Into the Dream Lab (Hardback)

The New Science of Dreams and Nightmares

A Dream Engineer's guide to the science of dreaming and nightmares, and the astonishing impact the dreaming brain has on your waking life

The science of dreams and nightmares - and their astonishing impact on our waking lives.

Dreams slip away when we wake, their remnants jumbled and only half-recalled. Some leave behind surreal sensations or bursts of creativity. Others leave us shaken.

But why do we dream at all? How do our bodies interface with our brains while we sleep? Why do some dreams go bad? And how can we harness our sleeping minds to improve our waking lives?

Pioneering researcher in sleep medicine Dr Michelle Carr unlocks the science behind the sleeping body. Drawing on her expertise in nightmares, lucid dreaming and the cutting-edge field of dream engineering, she reveals how we can revolutionise our sleeping - and waking - health.

Publication date: 04/09/2025

£18.99

ISBN: 9781805220282

Imprint: Profile Books

Subject: Arts, Language & Literature, Health & Wellbeing, Science & Mathematics

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The New Science of Dreams and Nightmares

Michelle Carr

A Dream Engineer's guide to the science of dreaming and nightmares, and the astonishing impact the dreaming brain has on your waking life

The science of dreams and nightmares - and their astonishing impact on our waking lives.

Dreams slip away when we wake, their remnants jumbled and only half-recalled. Some leave behind surreal sensations or bursts of creativity. Others leave us shaken.

But why do we dream at all? How do our bodies interface with our brains while we sleep? Why do some dreams go bad? And how can we harness our sleeping minds to improve our waking lives?

Publication date: 04/09/2025

£17.99

ISBN: 9781805220305

ISBN 10 / ASIN: B0DPNHCVGG

Imprint: Profile Books

Subject: Arts, Language & Literature, Health & Wellbeing, Science & Mathematics

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Into the Dream Lab (Audiobook)

The New Science of Dreams and Nightmares

Michelle Carr

A Dream Engineer's guide to the science of dreaming and nightmares, and the astonishing impact the dreaming brain has on your waking life

The science of dreams and nightmares – and their astonishing impact on our waking lives.

Dreams slip away when we wake, their remnants jumbled and only half-recalled. Some leave behind surreal sensations or bursts of creativity. Others leave us shaken.

But why do we dream at all? How do our bodies interface with our brains while we sleep? Why do some dreams go bad? And how can we harness our sleeping minds to improve our waking lives?

Includes an exclusive bonus section with practical techniques for lucid dreaming, nightmare resolution, and dream engineering.

Publication date: 04/09/2025

£24.99

ISBN: 9781805225157

ISBN 10 / ASIN: B0F7XSG5HB

Imprint: Profile Books

Subject: Arts, Language & Literature, Health & Wellbeing, Science & Mathematics

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Reviews for Into the Dream Lab

'An accessible and persuasive primer from a pioneer in her field on the incredible, and long-overlooked, power of nightmares and dreams'

Alice Robb, author of WHY WE DREAM

'Unlock the mysteries of your sleeping mind with this journey into dreams. Carr shows how advances in neuroscience are unlocking the hidden power of our dreams, from taming nightmares to navigating lucid experiences. Dream engineering has arrived, and it might forever change how you see your nighttime self'

David Eagleman, author of LIVEWIRED

'Dreaming does matter and there is so much to be gained from understanding our dream process and what we can do to dream well at night. This offers a fascinating insight into the world of sleep and dreams and is not only scientifically sound but eminently practical and accessible to all'

Nerina Ramlakhan, author of TIRED BUT WIRED

'Sleep is a ubiquitous human experience. Despite this though, for most of us, our nocturnal world remains a mysterious realm. Michelle Carr, one of the foremost researchers in the field, cuts through the science in this fascinating book, to explain the nature and function of dreaming and nightmares, and to highlight the relevance for our physical and mental health. A masterful exploration of what truly goes on in the night-time mind, and how we can influence it'

Guy Leschziner, author of THE SECRET WORLD OF SLEEP

'Fascinating and compelling, blending cutting-edge research, clinical insights, and practical takeaways into a must-read for anyone intrigued by the science of dreams, nightmares, and their impact on our well-being'

Antonio Zadra, co-author of WHEN BRAINS DREAM

'Michelle Carr shines a light on the darkest corners of our dreams, revealing the surprising ways we can reshape our nightmares and reclaim our sleep'

Dave Green, Lucid Dream Artist

'This book is an absolute treasure trove for anyone interested in the wonders of the nocturnal mind. Rigorously researched, beautifully crafted, and exquisitely written, it's an indispensable volume for anyone grappling with nightmares, and a gem for anybody else who dreams. You will never look at your dreams the same way again'

Andrew Holecek, author of DREAMS OF LIGHT

'This book is remarkably interesting, accessible, and practically useful, while it deftly navigates vast oceans of scientific information about the dreaming brain and mind'

Mark Solms, author of THE HIDDEN SPRING

'A magnificently thorough account of current scientific knowledge about dreaming and sleep, from what dreams might do for our memories and the relationships between nightmares and health to dream technology and the use of sensory or brain stimulation to alter dream content'

Mark Blagrove, author of THE SCIENCE AND ART AND DREAMING

'The science of dreams meets the intimacy of midnight interviews. Equal parts fascinating and useful, the book shows how nightmares reflect more than fear, and how working with them can unlock insight and resilience'

Deirdre Barrett, author of THE COMMITTEE OF SLEEP

'Sleep scientist Carr debuts with a stimulating account of cutting-edge research into dreams ... her detailed and accessible survey of current research will keep readers glued to the page. This is a windfall for those curious about their dreams'

Publishers Weekly

Michelle Carr

Dr Michelle Carr is the director of the Dream Engineering Laboratory in the Centre for Advanced Research in Sleep Medicine and Assistant Professor at the University of Montreal. Alongside her research, she has published numerous scientific papers and has written for New Scientist, Aeon and Scientific American, among others.