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.

The origin story of the Black Axe continues! Bardrick, the first wielder of the Axe, continues his campaign against the serpents surrounding the mouse territories, but even he can’t be everywhere at once... The legendary weapon-bearer must serve his duty, but can he truly manage it all on his lonesome?!

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.

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.

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 news articles can be difficult. Let this easy-to-use guide accelerate your progress! ""Reading News Articles in English"" is the latest update to ""Reading English News on the Internet"", a solid resource for ESL teachers and students alike for over 10 years. Outdated material has been replaced, the TIPS sections on news, sports, business & finance have been enhanced, and bonus material on features of political news has been added. Intermediate and advanced learners can boost their confidence by learning nearly 200 connectors, phrasal verbs, idiomatic verb phrases, and everyday expressions, and then testing themselves with mini-quizzes and a final exam.

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!

Little ones can learn their ABCs with this book set in Petersen''s Mouse Guard world--a world populated by brave mice with a rich culture and stalwart friendships that''s worth exploring one letter at a time. Full color. 8 x 8.

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.

"Opinionated and iconoclastic, Petersen writes with humor and a well-honed craft that will delight fans of Edward Abbey." - Library Journal (starred review) Twenty-five years ago David Petersen and his wife, Caroline, pulled up stakes, trading Laguna Beach, California, for a snug hand-built cabin in the wilderness. Today he knows that mountain land as intimately as anyone can know his home. Petersen conflates a quarter century into the adventures of four high-country seasons, tracking the rigors of survival from the snowmelt that announces the arrival of spring to the decline and death of autumn and winter that will establish the fertile ground needed for next year''s rebirth. In the past we listened to Henry David Thoreau or Aldo Leopold; today it is Petersen''s turn. His observations are lyrical, scientific, and from the heart. He reinforces Thoreau''s dictum: "in wildness is the preservation of the earth." In prose rich with mystery and soul, his words are a plea for the survival of the remnant wilderness. "Many of us would like to live a life of greater intention and simplicity, but few can and even fewer do. David Petersen is one of those rare human beings among us who lives a wild life with a cultured mind . . . [He] has created a map all of us can follow."-Terry Tempest Williams, author of The Open Space of Democracy

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!

A uniquely compelling, refreshingly practical and unimpeachably informed how-to guide for aspiring and published nature writers.

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.

This 20th Anniversary Edition of David Petersen''s 1991 natural-history cult classic features new cover art by landscape master Thomas Aquinas Daly; original interior art by America''s leading woodcut artist, Michael McCurdy; a foreword by world-renowned deer and antler expert Valerius Geist; and updates and revisions throughout. Well-researched chapters cover the antlers, evolution, natural histories, and social lives of each of North America''s five deer species (white-tailed and mule deer, elk, moose, and caribou), as well as the extinct ''Irish elk,'' which carried antlers as wide as an SUV is long. Throughout, Petersen''s science is woven seamlessly into the author''s personal-narrative natural history, taking readers beyond mere facts and figures and into the field for personal encounters with antlers and the animals that wear them. Also included are a bibliography, deer taxonomy chart, and a fascinating interview with antler expert Valerius Geist. "Whether you''re a hunter, biologist, wildlife photographer or just a casual observer of nature, Racks is must reading if you''re interested in the phenomena of antler growth and development." -- Gary Wolfe (former CEO Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation) "When field observations are as well described as David Petersen''s are in Racks, they open up new insights even to scientists." -- Dr. Valerius Geist (from his foreword to Racks).

The second volume of the Eisner Award-winning anthology series set in the world of David Petersen''s Mouse Guard. This volume features stories by Stan Sakai, Bill Willingham, Rick Geary, Jeremy Bastian, and many more of some of the most creative and talented storytellers in comics!

Collects Mouse Guard: The Black Axe #1-6 This prequel set in 1115, fulfils the promise the wise oldfur Celanawe made to tell Lieam of the day his paw first touched the Black Axe. The arrival of distant kin takes Celanawe on an adventure that will carry him across the sea to uncharted waters and lands all while unraveling the legend of Farrer, the blacksmith who forged the mythic axe.

Collects Mouse Guard: Legends of the Guard #1-4 plus Bonus Materials! Collects the first volume of Legends of the Guard, a new Mouse Guard anthology series featuring the work of artists and storytellers handpicked by series creator David Petersen. Bonus content includes an all-new Epilogue illustrated by Joao Lemos (Avengers Fairy Tales), cover gallery, character lineup, floor plan of the June Alley Inn, and creator bios.

SharePoint 2010 offers developers, designers, and users a sophisticated intranet, web application, and Internet site platform. But until now, SharePoint users have had to painfully edit code or seek developer assistance to customize more than just the most minor parts of their sites. All of that has changed with SharePoint Designer 2010. Gain complete control and enhance your SharePoint sites with a depth not previously possible using this book. Pro SharePoint Designer 2010 is your soup-to-nuts reference for unlocking the power of SharePoint Designer. Covering everything you''ll need to know to create custom, rich SharePoint experiences, Pro SharePoint Designer 2010 is a masterful guide to getting the most from this powerful application quickly and easily. This book starts with a fast-paced introduction to the 2010 version of the SharePoint Designer solution, including an overview of its features and capabilities. Then, the authors demonstrate those tools in action in a practical, results-oriented way, showing you how to vastly improve the functionality, fit and finish of your SharePoint sites. With Pro SharePoint Designer 2010 at hand, you''ll master the customization of the end user''s complete SharePoint 2010 experience and be on your way to enhancing your sites in no time.

Collects all 6 issues, an epilogue and bonus content! In the Winter of 1152, the Guard face a food and supply shortage threatening the lives of many through a cold and icy season. Saxon, Kenzie, Lieam, and Sadie, led by Celanawe, traverse the snow-blanketed territories acting as diplomats to improve relations between the mouse cities and the Guard. This is a winter that not every Guard may survive! Collects the second Eisner-Award winnning series with an all-new epilogue and bonus content.

Drawing on meticulous study of multiple sources, this fresh but authoritative reading of Lao Tsu''s timeless classic combines the poetry of the Tao Te Ching with a wealth of additional material: an introduction to the enigmatic Lao Tsu and his times; a discussion of the many challenges facing the translator; 81 illustrative Chinese characters/phrases, selected to highlight key themes in each chapter; separate commentary and inspirational quotes, as well as room for you to record your own impressions, section by section.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, built at what was once the hypocenter of an atomic blast, is the most visible sign of the city''s renaissance as a force for peace in 21st century politics. But it is not the only reminder of the spirit of Hiroshima. Less well-known are the scores of "survivors" dotting the metropolitan landscape. These treasured trees, shrubs, and groves date from before the bombing on August 6th 1945. They were spared from annihilation, and are now carefully tended by the schools, homes, temples, and shrines entrusted by fate with their care. Based on a three-year stay in the city by the authors, this pictorial journey into the heart of Hiroshima documents more than 50 sites and 75 trees. There are maps, bilingual place names and addresses, snapshots of local culture, and overviews of each species of plant. Never-before published translations of essays by the a-bomb survivor Tamiki Hara are also included as meditations on the meaning of peace in difficult times.

Follows the adventures of Lieam, Saxon, and Kenzie, three mice who are part of the Mouse Guard.

Richly illustrated, and based largely on sources inaccessible to the non-Japanese speaker, this book provides a rare glimpse into kagura (Shinto theater), a performance style with roots predating even noh drama. Coverage includes the history of the art; the kagura stage; schools of performance; synopses of plays and ceremonies; movement and choreography; kagura costumes; masks and mask-making; implements, decorations and special effects; the music of kagura; and related folk arts. There are also additional sections with comparative materials on noh and kabuki. A new world of theater awaits...

It''s the summer of 1971, and Andy Hanson, a junior high student, lives a quiet, uneventful life in the New York City borough of Staten Island. Now, however, he must confront what was once a simple assumption: who is his friend? A chance encounter with a student--a young man Andy once wrote off as ''a waste of life''--provokes the youngster onto a tumultuous journey. As if the turmoil confronting Andy regarding who he believed were his friends and the social implications that this student has thrust upon him were not enough, a serial killer of young boys lurks in the shadows, waiting for his next opportunity. The ruthless killer''s activities drift along a path that will eventually cross the carefree pre-teen exploits of Andy and his friends. What remains of Andy''s friendships and his friends at the story''s end will prove how strong each was from the beginning.

Respected scholar David Petersen provides a systematic and comprehensive introduction to the prophetic literature. Petersen takes into account the major advances in current research as he examines both the literature of the latter prophets (Isaiah-Malachi) as well as the Hebrew texts that describe the work and words of Israel''s earlier prophets (e.g., Elijah and Elisha in 1 & 2 Kings).

Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.

Ideal for today''s young investigative reader, each A True Book includes lively sidebars, a glossary and index, plus a comprehensive "To Find Out More" section listing books, organizations, and Internet sites. A staple of library collections since the 1950s, the new A True Book series is the definitive nonfiction series for elementary school readers.