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A comprehensive encyclopedia of the methods, techniques and people, both historical and current, involved in forecasting and prediction, also known as prognostication. Besides definitions of words used in the world of predictions today, prognostication is also put in a historical context, making this a valuable resource for those interested in divination both past and present. Complete with 125 drawings, it will serve as an enjoyable and informative reference tool. Entries range from the well known to the obscure and include: I Ching; Nostradamus; rhapsodomancy -- use of a sacred book to forecast the future; ming sticks; and tasseography -- reading of tea leaves.
| ISBN-13 | 9780788169618 |
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| ISBN-10 | 0788169610 |
| List Price | $35.00 |
| Format | Hardcover |
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| Pages | 293 pages |
| Publisher | Facts on File |
| Published On | 2000-03-01 |
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