Release date: October 7, 2008 | Series: The Complete Idiot's Guide
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 Download a sample chapter.
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Synthia Andrews has been studying the Mayan prophecies since the 1980s. She is a respected bodywork practitioner and teacher. She has traveled extensively with her husband, Colin Andrews, the foremost researcher into the global mystery of crop circles, meeting with indigenous elders, New Age channels, and well known researchers discussing their knowledge and theories of the ancient prophecies.
Best known for his research into the crop circle & UFO subjects since 1983. He provides the only continuity between the past crop circle research era and the present, along with his friend and colleague,Busty Taylor.
His long view of both the genuine phenomenon and the human-made phenomenon provides unique insight into the subject. His research results indicate the intelligence behind the phenomenon is interacting with both crop circle researchers and many of the people who make the hoaxes.
He has publicly stated since the late 1980's that the phenomenon indicates a future period of human chaos. The period indicated, supported by current trends, can be changed with human awareness and he believes there are serious eco-political implications and that the future direction of the planet is at the center of the phenomenon. In the final analysis Andrews believes the phenomenon is challenging people to a higher level of consciousness. Some native elders agree with Colin's assessment which is supported by the 2012 Mayan Prophecy, which his book,along with his wife, speaks: 'The Complete Idiots Guide to 2012'.
Colin's thirty year investigation continues with growing urgency for openness and honesty in government and private research, respect for divergent opinions and co-operation between investigators in all areas.
He is an accomplished photographer, who has been invited to show his photographs in art galleries across the United States, including the Philadelphia Art Museum and the Cortland Jessup Art Gallery in Provincetown, Cape Cod. One spectacular photograph of Princess Diana and Prince Charles on their honeymoon was presented to the Queen and to this day also hangs in the Mayors Parlour at Romsey, England - the home town of Prince Charles uncle, Lord Louis Mountbatten of Burma.
Colin Andrews, electrical engineer by profession, is the man who coined the term 'Crop Circle'.Among his many accomplishments: he started the first research organization, Circles Phenomenon Research (CPR); designed high-tech surveillance operations attempting to film a circle being made, the most famous being 'Operation Blackbird in 1990; and advised Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's cabinet and Queen Elizabeth on the mysterious phenomenon. He compiled the largest data base in the world on the subject. Colin has written numerous books including the classic best seller Circular Evidence (1989) with co-author Pat Delgado, which was chosen by the Queen for her prestigious Summer Reading List.
He is frequently highlighted in television documentaries on the subject and was a consultant with the Mel Gibson movie Signs. His most recent books include The Complete Idiots Guide to 2012 and The Complete Idiots Guide to the Akashic Record written with his wife, Dr. Synthia Andrews.
He is currently making his archives available to the public in books such as Government Circles, The Andrews Catalog and The Assessment.
PRESENTATIONS:
He has spent 30 years making presentations at universities, schools and public venues as well as participate in government meetings and brainstorming sessions. He has been a consultant to international institutes in many countries.
REMOTE VIEWER & DOWSER:
One of many highly successful results of his remote viewing skills was when he identified a murderer in Washington DC before the police knew who they were looking for.The murderer became known as the Beltway sniper, who randomly killed ten people over a period of three weeks during October 2002,creating near panic along the I95 near the city.Apart from those he shot and killed he also critically injured three. On the night of October 14th, 2002 while watching reports on TV of another shooting, Colin Remotely Viewed a young black man, 17years old, and sketched him near the edge of a parking lot, some distant from the victim. When the police finally got their man, Colin's Sketch closely resembled that of the young 17 year old black man, Lee Boyd Malvo. The incident Colin accessed was in the parking lot of Home depot, in Fairfax County, Virginia where FBI intelligence analyst was shot dead as she left the store - killed by Lee Boyd Malvo (you can watch video on colin's website Colin Andrews. Net).
Colin has interacted with many of the best known Remote Viewers in the world, and was invited to participate in programs at the famous Monroe Institute in the United States.
PUBLICATIONS & MOVIES:
Circular Evidence, 1989. Co-authored with Pat Delgado, this was the first book ever written on the subject. It became an international best seller. It was also chosen by Queen Elizabeth for her prestigious "Summer Reading List", the first time a book of this kind has ever been selected.
Crop Circles: The Latest Evidence , 1990, was also co-authored with Pat Delgado, this was the popular update to Circular Evidence which sold over 100,000 copies in Europe alone.
Crop Circles - Signs of Contact, 2003, co-written with New York Times best selling author,Steve Spignesi covering new aspects of the research. The book includes a full catalog of crop patterns recorded by Colin between 1983 and 2003, which has also been self published separately (below).
The Andrews Catalog, The Assessment and Government Circles was published by Archive Publishing.
Undeniable Evidence- 1990, the first crop circle video ever produced, which showed stunning aerial footage of the phenomenon, and links the mystery to eco-political changes.
The Truth About Crop Circles - 1995, the live presentation made at Madison Square Garden, New York.
MOVIES:
Andrews was consultant for Mel Gibson's Disney block buster movie Signs.
He was also chief consultant to the Marcus Thompson's British movie A Place to Stay which was shown at the Cannes Film Festival in 2002.
Circular Evidence the Movie: Renegade Pictures. This movie is under development and tells a story based on the deeply moving experiences Colin has had while researching the mystery. His research has profoundly affected all aspects of his personal life and career, as well as deeply impacting member's of his family.
Complete Idiots Guide Series of Books: Colin and his wife Dr. Synthia Andrews, co-authored the new book 'The Complete Idiots Guide to 2012 for Alpha books. It was published in various countries in October 2008. A second book in the famous series was published in July 2010 called The Complete Idiots Guide to The Akashic Record.
MEDIA:
Andrews has appeared on numerous well known television and radio programs around the world including 60 Minutes, 20-20 with Barbara Walters, Good Morning America, Sightings, Unsolved Mysteries with Robert Stack, Coast To Coast with Art Bell, Histories Mysteries, The Shirley Maclaine Show, Dan Aykroyd's Out There, The Sally Jessy Raphael Show, BBC's Daytime Live,The Ray Martin Show, National Geographic, Nippon TV's Thursday Special, The Gloria Hunniford Show, History v Hollywood, American Movie Classics with Mel Gibson and M. Night Shyamalan,CNN Live Today, The Learning Channel's Looking for a Sign, Discovery one hour special, CBS Gateway to the Unknown and many more. He has lectured extensively throughout the world to a wide range of audiences including the special interest group 'U.N.S.R.C..' at the United Nations, and The Hakui Museum Project in Japan.
AWARDS:
"The Toby Award" from New Heaven New Earth for his 'honesty and perseverance' in the face of character assassination during his research of the Oliver's Castle video,. The video showed a crop circle being made by UFO's and was claimed by many to be genuine. Colin's investigation revealed it to be an elaborate hoax, intended to undermine the genuine crop circle mystery.
'EBE Film Award' for the movie "UFOs, Crop Formations and the Paranormal: The Secrets Unfold as Time Runs Out at the IUFOC Film Awards in 1995: Producer, Reg Presley, featuring Colin Andrews, Reg Presley and Busty Taylor.
The Maverick Award from the Bay Area UFO Congress for pioneering scientific research into the Crop Circles.
The 2009 Paradigm Research Group 'Lifetime Achievement Award' - Hall of Fame Inductee,presented in Washington D.C.
February 2012 at Scottsdale, Arizona, ' The Lifetime Achievement Award' by Open Minds TV at the International UFO Congress, one of the largest of its kind in the world.
RECENT PROJECTS:
Colin and Synthia have been invited to work with The World Genesis Foundation in corporation with The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization - To Support UNESCO Youth Project in Romania.
Colin is writing two new books, one of which is a novel and has taken part in several recent television interviews, both of which will be transmitted on International networks - details soon.
Colin and Synthia have just completed their new book 'On the Edge of Reality' to be published by New Page Books in August 2013.
Colin is also a proficient photographer, having shown in art galleries across the United States. His photographs have appeared in numerous television programs, magazines, newspapers, etc. He uses his photography to highlight the importance of nature and the dire need for preservation and conservation on our planet.
His wife Synthia has recently had published two new books, The Path of Energy and The Path of Emotions, which encompasses much of her life's work and has arrived at a unique time in history when science is now able to relate and support it. The books are published by Career Press and have received powerful endorsements by well known and highly respected pioneers such as Astronaut Dr. Edgar Mitchell, Dr. James Hurtak, Dr. Desiree Hurtak,Gregg Braden and Dannion Brinkley. The forward of The Path of Energy is written by Barbara Marciniak.
Colin and his wife Synthia reside on a small farm in rural Connecticut.
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.
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.
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.
