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By (author) Carr, Michelle
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A Dream Engineer”s guide to the science of dreaming and nightmares, and the astonishing impact the dreaming brain has on your waking life
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”Fascinating” DAILY MAIL”Well-written and makes the reader think” RUSSELL FOSTER, TLS”A real eye-opener” INTELLIGENCE SQUAREDA DAILY MAIL BEST HEALTH BOOK OF THE YEAR”Unlock the mysteries of your sleeping mind with this journey into dreams” DAVID EAGLEMANEverybody sleeps – but are we unlocking the full potential of our dreaming minds?Sleep is essential. It allows our brains and bodies to repair, rejuvenate and perform critical functions. It also allows us to dream – and dreaming, it turns out, is just as essential. Shining a light onto the deepest corners of our minds, sleep scientist Michelle Carr uncovers the hidden links between dreaming and wellbeing. She reveals how to problem solve in your sleep, why micro-dreaming is essential for creativity and what nightmares are really telling us – along with how to master them.Drawing back the covers on how the nocturnal brain works, this is the essential guide to revolutionise both your sleeping and waking health.”An accessible and persuasive primer on the incredible and long-overlooked power of nightmares and dreams” ALICE ROBB***PUBLISHED UNDER THE TITLE NIGHTMARE OBSCURA IN THE UNITED STATES***
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Fascinating
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An accessible and persuasive primer from a pioneer in her field on the incredible, and long-overlooked, power of nightmares and dreams
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The real question is not why we sleep, but what biological events occur while we are in a state of slumber … Carr should be congratulated on this responsible foray into a complex area of psychology.[This] is a well-written book that makes the reader think
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In in this eye-opening book, Carr reveals why chronic nightmares can impact mental health and how they could prove the death of you [and] most importantly, how we can harness our slumbers to improve our health
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Unlock the mysteries of your sleeping mind with this journey into dreams. Carr shows how advances in neuroscience are unlocking the hidden power of our dreams, from taming nightmares to navigating lucid experiences. Dream engineering has arrived, and it might forever change how you see your nighttime self
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Dreaming does matter and there is so much to be gained from understanding our dream process and what we can do to dream well at night. This offers a fascinating insight into the world of sleep and dreams and is not only scientifically sound but eminently practical and accessible to all
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Sleep is a ubiquitous human experience. Despite this though, for most of us, our nocturnal world remains a mysterious realm. Michelle Carr, one of the foremost researchers in the field, cuts through the science in this fascinating book, to explain the nature and function of dreaming and nightmares, and to highlight the relevance for our physical and mental health. A masterful exploration of what truly goes on in the night-time mind, and how we can influence it
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Fascinating and compelling, blending cutting-edge research, clinical insights, and practical takeaways into a must-read for anyone intrigued by the science of dreams, nightmares, and their impact on our well-being
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Michelle Carr shines a light on the darkest corners of our dreams, revealing the surprising ways we can reshape our nightmares and reclaim our sleep
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This book is an absolute treasure trove for anyone interested in the wonders of the nocturnal mind. Rigorously researched, beautifully crafted, and exquisitely written, it”s an indispensable volume for anyone grappling w






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