In books such as Mystics and Messiahs, Hidden Gospels, and The Next Christendom, Philip Jenkins has established himself as a leading commentator on religion and society. Now, in Dream Catchers, Jenkins offers a brilliant account of the changing mainstream attitudes towards Native American spirituality, once seen as degraded spectacle, now hailed as New Age salvation. Jenkins charts this remarkable change by highlighting the complex history of white American attitudes towards Native religions, considering everything from the 19th-century American obsession with "Hebrew Indians" and Lost Tribes, to the early 20th-century cult of the Maya as bearers of the wisdom of ancient Atlantis. He looks at the popularity of the Carlos Castaneda books, the writings of Lynn Andrews and Frank Waters, and explores New Age paraphernalia including dream-catchers, crystals, medicine bags, and Native-themed Tarot cards. He also examines the controversial New Age appropriation of Native sacred places and notes that many "white indians" see mainstream society as religiously empty. An engrossing account of our changing attitudes towards Native spirituality, Dream Catchers offers a fascinating introduction to one of the more interesting aspects of contemporary American religion.

After big sister makes a dreamcatcher, a net of fibers that catches bad dreams, she feels comforted in the knowledge that her baby sister will now be able to sleep safely and peacefully, in a charming story about Ojibwa life. Reprint.

"More than 40 color photographs feature contemporary dream catchers and artifacts with informative captions that identify and comment on the different patterns, their significance and history. Dream Catchers features the work of Native artist Nick Huard who creates dream catchers in his studio in Kahnawake outside of Montreal."--

Medusa Pallister is about to interview for the most important job of her existence: an internship in Hell's accounting office. If she gets it, she'll report to Septimus, the coolest boss in the underworld. But the job will also mean working with Septimus's other intern, Mitchell Johnson. Medusa has a history with Mitchell. The only trouble is, she can't remember what that history is. All she knows is that she saw him and two other devils outside her house while she was still alive. In this emotional and action-packed sequel to the critically acclaimed The Devil's Intern, Team DEVIL reunites and takes readers on another journey to the land of the living.

Abby is an eleven year old homeless orphan. Her whole world turns around when she is chosen to be a DreamKeeper, an elite group of students who protect the world from evil spirits. Abby has finally found a home and family, but all of that comes into danger when an evil DreamKeeper returns and attacks the school. Abby must now figure out the evil DreamKeeper’s plan and stop it, or she will lose everything she has come to love.

Isaac and his teacher make a dreamcatcher to catch the monster Isaac dreamt about.

An abused wife retreats into her dreams for love just as a detective finds himself falling for her in this gripping paranormal romance. For powerful emotion and unforgettable romance, New York Times–bestselling author Sharon Sala can’t be beat. This beautifully repackaged classic is sure to delight her long-time fans and attract new ones! Unable to free herself from her husband’s obsession, beautiful Amanda Potter retreats into her own dream world where a comforting lover adores her. But Jefferson Dupree, a man searching for the woman he knows is his destiny, is determined to create for Amanda a reality more fulfilling than any dream. Praise for Dreamcatcher “A gripping, emotional story that satisfies on every level.” —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of The Trouble with Angels “This breathtaking, powerful tale, woven by a superb talent, is impossible to put down.” —Sara Orwig, USA Today–bestselling author of Warrior “Wonderfully provocative. . . . A fascinating story, characters you can’t forget, and pacing that has you panting for breath. This book has it all!” —Carol Finch, author of Canyon Moon