At fourteen, Liliana Velásquez walked out of her village in Guatemala and headed for the U.S. border, alone. On her two-thousand-mile voyage she was robbed by narcos, rode the boxcars of La Bestia, and encountered death in the Sonoran Desert.

"Compares the lives and civil rights views of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X"--OCLC

Packaged in a fun flipbook format, Dreams & Nightmares is a guide to interpreting and understanding what your mind is trying to tell you while your body sleeps. One side of the book explores dreams and the other side nightmares- two parts of the same phenomena. Based on scientifically based yet accessible information, Dreams & Nightmares: Shows you how to interpret your own dreams and use them to gain insight into your life Clarifies what dreams and nightmares are and why we have them Explores common dream symbols such as angels, monsters, insects, animals, and even vampires Examines universal dream themes such as traveling, falling, and being naked Elucidates the theories of the major dream theorists, from Freud to Jung, to current modern-day theorists such as Revonsou and Domhoff Provides a wealth of fascinating information to help you unlock the power of your dreams Includes a "Directory of Symbols" for both dreams and nightmares You spend one-third of your life sleeping and, on average, four hours a night dreaming, so discover how you can use your dreams for greater success in your waking life.

A provocative new explanation for why we dream and what our dreams mean.

Describes the origins and characteristics of nightmares and other dreams that are disturbing to the dreamer, and recommends techniques to control them

A scholarly, yet thoroughly entertaining study of Lugosi's entire life, focusing on the period between 1952-56 - his career, his marriages, his politics, and his close friendship with Richard Sheffield. This insightful hardcover edition contains previously unpublished research, interviews and hundreds of rare photos, many unseen until now. Includes details of newly discovered stage, newsreel, radio and TV work, as well as a filmography with new entries.

A fascinating look at how your wiser, inner self sends you dreams that target your anxieties yet hold positive messages to guide you through obstacles. What causes our worst nightmares? Stase Michaels applies her signature out-of-the-box perspective on dreams that shake us out of sleep and mirror our real-life worries, breaking down their symbolism, trajectory, and unspoken logic. She supplies the tools for nuanced readings of each nightmare, as well as fascinating thoughts on nightmares of trauma victims and ones that occur in troubling times. She also offers strategies for shaking yourself free of recurring nightmares and preventing your daily anxieties from translating into invasive bad dreams.

Identifies the source of dreams, describes different types of dreams, and looks at the biological and mental processes that trigger dreams.