Explore the enigmatic realm of dreams with 'When Brains Dream'. This profound book, authored by leading sleep and dream researchers Antonio Zadra and Robert Stickgold, delves into age-old questions about the origin and significance of dreams, providing cutting-edge scientific insights. Unveiling groundbreaking theories, the authors challenge misconceptions, such as the belief that dreaming only occurs in REM sleep, and they illuminate the fascinating mysteries that continue to surround our dream states. With 336 pages of compelling content, this essential read for dream enthusiasts presents the innovative NEXTUP model—Network Exploration to Understand Possibilities—offering fresh perspectives on the multifaceted nature of dreams. Readers will uncover the functions of various dream types, from prophetic dreams to nightmares and lucid dreaming, learning how these nocturnal experiences can aid creativity and foster personal insight. Whether you're curious about unlocking the secrets of your own dreams or interested in the latest in sleep science, 'When Brains Dream' is a must-have addition to your nighttime reading list. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9781324002833. Year: 2021. Publisher: W W Norton & Company. Pages: 336.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781324002833
Year: 2021
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 336


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Questions on the origins and meaning of dreams are as old as humankind, and as confounding and exciting today as when nineteenth-century scientists first attempted to unravel them. When Brains Dream addresses the core questions about dreams while illuminating the most up-to-date science in the field. Written by two world-renowned sleep and dream researchers, it debunks common myths?that we only dream in REM sleep, for example?while acknowledging the mysteries that persist around both the science and experience of dreaming.


Antonio Zadra and Robert Stickgold bring together state-of-the-art neuroscientific ideas and findings, and propose a new and innovative model of dream function called NEXTUP?Network Exploration to Understand Possibilities. By detailing this model's workings, they help readers understand key features of several types of dreams?from prophetic dreams to nightmares and lucid dreams?and explain everything from how dreams can facilitate creativity to why they can be a source of personal insight.