The Complete Idiot's Guide to 2012 [Mass Market Paperback]

Dr. Synthia Andrews ND (Author), Colin Andrews (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Complete Idiot's Guide | Publication Date: October 7, 2008

The final countdown?

On December 21, 2012, the Mayan calendar will complete its thirteenth cycle. According to the Mayan belief system, the world will end. And if you don’t believe the Mayans, you can check in with The Bible Code, The Nostradamus Code, or The Orion Prophecy, all of which predict planet-wide doom. Then again, maybe the year 2012 is just a new opportunity. Could 2012 bring us good things instead of bad? This book gives readers a look at what the Mayan prophecy is all about, what it means to them, and much more.

•Addresses Mayan predictions about global warming and climate change
•Includes a glossary of terms and symbols, resources for a changing world, and exercises to assist the reader in their journey
•The existence of almost 600,000 websites on 2012 indicates a huge fascination with this subject
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Alpha (October 7, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592578039
• ISBN-13: 978-1592578030
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #118,703 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #39 in Books > History > Ancient > Mayan
  • #44 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > New Age > Divination > Prophecy

Customer Reviews

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37 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, a realistic view of 2012, December 22, 2008

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Alan J. Ouimet - See all my reviews
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Having worked in the FBI for over 30 years I run sort of skeptical on
prophecies of the future. Yet, I found this just the right read for all the fuss over 2012. It is simple, understandable yet erudite. The Andrews, from what I have read and gather from their background, are very knowledgeable in what they do - and it shows! The book is filled with
information and warnings - warnings as to where one can go off the edge.
Their feet are certainly on the ground as they offer possibilities in the future based on traditions of the past. What more can one ask? Whether you are a "believer" or not does not matter. Rest assured, even if you only seek information about 2012 as a social obligation, as it will be on many lips, this is the book to get what you need to know. And, if you
believe there may be something to it, and I do, there are some good tips as to what to do. So, for we fellow "Idiot's" this book is quite erudite, simple and uncomplicated. I recommend it highly.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tons of information that is easy to understand, November 30, 2009

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Erin Johnson (DeWitt, MI, USA) - See all my reviews
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I wasn't sure what to expect when I ordered this book. Would it be a satire about 2012? I was pleasantly surprised to learn that it was not. From the first pages I was hooked. I have tried to read other books about 2012. They get so technical with some of the galactic explanations that my eyes glaze over. This book is written for the average joe and it is filled with so much valuable information and with such a well-rounded point of view. I'm certainly no expert on the subject, but what is in this book resonates with me and makes a lot of sense to me. I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in what may or may not happen come 12/21/12 and those simply interested in respecting our planet. I will be referring back to this book often. I heartily thank the authors for a job well done.

21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great guides, November 29, 2008

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A. Miller (Madison, CT United States) - See all my reviews
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Synthia and Colin Andrews are great guides into the mysteries that surround the 2012 Mayan prophesies. Well written and easily understandable, "2012" leads the reader on a multi-faceted journey into the past, while offering very plausible theories about our future. It is an engaging read that was enjoyable for myself,a creative arts therapist, as well as my husband, who has less fluency with 'energy language'. Both of us felt the information was conveyed in an ethical manner, and that both authors' voices blended seemlessly to create a well-grounded as well as intellectually stimulating read.