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The phenomenal bestseller that's starting a sleep revolution, now in paperback 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 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 in to everything from what really happens in our brains and bodies when we dream 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.

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PublisherPenguin Books LTD

ISBN-139780141983769

eBay Product ID (ePID)25046860010

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Number of Pages368 Pages

Publication NameWhy We Sleep: the New Science of Sleep and Dreams

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2018

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaBiological Psychology

AuthorMatthew Walker

FormatPaperback

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Item Height198 mm

Item Weight269 g

Item Width129 mm

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Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom

Title_AuthorMatthew Walker

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by kcavs2007
30 Sep, 2021Most favourable review
Amazing book.
My Dr recommended this book after I told him about my sleep problems. It really is a fascinating book about why we sleep and the amazing power of the brain that makes us sleep. It really did help me after I made a number of small changes in my lifestyle. A really interesting book even if your sleep is ok.
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by josefarka42
17 Jul, 2022Most critical review
DIFFICULT READ
Matthew Walker is an excellent scientific Professor about anything to do with sleep. This book I didn't find inspiring.. Nothing to with with Matthew's wonderful knowledge, but because of the very small print, nothing but page after page of small text not even split up with smaller paragraphs. So you do need to concentrate. Of course everything is one's own experience, so I'm sure this book will inspire some. Matthews Walker has several videos on utube which are excellent. So I think I will watch and listen to him instead. My local charity shop was pleased to accept this book.
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by cava5739llo
23 Apr, 2020
Perhaps "The Science of Sleep and Dreams" would have been more appropriate.
...Still reading (about 200 page to go). from the contents I was expecting more space on dreaming issue (afyet allit is ...Slep and Dreams)...still. good book easy to ready and to follow the aim of this project
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by oconnell6500
10 Nov, 2024
very informative book. Not too technica...
very informative book. Not too technical for the ordinary reader. (me] Helped me understand a lot more about sleeping difficulties. Didn't realise the complexities of sleep and problems that can arise with lack of sleep.
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by mujinzizi
01 Feb, 2018
Everyone should read it!
How can you NOT be interested-we all sleep. Some new research revealing facts I certainly didn`t know.It all makes complete sense. Passing this one to several family members and might even buy another copy for a friend.
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by voviaux
22 Jan, 2020
A "must read"
Everyone should read this book. Preferably at age 11. Should be the most important chapter in a body owner's manual. I bought four copies for family members and six for my local stroke rehab team (close to my heart). There are a few diversions, intended, I guess, to broaden the appeal, but these are unnecessary' superflous, and easily skipped by.
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by superstar1_uk
29 Apr, 2018
Amazing Book !
Best read of my life....informative, eady to understand, full of science & really relates to our lives. Absolutely facinsinating & will be taking steps to ensure I improve on my sleep.
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by cmbhappy
08 Apr, 2020
The most important book I've ever read
With so much learned from this book I'll never take my sleep for granted again. Stav off premature cognitive deterioration boost your immune system, read this book!
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by p-o-p-p-y
16 May, 2018
Well worth a read
This book was recommended as I've found myself getting less sleep and what I get is not consistently great quality sleep. The chapters provide a comprehensive insight into the tings that affect our sleep over time and what we can do or stop doing to improve.
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by katcoope1
22 Aug, 2018
A must read because sleep is fundamental for well-being.
This is a well written and worthwhile read. It makes a strong case based on good research for getting a full night's sleep. Matthew Walker says good full sleep is more important than diet and exercise because you cannot stick to either two if you are even a little sleep deprived. Also, you are more likely to get more done in your day if you spend the proper amount of time getting the right amount of sleep.Highly recommended.
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