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NODDING OFF: The Science of Sleep
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- Estado
- Como nuevo
- Notas del vendedor
- “New - unread remaindered book. No markings other than a remainder dot on the top edge.”
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Narrative Type
- Nonfiction
- Original Language
- English
- Year Printed
- 2020
- Binding
- Softcover
- Modified Item
- No
- Original/Facsimile
- Original
- Place of Publication
- London
- Subjects
- Science of Sleep
- Intended Audience
- Young Adults, Adults
- ISBN
- 9781472946164
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN-10
1472946162
ISBN-13
9781472946164
eBay Product ID (ePID)
19038768499
Product Key Features
Book Title
Nodding Off : the Science of Sleep from Cradle to Grave
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Neuropsychology, Sleep & Sleep Disorders
Publication Year
2020
Genre
Health & Fitness, Psychology
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
12.7 Oz
Item Length
7.7 in
Item Width
5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
Alice Gregory has written an engaging and accessible book that guides the reader through sleep-related issues from birth until old age. This is no dry academic tome but instead a lively tour of all aspects of sleep from an expert in the field. Highly recommended !, Sleep matters! That is the battle cry of Nodding Off . Everyone who wants a good night's sleep should read Alice Gregory's excellent book on the science of sleep from birth through adulthood., I sat reading Nodding Off during the course of a few sleepless, heavily jet-lagged nights. In its pages, Alice Gregory offers a compendious journey through the ages of sleep. Her expertise and passion for the subject infuses this most readable book. It is an authoritative addition to this often-neglected field ., Shares real life stories as well as insightful discussions with other sleep experts to answer key questions on all things sleep and sleeplessness., Professor Alice Gregory [...] has proved that sleep science, far from being an exhausted topic, is an endlessly fascinating rabbit hole of surprising facts, discoveries and counter-intuitions., "While extolling the virtues of sleep and its fundamental importance to our health, Gregory reveals some interesting tidbits." -- Science "Nodding Off is a well paced and engaging read." -- Chemistry World "A revealing new book [...] covers every aspect of sleep [...] For those who have insomnia, this book may help, since knowledge is power." -- The Scotsman "Professor Alice Gregory [...] has proved that sleep science, far from being an exhausted topic, is an endlessly fascinating rabbit hole of surprising facts, discoveries and counter-intuitions." -- Sleep Junkies "Shares real life stories as well as insightful discussions with other sleep experts to answer key questions on all things sleep and sleeplessness." -- OM Yoga and Lifestyle "I sat reading Nodding Off during the course of a few sleepless, heavily jet-lagged nights. In its pages, Alice Gregory offers a compendious journey through the ages of sleep. Her expertise and passion for the subject infuses this most readable book. It is an authoritative addition to this often-neglected field ." -- Ben Holden, editor of Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups, Poems That Make Grown Men Cry and Poems That Make Grown Women Cry., A revealing new book [...] covers every aspect of sleep [...] For those who have insomnia, this book may help, since knowledge is power., While extolling the virtues of sleep and its fundamental importance to our health, Gregory reveals some interesting tidbits., "While extolling the virtues of sleep and its fundamental importance to our health, Gregory reveals some interesting tidbits." -- Science "Nodding Off is a well paced and engaging read." -- Chemistry World "A revealing new book [...] covers every aspect of sleep [...] For those who have insomnia, this book may help, since knowledge is power." -- The Scotsman "Professor Alice Gregory [...] has proved that sleep science, far from being an exhausted topic, is an endlessly fascinating rabbit hole of surprising facts, discoveries and counter-intuitions." -- Sleep Junkies "Shares real life stories as well as insightful discussions with other sleep experts to answer key questions on all things sleep and sleeplessness." -- OM Yoga and Lifestyle "Alice Gregory has written an engaging and accessible book that guides the reader through sleep-related issues from birth until old age. This is no dry academic tome but instead a lively tour of all aspects of sleep from an expert in the field. Highly recommended !" -- Chris French, Professor of Psychology and Head of the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit, Goldsmiths, University of London "I sat reading Nodding Off during the course of a few sleepless, heavily jet-lagged nights. In its pages, Alice Gregory offers a compendious journey through the ages of sleep. Her expertise and passion for the subject infuses this most readable book. It is an authoritative addition to this often-neglected field ." -- Ben Holden, editor of Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups, Poems That Make Grown Men Cry and Poems That Make Grown Women Cry. "Sleep matters! That is the battle cry of Nodding Off . Everyone who wants a good night's sleep should read Alice Gregory's excellent book on the science of sleep from birth through adulthood." -- Jodi A. Mindell, author of Sleeping Through the Night and Chair of the Pediatric Sleep Council and website BabySleep.com
Dewey Decimal
613.794
Edition Description
Digital original
Table Of Content
Note from the Author Prologue Chapter 1: Sleep 101 Chapter 2: Sleeping Like a Baby: Sleep in the First Years of Life Chapter 3: Preschool and School-Aged Children: The Rainbow of Sleep Problems Chapter 4: Laaazzzy? Adolescents' Sleep Chapter 5: Sleep in Youth: Sleep, Atypical Development and Mental Health Chapter 6: Becoming an Adult: A Sleep a Day Helps Us Work, Rest and Play Chapter 7: Sleep During the Rush-Hour Years of Our Lives Chapter 8: It's a Long Hard Night: The Sleep of Older Adults Chapter 9: A Ticket to the Land of Nod: Tips to Get Your Best Sleep and Make Dreams Come True References Acknowledgements Index
Synopsis
The science of our slumber, from the different stages of sleep and how our sleeping patterns change throughout our lives, to what happens when things go wrong., The science of our slumber, from the different stages of sleep and how our sleeping patterns change throughout our lives, to what happens when things go wrong. Nodding Off leads you on a fascinating journey through the science of sleep as it evolves throughout our lives; from babies to teenagers, from middle age to the later years of our life, there are constantly new challenges to our sleep. Based on knowledge accumulated over almost two decades as a sleep researcher, Professor Alice Gregory shares real-life stories and interviews with other sleep experts to find the answers to questions, such as: Why do so many teenagers enjoy sleeping on the weekends? Why do children experiencing anxiety, behavioral problems or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder so often have co-occurring sleep problems? Why are scientists turning to sleep disorders such as sleep paralysis to try to understand paranormal experiences? With important tips on improving your sleep, Nodding Off is an essential read for anyone who sleeps, and more important still for those who don't get enough. Fans of Matthew Walker's Why We Sleep will love this book, Sleep plays a crucial role in our waking lives, and we need to start paying it more attention. The latest research tells us that it's essential for learning and memory, for mental health and physical well-being, and yet we tend to only think about it when it's proving a struggle. Nodding Off leads you on a fascinating journey through the science of sleep as it evolves throughout our lives; from babies to teenagers, from middle age to the later years of our life, there are constantly new challenges to our sleep. Based on knowledge accumulated over almost two decades as a sleep researcher, Professor Alice Gregory shares real-life stories and interviews with other sleep experts to find the answers to questions, such as: - Why do so many adolescents enjoy lying in at the weekends? - Why do children experiencing anxiety, behavioural problems or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder so often have co-occurring sleep problems? - Why are scientists turning to sleep disorders such as sleep paralysis to try to understand paranormal experiences? With important tips on improving your sleep, Nodding Off is an essential read for anyone who sleeps, and more important still for those who don't get enough. Fans of Matthew Walker's Why We Sleep will love this book!
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RA786
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