On December 21, 2012, millions of people will watch the skies, holding their breaths. On that day, ancient Mayan prophecies foretell a profound change on Planet Earth. Some think it heralds the extinction of all life. Others believe humans will be lifted to a higher spiritual plane. Mayan expert Mark Heley covers such diverse topics as stellar convergences, crop circles, and the strange predictions by a mysterious civilization eleven centuries ago–prophecies that could determine our future! Among scores of contending theories, this easy-to-grasp guide cuts through the thicket of information and gives you a quick take on 2012.