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1	Grave Secrets more books like this by Kathy Reichs It was a summer morning in 1982 when soldiers ravaged the village of Chupan Ya, raping and killing women and children. Twenty-three victims are said to lie in the well where, twenty years later, Dr. Temperance Brennan and a team from the Guatemalan Forensic Anthropology Foundation now dig. No records were kept. To their families, the dead are "the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	The Mystery of 2012: Predictions, Prophecies, and Possibilities more books like this by Gregg Braden, Sir Peter Russell, Daniel Pinchbeck As major spiritual traditions, independent researchers, and archaeological findings all point toward the year 2012 as a critical moment in human history, this invaluable resource showcases essays by leading authorities on the 2012 phenomenon, that attempt to explain what will happen. see all copies from $13.75! new only from $13.75! \| SVS
3	Maya more books like this by Michael D Coe In this revised and expanded introduction to the Maya, Professor Coe incorporates the latest ideas and research in a fast-changing field. Spectacular tomb discoveries at the city of Copan reveal some of the early artistic and architectural splendours at this major site. New finds here and elsewhere entail a complete reinterpretation of the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $12.96! \| first editions \| SVS
4	The Ruins more books like this by Scott Smith Four American friends on vacation in Mexico meet a German tourist who asks for their help in finding his younger brother, who was last seen with his girlfriend near mysterious ruins. Smith's blockbuster novel is now adapted to film by Paramount Pictures, scheduled for theatrical release on April 4. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	A Forest of Kings: The Untold Story of the Ancient Maya more books like this by Linda Schele, David Freidel The mystique of the pre-Columbian Maya has prompted much speculation about the nature of this sophisticated people. With the breaking of their elaborate hieroglyphic code, Schele and Freidel, Mayan scholars of note, provide a new look at the Maya. Structured on sound scholarly principles, their presentation abounds in notes, references, indexes, ... see all copies from $2.95! new only from $11.94! \| first editions \| SVS
6	The Mayan Prophecies: Unlocking the Secrets of a Lost Civilization more books like this by Adrian Gilbert, Maurice Cotterell The present world will end on 22nd December 2012, so prophesized the Maya 5000 years ago in their inscriptions deep within the Central American rainforests. Who were the Maya? Where did they come from and why did they suddenly disappear? Will we suffer floods, volcanic eruptions and choas in 2012? In decoding the complex Mayan astrological ... see all copies from $4.50! new only from $65.79! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	Decipher more books like this by Stel Pavlou A novel which makes Crichton and Spielberg look small-time! There is a signal emanating from deep within the ice of Antarctica. Atlantis has awoken. Ancient monuments all over the world from the Pyramids of Giza, to Mexico to the ancient sites of China are all awakening too. Reacting to a brewing crisis not of this earth. Connecting to each other ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Aztec Inca and Maya more books like this by Dr. Elizabeth Baquedano, DK Publishing Chronicles the history, beliefs, and everyday lives of the ancient Aztec, Inca, and Maya peoples. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.00! \| first editions \| SVS
9	The World of the Ancient Maya more books like this by John S Henderson In this work, the author explores the ancient Maya from the earliest traces of settlement to the Spanish conquest of Central America in the 16th century. He covers the full range of Maya culture, including religion and philosophy, and examines the interaction between different Maya societies. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.93! \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Corn Grows Ripe more books like this by Dorothy Rhoads When his father is badly injured in an accident, a young Mayan boy called Tigre wonders who will plant and harvest the corn that they need to survive--and to please the Mayan gods. Twelve-year-old Tigre has never done a man's work before. Now he will have to take his father's place. A Newbery Honor Book. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	The Blood of Kings: Dynasty and Ritual in Maya Art more books like this by Linda Schele, Jay I Kislak Reference Collection This classic study of the ancient Maya reveals a culture as rich as the ancient civilizations of Europe, the Middle East, and the Orient. see all copies from $9.97! new only from $19.70! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Chronicle of the Maya Kings and Queens: Deciphering the Dynasties of the Ancient Maya more books like this by Simon Martin, Nikolai Grube Deep in the dense rainforests of Central America lie the turbulent stories of the Maya monarchy, stories brought vividly to life in "Chronicles of the Maya Kings and Queens," which is newly available in paperback. Describing many of their own discoveries, two of the worlds leading experts in Maya hieroglyphs take the reader into a once-hidden ... see all copies from $16.65! new only from $16.65! \| SVS
13 view cover	Fallen Idols more books like this by J F Freedman From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Bias, this landmark book will survey the culture of closemindedness that prevents mainstream media from listening to voices other than its own, and it will prescribe solutions to the current crisis. In December of 2001, Emmy Award-winning journalist Bernard Goldberg, who'd worked for decades at ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	The Ancient Maya more books like this by Robert J Sharer (Editor) The rich findings of recent exploration and research are incorporated in this completely revised and greatly expanded edition of the standard work on the New World's most brilliant native civilization - that of the Maya people of northern Central America and southern Mexico. New field discoveries, new technical advances, new successes in the ... see all copies from $10.87! new only from $28.96! \| SVS
15 view cover	The lost cities of the Mayas : the life, art and discoveries of Frederick Catherwood more books like this by Fabio Bourbon In 1839 Frederick Catherwood and John Lloyd Stephens climbed the steps of the Mayan pyramids of the lost city, Copan. This text reconstructs the two expeditions they made into Mayan territory, with historical and architectural annotations, and Catherwood's illustrations for Stephens travel diaries. see all copies from $14.89! new only from $23.16! \| first editions \| SVS
16	Maya Ruins of Mexico in Color: Palenque, Uxmal, Kabah, Sayil, Xlapak, Labna, Chichen Itza, Coba, Tulum more books like this by William M. Ferguson see all copies from $2.00! new only from $99.00! \| signed copies \| first editions
17 view cover	Rain Player more books like this by David Wisniewski This picture book is based on a Mayan legend. When a drought hits his home land, a young boy battles a fierce Rain God to save his people. Colorful cut-paper artwork accompanies the text. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.15! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	The Queen Jade more books like this by Yxta Maya Murray, Yxta Maya Murray This modern-day tale of unbridled adventure brings together the ancient codesof the Mayan Empire and a team of archeologist who have made it their missionto locate the whereabouts of a treasure that promises all encompassing power.352 pp. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.21! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Religions of Mesoamerica: Cosmovision and Ceremonial Centers more books like this by David Carrasco A vivid introduction to the native religions of Mexico and Central America from one of the leading scholars in the field. In this first introductory text to cover thoroughly the Mesoamerican religious traditions, David Carrasco provides an overview of the history of Mesoamerican cultures and describes their religious forms, structures, myths, and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.95! \| first editions
20 view cover	Tree Girl more books like this by Ben Mikaelsen They call Gabriela Tree Girl. Gabi climbs trees to be within reach of the eagles and watch the sun rise into an empty sky. She is at home among the outstretched branches of the Guatemalan forests. Then one day from the safety of a tree, Gabi witnesses the sights and sounds of an unspeakable massacre. She vows to be Tree Girl no more and joins ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.71! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Beyond 2012: A Shaman's Call to Personal Change and the Transformation of Global Consciousness more books like this by James Endredy War, catastrophic geologic events, Armageddon...The prophecies surrounding 2012 - the end of the Mayan calendar - aren't pretty. James Endredy pierces the doom and gloom with hope and a positive hopeful message for humankind. For wisdom and guidance concerning this significant date, Endredy consults Tataiwari (Grandfather Fire) and Nakawe ... see all copies from $3.30! new only from $3.32! \| SVS
22 view cover	Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas, and Yucatan, Vol. 1 more books like this by John Lloyd Stephens First published in 1843, this collaboration by a lawyer and an artist has become a travel classic. see all copies from $3.83! new only from $9.99! \| SVS
23 view cover	Sastun: One Woman's Apprenticeship with a Maya Healer and Their Efforts to Save the Vani more books like this by Rosita Arvigo, Nadine Epstein, Professor Michael J Balick (Foreword by) The compelling drama of American herbologist Rosita Arvigo's quest to preserve the knowledge of Don Elijio Panti, one of the last surviving and most respected traditional healers in the rainforest of Belize. see all copies from $4.95! new only from $9.94! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Colibri more books like this by Ann Cameron Set in Guatemala, this is the adventure of a 12-year-old Mayan girl who has been kidnapped at an early age by a dangerous con man who forces her to travel with him while he pretends to be a blind beggar. Her "Uncle" tells her that her parents abandoned her, and visits to an Indian fortune teller convince him that she will somehow be the key to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.49! \| first editions \| SVS
25	Rise and Fall of Maya Civilization more books like this by J Eric Thompson Ever since the discovery of the ruins of Maya cities in the Central American jungle, men have speculated about this stone-age people who developed a brilliant civilization - one which had already degenerated and decayed by the time Spain entered the New World. The Maya were expert in astronomy, mathematics and hieroglyphic writing. They possessed ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $27.99! \| first editions \| SVS

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