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Sleepless: Discovering the Power of the Night Self
by Annabel Abbs'Sleepless has changed how I feel about sleep . . . I was captivated' The Times, Book of the Week'This book will inspire you to get up, light a candle, and experience your own Night Self' Financial TimesTHE NIGHT SELF IS: CREATIVE. CURIOUS. VULNERABLE. ENCHANTED. COURAGEOUS.In the winter of 2020, Annabel Abbs experienced a series of bereavements. As she grieved, she kept busy by day, but at night sleep eluded her. And yet her sleeplessness led to a profound and unexpected discovery: her Night Self. As the night transformed into a place of creativity and liberation, Annabel found she wasn't alone. From the radical fifteenth-century philosopher Laura Cereta and subversive artist Louise Bourgeois, to Virginia Woolf and the activist Peace Pilgrim, women have long found sanctuary, inspiration and courage in darkness.Drawing on the latest science, which shows we are more imaginative, open-minded and reflective at night, Annabel set out to discover the potential of her Night Self. Sleepless follows her journey, from midnight hikes to starlit swims, from Singapore, the brightest city on Earth, to the darkest corner of the Arctic Circle, and finally to that most elusive of places - sleep.A moving, revelatory voyage into the dark, Sleepless invites us to feel less anxious about our sleep, and to embrace the possibilities of the night.
Sleeping Around: Secrets of a Sexual Adventuress
by Catherine Townsend'I relish every second of my sexual encounters: the good, the bad, the bizarre. Most of my serious relationships have started out as one-night stands.' Catherine Townsend describes herself as 'part slut, part hopeless romantic'. Her quest is to have her cake and eat it - an intelligent dinner date followed by a passionate one-night stand; to combine sleeping around with finding a soul mate. Sex and the City meets Girl With a One Track Mind in this candid, sexy, funny take on looking for love in unexpected places and how to find Mr Right - or at least Mr Right Now.
Sleepily Ever After: Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups (Macmillan Collector's Library #306)
by VariousSleepily Ever After: Bedtime Stories for Grown Ups is a gorgeous little anthology of upbeat, touching, funny and inspiring stories that will help you relax and drift off to sleep. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is edited and introduced by Zachary Seager. It’s hard to relax, to keep still and to stop our brains from whirring. We live in a world where lack of sleep is a common problem for many adults. This collection of stories will help to banish anxiety and to soothe stressed minds as they welcome you into a world of happy endings, gentle humour and good choices. Each classic story from authors including Oscar Wilde, Kate Chopin, Guy de Maupassant and H G Wells, has been carefully chosen for the quality of its writing, for great storytelling and to gently help you into the land of nod.
Sleep Well Every Night: A new approach to getting a good night’s sleep
by Glenn HarroldOne in five of the population suffer from lack of sleep - don't be one of them!In this revolutionary, easy-to-follow six-stage programme, clinical hypnotherapist Glenn Harrold reveals how you can truly revolutionise the way you sleep.By rethinking basic lifestyle choices and using 100% natural remedies, including self-hypnosis, Harrold shows that a good night's sleep is only a step away. Sleep Well Every Night will give you the tools and knowledge to:- Understand what sleep is and why it's so important- Identify common problems and know how to tackle them- Make simple but powerful changes that will drastically improve your quality of sleep- Eliminate the hidden causes of insomniaWith practical exercises, top tips and easy-to-follow techniques, this invaluable programme will help you sleep easier, better and longer. It's time to take back control of your day and night, reclaiming your right to a good night's sleep.
Sleep Well: 8 Habits to Help You Fall Asleep, Stay Asleep and Wake Up Refreshed
by Fiona BrennanTransform your sleep, Transform your life. Imagine getting into bed every evening and drifting off quickly into a deep and restorative sleep, awakening refreshed and glowing with life and vitality. You feel calm and powerful and you know that you can cope with anything that comes your way. It is time to meet your best-slept self! Over the course of the eight-week Sleep Well programme, you will learn the surprising and effective habits necessary to optimise the length and quality of your sleep and transform your relationship with rest, resulting in long-term benefits to your health, mood and productivity. The unique blend of hypnotherapy, spirituality and sleep science will help you to wake up fully to who you are and develop faith in your innate ability to get to and stay asleep – every night. 'A much-needed compassionate and insightful guide to promoting restful sleep.' LUCY WOLFE, SLEEP CONSULTANT 'A map to guide you toward a lifetime of beautiful, restorative, restful sleep.' DERMOT WHELAN ''Sleep Well is a wonderfully practical, easy-to-read book that will immediately improve your sleep length and quality … a scientifically grounded masterpiece.' DR ROBERT KELLY, CARDIOLOGIST
Sleep Tight, Billy Bear (Billy and Rabbit)
by Miriam MossSleep Tight, Billy Bear is a charming story from Miriam Moss, author of I Forgot to Say I Love You. With warm, classic style illustrations from Anna Currey, this is the perfect book to share at bedtime.Billy Bear has brushed his teeth, had a bath and put on his pyjamas. Tonight is Mum’s pottery class so her friend Lucy is looking after Billy. Lucy reads Billy a story and they sing songs together, but when it’s time for bed Billy just can’t sleep. What can be bothering him?Read more delightful Billy & Rabbit stories with Billy Bear and the New Baby and I Forgot to Say I Love You.
The Sleep Revolution: Transforming Your Life, One Night at a Time
by Arianna HuffingtonJP Morgan’s Best Summer Read 2018We are in the midst of a sleep deprivation crisis, and this has profound consequences – on our health, our job performance, our relationships and our happiness. In this book, Arianna Huffington boldly asserts that what is needed is nothing short of a sleep revolution. Only by renewing our relationship with sleep can we take back control of our lives.Through a sweeping, scientifically rigorous and deeply personal exploration of sleep from all angles, Arianna delves into the new golden age of sleep science that reveals the vital role sleep plays in our every waking moment and every aspect of our health – from weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease to cancer and Alzheimer’s. In The Sleep Revolution, Arianna shows how our cultural dismissal of sleep as time wasted not only compromises our health and our decision-making but also undermines our work lives, our personal lives and even our sex lives. She explores all the latest science on what exactly is going on while we sleep and dream. She takes on the dangerous sleeping pill industry and confronts all the ways our addiction to technology disrupts our sleep. She also offers a range of recommendations and tips from leading scientists on how we can achieve better and more restorative sleep, and harness its incredible power.In today's fast-paced, always-connected, perpetually harried and sleep-deprived world, our need for a good night’s sleep is more important – and elusive – than ever. The Sleep Revolution both sounds the alarm on our worldwide sleep crisis and provides a detailed road map to the great sleep awakening that can help transform our lives, our communities and our world.
Sleep Reset: The New Tools of Rest & Recovery
by Natalie Pennicotte-Collier'Natalie's holistic five-week sleep programme is life-changing' – Chloe Brotheridge, author of The Anxiety Solution'I defy anyone to read this book and not get a good night's sleep' – Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, author of RestDiscover the tools you need to become your own best sleep coach.How are you sleeping? Restless nights, bleary-eyed mornings or full-blown insomnia? The good news is that, even in tough times, your ability to sleep is never truly broken.Packed with empowering rest and recovery strategies, and supported by the latest sleep science, Sleep Reset is your new five-week recovery plan for better sleep. Utilising a unique blend of Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy techniques, breathwork and hypnotherapy (with fifteen bonus audio tracks), learn how to:- Get back in touch with the most evolved sleep tech on this planet - your inner body clock- Support your nervous system to reduce sleep stress and calm your racing mind- Rebuild your sleep confidence and begin your recoveryThrough a day-to-night roadmap for better sleep that starts the moment you wake up, you'll learn how to be your own best sleep coach and get back on track - for life.
Sleep Recovery: The five step yoga solution to restore your rest
by Lisa SanfilippoInsomnia is reaching epidemic proportions: more than half of us will suffer from a sleep problem during our lifetimes. In this practical, compassionate guide, renowned yoga teacher and sleep specialist Lisa Sanfilippo shows how to sweep out sleep saboteurs and rest wreckers, putting in place sustainable strategies that will boost your energy during the day, and help you access a good night's rest. A unique marriage of yoga, psychological insight and neuroscience, Sleep Recovery will give you the tools to work with your body and change your sleep – and your life – for the better.
Sleep Recovery: The five step yoga solution to restore your rest
by Lisa SanfilippoInsomnia is reaching epidemic proportions: more than half of us will suffer from a sleep problem during our lifetimes. In this practical, compassionate guide, renowned yoga teacher and sleep specialist Lisa Sanfilippo shows how to sweep out sleep saboteurs and rest wreckers, putting in place sustainable strategies that will boost your energy during the day, and help you access a good night's rest. A unique marriage of yoga, psychological insight and neuroscience, Sleep Recovery will give you the tools to work with your body and change your sleep – and your life – for the better.
Sleep Monsters and Superheroes: Empowering Children through Creative Dreamplay
by Clare R. Johnson and Jean M. CampbellWorld-renowned contributors across several disciplines reveal how dreams can aid and empower children in daily life.Children can feel powerless in waking life, a fact that is often reflected in their dreams. This book shows how to take an active role in guiding children's dreams to help grow their confidence and improve their coping skills for real-life difficulties. Contributors from across various fields provide simple techniques to help children utilize dreamwork as a conduit for creative discovery and empowerment.Each chapter includes case studies and methods for working in practical ways with children, explaining what may trigger nightmares for children and how "monster" dreams can be guided to become "superhero" dreams. Essays encompass a spectrum of children's dreams with experts discussing dreams of trauma, dreams as a reflection of emotional and physical development, dreaming in the community, spiritual or religious dreams, lucid dreams, dreams during wartime, and dreams of death, among others. Throughout the work, the narrative discusses the use of dreams as teaching aids for use in art therapy, storytelling, and self-empowerment.
Sleep Monsters and Superheroes: Empowering Children through Creative Dreamplay
by Clare R. Johnson Jean M. CampbellWorld-renowned contributors across several disciplines reveal how dreams can aid and empower children in daily life.Children can feel powerless in waking life, a fact that is often reflected in their dreams. This book shows how to take an active role in guiding children's dreams to help grow their confidence and improve their coping skills for real-life difficulties. Contributors from across various fields provide simple techniques to help children utilize dreamwork as a conduit for creative discovery and empowerment.Each chapter includes case studies and methods for working in practical ways with children, explaining what may trigger nightmares for children and how "monster" dreams can be guided to become "superhero" dreams. Essays encompass a spectrum of children's dreams with experts discussing dreams of trauma, dreams as a reflection of emotional and physical development, dreaming in the community, spiritual or religious dreams, lucid dreams, dreams during wartime, and dreams of death, among others. Throughout the work, the narrative discusses the use of dreams as teaching aids for use in art therapy, storytelling, and self-empowerment.
Sleep Meditations: to help tired minds unwind and drift off…
by Danielle NorthThe sleep meditations in this beautifully illustrated book are written specifically to help the reader slow down a busy mind, let go of the day and relax into a restful night's sleep. All the senses are gently engaged to enhance the process, and research now shows that imagining a sea breeze or a still lake is as mentally beneficial as being there. Similarly, meditations included help the reader to put down their worries and turn them over to the unconscious world, and welcome in calm and restoring energy.The visual design of the book has been created to enhance the relaxing reading experience, with plenty of space to breathe... Meditations include:The bridge to...Calling in cleansing energyLetting go of the dayThe easy pathCutting threadsStill lakeComing homeCandle gazingYou're ok, it's okMeeting your guidesOcean breezeMaybe it's magic...
The Sleep Fix: Practical, Proven and Surprising Solutions for Insomnia, Snoring, Shift Work and More
by Diane MacedoFrom Emmy Award-winning ABC News anchor/correspondent and former insomniac Diane Macedo comes a practical, user-friendly guide to getting better sleep. The Sleep Fix flips the switch on common advice, illuminating the reporter's relentless search for how to get a good night's sleep.Roughly 30 per cent of the population is estimated to be living with insomnia, while many more unknowingly suffer from other sleep disorders. In The Sleep Fix, Macedo aims to change that with perspective-shifting research and easy-to-implement solutions based not just on science and experts but also on her own years-long struggle.As an early-morning reporter and overnight news anchor, Macedo learned the hard way how valuable sleep is. The longer she struggled, the more her health deteriorated. Desperate, she tried standard sleep tip after standard sleep tip, but nothing worked - instead, it made her worse.Finally, after developing a tolerance to sleeping pills, Macedo decided to attack the problem as a journalist, interviewing sleep experts from all over the world to get to the bottom of what really keeps us from sleeping - and the various ways to fix those problems.As Macedo explains, the solution to catching zzz's often isn't about giving up caffeine or swearing off screens before bed. With down-to-earth explanations and humour, she instead teaches us how to:*Understand sleep biology*Identify sleep obstacles*Flag sleep myths and separate fact from fiction*Try counterintuitive approaches*Shift our mindsetMost importantly, Macedo - a busy working mum - teaches us how to adjust and fit these solutions into our everyday lives. Offering expert wisdom, cutting-edge research, intimate sleep stories from public figures and actionable advice, The Sleep Fix is the tell-it-like-it-is guide that this sleep-deprived world has been waiting for.
Sleep Disorders in Neurology: A Practical Approach
by Sebastiaan Overeem Paul ReadingFormulate treatment plans with confidence when you consult Sleep Disorders in Neurology, a helpful overview of both common and rare neurological disorders that are frequently accompanied by significant sleep disturbances. This concise guide explains when to consult a sleep specialist in managing a particular sleep disorder and draws on the expertise of neurologists who specialize in the disorders under discussion. This practical guide is fully illustrated and easily digested, providing a counterpoint to large encyclopedic reference volumes. The authors take you from history taking and diagnostic testing, to pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options, and are joined by disease sub-specialists in the chapters on disease specific sleep disturbances and the effects of common neurological medications on sleep. This book is essential for sleep medicine specialists, as well as for clinicians and health care professionals not specifically trained in sleep medicine, but who nevertheless need to manage neurologically damaged patients with increasingly recognized sleep-wake disturbances.
Sleep Disorders: Elements, History, Treatments, and Research (Health and Psychology Sourcebooks)
by Kathleen J. Ph.D. Gina GraciThis sourcebook presents the history of sleep disorders, from restless legs to insomnia to night terrors, alongside emerging research, illustrations of sleep disorders in society, and treatments.Part of the Health and Psychology Sourcebooks series, this compact volume offers concise information on an issue threatening human health and well-being: sleep disorders. The authors are established psychologists and researchers specializing in the study of sleep and sleep disorders, one an editor for the Journal of Sleep Disorders and Therapy and the other a certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist.The book begins with an introduction that underscores how prevalent sleep disorders and the condition of sleep deprivation are in this nation and why they are considered a public health concern. Chapters explain and illustrate disorders including apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, nightmares, night terrors, and sleepwalking, with each chapter providing an empirical review followed by a case study. For each disorder, history; signs and symptoms; incidence; theory; personal, familial, societal, and economic factors; treatments and solutions; and emerging research are included.
Sleep Disorders: Elements, History, Treatments, and Research (Health and Psychology Sourcebooks)
by Kathleen J. Ph.D. Gina GraciThis sourcebook presents the history of sleep disorders, from restless legs to insomnia to night terrors, alongside emerging research, illustrations of sleep disorders in society, and treatments.Part of the Health and Psychology Sourcebooks series, this compact volume offers concise information on an issue threatening human health and well-being: sleep disorders. The authors are established psychologists and researchers specializing in the study of sleep and sleep disorders, one an editor for the Journal of Sleep Disorders and Therapy and the other a certified behavioral sleep medicine specialist.The book begins with an introduction that underscores how prevalent sleep disorders and the condition of sleep deprivation are in this nation and why they are considered a public health concern. Chapters explain and illustrate disorders including apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, nightmares, night terrors, and sleepwalking, with each chapter providing an empirical review followed by a case study. For each disorder, history; signs and symptoms; incidence; theory; personal, familial, societal, and economic factors; treatments and solutions; and emerging research are included.
The Sleep Book: How to Sleep Well Every Night
by Dr Guy MeadowsNEW UPDATED VERSION NOW SUITABLE FOR ALL DEVICESA third of the population sleep badly, but now THE SLEEP BOOK's revolutionary five-week plan means that you don't have to be one of them.Using a blend of mindfulness and new ACT therapy techniques, Dr Guy shares his unique five-week plan to cure your sleep problem whether it's a few restless nights or a lifetime of insomnia. Most people who have trouble sleeping invest a huge amount of time, effort and money into fixing the problem, but Dr Guy has discovered the secret lies not in what you do, but what you learn not to do. In fact, as you will have discovered, the more frustrated you become only serves to push sleep further away.Dr Guy's pioneering methods at The Sleep School clinic have been an unprecedented success. By popular demand, his highly effective and 100% natural insomnia remedy is now here in this book. THE SLEEP BOOK is the sum of a doctorate degree in sleep and well over 12,000 hours spent working with more than 2,000 insomniacs in one-to-one clinics, workshops and retreat environments.Say goodbye to the vicious cycle of sleepless nights. Sleep well, maintain a positive outlook and restore the quality of life you deserve - for good.
Sleep Better, Baby: The Essential Stress-free Guide To Sleep For You And Your Baby
by Cat Cubie Sarah Carpenter‘Warm, wise and deeply reassuring, I love The Sleep Mums!’ Sarah Turner, The Unmumsy Mum It’s 2am but your baby thinks it’s party time; their ‘routine’ seems to change with the wind, and you would do anything to get a good night’s sleep…
Sleep Better: The Science And The Myths
by Shane Pascoe Graham LawScientific research into sleep has dramatically increased during the past decade, with greater understanding of the hormonal and brain activity during sleep which has a key influence on your health and wellbeing. This expert, accessible book presents a combination of sleep hygiene, evidence-based techniques, psychological skills, and mindfulness practices to help improve your sleep. It examines common myths and stereotypes which may damage your chances of sleeping well, and gives tips for dealing with your sleep problems effectively. Topics include:How much sleep you really needSleep quality and quantityUnderlying issues, such as stressful life events, depression and anxietyPhysical clinical problems, such as snoring, sleep apnea and asthmaPerpetuating factors of sleep issues such as habits, perceptions, attributions, beliefs and thoughtsInsomnia - wired and tiredPsychoeducation to help with sleep problems, with a focus on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or ACT; CBT-I, along with stimulus control, sleep/bed restriction therapy, worry time, and paradoxical intention Sleep hygiene, such as de-cluttering, eating, regular behaviours, exercise. Behavioural sleep interventions for parents with babies and young children Practical application of mindfulness
Sleep, Arousal, and Performance: a Tribute to Bob Wilkinson (PDF)
by Robert T Wilkinson Roger J Broughton Robert D OgilvieA scientific exploration of the quaint old notion that people's productivity and health are related to whether or not they got a good night's sleep. The 19 papers, from a May 1990 conference in Cambridge (marking the retirement of a pioneer researcher in the field) consider theoretical issues; physiology and information processing; performance, sleep deprivation, and mapping; clinical applications; and a synthesis. Most of the contributors are from psychology. (c) by Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR.
Sleep and Society: Sociological Ventures into the Un(known)
by Simon J. WilliamsExploring the sociological aspects of sleep and their links to current health debates, this unique text discusses why sleep has been so neglected in sociological literature and examines significant modern issues such as: the 24-hour society sleep and work homelessness dream analysis the medicalization and commodification of sleep. Written by a key international figure in medical sociology, this is the first sociological examination of sleep, making it important reading for academics and advanced students of medical sociology, health studies, and sociology, as well as for professionals and policy makers involved in the area.
Sleep and Society: Sociological Ventures into the Un(known)
by Simon J. WilliamsExploring the sociological aspects of sleep and their links to current health debates, this unique text discusses why sleep has been so neglected in sociological literature and examines significant modern issues such as: the 24-hour society sleep and work homelessness dream analysis the medicalization and commodification of sleep. Written by a key international figure in medical sociology, this is the first sociological examination of sleep, making it important reading for academics and advanced students of medical sociology, health studies, and sociology, as well as for professionals and policy makers involved in the area.
Sleep and Rest (Healthy Habits #2)
by Susan Barraclough'Healthy Habits: Sleep and Rest' describes how sleeping and resting help all animals to grow, heal and stay healthy.This book is part of a friendly series that helps young readers to explore the differences and similarities between us and the animal world and to learn some healthy habits along the way. Illustrated with stunning photographs and featuring tips and advice for healthy living, this series will engage as well as inform.
Sleep and Relaxation: Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-201 (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin)
by Barbara L. Heller M.S.W.Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.