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The Secret World of Sleep
Journeys Through the Nocturnal Mind
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A brilliant new narrative on sleep deprivation – its causes and effects – through the case studies of one of the world’s leading experts.
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For those fascinated by neurology and for fans of The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, comes a powerful exploration of the mind during night time. Here are the mysteries of sleep, explained – from known conditions to the extreme.
'The Secret World of Sleep interweaves bizarre real-life stories with cutting edge neurological science in the true tradition of Oliver Sacks. A fascinating read.' Martha Kearney, BBC Radio 4
World-renowned neurologist and sleep expert, Doctor Guy Leschziner, takes you through various sleep conditions and how they arise and affect people. Insomnia, narcolepsy, night terrors, and apnoea are just some of the conditions afflicting those struggling with sleep.
Then there are the extreme cases. The people frightened into paralysis by hallucinations. The woman in a state of deep sleep who gets dressed and goes for a drive. The teenager with ‘Sleeping Beauty Syndrome’, stuck in a cycle of excessive unconsciousness. The man who cleans out kitchens while 'sleep-eating'.
With compassionate stories of his patients and their conditions, Leschziner illustrates the neuroscience behind our sleeping minds, revealing the many biological and psychological factors necessary in getting the rest needed for health and happiness.
Pick of the Best Paperbacks - Sunday Times
Best January Paperbacks - The Times
Must Read Brain Books 2019 - Forbes Magazine
The Best Neuroscience Books of 2019 - The Scientist Magazine
The Best Books of 2019 - New Zealand Herald
Best 100 Summer Reads 2019 - Sunday Times
Week's best Science Picks - Nature
Books of the Year 2019 - Irish Independent
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Dr Guy Leschziner's The Secret World of Sleep is praised for blending intriguing real-life narratives with advanced neurological science, echoing the style of Oliver Sacks. Reviewers highlight its entertaining, thought-provoking nature and commend Leschziner’s ability to shed light on the extraordinary effects of sleep disorders on individuals and families. This compelling exploration is appreciated for its combination of humanity and medical insight into the fascinating realm of sleep.
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ISBN: 9781471176388
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 January 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Prof Guy Leschziner is a neurologist at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals, where he leads the internationally renowned Sleep Disorders Centre, one of the largest sleep services in Europe, and is Professor of Neurology and Sleep Medicine at King’s College London. Alongside his clinical work, he is the presenter of two series on clinical neuroscience on BBC Radio 4 and BBC World Service - Mysteries of Sleep and The Senses - and author of The Nocturnal Brain: Nightmares, Neuroscience and The Secret World of Sleep. He is also editor of the forthcoming Oxford Specialist Handbook of Sleep Medicine (OUP), and is neurology section editor for Principles and Practice of Sleep Medicine (Elsevier).
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