Dreams can be one our most valuable sources of self-knowledge--if we understand how to interpret their meaning and symbolism. With a comprehensive directory of more than 200 detailed dream scenarios, and a scientific explanation of the psychology behind sleep, this enlightening illustrated guide helps us enter a secret world. From the five stages of sleep to the effects of sleep deprivation, from Freud's legacy to the work of contemporary dream specialists, a wide range of material unfolds, all beautifully and lucidly described. Find out about waking dreams and dreams of prophecy, prediction, disaster, and inspiration. Among the subjects from A to Z that receive close analysis: Activity, Body and Soul, Colors, Personalities and Personas, Significant Objects, and Transport and Travel.