Explores the cultural tradition of the lost civilization of the Mayas.

While vacationing in Mexico, Sam and Remi Fargo discover a skeleton with an ancient Mayan book, full of secrets and information so powerful, many people who do anything to possess it.

From the co-author of the two-million copy mega-bestseller The Rule of Four comes a riveting thriller with a brilliant premise based on the 2012 apocalypse phenomenon—perfect for readers of Steve Berry, Preston and Child, and Dan Brown.
 
For decades, December 21, 2012, has been a touchstone for doomsayers worldwide. It is the date, they claim, when the ancient Maya calendar predicts the world will end.
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According to 5000 year old Mayan prophecies, the present world will end on Dec. 22, 2012. Who were the Maya, who built pyramids and temples in the depths of the Central American rainforests? Where did they come from, and why did they suddenly disappear? Is their prophecy true? Will we suffer floods, volcanic eruptions, and complete chaos in the year 2012? This thrilling and controversial book offers some shocking answers, and reveals some catastrophies...

A collection of over 1,000 color photographs, paintings, maps, and artifacts that chronicle the history and culture of the ancient Aztec, Maya, Olmec, Mixtec, Toltec, and Zapotec people.

"An exploration of the questions and mysteries that have puzzled scholars and experts about the Ancient Maya culture. Features include a timeline, map, fact boxes, biographies of famous experts on Maya culture, places to see and visit, a glossary, further readings, and index"--

To bring rain to his thirsty village, Pik challenges the rain god to a game of pok-a-tok.