Author: Sharolyn G. Brown
Publisher: Moon-kissed Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 942
Book Description
They say the truth will set you free. They lie. Roxal is desperate to stay alive. So desperate that she pretends to obey her gods even though she knows they are false. But now her gods are hunting down and executing the non-believers, and Roxal fears her pretense may no longer keep her safe. Overachiever Lauren is on the verge of a brilliant technological breakthrough when an unexpected illness stops her in her tracks. Desperate visits with a hypnotherapist reveal an alien named Roxal is responsible. Is the alien a symptom of the illness? Or is she real? Two women are in danger on two different worlds. Can their connection to each other be the key to saving them? Or will only one survive? Buy your copy of the complete Conscious Dreamer Series today and discover Roxal's and Lauren’s worlds and the dangers they face. The Complete Conscious Dreamer Series Boxset Includes: The Heaviness of Knowing, Conscious Dreamer Series Book 1 The Peril of Knowing, Conscious Dreamer Series Book 2 The Sacrifice of Knowing, Conscious Dreamer Series Book 3 Science Fiction series, aliens, alien invasion, thriller, alternate dimension, parallel dimension, scifi, sci fi, alien planet, dystopian, metaphysical
The Conscious Dreamer Series, Books 1, 2, & 3
Author: Sharolyn G. Brown
Publisher: Moon-kissed Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 942
Book Description
They say the truth will set you free. They lie. Roxal is desperate to stay alive. So desperate that she pretends to obey her gods even though she knows they are false. But now her gods are hunting down and executing the non-believers, and Roxal fears her pretense may no longer keep her safe. Overachiever Lauren is on the verge of a brilliant technological breakthrough when an unexpected illness stops her in her tracks. Desperate visits with a hypnotherapist reveal an alien named Roxal is responsible. Is the alien a symptom of the illness? Or is she real? Two women are in danger on two different worlds. Can their connection to each other be the key to saving them? Or will only one survive? Buy your copy of the complete Conscious Dreamer Series today and discover Roxal's and Lauren’s worlds and the dangers they face. The Complete Conscious Dreamer Series Boxset Includes: The Heaviness of Knowing, Conscious Dreamer Series Book 1 The Peril of Knowing, Conscious Dreamer Series Book 2 The Sacrifice of Knowing, Conscious Dreamer Series Book 3 Science Fiction series, aliens, alien invasion, thriller, alternate dimension, parallel dimension, scifi, sci fi, alien planet, dystopian, metaphysical
Publisher: Moon-kissed Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 942
Book Description
They say the truth will set you free. They lie. Roxal is desperate to stay alive. So desperate that she pretends to obey her gods even though she knows they are false. But now her gods are hunting down and executing the non-believers, and Roxal fears her pretense may no longer keep her safe. Overachiever Lauren is on the verge of a brilliant technological breakthrough when an unexpected illness stops her in her tracks. Desperate visits with a hypnotherapist reveal an alien named Roxal is responsible. Is the alien a symptom of the illness? Or is she real? Two women are in danger on two different worlds. Can their connection to each other be the key to saving them? Or will only one survive? Buy your copy of the complete Conscious Dreamer Series today and discover Roxal's and Lauren’s worlds and the dangers they face. The Complete Conscious Dreamer Series Boxset Includes: The Heaviness of Knowing, Conscious Dreamer Series Book 1 The Peril of Knowing, Conscious Dreamer Series Book 2 The Sacrifice of Knowing, Conscious Dreamer Series Book 3 Science Fiction series, aliens, alien invasion, thriller, alternate dimension, parallel dimension, scifi, sci fi, alien planet, dystopian, metaphysical
The Conscious Dreamer Series, Books 1 & 2
Author: Sharolyn G. Brown
Publisher: Moon-kissed Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 679
Book Description
She knows her gods are false. If they find out, she's dead. Roxal doesn't want to die. But after watching the brutal execution of accused blasphemers, she wonders how long she has to live. Because Roxal knows she’s only pretending to be a believer. How long will it be before her “gods” know it, too? Lauren's on the verge of making a technological breakthrough when a sudden illness stops her in her tracks. Desperate visits to a hypnotherapist show her that an alien named Roxal is responsible. Is this alien real? And, what does she want? For these two women, knowing the truth is a death sentence. Can they find a way to survive? The Conscious Dreamer Series Includes: The Heaviness of Knowing, Conscious Dreamer Series Book 1 The Peril of Knowing, Conscious Dreamer Series Book 2 The Sacrifice of Knowing, Conscious Dreamer Series Book 3 Science Fiction series, aliens, alien invasion, thriller, alternate dimension, parallel dimension, scifi, sci fi, alien planet, dystopian, metaphysical
Publisher: Moon-kissed Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 679
Book Description
She knows her gods are false. If they find out, she's dead. Roxal doesn't want to die. But after watching the brutal execution of accused blasphemers, she wonders how long she has to live. Because Roxal knows she’s only pretending to be a believer. How long will it be before her “gods” know it, too? Lauren's on the verge of making a technological breakthrough when a sudden illness stops her in her tracks. Desperate visits to a hypnotherapist show her that an alien named Roxal is responsible. Is this alien real? And, what does she want? For these two women, knowing the truth is a death sentence. Can they find a way to survive? The Conscious Dreamer Series Includes: The Heaviness of Knowing, Conscious Dreamer Series Book 1 The Peril of Knowing, Conscious Dreamer Series Book 2 The Sacrifice of Knowing, Conscious Dreamer Series Book 3 Science Fiction series, aliens, alien invasion, thriller, alternate dimension, parallel dimension, scifi, sci fi, alien planet, dystopian, metaphysical
Conscious Dreamer
Author: Tree Carr
Publisher: Leaping Hare Press
ISBN: 9780711261211
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
The average person spends six years of their life dreaming. Wake up to your dreams, and learn how you can harness their power to help you live your best waking life! Set a goal or intention at the beginning of your 30-day journey, and see it achieved as you create a body of dream work, and become skilled in the art of using your dreams to achieve your life goals. Scribble, reflect and draw in this colourful workbook as you learn, through 120+ fun and simple activities, how to: * Dream journal * Improve your sleep hygiene * Decode and interpret your dreams * Return to that really good dream that you woke up from too soon ... and much more! Guided by your own personal dream guide, Tree Carr, allow your dreams to wow you with their power and potential. Join a community of like-minded dreamers and share tips, tricks and stories using the hashtag #consciousdreamer, connect with dreamers from around the world, and discover the amazing benefits of being more in touch with yourself and your dreams. Whether you're an artist looking to invite more creativity into your life, a busy parent looking to find calm and clarity from a good nightly routine, a student planning for the future, or just a person looking to get to know yourself better, this book will show you how to make the most of your dreams, and use them to dream and achieve big! If you like this book, you might also be interested in Cosmic Flow...
Publisher: Leaping Hare Press
ISBN: 9780711261211
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
The average person spends six years of their life dreaming. Wake up to your dreams, and learn how you can harness their power to help you live your best waking life! Set a goal or intention at the beginning of your 30-day journey, and see it achieved as you create a body of dream work, and become skilled in the art of using your dreams to achieve your life goals. Scribble, reflect and draw in this colourful workbook as you learn, through 120+ fun and simple activities, how to: * Dream journal * Improve your sleep hygiene * Decode and interpret your dreams * Return to that really good dream that you woke up from too soon ... and much more! Guided by your own personal dream guide, Tree Carr, allow your dreams to wow you with their power and potential. Join a community of like-minded dreamers and share tips, tricks and stories using the hashtag #consciousdreamer, connect with dreamers from around the world, and discover the amazing benefits of being more in touch with yourself and your dreams. Whether you're an artist looking to invite more creativity into your life, a busy parent looking to find calm and clarity from a good nightly routine, a student planning for the future, or just a person looking to get to know yourself better, this book will show you how to make the most of your dreams, and use them to dream and achieve big! If you like this book, you might also be interested in Cosmic Flow...
The Heaviness of Knowing: The Conscious Dreamer Series Book 1
Author: Sharolyn G. Brown
Publisher: Moon-kissed Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
They say the truth will set you free. They lie. Roxal is desperate to stay alive. So desperate that she pretends to obey her gods even though she knows they are false. But now her gods are hunting down and executing the non-believers, and Roxal fears her pretense may no longer keep her safe. Overachiever Lauren is on the verge of a brilliant technological breakthrough when an unexpected illness stops her in her tracks. Urgent visits to a hypnotherapist reveal an alien named Roxal is responsible. Is the alien a symptom of the illness? Or worse, is she real? Two women are in danger on two different worlds. Can their connection to each other be the key to saving them? Or will only one survive? The Heaviness of Knowing is the first book in a suspenseful, action-packed series for readers who love stories of overthrowing dystopian leaders and uncovering alien conspiracies. Buy your copy today and be transported to a world where knowing the truth is a death sentence. The Complete Conscious Dreamer Series Includes: The Heaviness of Knowing, Conscious Dreamer Series Book 1 The Peril of Knowing, Conscious Dreamer Series Book 2 The Sacrifice of Knowing, Conscious Dreamer Series Book 3 Science Fiction series, aliens, alien invasion, secret alien invasion conspiracy, thriller, alternate dimension, parallel dimension, scifi, sci fi, alien planet, dystopian, metaphysical
Publisher: Moon-kissed Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 375
Book Description
They say the truth will set you free. They lie. Roxal is desperate to stay alive. So desperate that she pretends to obey her gods even though she knows they are false. But now her gods are hunting down and executing the non-believers, and Roxal fears her pretense may no longer keep her safe. Overachiever Lauren is on the verge of a brilliant technological breakthrough when an unexpected illness stops her in her tracks. Urgent visits to a hypnotherapist reveal an alien named Roxal is responsible. Is the alien a symptom of the illness? Or worse, is she real? Two women are in danger on two different worlds. Can their connection to each other be the key to saving them? Or will only one survive? The Heaviness of Knowing is the first book in a suspenseful, action-packed series for readers who love stories of overthrowing dystopian leaders and uncovering alien conspiracies. Buy your copy today and be transported to a world where knowing the truth is a death sentence. The Complete Conscious Dreamer Series Includes: The Heaviness of Knowing, Conscious Dreamer Series Book 1 The Peril of Knowing, Conscious Dreamer Series Book 2 The Sacrifice of Knowing, Conscious Dreamer Series Book 3 Science Fiction series, aliens, alien invasion, secret alien invasion conspiracy, thriller, alternate dimension, parallel dimension, scifi, sci fi, alien planet, dystopian, metaphysical
Conscious Dreaming
Author: Robert Moss
Publisher: Harmony
ISBN: 0307555348
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
A leader of dream workshops and seminars details a unique, nine-step approach to understanding dreams, using contemporary dreamwork techniques developed from shamanic cultures around the world. Conscious Dreaming shows you how to use your dreams to understand your past, shape your future, get in touch with your deepest desires, and be guided by your higher self. Author Robert Moss explains how to apply shamanic dreamwork techniques, most notably from Australian Aboriginal and Native American traditions, to the challenges of modern life and embark on dream journeys. Moss's methods are easy, effective, and entertaining, animated by his skillful retelling of his own dreams and those of his students—and the dreams' often dramatic insights and outcomes. According to Moss, some shamans believe that nothing occurs in ordinary reality unless it has been dreamed first. In the dreamscape, we not only glimpse future events, we can also develop our ability to choose more carefully between possible futures. Conscious Dreaming's innovative system of dream-catching and transpersonal interpretation, of dream re-entry adn keeping a dream journal enables the reader to tap the deepest sources of creativity and intuition and make better choices in the critical passages of life.
Publisher: Harmony
ISBN: 0307555348
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 385
Book Description
A leader of dream workshops and seminars details a unique, nine-step approach to understanding dreams, using contemporary dreamwork techniques developed from shamanic cultures around the world. Conscious Dreaming shows you how to use your dreams to understand your past, shape your future, get in touch with your deepest desires, and be guided by your higher self. Author Robert Moss explains how to apply shamanic dreamwork techniques, most notably from Australian Aboriginal and Native American traditions, to the challenges of modern life and embark on dream journeys. Moss's methods are easy, effective, and entertaining, animated by his skillful retelling of his own dreams and those of his students—and the dreams' often dramatic insights and outcomes. According to Moss, some shamans believe that nothing occurs in ordinary reality unless it has been dreamed first. In the dreamscape, we not only glimpse future events, we can also develop our ability to choose more carefully between possible futures. Conscious Dreaming's innovative system of dream-catching and transpersonal interpretation, of dream re-entry adn keeping a dream journal enables the reader to tap the deepest sources of creativity and intuition and make better choices in the critical passages of life.
Dreamers
Author: Yuyi Morales
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823441253
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
We are resilience. We are hope. We are dreamers. Yuyi Morales brought her hopes, her passion, her strength, and her stories with her, when she came to the United States in 1994 with her infant son. She left behind nearly everything she owned, but she didn't come empty-handed. From the author-illustrator of Bright Star, Dreamers is a celebration of making your home with the things you always carry: your resilience, your dreams, your hopes and history. It's the story of finding your way in a new place, of navigating an unfamiliar world and finding the best parts of it. In dark times, it's a promise that you can make better tomorrows. This lovingly-illustrated picture book memoir looks at the myriad gifts migrantes bring with them when they leave their homes. It's a story about family. And it's a story to remind us that we are all dreamers, bringing our own strengths wherever we roam. Beautiful and powerful at any time but given particular urgency as the status of our own Dreamers becomes uncertain, this is a story that is both topical and timeless. The lyrical text is complemented by sumptuously detailed illustrations, rich in symbolism. Also included are a brief autobiographical essay about Yuyi's own experience, a list of books that inspired her (and still do), and a description of the beautiful images, textures, and mementos she used to create this book. A parallel Spanish-language edition, Soñadores, is also available. Winner of the Pura Belpré Illustrator Award! A New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Book A New York Times Bestseller Recipient of the Flora Stieglitz Strauss Award A 2019 Boston Globe - Horn Book Honor Recipient An Anna Dewdney Read Together Honor Book Named a Best Book of 2018 by Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Shelf Awareness, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Chicago Tribune, Salon.com-- and many more! A Junior Library Guild selection A Eureka! Nonfiction Honoree A Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon title A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year A CLA Notable Children's Book in Language Arts Selected for the CBC Champions of Change Showcase
Publisher: Holiday House
ISBN: 0823441253
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20
Book Description
We are resilience. We are hope. We are dreamers. Yuyi Morales brought her hopes, her passion, her strength, and her stories with her, when she came to the United States in 1994 with her infant son. She left behind nearly everything she owned, but she didn't come empty-handed. From the author-illustrator of Bright Star, Dreamers is a celebration of making your home with the things you always carry: your resilience, your dreams, your hopes and history. It's the story of finding your way in a new place, of navigating an unfamiliar world and finding the best parts of it. In dark times, it's a promise that you can make better tomorrows. This lovingly-illustrated picture book memoir looks at the myriad gifts migrantes bring with them when they leave their homes. It's a story about family. And it's a story to remind us that we are all dreamers, bringing our own strengths wherever we roam. Beautiful and powerful at any time but given particular urgency as the status of our own Dreamers becomes uncertain, this is a story that is both topical and timeless. The lyrical text is complemented by sumptuously detailed illustrations, rich in symbolism. Also included are a brief autobiographical essay about Yuyi's own experience, a list of books that inspired her (and still do), and a description of the beautiful images, textures, and mementos she used to create this book. A parallel Spanish-language edition, Soñadores, is also available. Winner of the Pura Belpré Illustrator Award! A New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Book A New York Times Bestseller Recipient of the Flora Stieglitz Strauss Award A 2019 Boston Globe - Horn Book Honor Recipient An Anna Dewdney Read Together Honor Book Named a Best Book of 2018 by Kirkus Reviews, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, Shelf Awareness, NPR, the Boston Globe, the Chicago Tribune, Salon.com-- and many more! A Junior Library Guild selection A Eureka! Nonfiction Honoree A Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon title A Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year A CLA Notable Children's Book in Language Arts Selected for the CBC Champions of Change Showcase
Rodan's Awakening: Stories of The Conscious Dreamer Series
Author: Sharolyn G. Brown
Publisher: Moon-kissed Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 63
Book Description
The person who Rodan was going to be, died, when she survived her family’s massacre. Rodan is living a simple life in her farming village when everyone she loves is massacred by an enemy they didn’t fear. As one of only a few survivors, she struggles to find a reason to live until someone from her past gives her one. Vengeance. Armed with this new goal, Rodan joins the hunt seeking retribution, but what will be the ultimate cost? This novella takes place before the events in The Heaviness of Knowing and can be read as a standalone novel. Dystopian science fiction, aliens
Publisher: Moon-kissed Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 63
Book Description
The person who Rodan was going to be, died, when she survived her family’s massacre. Rodan is living a simple life in her farming village when everyone she loves is massacred by an enemy they didn’t fear. As one of only a few survivors, she struggles to find a reason to live until someone from her past gives her one. Vengeance. Armed with this new goal, Rodan joins the hunt seeking retribution, but what will be the ultimate cost? This novella takes place before the events in The Heaviness of Knowing and can be read as a standalone novel. Dystopian science fiction, aliens
Edo's Awakening: Stories of The Conscious Dreamer Series
Author: Sharolyn G. Brown
Publisher: Moon-kissed Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
Edo is a Dream Traveler on the verge of completing his mission from his gods, and ascending to the next caste. However, when things go wrong with his mission on Earth, Edo is held responsible for this potential failure. As punishment, he’s stripped of his caste privileges. Edo, who only knows life as a Traveler, quickly finds himself at the mercy of his Helper, Danyu, for assistance navigating this new world. As he spends time in Danyu's world, Edo sees a side of life in the compound that's foreign to him. Though Danyu tries to keep him in the dark about what's happening, the little he does see makes him question his own life. Once he starts to question everything he's believed was true, can Edo go back to being who he was before his punishment? This novella takes place before the events in The Heaviness of Knowing and can be read as a standalone novel. Dystopian science fiction, aliens
Publisher: Moon-kissed Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 91
Book Description
Edo is a Dream Traveler on the verge of completing his mission from his gods, and ascending to the next caste. However, when things go wrong with his mission on Earth, Edo is held responsible for this potential failure. As punishment, he’s stripped of his caste privileges. Edo, who only knows life as a Traveler, quickly finds himself at the mercy of his Helper, Danyu, for assistance navigating this new world. As he spends time in Danyu's world, Edo sees a side of life in the compound that's foreign to him. Though Danyu tries to keep him in the dark about what's happening, the little he does see makes him question his own life. Once he starts to question everything he's believed was true, can Edo go back to being who he was before his punishment? This novella takes place before the events in The Heaviness of Knowing and can be read as a standalone novel. Dystopian science fiction, aliens
The Peril of Knowing: The Conscious Dreamer Series Book 2
Author: Sharolyn G. Brown
Publisher: Moon-kissed Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
Sometimes we’re our own worst enemy. Without giving it a second thought, Lauren left her life behind and joined the fight against the imminent alien invasion. However, when it doesn’t seem like any progress is being made, she takes matters into her own hands. And gets kidnapped. Roxal may have escaped the false gods who enslaved her, but she doesn’t feel free. Living within a Resistor group, she gets an up-close view of their fight against her former captors. But this leaves Roxal struggling to come to terms with what people do in the name of war. Both Lauren and Roxal are fighting to make their lives make sense again. Can Lauren successfully stop the aliens planning to invade Earth? And can Roxal figure out who the enemy really is before it’s too late? Will these women be able to survive the danger that comes from knowing the truth? The Complete Conscious Dreamer Series Includes: The Heaviness of Knowing, Conscious Dreamer Series Book 1 The Peril of Knowing, Conscious Dreamer Series Book 2 The Sacrifice of Knowing, Conscious Dreamer Series Book 3 Science Fiction series, aliens, alien invasion, thriller, alternate dimension, parallel dimension, scifi, sci fi, alien planet, dystopian, metaphysical
Publisher: Moon-kissed Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
Sometimes we’re our own worst enemy. Without giving it a second thought, Lauren left her life behind and joined the fight against the imminent alien invasion. However, when it doesn’t seem like any progress is being made, she takes matters into her own hands. And gets kidnapped. Roxal may have escaped the false gods who enslaved her, but she doesn’t feel free. Living within a Resistor group, she gets an up-close view of their fight against her former captors. But this leaves Roxal struggling to come to terms with what people do in the name of war. Both Lauren and Roxal are fighting to make their lives make sense again. Can Lauren successfully stop the aliens planning to invade Earth? And can Roxal figure out who the enemy really is before it’s too late? Will these women be able to survive the danger that comes from knowing the truth? The Complete Conscious Dreamer Series Includes: The Heaviness of Knowing, Conscious Dreamer Series Book 1 The Peril of Knowing, Conscious Dreamer Series Book 2 The Sacrifice of Knowing, Conscious Dreamer Series Book 3 Science Fiction series, aliens, alien invasion, thriller, alternate dimension, parallel dimension, scifi, sci fi, alien planet, dystopian, metaphysical
Dreaming Souls
Author: Owen Flanagan
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019534958X
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
What, if anything, do dreams tell us about ourselves? What is the relationship between types of sleep and types of dreams? Does dreaming serve any purpose? Or are dreams simply meaningless mental noise--"unmusical fingers wandering over the piano keys"? With expertise in philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience, Owen Flanagan is uniquely qualified to answer these questions. And in Dreaming Souls he provides both an accessible survey of the latest research on sleep and dreams and a compelling new theory about the nature and function of dreaming. Flanagan argues that while sleep has a clear biological function and adaptive value, dreams are merely side effects, "free riders," irrelevant from an evolutionary point of view. But dreams are hardly unimportant. Indeed, Flanagan argues that dreams are self-expressive, the result of our need to find or to create meaning, even when we're sleeping. Rejecting Freud's theory of manifest and latent content--of repressed wishes appearing in disguised form--Flanagan shows how brainstem activity during sleep generates a jumbled profusion of memories, images, thoughts, emotions, and desires, which the cerebral cortex then attempts to shape into a more or less coherent story. Such dream-narratives range from the relatively mundane worries of non REM sleep to the fantastic confabulations of deep REM that resemble psychotic episodes in their strangeness. But however bizarre these narratives may be, they can shed light on our mental life, our well being, and our sense of self. Written with clarity, lively wit, and remarkable insight, Dreaming Souls offers a fascinating new way of apprehending one of the oldest mysteries of mental life.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 019534958X
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 225
Book Description
What, if anything, do dreams tell us about ourselves? What is the relationship between types of sleep and types of dreams? Does dreaming serve any purpose? Or are dreams simply meaningless mental noise--"unmusical fingers wandering over the piano keys"? With expertise in philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience, Owen Flanagan is uniquely qualified to answer these questions. And in Dreaming Souls he provides both an accessible survey of the latest research on sleep and dreams and a compelling new theory about the nature and function of dreaming. Flanagan argues that while sleep has a clear biological function and adaptive value, dreams are merely side effects, "free riders," irrelevant from an evolutionary point of view. But dreams are hardly unimportant. Indeed, Flanagan argues that dreams are self-expressive, the result of our need to find or to create meaning, even when we're sleeping. Rejecting Freud's theory of manifest and latent content--of repressed wishes appearing in disguised form--Flanagan shows how brainstem activity during sleep generates a jumbled profusion of memories, images, thoughts, emotions, and desires, which the cerebral cortex then attempts to shape into a more or less coherent story. Such dream-narratives range from the relatively mundane worries of non REM sleep to the fantastic confabulations of deep REM that resemble psychotic episodes in their strangeness. But however bizarre these narratives may be, they can shed light on our mental life, our well being, and our sense of self. Written with clarity, lively wit, and remarkable insight, Dreaming Souls offers a fascinating new way of apprehending one of the oldest mysteries of mental life.