David Petersen

Adventures of three mice, Saxon, Kenzie and Lieam patrol borders, and strive to make safeways to keep the mouse territories free from predators.

Young mice hear stories of intelligence, of love, of courage, and of everything else that makes for a hero of the Mouse Guard.

A brief intoduction to the geography, history, wildlife, and people of Australia.

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.

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...

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.

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,...

'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...

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...

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...