Artist, poet, and historian, Jose Arguelles initiated the Harmonic Convergence of August 1987. He is the author of Surfers of Zuvuya and Earth Ascending. He is currently touring the world promoting a 28-day, 13-month calendar based on Mayan mathematics. .

"The Mayan Factor teaches us how to connect directly, sensuously, and electromagnetically with the Galactic Synchronization Beam, a time wave that is now triggering a new phase of galactic evolution. Since 1987, we have been exploring the galaxy with our minds, and The Mayan Factor is an essential guide."

• Acknowledgments Foreword by Brian Swimme Introduction The Mystery of the Maya: Science Transcended 1. My 33-Year Search for the Maya 2. The Maya: Diviners of Harmony 3. The Galactic Masters & The Numbers of Destiny 4. The Loom of Maya: The Harmonic Module Revealed 5. History & The Solar System: The Galactic View 6. The End of The Cycle: Synchronization with the Beyond 7. Technology & Transformation 8. The Coming of Solar Age A Resonant Paradigm Primer: A Glossary of Key Mayan Terms & Concepts The Mayan Harmonic Numerical System Appendix A: Radial & Directional Numbers Appendix B: Mayan Factors & Fractals Appendix C: Calendar Harmonics Appendix D: Harmonic Numbers Appendix E: The 52-Year Cycle & Daily Calendar Round About the Author Bibliography Update 1996