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Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams

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    New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See the ...
    ISBN
    9781501144325

    About this product

    Product Identifiers

    Publisher
    Scribner
    ISBN-10
    1501144324
    ISBN-13
    9781501144325
    eBay Product ID (ePID)
    240031839

    Product Key Features

    Book Title
    Why We Sleep : Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
    Number of Pages
    368 Pages
    Language
    English
    Topic
    Life Sciences / Human Anatomy & Physiology, Mental Health, Physiological Psychology, Sleep & Sleep Disorders, Dreams
    Publication Year
    2018
    Illustrator
    Yes
    Genre
    Body, Mind & Spirit, Health & Fitness, Science, Psychology
    Author
    Matthew Walker
    Format
    Trade Paperback

    Dimensions

    Item Height
    0.8 in
    Item Weight
    10.6 Oz
    Item Length
    8.4 in
    Item Width
    5.5 in

    Additional Product Features

    Intended Audience
    Trade
    LCCN
    2017-033123
    Dewey Edition
    23
    Reviews
    "A thoughtful tour through the still dimly understood state of being asleep ... Why We Sleep is a book on a mission. Walker is in love with sleep and wants us to fall in love with sleep, too. And it is urgent. He makes the argument, persuasively, that we are in the midst of a 'silent sleep loss epidemic' that poses 'the greatest public health challenge we face in the 21st century' ... Why We Sleep 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." -- New York Times Book Review, "Why We Sleep is simply a must-read. World-renowned neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker takes us on a fascinating and indispensable journey into the latest understandings of the science of sleep. And the book goes way beyond satisfying intellectual curiosity, as it explores the cognitive, health, safety and business consequences of compromising the quality and quantity of our sleep; insights that may change the way you live your life. In these super-charged, distracting times it is hard to think of a book that is more important to read than this one." --Adam Gazzaley, co-author of The Distracted Mind , founder and executive director of Neuroscape, and Professor of Neurology, Physiology, and Psychiatry at University of California, San Francisco "Most of us have no idea what we do with a third of our lives. In this lucid and engaging book, Matt Walker explains the new science that is rapidly solving this age-old mystery. Why We Sleep is a canny pleasure that will have you turning pages well past your bedtime." --Daniel Gilbert, professor of psychology at Harvard and author of Stumbling on Happiness "In Why We Sleep , Dr. Matt Walker brilliantly illuminates the night, explaining how sleep can make us healthier, safer, smarter, and more productive. Clearly and definitively, he provides knowledge and strategies to overcome the life-threatening risks associated with our sleep-deprived society. Our universal need for sleep ensures that every reader will find value in Dr. Walker's insightful counsel." --Mark R. Rosekind, Ph.D., former NHTSA Administrator, NTSB member, and NASA scientist, "The director of UC Berkeley's Sleep and Neuroimaging Lab explores the purpose of slumber. Understanding the 'why,' it turns out, just might help you with the 'how to.'" -- People, "Walker is a scientist but writes for the layperson, illustrating tricky concepts with easily grasped analogies. Of particular interest to business owners, educators, parents, and government officials, and anyone who has ever suffered from a poor night's sleep." -- Library Journal, starred review, "This is a stimulating and important book which you should read in the knowledge that the author is, as he puts it, 'in love with everything that sleep is and does.' But please do not begin it just before bedtime." -- Financial Times, "Fascinating ... 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 sleep longer and deeper are actually making our nights worse. Most important, he gives us simple, actionable ways to get better rest--tonight." -- Men's Journal, "A neuroscientist has found a revolutionary way of being cleverer, more attractive, slimmer, happier, healthier and of warding off cancer -- a good night's shut-eye ... It's probably a little too soon to tell you that Why We Sleep saved my life, but I can tell you that it's been an eye-opener." -- The Guardian
    Dewey Decimal
    612.8/21
    Synopsis
    " 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 first sleep book by a leading scientific expert, director of UC Berkeley's Center for Human Sleep Science, Why We Sleep is a groundbreaking exploration of sleep, explaining how we can harness its transformative power to change our live for the better. Sleep has long been one of the most important but least understood aspects of your lives, wellness, and longevity-until an explosion of scientific discoveries in the last two decades began to shed new light on the subject. Now, preeminent neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker vividly demonstrates the vital importance of sleep, which, among other functions, enhances our ability to learn and to make decisions, recalibrates our emotions, restocks our immune system, and regulates our appetite Clear-eyed, fascinating, definitive, and immensely accessible, Why We Sleep will entirely transform reader's understanding and appreciation of sleep and dreams. Book jacket., A New York Times bestseller and international sensation, this "stimulating and important book" ( Financial Times ) from the director of UC Berkeley's Center for Human Sleep Science is a fascinating dive into the purpose and power of slumber. As the Guardian said, Walker explains "how a good night's shut-eye can make us cleverer, more attractive, slimmer, happier, healthier, and ward off cancer." 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 ).
    LC Classification Number
    QP425.W44 2017

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      • by gmshero
        04 Feb, 2024Most favourable review

        There's more to sleep than you may think.

        This author knows what he is talking about. This book is hard to put down. Greatly increasing my understanding of sleep. Well worth even a second read.

        Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: goodwill_colorado_springs

      • by revelry1950
        24 Nov, 2018Most critical review

        I recommend but with reservations.

        A couple of criticisms: 1. Walker could have said it all in half as many words. 2. I was hoping to get information that would help me to sleep better. Walker says nothing here about the impact of reproductive hormones, diet, pain or the phenomena of TV's ability to put you to sleep. I did not need to be convinced that getting enough sleep is important. But he does make that argument forcefully. Borrow it from your library.

        Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: IucLFdTlT8G@Deleted

      • by k3622s
        15 May, 2019

        Rather technical treatment of the subject, but provides new insights into the sleep/wake cycle.

        Still in the midst of reading it, but hope it helps with my sleeping problems. One disappointment: I inadvertently ordered the eBook version, whereas I wanted the paperback. It was my oversight, so I am coping with the inconvenience.

        Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: gabriellameekin32626

      • by xke3
        12 Dec, 2024

        Great Book

        great reading/well worth the money /great price

        Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

      • by rckstarr
        27 Aug, 2018

        "Why we sleep" is a good book to keep at your bedside table.

        Very good content. Sleep is such an important commodity in our busy lives. Take the time to really read and value the content.

        Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: IucLFdTlT8G@Deleted

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