The end is near?

You have the amount of time shown above to read up! Here are some pre-apocalypse materials at PCL:

The real history of the end of the world: Apocalyptic predictions from Revelation and Nostradamus to Y2K and 2012 - I really wanted to like this book (I really, really did!), but try as I may it was like wading through wet sand. This is a very comprehensive work starting with beliefs at the beginning of recorded time. It is also diligently and painstakingly researched with copious footnotes (which I enjoy – I’m one of those geeks who reads the footnotes) and Newman obviously has a deep understanding and passion for the subject. You might consider reading a few chapters that may hold a special interest, but I found it dry (in spite of humor peppered throughout). My favorite chapters were on the Shakers, the Branch Davidians, and Y2K.


For some more insight on end of the world, read Nostradamus's own words… The complete prophecies of Nostradamus ... and Nostradamus: The millennium and beyond

A history of the end of the world: How the most controversial book in the Bible changed the course of Western civilization-referring to the book of Revelation

There have been quite a few checkouts on the recently added The complete idiot's guide to 2012. Want to put a hold on this item?


And finally, there is the Hollywood version. The movie 2012 portrayed an idea of the end including earthquakes, meteors, giant arks, and a bit of fluff that really outsmarted her arrogant Russian sugardaddy. I really enjoyed this (Adam thinks I'm nuts), although not in an it can happen sort of way. There is a much greater chance of Will Smith & his dog being totally alone in Manhattan.

Just remember to return all your library materials before the countdown clock runs out!