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the secret world of sleep: The Nocturnal Brain Dr. Guy Leschziner, 2019-07-23 A renowned neurologist shares the true stories of people unable to get a good night’s rest in The Nocturnal Brain: Nightmares, Neuroscience, and the Secret World of Sleep, a fascinating exploration of the symptoms and syndromes behind sleep disorders. For Dr. Guy Leschziner’s patients, there is no rest for the weary in mind and body. Insomnia, narcolepsy, night terrors, apnea, and sleepwalking are just a sampling of conditions afflicting sufferers who cannot sleep—and their experiences in trying are the stuff of nightmares. Demoniac hallucinations frighten people into paralysis. Restless legs rock both the sleepless and their sleeping partners with unpredictable and uncontrollable kicking. Out-of-sync circadian rhythms confuse the natural body clock’s days and nights. Then there are the extreme cases. A woman in a state of deep sleep who gets dressed, unlocks her car, and drives for several miles before returning to bed. The man who has spent decades cleaning out kitchens while “sleep-eating.” The teenager prone to the serious, yet unfortunately nicknamed Sleeping Beauty Syndrome stuck in a cycle of excessive unconsciousness, binge eating, and uncharacteristic displays of aggression and hypersexuality while awake. With compassionate stories of his patients and their conditions, Dr. Leschziner illustrates the neuroscience behind our sleeping minds, revealing the many biological and psychological factors necessary in getting the rest that will not only maintain our physical and mental health, but improve our cognitive abilities and overall happiness. |
the secret world of sleep: The Secret Life of Sleep Kat Duff, 2014-03-18 Unlock the astonishing facts, myths, and benefits of one of the most endangered human resources—sleep. It has become increasingly clear that our sleep shapes who we are as much as, if not more than, we shape it. While most sleep research hasn’t ventured far beyond research labs and treatment clinics, The Secret Life of Sleep taps into the enormous reservoir of human experiences to illuminate the complexities of a world where sleep has become a dwindling resource. With a sense of infectious curiosity, award winning author Kat Duff mixes cutting-edge research with insightful narratives, surprising insights, and timely questions to help us better understand what we’re losing before it’s too late. The Secret Life of Sleep tackles the full breadth of what sleep means to people the world over. Embark on an exploration of what lies behind and beyond our eyelids when we surrender to the secret life of sleep. |
the secret world of 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). |
the secret world of sleep: Wild Nights Benjamin Reiss, 2017-03-07 Why the modern world forgot how to sleep Why is sleep frustrating for so many people? Why do we spend so much time and money managing and medicating it, and training ourselves and our children to do it correctly? In Wild Nights, Benjamin Reiss finds answers in sleep's hidden history -- one that leads to our present, sleep-obsessed society, its tacitly accepted rules, and their troubling consequences. Today we define a good night's sleep very narrowly: eight hours in one shot, sealed off in private bedrooms, children apart from parents. But for most of human history, practically no one slept this way. Tracing sleep's transformation since the dawn of the industrial age, Reiss weaves together insights from literature, social and medical history, and cutting-edge science to show how and why we have tried and failed to tame sleep. In lyrical prose, he leads readers from bedrooms and laboratories to factories and battlefields to Henry David Thoreau's famous cabin at Walden Pond, telling the stories of troubled sleepers, hibernating peasants, sleepwalking preachers, cave-dwelling sleep researchers, slaves who led nighttime uprisings, rebellious workers, spectacularly frazzled parents, and utopian dreamers. We are hardly the first people, Reiss makes clear, to chafe against our modern rules for sleeping. A stirring testament to sleep's diversity, Wild Nights offers a profound reminder that in the vulnerability of slumber we can find our shared humanity. By peeling back the covers of history, Reiss recaptures sleep's mystery and grandeur and offers hope to weary readers: as sleep was transformed once before, so too can it change today. |
the secret world of sleep: The Secret World of the Brain Catherine Loveday, 2016-09 The brain is the most important part of our anatomy - the master controller that tells the other parts of the body what to do and when to do it. This engaging new book delves into how we use our brains in everyday life and uncovers the crucial workings of this vital organ. How does our brain store memories? How does the brain process emotion? How do we recognise faces? What is dreaming? What does it mean to be conscious? How do injuries and diseases disrupt brain function? Are male and female brains any different? What is really happening in the teenage brain? From revealing how the brain controls our basic functions such as speech, vision and movement to how it determines our perceptions, contributes to our personalities and affects our emotions, this beautifully illustrated book unlocks the key questions about the brain. |
the secret world of sleep: The Neuroscience of Sleep and Dreams Patrick McNamara, 2023-04-13 The Neuroscience of Sleep and Dreams provides comprehensive coverage of the basic neuroscience of both sleep and dreams for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. It details new scientific discoveries, places those discoveries within evolutionary context, and links established findings with implications for sleep medicine. This second edition focuses on recent developments in the social nature of sleep and dreams. Coverage includes the neuroscience of all stages of sleep; the lifespan development of these sleep stages; the role of non-REM and REM sleep in health and mental health; comparative sleep; biological rhythms; sleep disorders; sleep memory; dream content; dream phenomenology, and dream functions. Students, scientists, and interested non-specialists will find this book accessible and informative. |
the secret world of sleep: The Man Who Tasted Words Dr. Guy Leschziner, 2022-02-22 In The Man Who Tasted Words, Guy Leschziner leads readers through the senses and how, through them, our brain understands or misunderstands the world around us. Vision, hearing, taste, smell, and touch are what we rely on to perceive the reality of our world. Our senses are the conduits that bring us the scent of a freshly brewed cup of coffee or the notes of a favorite song suddenly playing on the radio. But are they really that reliable? The Man Who Tasted Words shows that what we perceive to be absolute truths of the world around us is actually a complex internal reconstruction by our minds and nervous systems. The translation into experiences with conscious meaning—the pattern of light and dark on the retina that is transformed into the face of a loved one, for instance—is a process that is invisible, undetected by ourselves and, in most cases, completely out of our control. In The Man Who Tasted Words, neurologist Guy Leschziner explores how our nervous systems define our worlds and how we can, in fact, be victims of falsehoods perpetrated by our own brains. In his moving and lyrical chronicles of lives turned upside down by a disruption in one or more of their five senses, he introduces readers to extraordinary individuals, like one man who actually “tasted” words, and shows us how sensory disruptions like that have played havoc, not only with their view of the world, but with their relationships as well. The cases Leschziner shares in The Man Who Tasted Words are extreme, but they are also human, and teach us how our lives and what we perceive as reality are both ultimately defined by the complexities of our nervous systems. |
the secret world of sleep: The Secret World of Arrietty Picture Book Hiromasa Yonebayashi, 2012-02-07 Based on the beloved classic The Borrowers by Mary Norton. The picture book based on the movie! Arrietty isn’t your ordinary fourteen-year-old girl--she's small enough to make her home under the floorboards of a typical house, “borrowing” what she and her family need from the giants in whose shadows they live. A young boy named Shawn befriends Arrietty, but when adults discover the Borrowers, Arrietty and Shawn must work together to save her family. Based on the classic novel series The Borrowers by Mary Norton, The Secret World of Arrietty is a delight for all ages. Arrietty longs for adventures, but the world can be a dangerous place for one so small. She and her family live hidden beneath the floorboards of a house, borrowing the things they need from the humans who live inside. When Arrietty is discovered by a human boy named Shawn, her world is no longer secret and her family is in danger. If Arrietty can trust Shawn to protect her, she might discover a friendship she never imagined possible. |
the secret world of sleep: Sleep: A Very Short Introduction Steven W. Lockley, Russell G. Foster, 2012-03-22 This Very Short Introduction addresses the biological and psychological aspects of sleep, providing a basic understanding of what sleep is and how it is measured, a look at sleep through the human lifespan, and the causes and consequences of major sleep disorders.--Publisher's web site. |
the secret world of sleep: The Shapeless Unease Samantha Harvey, 2020-05-12 The Booker Prize–winning author of Orbital delivers a “raw and unsettling account of 12 months of inexplicable insomnia” (The Sunday Times, UK). In 2016, Samantha Harvey began to lose sleep. She tried everything to appease her wakefulness: from medication to therapy, changes in her diet to changes in her living arrangements. Nothing seemed to help. The Shapeless Unease is Harvey’s darkly funny and deeply intelligent anatomy of her insomnia, an immersive interior monologue of a year without one of the most basic human needs. Original and profound, and narrated with a lucid breathlessness, this is a startlingly insightful exploration of memory, writing and influence, death and the will to survive, from “this generation’s Virginia Woolf” (Telegraph). “Captures the essence of fractious emotions—anxiety, fear, grief, rage—in prose so elegant, so luminous, it practically shines from the page. Harvey is a hugely talented writer, and this is a book to relish.” —Sarah Waters, New York Times–bestselling author “Harvey writes with hypnotic power and poetic precision about—well, about everything: grief, pain, memory, family, the night sky, a lake at sunset, what it means to dream and what it means to suffer and survive . . . The big surprise is that this book about ‘shapeless unease’ is, in the end, a glittering, playful and, yes, joyful celebration of that glorious gift of glorious life.” —Daily Mail “What a spectacularly good book. It is so controlled and yet so wild . . . easily one of the truest and best books I’ve read about what it’s like to be alive now, in this country.” —Max Porter, award-winning author of Lanny |
the secret world of sleep: Sleep Smarter Shawn Stevenson, 2016-09-06 Shawn Stevenson is a health expert with a background in biology and kinesiology who has helped thousands of people worldwide to improve their health, through his private work as well as his #1 Nutrition and Fitness podcast on iTunes. In his work, Shawn brings a well-rounded perspective to the perennial question: how can we feel better? In investigating complex health issues such as weight loss, chronic fatigue and hormone imbalance, Shawn realised that many health problems start with one criminally overlooked aspect of our routine - sleep. In Sleep Smarter Shawn explores the little-known and even less-appreciated facts about sleep's influence on every part of our life. Backed by the latest scientific research and packed with personal anecdotes and tips from leaders in the field of sleep research, this book depicts the dangers of insufficient sleep - from weight retention to memory loss to bad sex to increased risk of disease. In his clear, personable and relatable style Shawn offers 21 simple, immediately applicable ways for readers to take their well-being into their own hands and improve their sleep now |
the secret world of sleep: Oxford Handbook of Sleep Medicine Guy Leschziner, 2022-03-31 The Oxford Handbook of Sleep Medicine provides a comprehensive, practical guide to clinicians of all backgrounds for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders across clinical specialties. Sleep medicine is encountered in almost every field of medicine yet clinical training and practical guidance is often difficult to find. This handbook is essential for all clinicians seeking a clear and concise quick-reference guide to sleep disorders in their day-to-day practice, from the GP to specialists in respiratory medicine, psychiatry, neurology and surgery. It will also provide an excellent resource for those pursuing specialist training in clinical sleep medicine. This handbook is written from a practical perspective, to guide clinical practice, rather than providing simply theoretical knowledge. It provides guidance from experienced clinicians across a range of specialties to provide a truly comprehensive multidisciplinary approach to sleep medicine. This handbook covers the full range of sleep disorders, from insomnia to very rare movement disorders, to ensure the reader has quick access to the right information whenever they need it. |
the secret world of sleep: Go the F**k to Sleep Adam Mansbach, 2011-06-14 The #1 New York Times Bestseller: “A hilarious take on that age-old problem: getting the beloved child to go to sleep” (NPR). “Hell no, you can’t go to the bathroom. You know where you can go? The f**k to sleep.” Go the Fuck to Sleep is a book for parents who live in the real world, where a few snoozing kitties and cutesy rhymes don’t always send a toddler sailing blissfully off to dreamland. Profane, affectionate, and radically honest, it captures the familiar—and unspoken—tribulations of putting your little angel down for the night. Read by a host of celebrities, from Samuel L. Jackson to Jennifer Garner, this subversively funny bestselling storybook will not actually put your kids to sleep, but it will leave you laughing so hard you won’t care. |
the secret world of sleep: Secret World of Butterflies Courtney Sina Meredith, Giselle Clarkson, 2018-05-23 Butterflies are beautiful but they have some very odd habits - welcome to their secret world. Did you know that butterflies taste with their feet, do a dark-red poo when they come out of their chrysalises and that some drink the tears of crocodiles? They are a mystery: how does the world look to them, do they ever sleep and how are some of them able to fly so high? This book will open your eyes to these magical creatures around us. |
the secret world of sleep: Coral Reef Radka Píro, Martin Šodjr, 2021-09-14 Dive into the ocean, explore the colorful coral reef, and learn about the sea animals who call it home in this amazing picture book. The ocean is a magical place with so much to see. So, grab your snorkel and swim around a beautiful coral reef where you’ll discover all the amazing sea creatures who live there! From hermit crabs, fish, and eels to sea horses, octopuses, dolphins, and so much more, this picture book lets you peek inside while learning tons of fun facts about these stunning animals and their lives inside a coral reef. “Engaging, informative, and best of all—fun!” —Cheryl Butler, host of The Mighty Mommy podcast This is a fixed-format ebook, which preserves the design and layout of the original print book |
the secret world of sleep: The Secret World of Sleep Penelope A. Lewis, 2013-08-27 Neuroscientist Penny Lewis explores the latest research into the nighttime brain to understand the real benefits of sleep, showing how, while our body rests, the brain practices tasks it learned during the day, replays traumatic events to mollify them, and forges connections between distant concepts. |
the secret world of sleep: To Sleep in a Sea of Stars Christopher Paolini, 2020-09-15 Now a New York Times and USA Today bestseller! Winner of Best Science Fiction in the 2020 Goodreads Choice Awards! To Sleep in a Sea of Stars is a brand new epic novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author of Eragon, Christopher Paolini. Kira Navárez dreamed of life on new worlds. Now she's awakened a nightmare. During a routine survey mission on an uncolonized planet, Kira finds an alien relic. At first she's delighted, but elation turns to terror when the ancient dust around her begins to move. As war erupts among the stars, Kira is launched into a galaxy-spanning odyssey of discovery and transformation. First contact isn't at all what she imagined, and events push her to the very limits of what it means to be human. While Kira faces her own horrors, Earth and its colonies stand upon the brink of annihilation. Now, Kira might be humanity's greatest and final hope . . . The Fractalverse Series To Sleep in a Sea of Stars Fractal Noise At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied. |
the secret world of sleep: The Secret World of Walter Anderson Hester Bass, 2024-09-30 “A gorgeous chronicle of a versatile southern American artist.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) In a beautifully crafted biography, Hester Bass and Caldecott Honor winner E. B. Lewis pay homage to the most famous American artist you’ve never heard of. Reclusive nature-lover Walter Anderson spent weeks at a time on an uninhabited island, sketching and painting the natural surroundings and animals to create some of his most brilliant watercolors, which he kept hidden during his lifetime. |
the secret world of sleep: Who's Been Sleeping in Your Head Brett Kahr, 2009-01-27 Presents and analyzes the results of a study of the sexual fantasies of over 23,000 men and women of all ages, discussing stories of specific individuals, the role of fantasy in waking life, and the functions of these fantasies. |
the secret world of sleep: The Secret World of Doing Nothing Orvar Löfgren, Billy Ehn, 2010-05-01 In this insightful and pathbreaking reflection on doing nothing, Billy Ehn and Orvar Löfgren take us on a fascinating tour of what is happening when, to all appearances, absolutely nothing is happening. Sifting through a wide range of examples drawn from literature, published ethnographies, and firsthand research, they probe the unobserved moments in our daily lives—waiting for a bus, daydreaming by the window, performing a routine task—and illuminate these empty times as full of significance. Creative, insightful, and profound, The Secret World of Doing Nothing leads us to rethink the ordinary and find meaning in today’s hypermodern reality. |
the secret world of sleep: The Second Sleep Robert Harris, 2021-05-25 All civilizations consider themselves invulnerable; history warns us that none is. From the international bestselling author of Fatherland and Munich, a gripping mystery and a fascinating cautionary tale. 1468. A young priest, Christopher Fairfax, arrives in a remote English village to conduct the funeral of his predecessor. The land around is strewn with ancient artefacts--coins, fragments of glass, human bones--which the old parson used to collect. Did his obsession with the past lead to his death? As Fairfax is drawn more deeply into the isolated community, everything he believes--about himself, his faith and the history of his world--is tested to destruction. |
the secret world of sleep: My Secret World of Mermaids Ellie Wharton, Tamara Macfarlane, 2019-10-03 This journal is full of magical discoveries waiting to be explored. Meet the mermaids of the oceans, bake some of their favourite food and uncover the facts about these secret, mystical creatures. Read about their secret skills, their special pets and how to seek out a mermaid in the big wide ocean blue. Learn how to become a mermaid seeker, how to care for these creatures and join Ruby, Head Mermaid Seeker, as you promise to look after your mermaid companion and protect their secret and their home. With mermaid stories to read, secrets to learn and much more, this is the perfect book for mermaid believers everywhere. |
the secret world of sleep: The Secret of Dreams Yacki Raizizun, 2022-09-16 Yacki Raizizun's 'The Secret of Dreams' delves into the intriguing sphere of dream interpretation, weaving a tapestry of psychological insight through each chapter. With a prose style that marries accessibility with esoteric knowledge, Raizizun articulates theories of dream analysis with the finesse of a seasoned scholar, embedding his work in the broader canon of psychoanalytic literature. Skillfully bridging the gap between the arcane and the empirical, 'The Secret of Dreams' serves both as a primer for the uninitiated and a stimulating refresher for connoisseurs of the discipline. It stands as a testament to the enduring fascination with the nocturnal wanderings of the human mind, inviting readers to decode the cryptic language of their own subconscious narratives. Raizizun's contribution to the field encapsulates a segue into the universal question about the meaning of our dreams, placing it in a pivotal position within the literary context of oneiric studies. In writing 'The Secret of Dreams,' Raizizun draws upon a rich intellectual background in psychoanalysis and dream research. His exploration is possibly born from a profound engagement with the works of pioneers like Freud, Jung, and Adler, and his own fervent quest for understanding the veiled messages ensconced in the dream state. Yacki Raizizun positions himself through this literary endeavor as both an academic and a chronicler of the human psyche, infusing his observational prowess and deep-seated curiosity into every page, crafting a volume that is steeped in scholarly wisdom whilst maintaining the touch of a writer intent on reaching into the mysteries that captivate us all. 'The Secret of Dreams' is commended to the reader who is captivated by the nocturnes of the mind and seeks to embark on a journey of self-discovery through the abstract world of dreams. Students of psychology, therapists, and any reader with an appetite for introspective insight will find in Raizizun's work an invaluable guide, offering keys to unlock the cryptic doors of dream symbolism with eloquence and depth. Let this republished edition reignite the scholarly flame within and serve as a compass in navigating the enigmatic seas of our nightly odysseys. |
the secret world of sleep: Little Chick and the Secret of Sleep Malachy Doyle, 2012 Still awake at bedtime, Little Chick embarks on a voyage to discover the secret of sleep. |
the secret world of sleep: Stanley Mid Grade Novel #11 Diane Stanley, 2018-10-23 When Max and his sister Rose go to visit their grandmother's lakeside vacation home, they soon discover that their nightly sleeps bring them to a timelocked place with kids from all different eras, united by their love of the lake--and Max begins to wonder if they can help him to find his missing mother. |
the secret world of sleep: The Secret World of Sleep Penelope A. Lewis, 2013-08-27 In recent years neuroscientists have uncovered the countless ways our brain trips us up in day-to-day life, from its propensity toward irrational thought to how our intuitions deceive us. The latest research on sleep, however, points in the opposite direction. Where old wives tales have long advised to sleep on a problem, today scientists are discovering the truth behind these folk sayings,and how the busy brain radically improves our minds through sleep and dreams. In The Secret World of Sleep, neuroscientist Penny Lewis explores the latest research intothe nighttime brain to understand the real benefits of sleep. She shows how, while our body rests, the brain practices tasks it learned during the day, replays traumatic events to mollify them, and forges connections between distant concepts. By understanding the roles that the nocturnal brain plays in our waking life, we can improve the relationship between the two, and even boost creativity and become smarter. This is a fascinating exploration of one of the most surprising corners of neuroscience that shows how science may be able to harness the power of sleep to improve learning, health, and more. |
the secret world of sleep: Snow Flower and the Secret Fan Lisa See, 2011-10-17 Lily is the daughter of a humble farmer, and to her family she is just another expensive mouth to feed. Then the local matchmaker delivers startling news: if Lily's feet are bound properly, they will be flawless. In nineteenth-century China, where a woman's eligibility is judged by the shape and size of her feet, this is extraordinary good luck. Lily now has the power to make a good marriage and change the fortunes of her family. To prepare for her new life, she must undergo the agonies of footbinding, learn nu shu, the famed secret women's writing, and make a very special friend, Snow Flower. But a bitter reversal of fortune is about to change everything. |
the secret world of sleep: The Secret Service Wendy Walker, 1992 In a quasi-eighteenth century Europe, agents of the secret service use their ability to masquerade as objects to break up a plot against the king and queen. |
the secret world of sleep: The Mystery of Sleep Meir Kryger, 2017-03-21 An authoritative and accessible guide to what happens when we shut our eyes at night We spend a third of our lives in bed, but how much do we really understand about how sleep affects us? In the past forty years, scientists have discovered that our sleep (or lack of it) can affect nearly every aspect of our waking lives. Poor sleep could be a sign of a disease, the result of a vitamin or iron deficiency, or the cause of numerous other problems, both sleeping and waking. Yet many people, even medical personnel, are unaware of the dangers of poor sleep. Enter Dr. Meir Kryger, a world authority on the science of sleep, with a comprehensive guide to the mysteries of slumber that combines detailed case studies, helpful tables, illustrations, and pragmatic advice. Everyone needs a good night’s sleep, and many of us will experience some difficulty sleeping or staying awake over the course of our lifetimes (or know someone who does). Kryger’s comprehensive text is a much-needed resource for insomniacs; for those who snore, can’t stay awake, or experience disturbing dreams; and for the simply curious. Uniquely wide ranging, The Mystery of Sleep is more than a handbook; it is a guide to the world of sleep and the mysterious disorders that affect it. |
the secret world of sleep: The Secret Language of Sleep Evany Thomas, 2006 Some couples wonder if they have the mettle for a committed relationship, or the momentum for long-distance love, or the reflexes for fighting crime. Unsure couples waste years looking for answers in each other's eyes, or in the offices of behavioral therapists. And yet, each night their sleeping bodies reveal more than any doctor or private detective could ever discover. With this book, a couple can unlock the meaning of their chosen pose. All thirty-nine poses (including Classic Spoons, the Tobogganer, and Softserve Swirl) come with easy-to-identify illustrations, detailed descriptions, and training tips. Handy icons indicate which positions are most therapeutic for snorers, outdoorsmen, or those who work on their feet. |
the secret world of sleep: Sleepyhead Henry Nicholls, 2018-09-04 A narcoleptic's tireless journey through the neuroscience of disordered sleep Whether it's a bout of bad jet lag or a stress-induced all-nighter, we've all suffered from nights that left us feeling less than well-rested. But for some people, getting a bad night's sleep isn't just an inconvenience: it's a nightmare. In Sleepyhead, science writer Henry Nicholls uses his own experience with chronic narcolepsy as a gateway to better understanding the cryptic, curious, and relatively uncharted world of sleep disorders. We meet insomniacs who can't get any sleep, narcoleptics who can't control when they sleep, and sleep apnea victims who nearly suffocate in their sleep. We learn the underlying difference between morning larks and night owls; why our sleeping habits shift as we grow older; and the evolutionary significance of REM sleep and dreaming. Charming, eye-opening, and deeply humanizing, Sleepyhead will help us all uncover the secrets of a good night's sleep. |
the secret world of sleep: Love & Sleep John Crowley, 2008-01-29 Love & Sleep is a modern masterpiece, both extraordinary and literary. |
the secret world of sleep: The Dream Book Gillian Kemp, 2014-05-21 From the author of the popular Fortune-Telling Book comes a beautifully illustrated primer that opens the secret world of dreams and imparts her magic to dreamers everywhere. Full color. |
the secret world of sleep: Emergency Neil Strauss, 2009-03-10 Terrorist attacks. Natural disasters. Domestic crackdowns. Economic collapse. Riots. Wars. Disease. Starvation. What can you do when it all hits the fan? You can learn to be self-sufficient and survive without the system. **I've started to look at the world through apocalypse eyes.** So begins Neil Strauss's harrowing new book: his first full-length worksince the international bestseller The Game, and one of the most original-and provocative-narratives of the year. After the last few years of violence and terror, of ethnic and religious hatred, of tsunamis and hurricanes–and now of world financial meltdown–Strauss, like most of his generation, came to the sobering realization that, even in America, anything can happen. But rather than watch helplessly, he decided to do something about it. And so he spent three years traveling through a country that's lost its sense of safety, equipping himself with the tools necessary to save himself and his loved ones from an uncertain future. With the same quick wit and eye for cultural trends that marked The Game, The Dirt, and How to Make Love Like a Porn Star, Emergency traces Neil's white-knuckled journey through today's heart of darkness, as he sets out to move his life offshore, test his skills in the wild, and remake himself as a gun-toting, plane-flying, government-defying survivor. It's a tale of paranoid fantasies and crippling doubts, of shady lawyers and dangerous cult leaders, of billionaire gun nuts and survivalist superheroes, of weirdos, heroes, and ordinary citizens going off the grid. It's one man's story of a dangerous world–and how to stay alive in it. Before the next disaster strikes, you're going to want to read this book. And you'll want to do everything it suggests. Because tomorrow doesn't come with a guarantee... |
the secret world of sleep: Where Architects Sleep Sarah Miller, 2020-01-08 In the tradition of the bestselling Where Chefs Eat: the definitive global hotel guide by the real experts who know - architects No one appreciates a building quite like an architect - and now, for the first time, more than 250 of the world's leading architects share insider tips on where to stay, revealing everything from renowned destinations to undiscovered gems. With 1,200 listings in more than 100 countries, this unique guide has readers covered, whether planning a business trip or a vacation, a city break or a remote getaway, a wedding or a corporate event. It's the ideal resource, gift, and gateway to design-conscious journeys worldwide. |
the secret world of sleep: I Can't Sleep J. E. Rowney, 2020-09-11 I can't sleep. Not since June 16th, 2018. Not since what happened... Traumatised by the events of her past, exhausted by insomnia, Becky Braithwaite believes that a new start will help her to recover. She leaves home to fulfil her brother's dreams, and honour the life he never had... but she soon finds that escaping from the past is not as easy as she imagined. Is her fatigued mind playing tricks on her, or is danger really lurking in the shadows? This unputdownable psychological thriller will keep you turning the pages to find out the truth. Goodreads reviewers say: A quick read, one of those books you started and needed to finish to find out the what, why, how and when. I was immediately hooked from the first page until the last and found it a true page turner. It is filled with suspense and mystery and leaves you questioning who is behind it all. I was not expecting the ending at all which gives it bonus points from me. I was delightfully on edge the entire read. Not usually something I say with a smile on my face, but I am apparently here for the heart-pounding thrill. Great book that really makes you think. I thought I would just dip in and out of this one whilst reading other things, but I was very wrong - I couldn't put it down and finished it in one afternoon. I love thrillers but a lot seem to be the same generic plot retold. However this book is different in a good way. Kept me guessing right till the end. Loved the ending. If you are someone who likes a good mystery and are looking for an intriguing, adrenaline filled read definitely pick this one! |
the secret world of sleep: The Laundromat Jake Bernstein, 2019 Shows how shell companies operate, how they allow the superwealthy and celebrities to escape taxes, and how they provide cover for illicit activities on a massive scale by crime bosses and corrupt politicians across the globe |
the secret world of 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. |
the secret world of sleep: My World Margaret Wise Brown, 2004-01-20 The classic companion to Goodnight Moon - Everyone′s favorite little rabbit is back, exploring the boundaries of Your world. My world. My spoon. Daddy′s spoon. The moon belongs To the man in the moon. Ages 1-4 |
the secret world of sleep: The Art of Sleeping Rob Hobson, 2022-01-06 'An insomniac's dream buy!'THE SUN 'If you lie awake wondering how to get a good night's sleep, this could be the answer to all your problems.' HAPPIFUL As seen in SUNDAY POST, METRO, EXPRESS, GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, and WOMAN & HOME |
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Feb 13, 2025 · Secret Agent Mike White… - Good one Gators! You got us back for Agent Muschamp! 14 min last night without a field goal. Worse than Crean and hard to believ
Sam Pittman Was Asked About His Job Security This Week
Oct 24, 2023 · It's no secret that Arkansas is struggling this season. The Razorbacks are 2-6, 0-5 SEC, and have lost six straight games. After firing his offensive coordinator Dan Enos on …
Gridiron Secret Society....... | Georgia Sports - SECRant.com
Jun 10, 2015 · I started this thread because I think the idea of a tight-lipped secret society full of politicians and politician-wannabes is fricking hilarious. But, i never expected people who …
Spinoff: Interesting/hidden parts of your campus no one knows …
Jul 27, 2015 · LSU secret tunnels As an aside, there is also a tunnel that dates back to the 1800's under the trendy Beauregard Town neighborhood in Baton Rouge near the state capitol. Reply …
I’ve never see an umpire crew operate like last night
Apr 26, 2025 · -Second base ump giving Tony V the secret nod to get back to the dug out to avoid accidentally going out for his second visit of the Inning. Saving them from putting in a cold …
Last 9 games Auburn when 5-4. They fell apart coming down the …
Apr 6, 2025 · When it came time to be champions Pearl the secret witness coach and his team of mid 20's misfits and thugs failed. Failure and disappointment is nothing new for Auburn fans. I …
General Pershing told the French not to give military awards to …
Mar 29, 2014 · —General John J. Pershing, in a secret communiqué concerning African-American troops sent to the French military stationed with the American army, August 7, 1918, available …
TN had to switch hotels last night - SEC Rant
Jun 7, 2025 · The guy is a pussy, pretty much every team that plays against Arkansas in football, baseball etc stay at the same hotel, it’s right next to my office and I see them pull into there all …
Alabama Fans : Where did the name Crimson Tide come from
Jul 15, 2010 · Alabama Fans : Where did the name Crimson Tide come from ? - I've heard this name or y'alls Elephant mascot evolved out of an Alabama / Ole Miss football game. Do
Remember Bruce Pearl was a secret witness for the NCAA and had …
Feb 9, 2025 · Remember Bruce Pearl was a secret witness for the NCAA and had a show cause by the NCAA. - What kind of person helps a racist terrible organization like the NCAA.
Secret Agent Mike White… | SEC Rant
Feb 13, 2025 · Secret Agent Mike White… - Good one Gators! You got us back for Agent Muschamp! 14 min last night without a field goal. Worse than Crean and hard to believ
Sam Pittman Was Asked About His Job Security This Week
Oct 24, 2023 · It's no secret that Arkansas is struggling this season. The Razorbacks are 2-6, 0-5 SEC, and have lost six straight games. After firing his offensive coordinator Dan Enos on …
Gridiron Secret Society....... | Georgia Sports - SECRant.com
Jun 10, 2015 · I started this thread because I think the idea of a tight-lipped secret society full of politicians and politician-wannabes is fricking hilarious. But, i never expected people who …
Spinoff: Interesting/hidden parts of your campus no one knows …
Jul 27, 2015 · LSU secret tunnels As an aside, there is also a tunnel that dates back to the 1800's under the trendy Beauregard Town neighborhood in Baton Rouge near the state capitol. Reply …
I’ve never see an umpire crew operate like last night
Apr 26, 2025 · -Second base ump giving Tony V the secret nod to get back to the dug out to avoid accidentally going out for his second visit of the Inning. Saving them from putting in a cold …
Last 9 games Auburn when 5-4. They fell apart coming down the …
Apr 6, 2025 · When it came time to be champions Pearl the secret witness coach and his team of mid 20's misfits and thugs failed. Failure and disappointment is nothing new for Auburn fans. I …
General Pershing told the French not to give military awards to …
Mar 29, 2014 · —General John J. Pershing, in a secret communiqué concerning African-American troops sent to the French military stationed with the American army, August 7, 1918, available …
TN had to switch hotels last night - SEC Rant
Jun 7, 2025 · The guy is a pussy, pretty much every team that plays against Arkansas in football, baseball etc stay at the same hotel, it’s right next to my office and I see them pull into there all …
Alabama Fans : Where did the name Crimson Tide come from
Jul 15, 2010 · Alabama Fans : Where did the name Crimson Tide come from ? - I've heard this name or y'alls Elephant mascot evolved out of an Alabama / Ole Miss football game. Do