Marion Dolan is an adjunct professor at Florida Atlantic University; she received a BS in History and Philosophy of Science, a MA and PhD in the History of Art and Architecture at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in medieval scientific manuscripts. Her lifelong study of history of art, of astronomy and of archaeology assure a commitment to scientific accuracy in her writing. Her book, Astronomical Knowledge Transmission through Illustrated Aratea Manuscripts, was adapted from her doctoral dissertation. Her second book, Decoding Astronomy in Art and Architecture, focuses on archaeoastronomy and explains the important astronomical information hidden within ancient temples, sacred monuments and artworks around the world, such as Avebury, Borobudur and Angkor Wat. She has also written a novel on the fascinating life of Holy Roman Emperor Frederick II on Kindle and writes review for online astronomical journals. Professor Dolan has traveled extensively and visited many of the intriguing ruins that she writes about.

Part I Introduction to the Maya Civilization.- Chapter 1 Uncovering a Lost Civilization.- Chapter 2 Introduction to the Ancient Maya.- Chapter 3 Maya Society.- Part II Astronomy and Architecture of the Ancient Maya.- Chapter 4 Maya Architecture and Astronomy.- Chapter 5 Astronomy of the Maya.- Part III Maya Gods and Mythology.- Chapter 6 Deities of the Maya.- Chapter 7 Maya Mythology, Cosmology and Art.- Part IV Maya Preclassic and Classic Cities.- Chapter 8 Early Cities in Mesoamerica.- Chapter 9 Early Classic Cities of the Maya.- Chapter 10 Maya City of Palenque.- Chapter 11 Maya City of Copan.- Chapter 12 Late Classic Cities of the Maya.- Part V Maya Postclassic Cities.- Chapter 13 Postclassic Cities of the Yucatan Peninsula.- Chapter 14 Maya City of Chichen Itza.- Chapter 15 Postclassic Cities of the Yucatan Peninsula.- Chapter 16 LiDAR Technology.