Coren, Stanley
Sleep Thieves
- ISBN 13:
- 9780684831848
- author:
- Coren, Stanley
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1997
- Pages:
- 320
- Genre:
- Popular psychology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Sleep Thieves by Stanley Coren explores the science and mysteries of sleep and sleeplessness. Discover how to determine if you're getting enough rest, why dogs and cats dream, and how to help children sleep through the night. This book also delves into the role of sleep deficit in significant events, such as the loss of the space shuttle Challenger and nuclear accidents at Chernobyl and Three Mile Island. Coren examines the impact of Daylight Savings Time on our bodies and why many sleeping medications can actually make insomnia worse. He even reveals Leonardo da Vinci's technique for getting by with just an hour and a half of sleep each day. With its fascinating and provocative insights, this book will change the way you think about sleep. By uncovering the science behind sleep and sleeplessness, Coren provides practical solutions to improve your sleep quality and overall well-being.