sweetfrezz
I'm confused and my birthday is 12/12/12 and i'm also the year of the DRagon which is 2012?
Any real answers will be fine.
Correction: the world wil not end...people confused that...its when the Mayans calendar ends but not the world..we have no knowledge of the end of the world because God says so in the bible. So its something else, but I'm not quite sure.
Answer
2012 is sometimes claimed to be a great year of spiritual transformation (or apocalypse). Many esoteric sources interpret the completion of the thirteenth B'ak'tun cycle in the Long Count of the Maya calendar (which occurs on December 21 by the most widely held correlation) to mean there will be a major change in world order.
Accordingly, several eclectic authors claim that a major, world-changing event will take place in 2012:
The 1995 book The Mayan Prophecies linked the Maya calendar with long-period sunspot cycles.
The book 2012: Mayan Year of Destiny claims the Maya may have been instructed in their wisdom by disembodied entities from Orion and the Pleiades. Contact was maintained through shamanic rituals conducted in accordance with the movements of planets and stars. However, some Mayan priests living and working in Guatemala assert that there is no legitimacy to this theory.
The 1997 book The Bible Code claims that, according to certain algorithms of the Bible code, a meteor, asteroid or comet will collide with the Earth.
The book The Nostradamus Code speaks of a series of natural disasters caused by a comet (possibly as above) that will allow the third Antichrist to disperse his troops around the globe under the guise of aid in preparation for a possible nuclear war, although in the strictest sense it is unspecific as to nuclear war or some other natural or man caused destruction.
The book The Orion Prophecy claims that the Earth's magnetic field will reverse.
The 2005 book Beyond 2012: Catastrophe or Ecstasy by Geoff Stray reviews several theories, prophecies and predictions concerning 2012 and finds where authors have used faulty information or have bent the truth to fit their theories.
The 2006 book 2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl by Daniel Pinchbeck discusses theories of a possible global awakening to psychic connection by the year 2012, creating a noosphere.
The 2007 book Apocalypse 2012: A Scientific Investigation into Civilization's End by Lawrence Joseph does not make any specific new predictions, but it reviews a number of 2012 predictions made by various sources, and presents arguments for the possible existence of dangerous positive feedback loops involving solar storms, Earth's magnetic field, cosmic rays, hurricanes, global warming, earthquakes, and supervolcanoes that may be on the verge of erupting.
Other prophecies and apocalyptic writings and hypotheses for this year include:
Terence McKenna's mathematical novelty theory suggests a point of singularity in which humankind will go through a great shift in consciousness.
Some proponents of a peak oil catastrophe place major events in 2012. Richard C. Duncan's book The Peak of World Oil Production and the Road To The Olduvai Gorge claims that the Olduvai cliff will begin and permanent blackouts will occur worldwide. Several studies predict a peak in oil production in or around 2012. [13][14][15]
Some alien-enthusiasts (e.g. Riley Martin), along with some new-agers, believe 2012 to correspond approximately with the return of alien "watchers" or "caretakers" who might have helped the first human civilizations with developing their technology and may have been waiting for us to reach a higher level of technological and/or social advancement. Beliefs range from the extra-terrestrials having benevolent purposes â such as to help human society evolve â to malevolent purposes â such as enslavement of mankind and/or manipulation.
There is a Hindu following indicating the appearance of an Avatar (God in human form) with God-like powers who will herald a new age. A website to this effect appears at: End of the World 2012
2012 is sometimes claimed to be a great year of spiritual transformation (or apocalypse). Many esoteric sources interpret the completion of the thirteenth B'ak'tun cycle in the Long Count of the Maya calendar (which occurs on December 21 by the most widely held correlation) to mean there will be a major change in world order.
Accordingly, several eclectic authors claim that a major, world-changing event will take place in 2012:
The 1995 book The Mayan Prophecies linked the Maya calendar with long-period sunspot cycles.
The book 2012: Mayan Year of Destiny claims the Maya may have been instructed in their wisdom by disembodied entities from Orion and the Pleiades. Contact was maintained through shamanic rituals conducted in accordance with the movements of planets and stars. However, some Mayan priests living and working in Guatemala assert that there is no legitimacy to this theory.
The 1997 book The Bible Code claims that, according to certain algorithms of the Bible code, a meteor, asteroid or comet will collide with the Earth.
The book The Nostradamus Code speaks of a series of natural disasters caused by a comet (possibly as above) that will allow the third Antichrist to disperse his troops around the globe under the guise of aid in preparation for a possible nuclear war, although in the strictest sense it is unspecific as to nuclear war or some other natural or man caused destruction.
The book The Orion Prophecy claims that the Earth's magnetic field will reverse.
The 2005 book Beyond 2012: Catastrophe or Ecstasy by Geoff Stray reviews several theories, prophecies and predictions concerning 2012 and finds where authors have used faulty information or have bent the truth to fit their theories.
The 2006 book 2012: The Return of Quetzalcoatl by Daniel Pinchbeck discusses theories of a possible global awakening to psychic connection by the year 2012, creating a noosphere.
The 2007 book Apocalypse 2012: A Scientific Investigation into Civilization's End by Lawrence Joseph does not make any specific new predictions, but it reviews a number of 2012 predictions made by various sources, and presents arguments for the possible existence of dangerous positive feedback loops involving solar storms, Earth's magnetic field, cosmic rays, hurricanes, global warming, earthquakes, and supervolcanoes that may be on the verge of erupting.
Other prophecies and apocalyptic writings and hypotheses for this year include:
Terence McKenna's mathematical novelty theory suggests a point of singularity in which humankind will go through a great shift in consciousness.
Some proponents of a peak oil catastrophe place major events in 2012. Richard C. Duncan's book The Peak of World Oil Production and the Road To The Olduvai Gorge claims that the Olduvai cliff will begin and permanent blackouts will occur worldwide. Several studies predict a peak in oil production in or around 2012. [13][14][15]
Some alien-enthusiasts (e.g. Riley Martin), along with some new-agers, believe 2012 to correspond approximately with the return of alien "watchers" or "caretakers" who might have helped the first human civilizations with developing their technology and may have been waiting for us to reach a higher level of technological and/or social advancement. Beliefs range from the extra-terrestrials having benevolent purposes â such as to help human society evolve â to malevolent purposes â such as enslavement of mankind and/or manipulation.
There is a Hindu following indicating the appearance of an Avatar (God in human form) with God-like powers who will herald a new age. A website to this effect appears at: End of the World 2012
Everyone please answer!! What are some great books to read?
melhol
I am looking for some great books to read and would love to have some suggestions!! I read alot and am looking for some great books that just really pull you in!
I like books about the Holocaust (The Book Thief, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, The Diary of Anne Frank), some vampire books (The Twilight Seriest Night Runner),some Fantasy/ Sci Fi ( The Uglies Series, Lord of the Rings) and the old classics (The Grapes of Wrath, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, and The Count of Monte Cristo is my favorite!)
I would appreciate any suggestions and thanks in advance!!
Answer
Since you liked "The Lord of the Rings" the first 5 books listed are in the same vain.
In FANTASY here are some I (Fittings Doc) would recommend:
âThe Hobbitâ by JRR Tolkien
It is the precursor to the âLord of the Ringsâ trilogy.
(It was the book that showed me you could read for PURE enjoyment rather than to fulfill a school reading assignment.)
Its hero Bilbo Baggins, pops up in the beginning and the end of "The Lord of the Rings", and was the first hobbit "ring bearer". (It will be out as a movie in 2012!!!)
"The Dark Tide" (1984) by Dennis L. McKiernan
(first book of the "Mithgar" series)
âThe Crystal Shard" (1988) by R.A. Salvatore.
(the first book of "The Icewind Dale Trilogy")
"Pawn of Prophecy" (1982) by David Eddings
(first book of the "Belgariad" series)
"The Sword of Shannara" (1977) by Terry Brooks
(first book in the Original "Shannara Trilogy")
"Legendâ (1984) by David Gemmell (The MASTER of Heroic fantasy)
(first book of the âDrenai Sagaâ)
Hell EVERYTHING by David Gemmell is worth reading!!!
He is a master at character development and readability.
If you like HEROIC FANTASY, Youâll find you cannot put his books down.
"An Oblique Approach" (1998) by Eric Flint & David Drake
(first book of the "Belisarius" series)
"The Misplaced Legion" (1987) by Harry Turtledove
(first book of the "Videssos" series)
One of Julius Caesar's legions is transported to a world with magic.
"Magician" (1982) by Raymond E. Feist
(first book in "The Riftwar Saga")
"The First Book of Swords" (1983) by Fred Saberhagen
(first book of the "Books of the Swords" series)
"Sheepfarmer's Daughter" by Elizabeth Moon
(first book of the âDeed of Paksenarrionâ trilogy)
It has a FEMALE main character.
"The Riddle-Master of Hed" (1976) by Patricia A. McKillip
(first book of "The Riddle-Master trilogy")
"A Spell for Chameleon" (1977) by Piers Anthony
(the first book of the "Xanth" series)
In SCIENCE FICTION, here are some I would recommend:
"Sten" (1982) by Chris Bunch and Allen Cole
(the first book of "The Sten Chronicles")
Sten is orphaned and then recruited into the Eternal Emperor's "Mantis" covert intelligence corps.
"The Regiment" (1987) by John Dalmas
(the first book of "The Regiment" series)
"The White Regiment" (1987) by John Dalmas
"The Regiment: A Trilogy" (omnibus of "The Regiment", "The White Regiment" and "The Regiment's War"), (2004 / 724 pages) by John Dalmas The planet Tyss has only one resource: soldiers.
They train the White Regiment from children of a non agressive planet who tend to see "war as play".
"The Man Who Never Missed" (1985 / 195 pages) by Steve Perry
(the first book of the "Matador" series)
An ex-soldier becomes a martial artist and then masters a new weapon, with which he never misses, He then begins a guerilla action against the corrupt empire for which he once fought.
âI, Robotâ (1950 / 272 pages) the book of early short stories by Issac Asimov on the subject of ROBOTS in which he postulates the "Three Laws of Robotics" should be read as a basis before reading the
"The Caves of Steel" (1954 / 224 pages) by Issac Asimov
(the first of the "Robot" series / Lije Bailey mysteries)
These books are the source from which the movie "I, Robot" is drawn.
"Dorsai" (1959 / 159 pages) by Gordon R. Dickson
(the first book of âThe Childe Cycleâ)
Deals with genetic drift and specialization, and there effects on humanity as a whole.
Nominated for the Hugo award.
âDuneâ (1965 / 412 pages) by Frank Herbert
(the first book of the âDune Series)
(Won the Hugo and Nebula Awards.)
"The Forever War" (1974 / 236 pages) by Joe Haldeman
Deals with the effect of time dilation, on those involved in an interstellar war.
(Won the Hugo and Nebula Awards.)
"On Basilisk Stationâ (1993) by David Weber
(the first book in the "Honor Harrington" series)
This Space Navy series has FEMALE lead character. Beyond the Technology of the spacecraft and weapons, the story revolves around interpersonal relationships with which you will be able to identify.
"Warriors Apprentice" (1986) by Lois McMaster Bujold
(the first book of "The Vorkosigan Saga")
After being genetically "damaged" by a bio weapon in his mother's womb, Miles Vorkosigan overcomes prejudice to claim his birthright.
"Hammer's Slammers" (1979) by David Drake
(the first book of the "Hammer's Slammers" series)
"Foundation" (1951 / 255 pages) by Issac Asimov
(the first book of the "Foundation Series")
Postulates the societal change, which would accompany the expansion into the stars.
The seiries won the one-time Hugo Award for "Best All-Time Series" in 1966.
(One of the other books in the series also won a Hugo Award.)
"Ender's Game" (1985 / 357 pages) by Orson Scott Card
"Speaker for the Dead" (1986 - the sequel to "Ender's Game") by Orson Scott Card
(Both won the Hugo and Nebula Awards.)
âGatewayâ (1977 / 313 pages) by Frederik Pohl.
(won th
Since you liked "The Lord of the Rings" the first 5 books listed are in the same vain.
In FANTASY here are some I (Fittings Doc) would recommend:
âThe Hobbitâ by JRR Tolkien
It is the precursor to the âLord of the Ringsâ trilogy.
(It was the book that showed me you could read for PURE enjoyment rather than to fulfill a school reading assignment.)
Its hero Bilbo Baggins, pops up in the beginning and the end of "The Lord of the Rings", and was the first hobbit "ring bearer". (It will be out as a movie in 2012!!!)
"The Dark Tide" (1984) by Dennis L. McKiernan
(first book of the "Mithgar" series)
âThe Crystal Shard" (1988) by R.A. Salvatore.
(the first book of "The Icewind Dale Trilogy")
"Pawn of Prophecy" (1982) by David Eddings
(first book of the "Belgariad" series)
"The Sword of Shannara" (1977) by Terry Brooks
(first book in the Original "Shannara Trilogy")
"Legendâ (1984) by David Gemmell (The MASTER of Heroic fantasy)
(first book of the âDrenai Sagaâ)
Hell EVERYTHING by David Gemmell is worth reading!!!
He is a master at character development and readability.
If you like HEROIC FANTASY, Youâll find you cannot put his books down.
"An Oblique Approach" (1998) by Eric Flint & David Drake
(first book of the "Belisarius" series)
"The Misplaced Legion" (1987) by Harry Turtledove
(first book of the "Videssos" series)
One of Julius Caesar's legions is transported to a world with magic.
"Magician" (1982) by Raymond E. Feist
(first book in "The Riftwar Saga")
"The First Book of Swords" (1983) by Fred Saberhagen
(first book of the "Books of the Swords" series)
"Sheepfarmer's Daughter" by Elizabeth Moon
(first book of the âDeed of Paksenarrionâ trilogy)
It has a FEMALE main character.
"The Riddle-Master of Hed" (1976) by Patricia A. McKillip
(first book of "The Riddle-Master trilogy")
"A Spell for Chameleon" (1977) by Piers Anthony
(the first book of the "Xanth" series)
In SCIENCE FICTION, here are some I would recommend:
"Sten" (1982) by Chris Bunch and Allen Cole
(the first book of "The Sten Chronicles")
Sten is orphaned and then recruited into the Eternal Emperor's "Mantis" covert intelligence corps.
"The Regiment" (1987) by John Dalmas
(the first book of "The Regiment" series)
"The White Regiment" (1987) by John Dalmas
"The Regiment: A Trilogy" (omnibus of "The Regiment", "The White Regiment" and "The Regiment's War"), (2004 / 724 pages) by John Dalmas The planet Tyss has only one resource: soldiers.
They train the White Regiment from children of a non agressive planet who tend to see "war as play".
"The Man Who Never Missed" (1985 / 195 pages) by Steve Perry
(the first book of the "Matador" series)
An ex-soldier becomes a martial artist and then masters a new weapon, with which he never misses, He then begins a guerilla action against the corrupt empire for which he once fought.
âI, Robotâ (1950 / 272 pages) the book of early short stories by Issac Asimov on the subject of ROBOTS in which he postulates the "Three Laws of Robotics" should be read as a basis before reading the
"The Caves of Steel" (1954 / 224 pages) by Issac Asimov
(the first of the "Robot" series / Lije Bailey mysteries)
These books are the source from which the movie "I, Robot" is drawn.
"Dorsai" (1959 / 159 pages) by Gordon R. Dickson
(the first book of âThe Childe Cycleâ)
Deals with genetic drift and specialization, and there effects on humanity as a whole.
Nominated for the Hugo award.
âDuneâ (1965 / 412 pages) by Frank Herbert
(the first book of the âDune Series)
(Won the Hugo and Nebula Awards.)
"The Forever War" (1974 / 236 pages) by Joe Haldeman
Deals with the effect of time dilation, on those involved in an interstellar war.
(Won the Hugo and Nebula Awards.)
"On Basilisk Stationâ (1993) by David Weber
(the first book in the "Honor Harrington" series)
This Space Navy series has FEMALE lead character. Beyond the Technology of the spacecraft and weapons, the story revolves around interpersonal relationships with which you will be able to identify.
"Warriors Apprentice" (1986) by Lois McMaster Bujold
(the first book of "The Vorkosigan Saga")
After being genetically "damaged" by a bio weapon in his mother's womb, Miles Vorkosigan overcomes prejudice to claim his birthright.
"Hammer's Slammers" (1979) by David Drake
(the first book of the "Hammer's Slammers" series)
"Foundation" (1951 / 255 pages) by Issac Asimov
(the first book of the "Foundation Series")
Postulates the societal change, which would accompany the expansion into the stars.
The seiries won the one-time Hugo Award for "Best All-Time Series" in 1966.
(One of the other books in the series also won a Hugo Award.)
"Ender's Game" (1985 / 357 pages) by Orson Scott Card
"Speaker for the Dead" (1986 - the sequel to "Ender's Game") by Orson Scott Card
(Both won the Hugo and Nebula Awards.)
âGatewayâ (1977 / 313 pages) by Frederik Pohl.
(won th
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