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From the author of the classic bestseller Creative DreamingÓ comes an illuminating guidebook that reveals the 12 universal dreams & their significance in our lives. Dr. Patricia Garfield, cofounder of the Assoc. for the Study of Dreams, shows us how to understand our dreams -- & much about ourselves. She has spent years researching the dreamworld, leading to her discovery of these 12 archetypes. Garfield moves from general motifs to the many recognizable variations, illustrating with actual examples. Most important, she offers readers a detailed analysis of the possible meaning, creating a skeleton key to the 12 doors of the subconscious. Includes: being chased, falling, driving a car without brakes, appearing naked in public, etc.

This two-volume set examines dreams and dreaming from a variety of angles—biological, psychological, and sociocultural—in order to provide readers with a holistic introduction to this fascinating subject. Whether good or bad and whether we remember them or not, each night every one of us dreams. But what biological or psychological function do dreams serve? What do these vivid images and strange storylines mean? How have psychologists, religions, and society at large interpreted dreams, and how can a closer examination of our dreams provide useful insights? Dreams: Understanding Biology, Psychology, and Culture presents a holistic view of dreams and the dreaming experience that answers these and many other questions. Divided thematically, this two-volume book examines the complex and often misunderstood subject of dreaming through a variety of lenses. This collection is written by a large and diverse team of experts and edited by leading members of the International Association for the Study of Dreams (IASD) but remains an approachable and accessible introduction to this captivating topic for all readers.