Sleeping Well: The Sourcebook for Sleep and Sleep Disorders by Michael J. Thorpy M.D. and Jan Yager (2001, Paperback)

Key Details
Author:	Jan Yager, Michael J. Thorpy M.D.
Language:	English
Publisher:	Checkmark Books
Series:	Facts for Life
Format:	Paperback
ISBN-10:	0816040907
ISBN-13:	9780816040902

Size
Length:	342 pages
Thickness:	1 in
Weight:	20.8 oz

Publisher's Note
Divided into two major parts, the book first provides in-depth coverage of topics such as insomnia, narcolepsy, and the interplay between psychology and sleep. The latter topic, for example, indicates that long-term, poor sleep can have a debilitating effect on self-regard, escalating into a sense of helplessness and hopelessness. The second and far greater part of the book is a sleep glossary with entries like delta sleep, American Board of Sleep Medicine, and parasomnia. Appendices list tips on selecting a mattress and sources of information on sleep (including websites). Thorpy is director of the Sleep-Wake Disorders Center at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, and Yager is a sociology Ph.D. and author of several non-professional books and articles. These authors also co-authored The Encyclopedia of Sleep and Sleep Disorders. Geared toward lay readers. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Provides an overview of sleep and sleep disorders, including sleep apnea, snoring, insomnia, dreams, stages of sleep, and restless legs syndrome.