Your Checklist for the "End of the World"

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --

Understanding the Myth
For insight into the Mayan Prophecy:
THE BOOK OF DESTINY: Unlocking the Secrets of the Ancient Mayans and the Prophecy of 2012
Written by a Mayan priest and member of the Mayan Elders Council, The Book of Destiny offers insight into an ancient prophecy widely misinterpreted to mean the end of the world. In truth, according to the Mayans, December 21, 2012 marks the dawn of a new age, and the end of the world as we know it.
Author: Carlos Barrios, Mayan priest living in the Guatemalan Highlands
Contact: Julie Baker, [email protected]

Forming the Plan
To help prepare for "doomsday":
THE SURVIVAL MOM: How to Prepare Your Family for Everyday Disasters and Worst-Case Scenarios
Written by popular "Survival Mom" blogger Lisa Bedford, this book offers simple, practical information on not only surviving catastrophe, but on coping with the consequences. Speaking to concerned moms like herself, who wish to keep their families safe at all times, Lisa provides invaluable knowledge on a variety of topics including food storage, water purification, medical preparedness, and communication during and after a crisis.
Author: Lisa Bedford, "Survival Mom" blogger based in Phoenix, AZ
Contact: Julie Baker, [email protected]

Learning the Science
To better understand the impact of solar activity in 2012:
SOLAR CATACLYSM: How the Sun Shaped the Past and What We Can Do to Save Our Future
Science journalist and bestselling author Lawrence Joseph reveals how the sun's behavior not only provokes shifts in the climate, it also disrupts our personal lives, determines the course of history, and shapes our destiny. And with scientists predicting some of the highest levels of solar activity we've ever seen at the end of 2012, major changes in our world are expected.
Author: Lawrence Joseph, bestselling author based in Los Angeles, CA
Contact: Darcy Cohan, [email protected]

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