The history of the Maya dynasties, encompassing biographies of 152 kings and queens, as gleaned from recently deciphered hieroglyphs. It's an unusual, rewarding book, illustrated in color and black-and-white. This new edition of the kingdom-by-kingdom history of the ancient Maya brings the story up to date with previously unknown rulers, new glyphic readings and additional information on diplomacy and warfare.  (MYA31, $26.95)