Are we coming to the end of a cosmic cycle? Will there be an age of awakening, or even an end to the world we know? For the first time, the leading authorities on the 2012 phenomenon are all given voice in a single book: The Mystery of 2012. From the prophecies of the Mayan astronomers to modern predictions about social, ecological, and spiritual changes to our world, this comprehensive anthology offers you a chance to examine the mystery from every angle—and to decide for yourself whether 2012 will end with a whimper or a bang. Whether you're a skeptic, a true believer, or simply "2012 curious," here is a thought-provoking exploration of this approaching landmark in human history. The book includes essay by the following list of scholars, scientists, philosophers, and cutting-edge thinkers: Arjuna Ardagh José Argüelles, PhD Gregg Braden Carl Johan Calleman, PhD Gill Edwards Jean Houston, PhD Barbara Marx Hubbard Janosh John Major Jenkins Lawrence E. Joseph John Lamb Lash Ervin Laszlo Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee, PhD Meg Blackburn Losey, PhD Joanna R. Macy, PhD Karl Maret, MD Corinne McLaughlin James O'Dea Christine Page, MD John L. Petersen Daniel Pinchbeck Sharron Rose Peter Russell Robert K. Sitler Geoff Stray Jay Weidner