The Science of Sleep: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters

"Attractive, artistic, informative, engaging, and lucidly written . . . Mendelson provides an excellent introduction to sleep science and sleep medicine." -Sleep and Vigilance

We often hear that humans spend one third of their lives sleeping-and most of us would up that fraction if we could. Whether we're curling up for a brief lunchtime catnap, catching a doze on a sunny afternoon, or clocking our solid eight hours at night, sleeping is normally a reliable way to rest our heads and recharg...