California: a Breath of Fresh Air.. introduces you to the beauties of the Golden state. It's a compilation of the best writings of Mr. Joseph J. Charles. He is the author of two acclaimed books about the people and richness of the Central Valley of California. Mr. Charles wants to share with you some of his observations of Valley life. In general, he wants to bring to your table the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables that make California the "fruit basket of the world."This book is dedicated to all California book lovers, farmers, growers, food processors and industry leaders on the US market. It's dedicated to all those who gave their feedback on the two previous books. This book is truly yours to keep and give as a gift to others. If you work hard and contribute, in any way and shape, to the production of crops and fruits that feed us and the world, then this book is also yours. If you show your appreciation of the local fruit growers by recommending "California-grown," then this book is yours.