Advertisement
| book why we sleep: Why We Sleep Matthew Walker, 2017-10-03 “Why We Sleep is an important and fascinating book…Walker taught me a lot about this basic activity that every person on Earth needs. I suspect his book will do the same for you.” —Bill Gates A New York Times bestseller and international sensation, this “stimulating and important book” (Financial Times) is a fascinating dive into the purpose and power of slumber. With two appearances on CBS This Morning and Fresh Air's most popular interview of 2017, Matthew Walker has made abundantly clear that sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life. Until very recently, science had no answer to the question of why we sleep, or what good it served, or why we suffer such devastating health consequences when it is absent. Compared to the other basic drives in life—eating, drinking, and reproducing—the purpose of sleep remains more elusive. Within the brain, sleep enriches a diversity of functions, including our ability to learn, memorize, and make logical decisions. It recalibrates our emotions, restocks our immune system, fine-tunes our metabolism, and regulates our appetite. Dreaming creates a virtual reality space in which the brain melds past and present knowledge, inspiring creativity. In this “compelling and utterly convincing” (The Sunday Times) book, preeminent neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker provides a revolutionary exploration of sleep, examining how it affects every aspect of our physical and mental well-being. Charting the most cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs, and marshalling his decades of research and clinical practice, Walker explains how we can harness sleep to improve learning, mood and energy levels, regulate hormones, prevent cancer, Alzheimer’s and diabetes, slow the effects of aging, and increase longevity. He also provides actionable steps towards getting a better night’s sleep every night. Clear-eyed, fascinating, and accessible, Why We Sleep is a crucial and illuminating book. Written with the precision of Atul Gawande, Andrew Solomon, and Sherwin Nuland, it is “recommended for night-table reading in the most pragmatic sense” (The New York Times Book Review). |
| book why we sleep: Why We Can't Sleep Ada Calhoun, 2020-01-07 The acclaimed author explores the hidden crises of Gen X women in this “engaging hybrid of first-person confession, reportage [and] pop culture analysis” (The New Republic). Ada Calhoun was married with children and a good career—and yet she was miserable. She thought she had no right to complain until she realized how many other Generation X women felt the same way. What could be behind this troubling trend? To find out, Calhoun delved into housing costs, HR trends, credit card debt averages, and divorce data. At every turn, she saw that Gen X women were facing new problems as they entered middle age—problems that were being largely overlooked. Calhoun spoke with women across America who were part of the generation raised to “have it all.” She found that most were exhausted, terrified about money, under-employed, and overwhelmed. And instead of being heard, they were being told to lean in, take “me-time,” or make a chore chart to get their lives and homes in order. In Why We Can’t Sleep, Calhoun opens up the cultural and political contexts of Gen X’s predicament. She offers practical advice on how to ourselves out of the abyss—and keep the next generation of women from falling in. The result is reassuring, empowering, and essential reading for all middle-aged women, and anyone who hopes to understand them. |
| book why we sleep: The Sleep Solution W. Chris Winter, M.D., 2017-04-04 From the host of the Sleep Unplugged podcast—with cutting-edge sleep science and time-tested techniques, The Sleep Solution will help anyone achieve healthy sleep and eliminate pills, pain, and fatigue. If you want to fix your sleep problems, Internet tips and tricks aren’t going to do it for you. You need to really understand what’s going on with your sleep—both what your problems are and how to solve them. The Sleep Solution is an exciting journey of sleep self-discovery and understanding that will help you custom design specific interventions to fit your lifestyle. Drawing on his twenty-four years of experience within the field, neurologist and sleep expert W. Chris Winter will help you… • Understand how sleep works and the ways in which food, light, and other activities act to help or hurt the process • Learn why sleeping pills are so often misunderstood and used incorrectly—and how you can achieve your best sleep without them • Incorporate sleep and napping into your life—whether you are a shift worker, student, or overcommitted parent • Think outside the box to better understand ways to treat a multitude of conditions—from insomnia to sleep apnea to restless leg syndrome and circadian sleep disorders • Wade through the ever-changing sea of sleep technology and understand its value as it relates to your own sleep struggles Dubbed the “Sleep Whisperer” by Arianna Huffington, Dr. Winter is an international expert on sleep and has helped more than 10,000 patients rest better at night, including countless professional athletes. Now, he’s bringing his experiences out from under the covers—redefining what it means to have optimal sleep and get the ZZZs you really need... INCLUDES TIPS, TRICKS, EXERCISES, AND ILLUSTRATIONS |
| book why we sleep: The Sleep Book Guy Meadows, 2014 Supported by case studies, background information, exercises, key summaries and client testimonials, and enhanced with illustrations and visual aids, 'The Sleep Book' teaches a revolutionary new method for combating insomnia. |
| book why we sleep: Rehab to Throw Like a Pro Edward Martel, Max Wardell, Marcee Wardell, 2019-05-28 This book serves as a practical guide to maximizing clinicians' effectiveness in rehabilitating overhead throwing athletes. Topics covered will include throwing mechanics, assessment of throwing athletes, and manual therapy with the primary focus of this guide being exercise interventions. Assessment strategies and exercise interventions will be laid out in a progression that can be easily followed and implemented in the clinic today. The inspiration for this book comes from my professional baseball career ending prematurely due to injury. Shortly after I made the 40-man roster for the New York Yankees, I sustained a shoulder injury that altered my career and life. I nearly made it back up to the MLB before sustaining another serious throwing injury. After multiple injuries and surgeries, I dedicated my life and future career, physical therapy, to discovering why throwing injuries occur and how to prevent them. The goal of this book is to give clinicians practical tools and interventions that they can add to their toolbox, without bogging them down with extraneous material and information. My goal for you is that you can make a difference in throwing athletes' careers so they don't have to experience the same career ending injuries that I endured. |
| book why we sleep: The Science of Sleep Wallace B. Mendelson, 2017-10-06 From Ivy: We are sleeping less and less: statistics show that insomnia has reached pandemic proportions, and costs healthcare providers billions. Most of us spend a third of our lives asleep--our bodies insist on sleep; without it, we die. But why we sleep still remains relatively mysterious. The Science of Sleep explains the elements of the sleep state and explores the various sleep disorders and how their available treatments work. By offering an accessible account of sleep science, the book allows the reader to assess their relationship with sleep and craft their own approach to having a restful night with the maximum physical return. |
| book why we sleep: How to Sleep Well Neil Stanley, 2018-07-27 It has never been more important to sleep well. Stop sabotaging your own sleep and finally wake up energised and refreshed How to Sleep Well is a guidebook that can change your sleep and help you live your life more fully. Whether you struggle to fall asleep, sleep too lightly, wake too often or simply cannot wake up, this book can help you get on track to sleeping well and living better. It all starts with the science of sleep: how much you really need, what your body does during sleep and the causes behind many common sleep problems. Next, you’ll identify the things in your life that are disrupting your sleep cycle and learn how to mitigate the impact; whether the pressure of workplace or you simply cannot quiet your own mind, these expert tips and tricks will help you get the sleep you need. Finally, you’ll learn how to support healthy sleep during the waking hours — what works with or against your sleep — and you’ll learn when the problem might be best dealt with by your GP. Don’t spend another restless night waiting for a bleary, groggy morning and sleepy day. Take control of your sleep tonight! Learn how sleep — or a lack thereof — affects every aspect of your life Identify the root causes of your sleep issues and cut them off at the source Discover the sleep advice that works, and the tips that are just plain daft. Create a healthy, calming bedtime routine that will help you get the rest you need Sleep affects everything. Work and school performance, relationships, emotional outlook, your appearance and even your health. Sleeping poorly or not sleeping enough can dramatically impact your quality of life, but most sleep problems can be solved with a bit of self-adjustment. How to Sleep Well puts a sleep expert with over 36 years’ experience at your disposal to help you finally get the restful, restorative sleep you need to live better and be productive. |
| book why we sleep: This Book Will Make You Sleep Jo Usmar, Jessamy Hibberd, 2015-02-10 We all go through patches when we find it hard to sleep. Either we have problems dropping off at night or we wake in the early hours with thoughts buzzing round in our minds. Sometimes it seems impossible to get that elusive night's sleep we so badly crave, but this book will show you how to break negative patterns, get more rest and improve your well-being. Dr. Jessamy Hibberd and Jo Usmar draw on the very latest developments in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), to guide you through proven techniques to help you get your sleep patterns back on track. You will feel rested, happier, and immediately reap the benefits in your everyday life. Understand sleep Banish bad habits Tips for winding down Sleep-inducing strategies Control your sleeping environment Common myths busted |
| book why we sleep: This Book Will Send You to Sleep Hardwick, K. McCoy, 2018-05-10 'This Book Will Send You to Sleep' makes no claims to be fun or interesting. It is a book you can read in full confidence that you will find absolutely nothing to stimulate your brain. A book, like no other, that will afford you much sleep and copious amounts of pointless knowledge. Where else will you read about the political crisis in Belgium 2007-2011 or study the growth pattern of holly? And from where else can you find, in one place an overview of railway gauges, a summary of the administrative bureaucracy of the Byzantine Empire and instructions for the creation of a collapsible music stand? Prepare to fall fast asleep with the most boring book ever published. |
| book why we sleep: The Little Prince Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, 2024-11-08 Beschreibung I ask the indulgence of the children who may read this book for dedicating it to a grown-up. I have a serious reason: he is the best friend I have in the world. I have another reason: this grown-up understands everything, even books about children. I have a third reason: he lives in France where he is hungry and cold. He needs cheering up. If all these reasons are not enough, I will dedicate the book to the child from whom this grown-up grew. All grown-ups were once children-- although few of them remember it. And so I correct my dedication: To Leon Werth when he was a little boy Once when I was six years old I saw a magnificent picture in a book, called True Stories from Nature, about the primeval forest. It was a picture of a boa constrictor in the act of swallowing an animal. Here is a copy of the drawing. In the book it said: Boa constrictors swallow their prey whole, without chewing it. After that they are not able to move, and they sleep through the six months that they need for digestion. |
| book why we sleep: Sleep Nick Littlehales, 2018-03-06 Proven solutions for a better night's sleep, from the sleep guru to elite athletes--rest for success in work, sports, and life One-third of our lives -- that's 3,000 hours a year--is spent trying to sleep. The time we spend in bed shapes our moods, motivation, alertness, decision-making skills, reaction time, creativity . . . in short, our ability to perform, whether at work, at home, or at play. But most of us have disturbed, restless nights, relying on over-stimulation from caffeine and sugar to drag us through the day. The old eight-hour rule just doesn't work, and it's time for a new approach. Endorsed by leading professionals in sports and business, Sleep shares a new program to be your personal best. Nick Littlehales is the leading sport sleep coach to some of the biggest names in the sporting world, including record-breaking cyclists for British Cycling and Team Sky, international soccer teams, NBA and NFL players, and Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Here, he shares his proven strategies for anyone to use. You'll learn how to map your unique sleep cycle, optimize your environment for recovery, and cope with the demands of this fast-paced, tech-driven world. Read Sleep and rest your way to a more confident, successful, and happier you. |
| book why we sleep: The Sleep Revolution Arianna Huffington, 2017-04-04 Co-founder and editor in chief of The Huffington Post Arianna Huffington shows how our cultural dismissal of sleep as time wasted compromises our health and our decision-making and undermines our work lives, our personal lives--and even our sex lives in this New York Times bestseller. We are in the midst of a sleep deprivation crisis, with profound consequences to our health, our job performance, our relationships and our happiness. What we need is nothing short of a sleep revolution: only by renewing our relationship with sleep can we take back control of our lives. In The Sleep Revolution, Arianna explores all the latest science on what exactly is going on while we sleep and dream. She takes on the sleeping pill industry, and all the ways our addiction to technology disrupts our sleep. She also offers a range of recommendations and tips from leading scientists on how we can get better and more restorative sleep, and harness its incredible power. The result is a sweeping, scientifically rigorous, and deeply personal exploration of sleep from all angles, from the history of sleep, to the role of dreams in our lives, to the consequences of sleep deprivation, and the new golden age of sleep science that reveals the vital role sleep plays in our every waking moment and every aspect of our health--from weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease to cancer and Alzheimer’s. In today's fast-paced, always-connected, perpetually-harried and sleep-deprived world, our need for a good night’s sleep is more important--and elusive--than ever. The Sleep Revolution both sounds the alarm on our worldwide sleep crisis and provides a detailed road map to the great sleep awakening that can help transform our lives, our communities, and our world. |
| book why we sleep: Sleep for Success James B. Maas, Rebecca S. Robbins, 2011 Given the present, stress-inducing state of the economy and the world, there has never been a better time to provide a wake-up call on how to relax, get centered, get eight hours of sleep, and be happier and more successful. Recent research has shown us that when we get enough sleep, we are able to accomplish more in less time and with less stress and greater health. What if you could take a few small steps every day that would enable you to eventually achieve all these things? You can. In fact, it's easy. Sleep for Success!, a convincing, psychological approach to changing attitudes and behaviors, is written for anyone who wants to get a great night's sleep, feel wide awake, and be a peak performer all day. If you're human, chances are that you are at least somewhat sleep deprived. Sleep for Success! can change your life-literally overnight. |
| book why we sleep: Assembling the Morrow Sandra Huber, 2014 Even though we spend a third of our lives asleep, the behaviour remains largely a mystery. Sandra Huber's first book, Assembling the Morrow: A Poetics of Sleep, assumes that any attempt to solve this mystery requires new modes of experimentation. What happens when the line of a Berger's wave (an electroencephalography recording of brainwaves in sleep) turns into a line of poetry, an act of focused consciousness? The earliest readings of the sleeping brain, captured by EEGs in the 1930s, revealed that sleep is as active and lively as its daytime counterpart, not simply a passive state that naturally ensues when wakefulness ceases. Sleep not only assimilates the day that's passed, but also looks forward, assembling what's to come. To engage this concept, Huber sculpts a long poem onto the neural oscillations of sleep, in order to explore what is beneath them both: the conscious organism, the writer, and the written. In the field of the poem, where sleep is traditionally a metaphor for death, the idea that to be awake is to be alive is put to the test in a new kind of writing that invites a new kind of being. Prefaced by a discussion on poetry, the science of sleep, and those who have sought a language of consciousness - from Hans Berger to Gertrude Stein - Assembling the Morrow proposes that entering the mystery of sleep requires a radical reframing of our biases on what it means to be conscious. |
| book why we sleep: Opportunity Rob Moore, 2021-03-25 Opportunities are limitless and abundant. The problem is, many people can't recognise them. It can feel like opportunity doesn't knock for you, or other people get more opportunities, or you have bad luck and timing. You just need to know where to look. How to ask. When to ACT. Opportunity can be a window or a door; sometimes it opens right in front of you and sometimes it knocks. You need to be ready: windows, doors and eyes open. Are you waiting for that once-in-a-lifetime or business opportunity to change your life? How will you know when it comes? How will you be sure it's right for you? This book is not about waiting for an opportunity. It's a book containing strategies that can be employed immediately, ensuring you attract opportunities abundantly, both big and small, and you're ready to recognise and take them. To turn ideas into opportunities. Successful people often make their own luck - they find success because they have trained their minds to recognise great opportunities and make the most of them, rather than freezing with uncertainty or lacking the vision to see them through. They know the opportunity cost of not taking them. In this book you'll learn how to spot, seize and implement the right opportunities, and how to say NO to the wrong ones. You'll learn to take fast and slow opportunities. When opportunity appears you'll be ready to take advantage, seize the day, and win at life. |
| book why we sleep: Why We Sleep Matthew Walker, 2017-09-28 'Astonishing ... an amazing book ... absolutely chocker full of things that we need to know' Chris Evans 'Matthew Walker is probably one of the most influential people on the planet' Evening Standard THE #1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER TLS, OBSERVER, SUNDAY TIMES, FT, GUARDIAN, DAILY MAIL AND EVENING STANDARD BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2017 Sleep is one of the most important aspects of our life, health and longevity and yet it is increasingly neglected in twenty-first-century society, with devastating consequences: every major disease in the developed world - Alzheimer's, cancer, obesity, diabetes - has very strong causal links to deficient sleep. In this book, the first of its kind written by a scientific expert, Professor Matthew Walker explores twenty years of cutting-edge research to solve the mystery of why sleep matters. Looking at creatures from across the animal kingdom as well as major human studies, Why We Sleep delves into everything from what really happens during REM sleep to how caffeine and alcohol affect sleep and why our sleep patterns change across a lifetime, transforming our appreciation of the extraordinary phenomenon that safeguards our existence. 'Startling, vital ... a life-raft' Guardian 'A top sleep scientist argues that sleep is more important for our health than diet or exercise' The Times 'Passionate, urgent . . . it had a powerful effect on me' Observer |
| book why we sleep: Why We Nap STAMPI, BROUGHTON, 2013-11-27 J ÜRGEN AscHOFF Very bad habit! Very bad habit! Captain Giles to Joseph Conrad who had taken a siesta. -Conrad: The Shadow Line On the Multiplicity of Rest-Activity Cycles: Some Historical and Conceptual Notes According to its title this book tries to answer the profound question of why we nap-and why Captain Giles was wrong in blaming Conrad for having napped. However, in this volume the term nap is not used in the narrower sense of an afternoon siesta; instead, emphasis is placed on the recurrent alternation between states of alertness and drowsiness, i. e. , on rest-activity cycles of high er frequency throughout the 24 hr. In view of this focus, two authors (Stampi, in Chapter I, and Ball, in Chapter 3) rightly refer to the psychologist Szymanski who was among the first to describe polyphasic activity patterns. Hence, I consider it appropriate to open this foreword with a few historical remarks. At the time when Szymanski (1920) made the distinction between monophasic and polyphasic rest-activity patterns and sleep-wake cy cles, respectively, not much was known about the mechanisms of such temporal structures. Although the botanists quite some time ago had demonstrated the endogenous nature of the monophasic sleep movements in plants, the hypothesis of an (still unknown) external driving force was favored by those who studied rhythms in animals and humans (Aschoff, 1990). |
| book why we sleep: This Book Will Put You to Sleep Professor K. McCoy, Dr. Hardwick, 2018-10-02 It is sadly true that it is not always easy to fall asleep. This gently amusing, highly effective anthology of soporific dullness has been carefully curated to put readers to sleep as quickly as possible. With a pillowy case wrap, stultifying illustrations, and pages of sheep to count, this giftable godsend for the under-rested features dozens of snoozy short texts, including The Motion of Sand Dunes, The Administrative Bureaucracy of the Byzantine Empire, White Noise: A Technical Explanation, and many dozens more— though good luck reading very far on any one evening. Insomniacs will also appreciate A Staring Contest with Fifty Cats, Some Interesting Mathematical Theorems, The Dullest Entries from Interesting Diaries, and other zzzzzzzz. |
| book why we sleep: Understanding Sleep and Dreaming William H. Moorcroft, 2006-09-04 Designed primarily as a text this volume is an up-to-date and integrated overview of physiological sleep mechanisms, brain function, psychological ramifications of sleep, dimensions of dreaming, and clinical disorders associated with sleep. It is accessibly written with specially boxed material that enhances the text. Authored by a researcher/clinician/professor with more than 25 years of experience in sleep studies, Understanding Sleep and Dreaming provides a solid basis for those who are not expert in this area. It offers a good foundation for those who will continue sleep studies, while at the same time offering enough information for those who will apply this knowledge in other ways such as clinicians in their individual practices or researchers for whom sleep may be part of a specific study. It is an excellent text for courses on sleep at the undergraduate and graduate levels. |
| book why we sleep: Quiet Your Mind and Get to Sleep Colleen E. Carney, Rachel Manber, 2009-12-02 A busy and hectic life can profoundly affect your ability to get a good night's rest. And it's even more difficult to feel relaxed when you stay awake worrying that you won't fall asleep. This vicious circle can quickly rob you of your quality of life, which is why it is so important to seek the most effective treatment for your insomnia. This workbook uses cognitive behavior therapy, which has been shown to work as well as sleep medications and produce longer-lasting effects. Research shows that it also works well for those whose insomnia is experienced in the context of anxiety, depression, and chronic pain. The complete program in Quiet Your Mind and Get to Sleep goes to the root of your insomnia and offers the same techniques used by experienced sleep specialists. You'll learn how to optimize your sleep pattern using methods to calm your mind and help you identify sleep-thieving behaviors that contribute to insomnia. Don't go without rest any longer-get started on this program and end your struggles with sleep. |
| book why we sleep: Snooze Michael McGirr, 2017-06-06 Michael McGirr always had trouble sleeping. The arrival of baby twins, however, made him realize that he’d never before known true exhaustion. And while he celebrated these small children who brought him so much joy and tiredness, he found himself on a desperate and bone-weary journey in search of just a few extra winks a night. It was an adventure that would teach him more about what exactly sleep is, why we need it, and what it means when we don’t get enough of it.In Snooze, McGirr delves into the mysterious world of sleep, including its many benefits, its stubborn elusiveness, and exactly what our brains really get up to while we’re in bed. He offers readers a tour through the odd sleep patterns of some of history's greatest minds, including Aristotle, Homer, Shakespeare, Florence Nightingale, Thomas Edison, and more. He looks, too, at the demise of sleep in our increasingly fragmented modern world—and examines what that means for everyone from the Average Joe in the workplace to those with serious sleep disorders.The result is both entertaining and enlightening—the perfect book for those sleepless nights. |
| book why we sleep: Before You Sleep Annie Cronin Romano, 2018-10-16 This winsome bedtime book has the makings to become a classic and an important part of families’ nightly rituals. Reflecting on various activities through each of the five senses, detailed poetic text and illustrations show memorable scenes. Recall little moments of your day: Sounds like “splish-splashing in your bath.” Smells like “the smell of grandpa’s aftershave.” Tastes like “cherry slushy, cold and sweet.” Sights like “the glare of sunshine on the lake.” And the feel of “a kitten’s fur as smooth as silk.” The soft and inviting art adds warmth and relatability to each moment. The poetry has a steady and lilting quality sure to quiet down and soothe children at bedtime. This book encourages readers to pay attention to all aspects of their day, fostering a sense of gentle gratitude. |
| book why we sleep: The Stress Solution Rangan Chatterjee, 2019-01-08 Dr. Rangan Chatterjee knows this better than anyone. As a practicing GP, he's seen first-hand how stress affects his patients and has found simple but effective methods to help them. Now he's on a mission to show that combatting stress is easier than you think. He packed with personal accounts and patient cases. This book will become your blueprint on how to live stress-free in the modern world. |
| book why we sleep: Before We Sleep Jeffrey Lent, 2017-05-02 The sweeping, intergenerational story of a Vermont family, from WWII to the dawning of the '60s--the most magisterial and moving novel of acclaimed author Jeffrey Lent's career. Katey Snow, seventeen, slips the pickup into neutral and rolls silently out of the driveway of her Vermont home, her parents, Oliver and Ruth, still asleep. She isn't so much running away as on a journey of discovery. She carries with her a packet of letters addressed to her mother from an old army buddy of her father's. She has only recently been told that Oliver, who she adores more than anyone, isn't her biological father. She hopes the letter's sender will have answers to her many questions. Before We Sleep moves gracefully between Katey's perspective on the road and her mother, Ruth's. Through Ruth's recollections, we learn of her courtship with Oliver, their marriage on the eve of war, and his return as a changed man. Oliver had always been a bit dreamy, but became more remote, finding solace most of all in repairing fiddles. There were adjustments, accommodations, sacrifices--but the family went on to find its own rhythms, satisfactions, and happiness. Now Katey's journey may rearrange the Snows' story. Set in a lovingly realized Vermont setting, tracking the changes that come with the turning of the seasons--and decades--and signaling the dawning of a new freedom as Katey moves out into a world in flux, Before We Sleep is a novel about family, about family secrets, and about the love that holds families together. It is also about the Greatest Generation as it moves into the very different era of the 1960s, and about the trauma of war that so profoundly weighed on both generations. It is Jeffrey Lent's most accomplished novel. |
| book why we sleep: Range David Epstein, 2021-04-27 The #1 New York Times bestseller that has all America talking—with a new afterword on expanding your range—as seen on CNN's Fareed Zakaria GPS, Morning Joe, CBS This Morning, and more. “The most important business—and parenting—book of the year.” —Forbes “Urgent and important. . . an essential read for bosses, parents, coaches, and anyone who cares about improving performance.” —Daniel H. Pink Shortlisted for the Financial Times/McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award Plenty of experts argue that anyone who wants to develop a skill, play an instrument, or lead their field should start early, focus intensely, and rack up as many hours of deliberate practice as possible. If you dabble or delay, you’ll never catch up to the people who got a head start. But a closer look at research on the world’s top performers, from professional athletes to Nobel laureates, shows that early specialization is the exception, not the rule. David Epstein examined the world’s most successful athletes, artists, musicians, inventors, forecasters and scientists. He discovered that in most fields—especially those that are complex and unpredictable—generalists, not specialists, are primed to excel. Generalists often find their path late, and they juggle many interests rather than focusing on one. They’re also more creative, more agile, and able to make connections their more specialized peers can’t see. Provocative, rigorous, and engrossing, Range makes a compelling case for actively cultivating inefficiency. Failing a test is the best way to learn. Frequent quitters end up with the most fulfilling careers. The most impactful inventors cross domains rather than deepening their knowledge in a single area. As experts silo themselves further while computers master more of the skills once reserved for highly focused humans, people who think broadly and embrace diverse experiences and perspectives will increasingly thrive. |
| book why we sleep: The 8-Hour Sleep Paradox Mark Burhenne, 2016-01-13 Surprising as it may seem, getting eight hours of sleep is the wrong approach to achieve great health and top performance. Most people with disrupted sleep don't know what they're missing because they've never experienced anything different. This book will teach you how to achieve your highest quality sleep to become your best, brightest, most capable self. This 3-step program will show you how you can get the kind of sleep that unlocks your ability to: achieve your perfect weight by suppressing your appetite naturally; slow down the aging process; wake up happy and refreshed every morning; improve your energy levels, concentration and mental focus; end daytime sleepiness and brain fog.--Publisher's description. |
| book why we sleep: The Psychopath Inside James Fallon, 2014-10-28 “Compelling, essential reading for understanding the underpinnings of psychopathy.” — M. E. Thomas, author of Confessions of a Sociopath For his first fifty-eight years, James Fallon was by all appearances a normal guy. A successful neuroscientist and professor, he’d been raised in a loving family, married his high school sweetheart, and had three kids and lots of friends. Then he learned a shocking truth that would not only disrupt his personal and professional life, but would lead him to question the very nature of his own identity. While researching serial killers, he uncovered a pattern in their brain scans that helped explain their cold and violent behavior. Astonishingly, his own scan matched that pattern. And a few months later he learned that he was descended from a long line of murderers. Fallon set out to reconcile the truth about his own brain with everything he knew as a scientist about the mind, behavior, and personality. |
| book why we sleep: Before We Sleep Giorgio Volpe, 2021-09-07 A red fox and a dormouse joyfully play in the forest while the season changes from summer to autumn. Soon, the dormouse must hibernate, and the friends will part. Before the long sleep, the fox tries to keep the dormouse awake. Sleep indeed must come, but not before the friends have found a way to accept the inevitable . . . and make a promise to be together again in the spring. This gentle friendship story is the perfect allegory for bedtime . . . and the reassuring message is clear - I will be there for you when you wake. |
| book why we sleep: Fahrenheit 451 Ray Bradbury, 1993 A book burner in a future fascist state finds out books are a vital part of a culture he never knew. He clandestinely pursues reading, until he is betrayed. |
| book why we sleep: Sleep Petra Hawker, 2019-12-26 Make excellent sleep a life-changing reality for you - now. New science has revealed the importance of sleep as one of the key foundation stones of good health. Take control of your sleep with over 40 proven strategies, based on a 360 degree approach to achieving excellent sleep. Find targeted meditation, movement and breathing exercises; discover how light, colour, and sound could hold the key to healthy sleep; and find out how to get to the root of the underlying causes of chronic sleep problems. Reset your sleep patterns to suit your lifestyle and draw on practical techniques to overcome common sleep disruptors, including stress, jet-lag, and shift-work. Let the dream of better sleep become a life-changing reality. |
| book why we sleep: Why We Eat (Too Much) Andrew Jenkinson, 2021 The Sunday Times bestseller that explains the new science behind weight loss and how we can get in shape without counting calories. 'A compelling look at the science of appetite and metabolism' Vogue 'This book tells us the truth about weight loss' Dr Rangan Chatterjee _______________ We've all heard the golden rule: eat less, exercise more and you'll lose weight. But what if it isn't that simple? For over two decades, weight loss surgeon Dr Andrew Jenkinson has treated thousands of people who have become trapped in the endless cycle of dieting. Why We Eat (Too Much), combines case studies from his practice and the new science of metabolism to illuminate how our appetite really works. Debunking myths of about body and systematically explaining why dieting is counter-productive, this unflinching book investigates every aspect of nutrition: from the 'set weight point' that is unique to all of us, to good and bad fats, and from how genes impact our weight to how our hormones are affected after a diet ends. With a new chapter about the link between obesity and COVID-19, this incredible book will help you understand your body better than ever before. _______________ 'Articulate, clear, a joy to read, this is a book that really needed written' Joanna Blythman, author of Swallow This 'Highly persuasive . . . a radical approach to weight loss' Sunday Times 'Debunks the myths around dieting and weight-loss' Telegraph |
| book why we sleep: Why We Sleep Matthew Walker, 2019-11 Vietnamese edition of neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker's Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams, explaining the importance and the power of sleep for our helath. Vietnamese transaltion by Viet Ho and Le Na. |
| book why we sleep: Why We Sleep Matthew Walker, 2017-10-03 Sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life, wellness, and longevity ... An explosion of scientific discoveries in the last twenty years has shed new light on this fundamental aspect of our lives. Now ... neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker gives us a new understanding of the vital importance of sleep and dreaming--Amazon.com. |
| book why we sleep: Summary & Analysis of Why We Sleep ZIP Reads, PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. If you'd like to purchase the original book, please paste this link in your browser: https://amzn.to/2uVEPW1 In this deeply revealing book, Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams, Doctor Matthew Walker shares some truly profound revelations into the realm of sleep. He unlocks mysteries that will force you to look at your bedtime in a whole new light. Click Buy Now with 1-Click to own your copy today! What does this ZIP Reads Summary Include? Synopsis of the original bookThe science of sleep and how it heals our brainCommon causes of sleep deprivationLong-term effects sleep deprivation can have on the bodyThe role dreams play in rejuvenating usThe importance of sleep across different age groups and speciesEditorial ReviewBackground on the author About the Original Book: In Why We Sleep, Matthew Walker goes deep into the science behind sleep and why it is of vital significance to all animals. He provides scientific evidence to highlight the benefits of sleep and the extreme consequences that befall those who fail to get the recommended amount. Walker also explains the dream process and why it is critical to your good health and optimal survival. If you have ever wondered whether sleep is important and what your dreams really mean, this is the book for you. You can rest assured that your bedtime will never be the same again! DISCLAIMER: This book is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for, Why We Sleep.ZIP Reads is wholly responsible for this content and is not associated with the original author in any way. |
| book why we sleep: Summary and Analysis of Why We Sleep Z. I. P. ZIP Reads, 2018-07-27 PLEASE NOTE: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. If you'd like to purchase the original book, please paste this link in your browser: https://amzn.to/2uVEPW1 In this deeply revealing book, Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams, Doctor Matthew Walker shares some truly profound revelations into the realm of sleep. He unlocks mysteries that will force you to look at your bedtime in a whole new light. Click Buy Now with 1-Click to own your copy today! What does this ZIP Reads Summary Include? Synopsis of the original book The science of sleep and how it heals our brain Common causes of sleep deprivation Long-term effects sleep deprivation can have on the body The role dreams play in rejuvenating us The importance of sleep across different age groups and species Editorial Review Background on the author About the Original Book:In Why We Sleep, Matthew Walker goes deep into the science behind sleep and why it is of vital significance to all animals. He provides scientific evidence to highlight the benefits of sleep and the extreme consequences that befall those who fail to get the recommended amount. Walker also explains the dream process and why it is critical to your good health and optimal survival. If you have ever wondered whether sleep is important and what your dreams really mean, this is the book for you. You can rest assured that your bedtime will never be the same again! DISCLAIMER: This book is intended as a companion to, not a replacement for, Why We Sleep. ZIP Reads is wholly responsible for this content and is not associated with the original author in any way. Please follow this link: https://amzn.to/2uVEPW1to purchase a copy of the original book. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. |
| book why we sleep: Summary Knowledge Tree, 2020-07-27 Why We Sleep: Unlocking The Power of Sleep and Dreams - Book Summary What would you do if someone were to tell you that sleep is one of the single most important thing you can do in this life? The book Why We Sleep: Unlocking The Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker shows how sleep is actually much more important to us than what we initially thought. He explains the deep rooted reasons why the modern human civilisation as a whole is not getting sufficient sleep, and shows just how badly the consequences of sleep deprivation can affect all of us. Sleeping sufficiently and sleeping well is not as simple as just lying on the bed, but it is not super tough either. With just a few simple tips and tricks offered in Why We Sleep, you will be able to correct those poor sleeping habits and really enjoy a full night's rest. As you gradually unlock the true power of sleep in your life, you will realize the physical, mental as well as emotional benefits that proper, sufficient sleep brings. This book holds a detailed, comprehensive summary of the original book by Matthew Walker and it succinctly collates all the important facts into easy-to-remember points for quick and effective understanding of the original work, so that you can hit the ground running and start to see the benefits from Why We Sleep in the shortest possible time! This book is meant to complement the original book and definitely not to replace it. Within the book, you will find Summaries of Each Chapter Executive Summary of The Book Crucial Facts and Deliverables Condensed Into Key Knowledge Pointers This summary is now available in paperback, audible audio, and kindle editions. Click On The Buy Now Button To Get Started Disclaimer: This is a summary, review of the book Why We Sleep and not the original book. |
| book why we sleep: Summary: Matthew Walker's Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams (Discussion Prompts) Sarah Fields, 2019-01-09 New York Times bestselling book Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams is the first sleep book by Professor Matthew Walker, a leading scientific expert on sleep. He reveals his groundbreaking research on sleep and explains how we can harness its power to make our lives better. Sleep is one of the life's most important aspect that promotes our wellness, life, and longevity. An explosion of scientific discoveries on sleep is shedding a new light on this fundamental yet least understood aspect of our lives. New York Times Book Review says that Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams is a thoughtful tour through the still dimly understood state of being asleep. They say that this is a book on a mission. The modern humans are in the midst of a 'silent sleep loss epidemic' that poses 'the greatest public health challenge we face in the 21st century.' Through this book Why We Sleep, Walker mounts a persuasive, exuberant case for addressing our societal sleep deficit and for the virtues of sleep itself. It is recommended for night-table reading in the most pragmatic sense. In this comprehensive look into Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker, you'll gain insight with this essential resource as a guide to aid your discussions. Be prepared to lead with the following: More than 60 done-for-you discussion prompts available Discussion aid which includes a wealth of information and prompts Overall brief plot synopsis and author biography as refreshers Thought-provoking questions made for deeper examinations Creative exercises to foster alternate if this was you discussions And more! Please Note: This is a companion guide based on the work Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker not affiliated to the original work or author in any way and does not contain any text of the original work. Please purchase or read the original work first. |
| book why we sleep: Summary & Discussions of Why We Sleep By Matthew Walker, PhD , 2020-02-20 Learn Key Concepts of Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker PhD for Your Self-Development or Discussion Group in 15 Minutes Without Missing the Highlights... or Your Money Back! Note: This is a Summary and Discussions of Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker, PhD. Who Should Read Why We Sleep? We all need sleep, yet we consistently don't get enough. Research shows that most people average less than seven hours of sleep per night. This book is perfect for those who: Struggle to wake up in the morning Wonder why they never feel good anymore Have mood, memory, weight, or anxiety problems Have a family medical history that includes dementia, heart disease, or cancer Are searching for an improved lifestyle Need help learning how to sleep better What's in It for Me, and Why is it Important? Matthew Walker, PhD says that we are now in the midst of a global sleep-deprivation epidemic. Humankind has entered a health crisis that goes beyond simply feeling tired. Research consistently reveals that the lack of sleep increases the risk of a variety of health ailments, including Alzheimer's, diabetes, heart disease, and depression. You'll Soon Discover... How sleep affects every aspect of your life, including your mental and physical health. Why eight hours of sleep a night is absolutely essential, and why a power nap isn't going to make up for staying up late. Why teens are impossible to get out of bed in the morning, and how we are setting them up for failure in life. Why older people eat supper at 4:30 pm, and how sleep deprivation can be causing their confusion. How to get better sleep on a consistent basis for absolutely free. Don't Have Time to Read? Discover the new way to grasp a deeper understanding of a book or subject while getting your time back - instantly! The Growth Digest serves busy people who are keen on growth, learning, and self-development by serving all the highlights and key points on a silver platter - without the fluff. Additionally, The Growth Digest provides various unique and intuitive content so you can get a 360 degree understanding of the topic including: Background Information About the Author so You Know Where They Are Coming From The Author's Perspective and Motivation to Write This Book that Will Give You a Fuller Understanding Main idea In a Nutshell to Give You an Instant Overview of the Forest Chapter-by-Chapter Analysis So You Can Explore In-Depth the Trees Chapter Recap to Review the Chapter Instantly (Great for Memory) Ideas How to Implement This Into Your Life Immediately Trivia Questions To Quiz Yourself and Your Friends Discussion Questions So You are Ready to Have a Discussion In Your Discussion Group ...and much more! Our unique Growth Digest Summary and Discussions Book would be ideal to enhance your enjoyment of the original book or help to pick it up. Scroll Up and Download Now! 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back. This is an unofficial summary & analytical review and has not been approved or is affiliated by the original author or publisher of the book. |
| book why we sleep: Summary of Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker: Conversation Starters Bookhabits, 2018-05-05 Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker: Conversation Starters Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker is Dr. Walker's exploration and explanation of why sleep should be valued by everybody. He uses his background in sleep science and neuroscience to teach the layman and laywoman just how important it is to get the right amount of shut eye every night. His enthusiasm for the subject will motivate any reader to make sleep the top priority in their lives. Why We Sleep received a spot on the New York Time's Bestseller list and has received high praise on Amazon with a 4.5 star rating. A Brief Look Inside: EVERY GOOD BOOK CONTAINS A WORLD FAR DEEPER than the surface of its pages. The characters and their world come alive, and the characters and its world still live on. Conversation Starters is peppered with questions designed to bring us beneath the surface of the page and invite us into the world that lives on. These questions can be used to... Create Hours of Conversation: - Promote an atmosphere of discussion for groups - Foster a deeper understanding of the book - Assist in the study of the book, either individually or corporately - Explore unseen realms of the book as never seen before Disclaimer: This book you are about to enjoy is an independent resource meant to supplement the original book. If you have not yet read the original book, we encourage you to before purchasing this unofficial Conversation Starters. |
| book why we sleep: Summary of Why We Sleep Alexander Cooper, 2021-10-10 Summary of Why We Sleep Thank you for purchasing “Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams” book summary! If you like the summarized content, please purchase and read the original book for full content! “Why We Sleep” is a book written by Matthew Walker. In this book, the author writes about what he learned about understanding sleep. Why sleep is important, what causes bad sleep and how the modern world affects our everyday night sleep- all this and much more can be found in this book. The truth is that great number of people do not sleep well and that there are many things that contribute to bad sleep. Some of the most common contributors to a bad night’s sleep are alcohol, caffeine, blue light from smartphones or computers, and others. When we become sleep deprived, we suffer. This means that our entire being suffers. Not just our bodies, but our minds also suffer. Our physical, emotional, and mental capabilities decline drastically. Therefore, Walker writes what we can do in order to eliminate such sleep disruptors in order to enjoy good quality sleep. Here is a Preview of What You Will Get: ⁃ A Full Book Summary ⁃ An Analysis ⁃ Fun quizzes ⁃ Quiz Answers ⁃ Etc. Get a copy of this summary and learn about the book. |
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
Oct 3, 2017 · Walker describes how our resting habits have changed throughout history; the connection between sleep, …
Why We Sleep - Wikipedia
Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams (or simply known as Why We Sleep) is a 2017 popular science book …
Why We Sleep | Book by Matthew Walker - Simon & Sch…
Jun 19, 2018 · In this “compelling and utterly convincing” (The Sunday Times) book, preeminent neuroscientist and …
Why We Sleep a book by Matthew Walker PhD - Booksh…
Oct 3, 2017 · Walker describes how our resting habits have changed throughout history; the connection between sleep, …
Book Summary - Why We Sleep (Matthew Walker) - Readingrap…
In Why We Sleep, neuroscientist and sleep expert Dr Matthew Walker presents groundbreaking discoveries about …
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
Oct 3, 2017 · Walker describes how our resting habits have changed throughout history; the connection between sleep, chronic disease, and life span; and why the pills and aids we use to …
Why We Sleep - Wikipedia
Why We Sleep: The New Science of Sleep and Dreams (or simply known as Why We Sleep) is a 2017 popular science book about sleep written by Matthew Walker, an English professor of …
Why We Sleep | Book by Matthew Walker - Simon & Schuster
Jun 19, 2018 · In this “compelling and utterly convincing” (The Sunday Times) book, preeminent neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker provides a revolutionary exploration of sleep, …
Why We Sleep a book by Matthew Walker PhD - Bookshop.org US
Oct 3, 2017 · Walker describes how our resting habits have changed throughout history; the connection between sleep, chronic disease, and life span; and why the pills and aids we use to …
Book Summary - Why We Sleep (Matthew Walker) - Readingraphics
In Why We Sleep, neuroscientist and sleep expert Dr Matthew Walker presents groundbreaking discoveries about sleep and how it affects all aspects of our physical, mental and emotional …
Book Summary: Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker - Eric Sandroni
In this book summary of Why We Sleep, you’ll learn about one of the key areas of our life, health, and longevity. This definitive book on the topic explores the consequences of sleep …
Why We Sleep - Penguin Books UK
In this book, the first of its kind written by a scientific expert, Professor Matthew Walker explores twenty years of cutting-edge research to solve the mystery of why sleep matters.
Why We Sleep: A Comprehensive Summary
Aug 26, 2024 · In his groundbreaking book, "Why We Sleep," neuroscientist Matthew Walker offers a fascinating exploration of sleep's critical role in our lives, challenging common …
Why we sleep by Matthew P. Walker - Open Library
Aug 28, 2024 · Charting cutting-edge scientific breakthroughs, and synthesizing decades of research and clinical practice, Walker explains how we can harness sleep to improve learning, …
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams - Goodreads
Sep 28, 2017 · Neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker provides a revolutionary exploration of sleep, examining how it affects every aspect of our physical and mental well-being.
