David Petersen
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Mouse Guard volume 1
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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.
4) 'The Secret 18th-Century Jazz Club' and Twenty-Four Other Original, Engaging, and Virtuosic Score
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For jazz or classically trained pianists seeking a new challenge, this collection presents a dazzling display of technical virtuosity and musical sophistication. Ranging from thunderous bravura passages to haunting lyricisms, they push the boundaries of technique while engaging a broad spectrum of human emotions. In the process, they showcase the instrument's melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic possibilities while demanding pinpoint accuracy, fluidity,...
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'A Taoist Requiem' is a moving meditation on life, death, and spirituality from an Eastern perspective. Scored for a diverse ensemble including piano, harp, woodwinds, brass, strings, and wordless choir/soloists, the Requiem journeys through a challenging psychic landscape familiar to us all. Section I (Yin) chronicles the caustic descent into grief. Part 1, "Emptiness," establishes a wrenching desolation through sparse instrumentation and a searing...
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"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...
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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-creating a book that at once soothes the mind while feeding the soul!
8) A Year in Nagasaki' and Other Adventurous and Original Scores Arranged for a Variety of Ensembles
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This thoroughly compelling and accomplished collection of scores is intended for artists who are unafraid to explore new sonic territories. Though essentially tonal and quite listenable, these bold, adventurous works create an immersive, sometimes overwhelming sonic experience of unconventional textures, harmonies, and forms. From the lush, atmospheric writing for harp, voice, and strings in 'A Year in Nagasaki' to the complex rhythms, cascading runs,...
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"Like all of the few 'outdoor' books that truly deserve to endure, A Man Made of Elk is, well... different. That's logical enough, for the same can be said of its author. A former Marine pilot and current backwoods intellectual, idealist, iconoclast, and, yes, hunter, Dave Petersen defies categorization as adroitly as his terrific prose.... I know deer hunters, bear hunters, and sheep hunters, but I don't know anyone else who identifies as completely...
10) Flapper With a Migraine' and Twenty-Four Other Original Scores Arranged for a Variety of Ensembles
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Take a captivating musical odyssey through this eclectic collection of 25 original compositions. The varied arrangements explore a wealth of combinations incorporating everything from voice to harp, guitar, flute, piano, strings, and even the enchanting glass harmonica. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a student of a particular instrument, this rich tapestry of classical, contemporary, and cinematic pieces will inspire and challenge in equal...
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For jazz or classically trained pianists seeking a new challenge, this collection presents a dazzling display of technical virtuosity and sophistication. Ranging from thunderous bravura passages to haunting lyricisms, they push the boundaries of technique while engaging a broad spectrum of human emotions. In the process, they showcase the instrument's melodic, harmonics, and rhythmic possibilities while demanding pinpoint accuracy, fluidity, and sense...
12) Original Music, Scored for a Variety of Ensembles, and Dedicated to Insomnia, the Cruelest of Muses
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This captivating collection of original compositions offers a unique musical exploration of the elusive and often vexing experience of insomnia. Crafted for a diverse array of instrumental and vocal ensembles, these richly textured works take listeners on a nocturnal journey through moods ranging from restless agitation to dreamlike reverie. Blending elements of classical, jazz, and avant-garde idioms, the pieces poetically capture the strange, liminal...
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Mouse Guard volume 1
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Also collects 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.
14) Rhythms of the Red Sands: Music Scores From the Martian Republic Heritage Collection, Museum of Exop
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Approaching composition with a science fiction mindset, 'Rhythms of the Red Sands' is a groundbreaking work that transports readers into the heart of humanity's interplanetary future. Through a series of fifteen rich and evocative musical scores, arranged for a variety of ensembles, this collection charts the sonic evolution of a hypothetical Martian society, and in the process crafts a vivid portrait of cultural identity and societal transformation...
15) Thoughts as Subtle as Feelings' and Other Original Music Scored for a Variety of of Performers and
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This evocative collection of piano, chamber, and choral works weaves a tapestry of moods - from serene contemplation to joyful exuberance. The masterful command of harmony and melody draws the listener in, inviting them to get lost in the nuanced, introspective nature of these thought-provoking pieces. Ranging from the meditative "On the Canonical Hours" to the playful "Honky-Tonk Impromptu," this diverse anthology showcases a creative versatility...
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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.
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Mouse Guard volume 7
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Also collects 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...
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The mandate of the J6G has always been to enrich the cultural life of the outer system starting with the Jupiter Independent Territories. We have the utmost gratitude to the Coalition Science Council for donating the unused wings of their orbital headquarters as gallery space, and for the helpfulness of their Outreach Department in suggesting and editing materials for exhibition. At the same time, we preserve a healthy curatorial independence, and...
19) Manners of Mind
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More than sixty original photographs taken at locations across the globe, converted into stunning, unique digital artworks with varying degrees of abstraction. A feast for the eyes and inspiration for the imagination. (Originally released as Manners of Mind: A Fresh Stroll Through the Davmandy Collection.) The M.I.N.Digital Art Project: M(atter gives shape) I(ndescribable simplicity) N(othing in the world can subjugate it), from stanzas 51, 32, and...
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Coalition GOLD STAR Phasing Pass: For a year like no other! Travel wherever you wish, as often as you wish, provided each trip leaves you further from Sol-3 Terminus. To start your return, reach the boundary beacon at 1460 light-years or make a trip that brings you closer to Earth. Alternatively, simply wait until the start of the eleventh month, and the direction will automatically reverse, giving you 30 solar days to make your way back. What will...