David Petersen

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...

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!

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...

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...

Welcome to the Terran Art Museum and Cultural Preservation Society. At the TAM-CPS we immerse ourselves in the very best of human culture, including the opportunities for growth afforded by extrasolar interaction. Our curators consistently aim to create a sense of through line by Janus-like reflection on past accomplishments and future possibilities. Our permanent collection is eclectic, but focuses on art from the decades just prior to the lesser...

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...

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 Full Mindedness: A Further 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 37 of...

The Taurus-Littrow Lunar Repository is pleased to announce the grand opening of a long-anticipated addition to the Serenitatis Complex: the new Extrasolar Annex, which showcases the latest strides in exoplanetary archaeology and exploration. Since our inception at one of the earliest lunar exploration sites, the TLLR has demonstrated a similar pioneering spirit in its pursuit of the very best in the arts and sciences. That drive has consistently inspired...

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 Mind Matters: A Fourth 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 37 of the...

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.