Secrets of the Unknown: Dreams and Nightmares (1988)
Dreams and Nightmares journeys into the human subconscious. Peering under the brain's mysterious veil, the idea that dreams send clues and warnings from another dimension is examined in detail.
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Edward MulhareHost
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