"The ancient civilisation of the Maya created a calendar that is still incredibly accurate today. Through observation of the stars they developed an understanding of the patterns of history and the ages of mankind, and even calculated exact dates when new ages would begin. The next age is set to begin on 21st December 2012. Drawing upon the elaborate and infinite patterns observable in nature, Gregg Braden shows the systems that lie behind the shaping of history. Taking his starting point from the Maya, he shows their markig of the the new age is but one instance of the cyclical nature of history. By understanding how our actions are repetitions of those in the past, Gregg shows us a way to make sense of the present and the dramatic changes yet to come."--Back cover.
