New Releases by David Petersen

The origins of the legendary Black Axe and its first mouse wielder revealed for the first time! Eisner Award–winning creator David Petersen joins forces with Eisner-nominated artist Gabriel Rodríguez to bring a brand new prequel chapter in the epic Mouse Guard saga to life—just in time to celebrate the series 20th anniversary! Set at the earliest point in the series’ timeline, this epic reveals the origin of the legendary weapon and the courageous mouse to first wield it—Bardrick. As darkness encroaches and monstrous serpents threaten the fragile peace of the Territories, Bardrick must rise to a duty greater than himself and embark on a perilous journey of sacrifice, bravery, and legacy. But with such immense stakes at hand, can the first Black Axe survive the toll of his quest? Featuring stunning sequential art from Rodríguez paired with colors by Petersen himself, this hardcover volume beautifully expands the Mouse Guard mythos with the untold history of its earliest heroes. Collects Mouse Guard: Dawn of the Black Axe #1–3.

"Tales of the I Ching" is a remarkable collection of orchestral works composed by David Petersen and inspired by the titular ancient Chinese classic of wisdom and divination. As with the text that served as its inspiration, the score is intended to take listeners on a profound journey through the shifting landscapes of human experience. Fusing Eastern philosophy with elements of the Western classical tradition, each of the 72 evocative soundscapes reflects the timeless principles of the I Ching''s trigrams and hexagrams, evoking the elemental energies of heaven, lake, fire, thunder, wind, water, mountain, and earth - in all combinations. Performed with virtuosic flair, these captivating compositions invite the listener to discover the transformative power of music as a gateway to self-knowledge and spiritual understanding. The music itself is richly textured and dramatically expressive, with the different instrumental voices weaving intricate contrapuntal lines that build in complexity and intensity, yet provide scope for the interpretation of dynamics. There is a wonderful sense of ebb and flow, tension and release, as the music navigates the polarities and transitional states central to the I Ching''s teachings. From the bold, heroic strains of "The Creative" to the more introspective, subtle expressions of "The Gentle", the composer displays an impressive mastery of orchestral color and a keen sensitivity to the symbolic resonances of each hexagram. This is music that seems to emanate from a deep, almost primal well of spiritual wisdom, inviting the listener on a transformative journey of self-discovery. I hope you enjoy getting to know this 6-month labor of love.

Que tipo de lição podemos aprender com os seres pequeninos? Mouse Guard – Os Pequenos Guardiões: O Cuidador de Coruja e outras histórias reúne três contos extras que fazem parte do universo criado por David Petersen. Em "O Cuidador de Coruja", um jovem rato aprende que compaixão e cuidado são grandes virtudes; em "Piper, a Ouvinte", uma valente ratinha viaja pelo país aprendendo a língua de outros animais; e, em "O Lobo Selvagem", um velho rato ensina a jovens ratinhos que os perigos desnecessários e as vidas dos nossos amigos não são coisas com que se deva ser relapso. São 32 páginas todas coloridas. Um ótimo ponto de partida para quem ainda não conhece o universo de Mouse Guard – Os Pequenos Guardiões. Não perca!

Mouse Guard – Os Pequenos Guardiões é uma série de quadrinhos de David Petersen. Na trama, ratos antropomorfizados lutam para viver em segurança e prosperar em meio a predadores e a um mundo hostil. Assim, a Guarda foi formada: mais do que soldados que lutam contra intrusos, eles são guias para os ratos comuns que procuram uma jornada sem perigo de uma aldeia para outra. A Guarda patrulha as fronteiras, encontra rotas seguras por territórios perigosos e terrenos traiçoeiros, vigia as mudanças do tempo e mantém os Territórios dos ratos livres de predadores. Eles fazem tudo com dedicação para que possam não apenas existir, mas viver de verdade. Em Outono de 1152, Saxon, Kenzie e Lieam, três Guardiões, recebem a missão de encontrar um mercador desaparecido que nunca chegou ao seu destino. A busca pelo rato perdido revela muito mais do que esperavam, como a existência de um traidor nas fileiras da Guarda. Mouse Guard is a David Petersen''s comic series. In this universe, anthropomorphized mice struggle to live safely and prosper amongst harsh conditions and a host of predators. Thus the Mouse Guard was formed: more than just soldiers that fight off intruders, they are guides for common mice looking to journey without confrontation from one hidden village to another. The Guard patrol borders, find safeways and paths through dangerous territories and treacherous terrain, watch weather patterns, and keep the mouse territories free of predatory infestation. They do so with fearless dedication so that they might not just exist, but truly live. In Fall 1152, Saxon, Kenzie and Lieam, three of the Guard, received a mission to find a missing merchant that never arrived at his destination. Their search for the missing mouse reveals much more than they expect, as they stumble across a traitor in the Guard''s own ranks. This is the Brazilian edition, published in Brazilian Portuguese by Conrad Editora in January 2022.

Colorful surprises await in this the seventh fine art coffee table book from the Davmandy Collection. Fans will be delighted by the vibrancy and sophistication on display here in unexpected combinations of abstract forms and elements of nature. Mastery of the digital medium is applied with a playful touch to create artwork that draws the eye back to it again and again and again...Also available as a PDF and Kindle ebook.

This is the fifth in the series of lavishly illustrated coffee table photo-books in full color from the Davmandy Collection. As fans would anticipate, this new set of exquisite digital art blends the excitement of travel with layers of sophisticated photomanipulation to create a feast for the eye and inspiration for the soul. This beautiful collection is also available as a PDF or Kindle ebook.

This is the fourth in the series of lavishly illustrated coffee table photo-books in full color from the Davmandy Collection. This selection of stunning images is the outcome of painstaking, layered photomanipulation starting from photographs gathered in dozens of countries over a period of decades. As fans of the series would anticipate, the results are colorful, whimsical, surprising, and bold. This beautiful collection is also available as a PDF or Kindle ebook.

This is the third in the series of lavishly illustrated coffee table photo-books in full color from the Davmandy Collection. Dozens of layered effects and countless hours of experimentation have culminated in this all new set of digital artwork based on adventures in Japan, New Zealand, Australia, Samoa, Canada, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, and Malta. A unique and enchanting alchemy of cultures and styles, "Manners of Mind" is truly a lavish treat. This beautiful collection is also available as a PDF or Kindle ebook.

Enjoy a further selection of more than 60 whimsical and imaginative images from the Davmandy Collection. As in "The Eye''s Mind", the excitement of travel blends with the alchemy of sophisticated photomanipulation software to create a feast for the discerning eye and the adventurous mind.

Lavishly illustrated in full color, this compact coffee table photo-book is ideal for display anywhere it can liven up the decor or simply help pass the time. The Rockies to the Carpathians, Nagasaki to Prague, the backwoods of New Zealand to the Australian surf, this is a trip around the world with a difference... The Davmandy Collection takes the excitement of travel as a departure point for the creation of exquisite digital art. The results are surprising, whimsical, and refreshing. The beautiful artwork in this collection is also available as a PDF or Kindle ebook.

The aesthetics of 81 full-color mandalas and the subtle power of the Tao blend to create a unique, transformative alchemy. This synergy of sacred circles and text is a potent tool for holistic meditation - a book that at once soothes the mind while feeding the soul!

Reading and writing Japanese is a challenge. Let this easy-to-use guide help accelerate your progress! ""Read and Write Japanese Starting with Hiragana"" is the latest update to ""Absolute Beginner''s Guide to Hiragana"", a reliable reference for Japanese learners since 2007. Sections have been rewritten and expanded to make them more user friendly, and bonus material has been added to help with vocabulary, grammar, and kanji. Boost your confidence with this comprehensive introduction to the hiragana syllabary, which also includes dozens of practice quizzes as well as midway and final exams.

Richly illustrated, and with a wealth of materials never before available in English, this book provides an overview of more than 200 of Nagasaki''s A-bomb heritage sites. The entries are organized into a series of tours for the convenience of tourists actually visiting the city, and to give the general reader a sense of the layout and proximity to the hypocenter. In addition to a foreword, introduction, postscript, and reference section, it includes translations of A-bomb literature written by several atomic survivors.

The aesthetics of the mandala and the subtle power of the Tao create a unique opportunity for personal transformation. Combining the literary impact of materials from "A Fresh Look at the Way and its Virtues" with the artistic impact of 108 mandalas, this synergy of sacred circles and text is a potent tool for holistic meditation. The result is a book that at once soothes the mind while feeding the soul!

David Petersen was a low-odds, dark-horse chance that his family, the robbery division of the San Antonio Police Department and the 186th District Criminal Court decided to take. The 16 year sentence he accepted in plea bargaining was for two of twelve admitted counts of aggravated robbery. The chance was conferring them concurrently - two eight-year sentences - with trustee time credit possibilities.The promise was a number of habitual offender sentences, effectively for life, if he didn''t get it right the first time.The tenor of opioid problems in the public health arena back then in 1977 was greatly and hardly different than it is today. Opiates was the terminology, and ORT (Opioid Replacement Therapy) was the Traitement du jour (Treatment of the day).Today, armed with considerable advances in pharmacology and neurobiological understanding, many of the drug names and treatment theories have new names. Yet, the place that opiates, or opioids if you wish have become more deeply and harmfully embedded in the lives and mindset of western culture.Few make their way out. Many die in untimely manner, and many more spend their lives in serial episodes of brief respite from active addiction. David Petersen is an independent mental health practitioner, consultant and interventionist who is offering insights that are less popular, and expect less from the managed care, judicial and treatment establishments. More, he says, will have to come from the addicts, and their families and communities.

Stories, advice, and campfire philosophy from a lifetime of traditional bowhunting.

Learn the ABCs in the world of David Petersen''s Mouse Guard where brave mice protect one another from predators large and small, explore the expansive nature around them, and thrive in harsh conditions. Hand-painted by Serena Malyon, this is a look into a beautiful world with rich culture and stalwart friendships, worth exploring one letter at a time.

Experience David Petersen''s beloved comic series Mouse Guard with this lush coloring book. Featuring over 50 black and white illustrations showcasing the intricate detail of the environments, cities, and characters from across the Mouse Territories, readers of Mouse Guard and colorists alike can bring this world to life with the vivid colors of their imaginations. In Mouse Guard, mice struggle to live safely and prosper amongst harsh conditions and a host of predators. Thus the Mouse Guard was formed: more than just soldiers, they are guides for common mice looking to journey without confrontation from one village to another. They see to their duty with fearless dedication so that they may not simply exist, but truly live.

"All constructions and figures inspired by the world and characters of David Petersen''s Mouse guard."--page [5].

It''s the final chapter of ''Yearbook''! Maps and Olive now have the entire gang involved in putting together the perfect yearbook-but which story will come out on top? With art and story by Eisner Award winners Faith Erin Hicks (ADVENTURES OF SUPERHERO GIRL), David Petersen (MOUSE GUARD), and Michael Dialynas (THE WOODS)!

Finally back in print, this second edition of the Mouse Guard Roleplaying Game Box Set contains everything players need to know about the world of the Guard, including rules for forming patrols and leading missions into the beleaguered territories. This second edition of the Origins Award-winning game contains new art, additional Action, Weapon, and Condition cards, and a revised and updated rule book.

The June Alley Inn holds a storytelling competition.

"In honor of the ten-year anniversary of the first issue, The Art of Mouse Guard 2005-2015 is a celebration of the world, characters, and artistic process of David Petersen''s beloved series. For the first time ever, Petersen''s process for creating the world of the Guard and bringing it to life in stunning illustration is documented in exquisite detail. With never-before-seen sketches, over 150 pages of full-color oversized artwork, and commentary from colleagues, collaborators, and Petersen himself, readers and fans get an unprecedented look behind-the-curtain at how their favorite characters and adventures were born"--Back cover.

Since its debut in 2005, Mouse Guard has become a New York Times bestseller, Eisner-Award winner, and an influential staple of comics and sequential art. In honor of the ten-year anniversary of the series’ debut issue, The Art of Mouse Guard is a stunning celebration of the world, characters, and artistic process of David Petersen’s beloved series. An unprecedented look behind the scenes at the history, process, and art of the beloved, Eisner-Award winning series Mouse Guard, this title is an indepth look at the artistic and creative process behind the creation of the series and each volume of Mouse Guard.

Cosa fa nascere un eroe? I pericoli, i nemici, gli ostacoli da affrontare? Non basta. Ci vuole una grande avventura, di quelle che ti cambiano per sempre. L’inverno è calato sui Territori dei topi della Guardia, che stanno per intraprendere una missione di fondamentale importanza.

Every hero was once a child, listening to stories of the heroes who came before them. It is the same with the Mouse Guard. Six mouse fables are spun to a few familiar youngfurs, reminding us all to be brave, stay true to ourselves, and follow our hearts. Brand-new stories include "Service to Seyan," set in the land where Mouse warriors travel after death, and "Oh Day Away," a tale of the insect faeries of the Mouse world!

Il vero eroismo non è lottare con tutta la propria forza. È trovare il coraggio di combattere anche quando il nemico è immensamente più grande. Da sempre, la Guardia protegge il popolo dei topi dai predatori e da ogni altro pericolo, ma un’insidiosa minaccia si profila all’orizzonte.

Un topo che non si tira indietro di fronte alle sfide. Un’arma leggendaria di cui si è persa ogni traccia. Un destino che attende di essere compiuto. Il mondo creato da David Petersen si arricchisce di nuove sfaccettature con la straordinaria avventura di Celanawe, alla ricerca della Scure Nera.

Weapon of Atlantis: There are 5 books in the Atlantis series: Hidden Courage; Tomb of Atlantis; Curse of Atlantis; Tomb of Zeus and Weapon of Atlantis. Please see recommended order of reading below. Hidden Courage: is the back story of the main character in the Atlantis series (Interesting, but not essential) Tomb of Atlantis: is book 1 Curse of Atlantis: is book 2 Tomb of Zeus: is book 3 Weapons of Atlantis: is book 4 Weapons of Atlantis: Jack Roberts and Javier Arista have made a startling revelation: an alien spacecraft may exist under the ice in northern Greenland. As the two rush to the icy location in search of the seven thousand year old object, “others” are in hot pursuit. After a harrowing near-death catastrophe, the two find what they were looking for, but the magnitude of their discovery is far greater than they ever imagined. Buried deep within the crafts mission log, a secret weapon exists and government agents will stop at nothing to have it. Now, armed with blackmail, the agents force the two to do the impossible: locate the site of the alien secret weapon. Their journey takes them far beneath the ocean’s surface where tragedy and death seem to be a foregone conclusion. Only a miracle will save them.

Depuis la nuit des temps, la Garde protège les souris des mille dangers qui menacent leur existence. Trois de ses membres les plus solides, Kenzie, Saxon et Lieam, découvrent lors d’une mission de routine un noir complot ourdi dans la ville de Barkstone. Trop tard ! Lieam est fait prisonnier, les deux autres sont laissés pour mort aux portes de la ville et une armée traîtresse marche déjà vers Lockhaven, la légendaire forteresse de la Garde.