The 2003 edition, published by Winchester in Britain and O Books in New York, is cited in Books for College Libraries, 3d ed. Christiansen (humanities, classics, and comparative literature; Brigham Young U.) presents an English translation of the Quicȟ Mayan sacred book first compiled in the middle of the 16th century. His introduction discusses the history of the people and the manuscript, the authors, the poetry, and the orthography. He also includes a guide to pronunciation, extensive footnotes explaining references, and maps. Annotation 2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)