Petersen Publications is a husband-and-wife small press specializing in books, downloadable information, readings and workshops. The Petersens feature material that involves readers as partners. The words "informal and practical" apply to everything they do.

An informal, often humorous volume loaded with practical tips, examples, and techniques, "Listen" will bail you out of touchy situations. Jim's tongue-in-cheek Flat Brain Theory shows how and why we get upset and confused when we're tense and what to do about it. He shows how to improve talking and listening skills using The Talker-Listener Card. Using the TLC will end arguing. More than thirty listening techniques will help improve your relationships.

These very short essays, called "miniatures," touch on everyday happenings from a Midwestern childhood to a corporate world, stopping along the way for mountain climbing, youngsters, travel, creativity and pushing life to the edges. Poignant and funny, they will set you thinking about your life, too.