(4) YA An intriguing, if incomplete, survey of doomsayers touches on Bible prophecy, the oracles of ancient Greece, and the predictions of Nostradamus. The 1992 text has been slightly revised to include references to apocalyptic groups such as the Branch Davidians, the portentous nature of the Hale-Bopp comet, and the millennial madness that has fueled terrorist groups. Dark black-and-white reproductions are included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Giulio Maestro. Geared specifically for the advent of the new millennium, this overview of timekeeping begins with prehistoric "calendar sticks" and stone structures, and continues through today's ultra-precise atomic clocks. The text takes a broad multicultural approach, showing how science, history, and societal differences have influenced the calendar; the color illustrations are executed in styles that match the eras and cultures discussed in the volume. Ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta