valley series strive to inform, promote, and develop a deeper appreciation of various aspects of the region’s unique history and culture. Description The Central Valley is a region that holds over ten percent of the state's total population (3 million) that is dramatically diverse in its origins. The Valley boasts remarkably high constituents of Asians and Latinos, as well as large African American, Tahitian, Indian, Native American, Middle Eastern, Basque, Sikh, Portuguese, Armenian, Hindi, and Caribbean communities, many of whom are part of the state's leading agricultural and often migrant workforce. The challenges of a growing population are many: creating modern, livable communities; sustaining agricultural production; preserving natural resources; and fostering the vibrant arts and culture that thrive amongst people naturally. The growth of this region, as well as recognition of its natural, cultural, and historical significance, needs to be addressed in a profound and serious way. Currently, no other publisher has focused on the substantial changes and cultural richness of the Valley. We anticipate that Great Valley Books will become a major asset to helping writers, scholars, and artists produce the highest level of work, as well as introducing the complexity and history of the Valley to a broader population. |
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He Flies through the Air with the Greatest of Ease: A collection of work from one of America’s most beloved writers—and one of California’s favorite sons |
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A Sweetness Rising:
New and Selected Poems The poems of a critically acclaimed, contemporary California poet |
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Heirlooms: Letters from a Peach Farmer Earthy wisdom from America’s favorite organic farmer. |
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Highway 99: A Literary Journey through California’s Great Central Valley An updated edition of the classic California anthology |
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No Time to Nap What must a farmer do to keep things growing? |
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Letters to the Valley: Essays from America’s favorite farmer and author |
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Our Valley, Our Choice: Building a Livable Future for the San Joaquin Valley Can smarter development lead us to a brighter future? |
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Blithe Tomato An insider’s wry look at farmers’ market society and food culture |
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Indian Summer: Traditional Life among the Choinumne Indians of California's San Joaquin Valley A new edition of a Heyday classic. |
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Haslam’s Valley Gerald Haslam picks up where Mark Twain left off in this career-spanning collection of stories and essays. More… |
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Lion Singer There was once a time when there was no metal in the Chukchansi people’s world. More... |
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Workin’ Man Blues: Country Music in California An affectionate homage to California contributions to what is today the most popular music in America. |
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Magpies and Mayflies: An Introduction to Plants and Animals of the Central Valley and Sierra Foothills Follow biologist Derek Madden as he explores some of California’s most diverse ecosystems. |
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Peace Is a Four-Letter Word When is the right time to stand up for your values? |
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now available in paperback Now available in paperback, Aris Janigian’s highly-acclaimed novel about a family con&Mac223;ict, powerfully rendered amidst the vineyards of the Central Valley. |
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Walking the Flatlands: The Rural Landscape of the Lower Sacramento Valley Mike Madison delivers a detailed critique of the farmland around him, the land he walks daily. |
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Skin Tax Out of California’s Great Central Valley comes the bold new poetic voice of Tim Hernandez, already an established performance poet and community activist. Skin Tax is a powerful print debut of a poet with a mature and complex talent immersed in the themes of a young male wrestling with his sensitivity and his desires for love and affection. |
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Dream Songs and Ceremony: Reflections on Traditional California Indian Dance This collection of paintings by acclaimed artist Frank LaPena draws upon the symbols of California Indian dances—sacred events that cannot be photographed or videotaped. Himself a Nomtipom Wintu dancer, singer, and ceremonial leader, LaPena complements his vibrant paintings and poetry with an introduction and commentary. |
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Structures of Utility This daringly designed book reflects upon the functionality, allure, and extraordinary presence of these often unobserved and overlooked buildings. More... |
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Other Heyday titles with a focus on the Great Central Valley |
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Picturing California's Other Landscape: A full-color look at the art and legacy of California's Great Central Valley. |
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Henry Sugimoto: Painting an American Experience From his early years in California, Paris, and Mexico to the transformative impact of the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans, Sugimoto's art became a vivid expression of the American immigrant experience. |
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Bitter Melon: Inside America's Last Rural Chinese Town An unforgettable glimpse into the unique and vibrant community of Locke, the only village in the United States built and inhabited exclusively by Chinese immigrants. |
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