Below is an easy-to-browse gallery
of books that cater to those who are interested in visiting Honduras or learning
more about its ancient past. The majority of descriptions below are by independent
editors. Feel free to purchase these books directly from Amazon.com!
Scribes,
Warriors, and Kings: The City of Copan and the Ancient Maya, Revised Edition :
Written by an archaeologist for others in the profession, this book presents a
short history of Copan, a well-excavated ruin in Honduras. Prevailing theory is
that Mayan stelai commemorate real people and events. The researchers at Copan
have recognized a dynasty of 16 kings beginning with K'inich Yax K'uk Mo' in 426
A.D. and ending with Yax Pac in 820 A.D. During those four centuries, the city-state
of Copan rose, flourished, and declined.
Fash, director of the Copan Mosaics
Project, celebrates more than a century of work at this site: the reader learns
as much about Mayan archaeological progress as about Copan. Magnificent photographs
and drawings enliven a dry text. This excellent report from a major research site
should be in all academic collections that support archaeology. - Ken St. Andre,
Phoenix P.L. Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
The lengthy volume Copan is the result of intensive research, scholarly seminars
... and extensive collaborations among the contributors over the past 20 years....
This book is important for scholars of the archaeology of Classic Maya nobles
in urban areas, and researchers on elites in other ancient societies and students
of Classic Maya civilization will find it very useful. It is well written and
well illustrated and contains a detailed index and bibliography. --Current Anthropology,
Vol. 49, no. 1 (February 2008).
The Mystery of 2012: Predictions, Prophecies,
and Possibilities :
It began with the Mayan calendar--a startling astrological artifact that reaches
its end point in the year 2012. As major spiritual traditions, independent researchers,
and archaeological findings all point toward this date as a critical moment in
human history, readers everywhere are starting to ask the same question: What
will happen in 2012?
For the first time, the leading authorities on the
2012 phenomenon are all given voice in a single book, now available in paperback:
The Mystery of 2012. An invaluable resource for readers who want to learn more
about this time of change...here is a thought-provoking and comprehensive exploration
into the possibilities of this pivotal time.
Solving the Greatest Mystery of Our time
: The Mayan Calendar :
The Mayan Calendar may well provide the basis for the understanding of creation.
In this extraordinary publication, Carl Calleman shows us how the Mayan Calendar
combines science and sprituality to unlock the secrets of the universe and provide
clues to the future of mankind.
Moon Honduras and the Bay Islands (Moon
Handbooks) :
In this guide, experienced travelers and authors Chris Humphrey and Amy E. Robertson
provide their honest insight into the best Honduras has to offer. Including unique
travel itineraries such as Caribbean Sun and Sand, Historic Honduras, and Adventure
Hiking, Moon Honduras & the Bay Islands offers expert advice on how to make your
trip unique. Explore the Bay Islands, revel in the restaurants of the North Coast,
and hike the trails of Sierra de Agalta. Moon Honduras & the Bay Islands gives
travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
Dive into world-class aquatic adventures with whale sharks, damselfish and barracuda
in the clearer-than-crystal waters of the Bay Islands, p. 237. Paddle dugout canoe
through Central America's largest remaining strand of rainforest in the verdant
depths of La Moskitia, p. 277. Revel in the mysterious rise and fall of the Maya
as you explore the pyramids and sculptures of the Copan ruins, p. 146.
Discover
how a simple soccer game brought a country to war's dark door, p.35. 1232 hours
of research (by plane, boat and bus), 30 maps, two very tired Lonely Planet authors.
An Outdoor activities chapter gets your pulse pumping while unparalleled history
coverage reveals Honduras' past. Our first edition of Honduras pushes you to go
beyond its pages and create your own do-it-yourself adventure--truly the guidebook
of the future.
Written by an archaeologist for others in the profession, this book presents a
short history of Copan, a well-excavated ruin in Honduras. Prevailing theory is
that Mayan stelai commemorate real people and events. The researchers at Copan
have recognized a dynasty of 16 kings beginning with K'inich Yax K'uk Mo' in 426
A.D. and ending with Yax Pac in 820 A.D. During those four centuries, the city-state
of Copan rose, flourished, and declined. 
The lengthy volume Copan is the result of intensive research, scholarly seminars
... and extensive collaborations among the contributors over the past 20 years....
This book is important for scholars of the archaeology of Classic Maya nobles
in urban areas, and researchers on elites in other ancient societies and students
of Classic Maya civilization will find it very useful. It is well written and
well illustrated and contains a detailed index and bibliography. --Current Anthropology,
Vol. 49, no. 1 (February 2008).
It began with the Mayan calendar--a startling astrological artifact that reaches
its end point in the year 2012. As major spiritual traditions, independent researchers,
and archaeological findings all point toward this date as a critical moment in
human history, readers everywhere are starting to ask the same question: What
will happen in 2012? 
The Mayan Calendar may well provide the basis for the understanding of creation.
In this extraordinary publication, Carl Calleman shows us how the Mayan Calendar
combines science and sprituality to unlock the secrets of the universe and provide
clues to the future of mankind. 
In this guide, experienced travelers and authors Chris Humphrey and Amy E. Robertson
provide their honest insight into the best Honduras has to offer. Including unique
travel itineraries such as Caribbean Sun and Sand, Historic Honduras, and Adventure
Hiking, Moon Honduras & the Bay Islands offers expert advice on how to make your
trip unique. Explore the Bay Islands, revel in the restaurants of the North Coast,
and hike the trails of Sierra de Agalta. Moon Honduras & the Bay Islands gives
travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
Dive into world-class aquatic adventures with whale sharks, damselfish and barracuda
in the clearer-than-crystal waters of the Bay Islands, p. 237. Paddle dugout canoe
through Central America's largest remaining strand of rainforest in the verdant
depths of La Moskitia, p. 277. Revel in the mysterious rise and fall of the Maya
as you explore the pyramids and sculptures of the Copan ruins, p. 146. 
