Plotting the Island


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The Psychology of Dreams


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Discovery, Disasters, and Dreams


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Water. Vital for all forms of known life. And for the life of a city. From the earliest days of El Pueblo de la Reyna de los Ángeles to today's modern metropolis, Los Angeles owes its life to this essential resource.From the pueblo days of Zanja Madre to Mulholland's aqueduct, to Abbot Kinney's canals, the history of Los Angeles and water is one of remarkable achievement. It is in the spirit of celebration of the river's discovery by the Spanish, that this photo book seeks to share the quest for and deliverance of water to a city of semi-arid climate with an unreliable rainfall, to share and commemorate our city's monuments to this achievement from the fountains in our public squares to the most classic of symbols of southern California living, the swimming pool. Some of these monuments have been lost, paved over, or simply turned off and left to run dry. Others, like the Los Angeles River, are experiencing a rebirth, a new sense of purpose and pride. In a more hostile environment of climate change, drought and wildfires, it is vital that we understand our past, and decide whether we write the next chapter of our city's history by confronting the challenges, as our city's forebears did, or surrendering to the elements.




Trauma and Dreams


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Finally, this volume concludes with a look at the potential "traumas of normal life," such as divorce, bereavement, and life-threatening illness, and the role of dreams in working through normal grief and loss




Love & Other Disasters


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The first openly nonbinary contestant on America’s favorite cooking show falls for their clumsy competitor in this delicious romantic comedy debut that USA Today hailed as “an essential read.” Recently divorced and on the verge of bankruptcy, Dahlia Woodson is ready to reinvent herself on the popular reality competition show Chef’s Special. Too bad the first memorable move she makes is falling flat on her face, sending fish tacos flying—not quite the fresh start she was hoping for. Still, she's focused on winning, until she meets someone she might want a future with more than she needs the prize money. After announcing their pronouns on national television, London Parker has enough on their mind without worrying about the klutzy competitor stationed in front of them. They’re there to prove the trolls—including a fellow contestant and their dad—wrong, and falling in love was never part of the plan. As London and Dahlia get closer, reality starts to fall away. Goodbye, guilt about divorce, anxiety about uncertain futures, and stress from transphobia. Hello, hilarious shenanigans on set, wedding crashing, and spontaneous dips into the Pacific. But as the finale draws near, Dahlia and London’s steamy relationship starts to feel the heat both in and outside the kitchen—and they must figure out if they have the right ingredients for a happily ever after. Booklist's Best Romance Debuts of the Year Women's Health's Best Romance Novels of the Year Bookpage's Best Romance Novels of the Year




The Dream Interpretation Dictionary


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Unravels dream symbols and their meanings What do reoccurring dreams reveal? What's the purpose of nightmares—and can they be stopped? Why do some people show up in dreams? Are some dreams actually warnings? Going beyond superficial explanations, The Dream Interpretation Dictionary: Symbols, Signs and Meanings brings a deep and rich understanding to a variety of images, signs, and symbols. It considers the context to help anyone complete their own personal jigsaw puzzle. It provides the tools to allow anyone to sort through possible connections and to make sense of their dreams. From entries ranging from “Abandonment” to “Zoo,” this massive tome analyzes sex dreams, money dreams, dreams of falling, running, or paralysis and much, much more. It brings profound insights to thousands of dream messages. It shows what to look for and what to ignore and teaches how to master dream interpretation. Examples of symbols are given. The complexity and context of a dream are explored. Signs and their meanings are illustrated. Illuminating the intelligence of dreams, decoding clues, explaining symbols, and revealing the universal meanings of each as well as their subtler associations, The Dream Interpretation Dictionary: Symbols, Signs, and Meanings explores the messages delivered by the unconscious mind during sleep. It examines how dreams connect to daily life. It shows how dreams can lead to deeper understanding and self-awareness. Also included are a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to the book’s usefulness.




DreamMoods.com: What's In Your Dream? - An A to Z Dream Dictionary


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Based on the #1 dream website, dreammoods.com, this comprehensive A to Z dream dictionary will help to make sense of your dreams and to achieve a better understanding of those confusing images that appear in your sleep. With over 5000+ dream symbols interpreted, you can find the meaning to almost any dream image you can dream of. All in a well-organized and easy to read dream dictionary. So what are you waiting for? Find out what's in YOUR dream!




The Ultimate Dictionary of Dream Language


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The definitive guide to uncovering the secret meanings of your dreams—with more than 25,000 entries covered to interpret your subconscious messages. With more than 25,000 entries Ryan covers every dream symbol and message imaginable—from sex and love, to lucid dreaming, nightmares, and intuitive and premonition dreams. Ryan explains how dreams are sending messages about your past, present, and future that can help you in your waking hours. Readers learn what these dream messages say about love, success, numbers, and money. Now you can look up every dream you ever had and easily find out exactly what the secret dream language is telling you. From The Ultimate Dictionary of Dream Language: Playful Dog: Do whatever is necessary to cater to the people you love. Let them know how much you love them. Do not erect barriers or limit the time you spend with them. Do not become a parent to your mate or anyone else. Figure Skating: Within three days, you will be walking a thin line. This will make it very easy for someone to steer you in the wrong direction. Jacknife: Within two weeks you will receive a gift of greater mental inventiveness from the gods. Rooster: This is a very lucky symbol. If the rooster is crowing you will be victorious in those areas of your life you feel you will not succeed in.




Americans and the California Dream, 1850-1915


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Examining California's formative years, this innovative study seeks to discover the origins of the California dream and the social, psychological, and symbolic impact it has had not only on Californians but also on the rest of the country.




Dreams and Suicides


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This study discusses the Greek novel through the ages, from the genre's flowering in late Antiquity to its learned revival in twelfth-century Byzantium. Its unique feature is its full coverage of the Byzantine novels, demonstrating that they both depend upon and react against the ancient novel, and can only be understood against the cultural backdrop of ancient Greek literature. Dreams and Suicides analyses the cultural symptoms and attitudes portrayed or implied in the novels, thus rooting them in a social rather than merely a literary context. For all students of ancient culture, this book provides important and original insights into the genre of ancient literature.