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Ebook Download the Dreams of Dragons: an Exploration And THE DREAMS OF DRAGONS: AN EXPLORATION AND CELEBRATION OF THE MYSTERIES OF NATURE PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Lyall Watson | 176 pages | 30 Nov 1999 | Inner Traditions Bear and Company | 9780892813728 | English | Rochester, VT, United States Lyall Watson - Wikipedia I have been completely mesmerized by this book about oddities in nature. These are oddities that we almost never think about or take completely for granted. Yet they are things - like water, right-handedness, electricity - that are part of our everyday lives and are, surprisingly! I couldn't put this book down and am now engrossed in another by the same author. May 25, Colleen rated it it was amazing. This book turned me into the reader I am today. I checked it out so many times from the library before my mom got it for me for Christmas in my young teen years. Apr 29, Jean-Paul rated it really liked it. I believe this book was a gift from my then girlfriend about years ago. I read it once while I was recovering from an illness and it languished on my shelves for years before I picked it up again without realizing that I had read it before. I was about 70 pages in before I realized that "oh The book is a fairly quick read and is almost F So The book is a fairly quick read and is almost Fortean in nature as it deals with some of the more arcane natural phenomenon and the historical underpinnings of these phenomena. One of my favorite chapters in the book deal with fossils of human like large headed mammals which are found on a certain beach and which may support the water ape theory that man went back into the water to swim for a few thousand years after coming out of the trees. Another discusses the way that moving water sustains and interacts with life and how it is possible to control the flow of water to accomplish amazing feats by properly studying the eddies and flows of rivers and bodies of water. More than anything this is a philosophical book and I definitely remember a sense of peace both times when I read it. Even when the topic under discussion is Komodo dragons and their propensity of eating unwary tourists. It may reawaken a fascination with nature and our world in general which you may have forgotten. Feb 06, Mandy rated it liked it. An interesting collection of essays on some mysterious phenomenon in nature. Aug 13, Mark Isaak rated it it was ok. In the preface, Wallace tells about a Slavic folk belief which he explains is known to be wrong, and then says, "I think such things are worth a second look," citing their societal implications as the reason. The rest of the book consists of essays mostly about various fringe beliefs, including ESP with animals, feng shui, Jungian synchronicity, and the like. However, the focus is on uncritical presentation of the phenomenon, with little or no interest shown in the societal implications of the b In the preface, Wallace tells about a Slavic folk belief which he explains is known to be wrong, and then says, "I think such things are worth a second look," citing their societal implications as the reason. However, the focus is on uncritical presentation of the phenomenon, with little or no interest shown in the societal implications of the beliefs. There are a couple hints, in the form of brief mentions that the research is not replicable or is poorly attested, that the author himself sometimes does not believe what he is writing about. Three of the chapters on Komomdo dragons, handedness bias, and the anthropology of the Asmat are based on firmer evidence, as are bits of the other chapters, but the book as a whole cannot be called credible. Wallace is a good writer, but good writing should be about something worth reading. 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About this product Product Identifiers Publisher. Other editions. Enlarge cover. Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Open Preview See a Problem? Details if other :. Thanks for telling us about the problem. Return to Book Page. Prowling the edges of science with insight and sensitivity, Lyall Watson maintains that there is a truth to be found behind every seemingly impossible legend. The best-selling author of Supernature and Gifts of Unknown Things , Watson takes us on a journey through prehistoric burial sites on the beaches of South Africa, ancient ritual iron mines in Swaziland, and present-da Prowling the edges of science with insight and sensitivity, Lyall Watson maintains that there is a truth to be found behind every seemingly impossible legend. The best-selling author of Supernature and Gifts of Unknown Things , Watson takes us on a journey through prehistoric burial sites on the beaches of South Africa, ancient ritual iron mines in Swaziland, and present-day villages in Indonesia and New Guinea inhabited by man-eating dragons and headhunters. In these and other extraordinary travels we encounter phenomenon that defy traditional scientific explanation. Watson looks beyond the scientific "facts" and helps us--through his own remarkable discoveries--to see the poetry and wonder of the natural world. Get A Copy. Paperback , pages. Published May 1st by Destiny Books first published More Details Original Title. Other Editions 3. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about The Dreams of Dragons , please sign up. Be the first to ask a question about The Dreams of Dragons. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 4. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Feb 02, Sandy rated it it was amazing Shelves: nick-ann-shelf , natural-science. Lyall Watson is an anthropologist His subjects and his writings about them are absolutely fascinating. I have been completely mesmerized by this book about oddities in nature. These are oddities that we almost never think about or take completely for granted. Yet they are things - like water, right-handedness, electricity - that are part of our everyday lives and are, surprisingly! I couldn't put this book down and am now engrossed in another by the same author. May 25, Colleen rated it it was amazing. This book turned me into the reader I am today. I checked it out so many times from the library before my mom got it for me for Christmas in my young teen years. Not sold in stores. Prices and offers may vary in store. Prowling the edges of science with insight and sensitivity, Lyall Watson maintains that there is a truth to be found behind every seemingly impossible legend. The best-selling author of Supernature and Gifts of Unknown Things , Watson takes us on a journey through prehistoric burial sites on the beaches of South Africa, ancient ritual iron mines in Swaziland, and present-day villages in Indonesia and New Guinea inhabited by man-eating dragons and headhunters. In these and other extraordinary travels we encounter phenomenon that defy traditional scientific explanation. Watson looks beyond the scientific "facts" and helps us--through his own remarkable discoveries--to see the poetry and wonder of the natural world. About The Author. Preface 1. The Success of Failure 2. The Importance of Pattern 3. The Roots of Awareness 4. The Nature of Crowds 5. Add to cart. About this product Product Identifiers Publisher. Additional Product Features Country of Publication. Show more Show less. Pre- owned Pre-owned. No ratings or reviews yet. Be the first to write a review. Best Selling in Fiction Books See all. Dune by Frank Herbert Paperback, 4. 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