Divining the Future: Prognostication from Astrology to Zoomancy

Divining the Future is 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 terms and words used in the complex 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 and an index, Divining the Future will serve as an enjoyable and informative reference tool for many years to come.