10 books about dreams

What do reoccurring dreams reveal? What's the purpose of nightmares--and can they be stopped? Why do some people show up in dreams? Are some dreams actually warnings? Going beyond superficial explanations,The Dream Interpretation Dictionary: Symbols, Signs and Meanings brings a deep and rich understanding to a variety of images, signs, and symbols. It considers the context to help anyone complete their own personal jigsaw puzzle. It provides the tools to allow anyone to sort through possible connections and to make sense of their dreams. From entries ranging from "Abandonment” to "Zoo,” this massive tome analyzes sex dreams, money dreams, dreams of falling, running, or paralysis and much, much more. It brings profound insights to thousands of dream messages. It shows what to look for and what to ignore and teaches how to master dream interpretation. Examples of symbols are given. The complexity and context of a dream are explored. Signs and their meanings are illustrated. Illuminating the intelligence of dreams, decoding clues, explaining symbols, and revealing the universal meanings of each as well as their subtler associations,The Dream Interpretation Dictionary: Symbols, Signs, and Meanings explores the messages delivered by the unconscious mind during sleep. It examines how dreams connect to daily life. It shows how dreams can lead to deeper understanding and self-awareness. Also included are a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to the book’s usefulness.

On June 5th, 1968, at L.A.'s Ambassador Hotel, Robert F. Kennedy celebrated his victory in the California Democratic primary with a rousing victory speech anticipating a successful run for the presidency. Moments later, gunshots shattered that dream: like his brother before him, Bobby Kennedy lay mortally wounded at the hand of an assassin. The police quickly apprehended Sirhan Sirhan, who the world believed had single-handedly masterminded the shooting. Shockingly, that may not be so, as documentary filmmaker Shane O' Sullivan presents powerful new evidence to the contrary...

“Why We Sleep is an important and fascinating book…Walker taught me a lot about this basic activity that every person on Earth needs. I suspect his book will do the same for you.” —Bill Gates A New York Times bestseller and international sensation, this “stimulating and important book” (Financial Times) is a fascinating dive into the purpose and power of slumber. With two appearances on CBS This Morning and Fresh Air's most popular interview of 2017, Matthew Walker has made abundantly clear that sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life. Until very recently, science had no answer to the question of why we sleep, or what good it served, or why we suffer such devastating health consequences when it is absent. Compared to the other basic drives in life—eating, drinking, and reproducing—the purpose of sleep remains more elusive. Within the brain, sleep enriches a diversity of functions, including our ability to learn, memorize, and make logical decisions. It recalibrates our emotions, restocks our immune system, fine-tunes our metabolism, and regulates our appetite. Dreaming creates a virtual reality space in which the brain melds past and present knowledge, inspiring creativity. In this “compelling and utterly convincing” (The Sunday Times) book, preeminent neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker provides a revolutionary exploration of sleep, examining how it affects every aspect of our physical and mental well-being. Charting the most cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs, and marshalling his decades of research and clinical practice, Walker explains how we can harness sleep to improve learning, mood and energy levels, regulate hormones, prevent cancer, Alzheimer’s and diabetes, slow the effects of aging, and increase longevity. He also provides actionable steps towards getting a better night’s sleep every night. Clear-eyed, fascinating, and accessible, Why We Sleep is a crucial and illuminating book. Written with the precision of Atul Gawande, Andrew Solomon, and Sherwin Nuland, it is “recommended for night-table reading in the most pragmatic sense” (The New York Times Book Review).

This backlist favorite, selling over 1 million copies since its first publication, has been repackaged for a dynamic new look. The result of years of research, this easy-to-use guide tells how to distinguish the four types of dreams, identify dream symbols, and understand meanings. "Admirable".--New York Times.

No matter how weird or out there your dreams might be, you can learn to interpret their meanings. With The Dream Interpretation Handbook, you'll be able to access the mystery behind your wildest dreams and use what you discover to connect more deeply with yourself and make changes in your waking life.

What causes our worst nightmares? Stase Michaels applies her signature out-of-the-box perspective on the dreams that shake us out of sleep, breaking down their symbolism, trajectory, and unspoken logic. She supplies the tools for nuanced readings, along with fascinating thoughts on societal nightmares and strategies for preventing recurring nightmares and invasive bad dreams triggered by daily anxieties.

A renowned neurologist shares the true stories of people unable to get a good night’s rest in The Nocturnal Brain: Nightmares, Neuroscience, and the Secret World of Sleep, a fascinating exploration of the symptoms and syndromes behind sleep disorders. For Dr. Guy Leschziner’s patients, there is no rest for the weary in mind and body. Insomnia, narcolepsy, night terrors, apnea, and sleepwalking are just a sampling of conditions afflicting sufferers who cannot sleep—and their experiences in trying are the stuff of nightmares. Demoniac hallucinations frighten people into paralysis. Restless legs rock both the sleepless and their sleeping partners with unpredictable and uncontrollable kicking. Out-of-sync circadian rhythms confuse the natural body clock’s days and nights. Then there are the extreme cases. A woman in a state of deep sleep who gets dressed, unlocks her car, and drives for several miles before returning to bed. The man who has spent decades cleaning out kitchens while “sleep-eating.” The teenager prone to the serious, yet unfortunately nicknamed Sleeping Beauty Syndrome stuck in a cycle of excessive unconsciousness, binge eating, and uncharacteristic displays of aggression and hypersexuality while awake. With compassionate stories of his patients and their conditions, Dr. Leschziner illustrates the neuroscience behind our sleeping minds, revealing the many biological and psychological factors necessary in getting the rest that will not only maintain our physical and mental health, but improve our cognitive abilities and overall happiness.

One dream symbol can reveal the meaning of an entire life-transforming dream. This dream dictionary unlocks the power of dream symbols with tips, tools, and 1500 symbols defined for personal growth by the author of The Curious Dreamer's Practical Guide to Dream Interpretation. Decode Life-Changing Answers: Dream symbols divulge insights about yourself and your life: your hopes, fears, opportunities, clues to life direction and what's holding you back. This book teaches you to master the art of dream symbol translation and discover hidden pointers to a better life. You'll learn: Why dream symbol meaning is personal and standard meanings don't apply. How to understand what a dream symbol says about you and your life. How to spot the most common types of dream symbolism. Which dream symbols to analyze (and which to ignore). How to recognize an important or urgent dream symbol. How to retrieve symbol meanings buried in your subconscious mind. The key role of intuition in dream symbol analysis. A Complete Course in Dream Symbol Interpretation: This comprehensive dictionary of dreams includes specific steps, analysis techniques, tips for recognizing symbol meanings, and 1500 illuminating symbol descriptions that prompt you to explore both traditional and personal meanings (rather than the one-size-fits-all approach of most dream dictionaries). Discover What You've Been Missing in Your Dreams: The interpretation of dreams opens the door to a new world of empowering self-knowledge in your dreams each night. This book puts that power of dream symbol meaning directly into your hands. The symbol in the dream...does not conceal, it teaches. - Carl Jung

Dreams are powerful concepts. They contain our subconscious wishes, desires, and fears, and the average person will spend approximately six years of their life dreaming. Each of us has four to seven dreams a night, which can add up to approximately 116,800 to 204,400 dreams in a lifetime. No one really knows why we dream, but in 3,000 B.C., people started trying to interpret what dreams mean. In Roman and Greek societies, citizens who were able to interpret dreams were respected, and some members of society even sought advice from these dream interpreters before making any military or political decisions. Sigmund Freud also published a book on how to interpret dreams, stressing that all dreams carry meaning and represent the way to decipher our subconscious desires. With all the significance that dreams carry, how can you make sure you know exactly what your dreams mean? The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Own Dreams and What They Mean to You will tell you everything you need to know to understand what your dreams are telling you. You will understand how to interpret some of the most common subjects in dreams, including flying, falling, problems with money, tests, pregnancy, and even death. You will discover popular psychological theories regarding dreams and how to decipher what your recurring dreams are really telling you. You will learn ways you can create a more dream-friendly bedroom and how to use a journal to track your dreams. This book will also cover paranormal dreams and explain more about extrasensory perception and out-of-body experiences.We ve spent hours researching dreams to provide you with a comprehensive guide for decoding your most enigmatic nighttime journeys. This book contains symbols and situations that appear most commonly in dreams and provides you with all the information you need to decide what each one means. Case studies from dream analysts show you how to interpret your dreams and understand what it is you really want. With The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams and What They Mean to You, you ll never spend another day trying to figure out what last night s dream meant. Atlantic Publishing is a small, independent publishing company based in Ocala, Florida. Founded over twenty years ago in the company president s garage, Atlantic Publishing has grown to become a renowned resource for non-fiction books. Today, over 450 titles are in print covering subjects such as small business, healthy living, management, finance, careers, and real estate. Atlantic Publishing prides itself on producing award winning, high-quality manuals that give readers up-to-date, pertinent information, real-world examples, and case studies with expert advice. Every book has resources, contact information, and web sites of the products or companies discussed.