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Snooze Hardcover Michael McGirr

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Special Attributes
EX-LIBRARY
Publication Name
Norton & Company Limited, W. W.
ISBN
9781681774190
Book Title
Snooze
Item Length
9 in
Publisher
Pegasus Books
Publication Year
2017
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
1.2 in
Author
Michael Mcgirr
Genre
Science, Health & Fitness, History
Topic
General, History, Sleep & Sleep Disorders
Item Width
6 in
Item Weight
16.6 Oz
Number of Pages
256 Pages

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A profound exploration of the precious resource of sleep--and of the causes and consequences of getting too little of it. Michael McGirr always had trouble sleeping. The arrival of baby twins, however, made him realize that he'd never before known true exhaustion. And while he celebrated these small children who brought him so much joy and tiredness, he found himself on a desperate and bone-weary journey in search of just a few extra winks a night. It was an adventure that would teach him more about what exactly sleep is, why we need it, and what it means when we don't get enough of it. In Snooze , McGirr delves into the mysterious world of sleep, including its many benefits, its stubborn elusiveness, and exactly what our brains really get up to while we're in bed. He offers readers a tour through the odd sleep patterns of some of history's greatest minds, including Aristotle, Homer, Shakespeare, Florence Nightingale, Thomas Edison, and more. He looks, too, at the demise of sleep in our increasingly fragmented modern world--and examines what that means for everyone from the Average Joe in the workplace to those with serious sleep disorders. The result is both entertaining and enlightening--the perfect book for those sleepless nights.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Pegasus Books
ISBN-10
1681774194
ISBN-13
9781681774190
eBay Product ID (ePID)
236711689

Product Key Features

Book Title
Snooze
Author
Michael Mcgirr
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
General, History, Sleep & Sleep Disorders
Publication Year
2017
Genre
Science, Health & Fitness, History
Number of Pages
256 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9 in
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Width
6 in
Item Weight
16.6 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Qp425.M3947 2018
Reviews
A shrewd and warm deliberation on a fascinating and underappreciated topic. McGirr's is a wise and friendly voice, often funny, self-deprecating and tongue-in-cheek, and his exploration of many differing attitudes is refreshingly non-judgmental., In urbane and graceful prose, McGirr successfully integrates autobiography, literary criticism, historical anecdote, popular science, low-key theology, and lucid social commentary. His gentle wisdom, born of broad life experience, imbues every sentence., A Dynamic, Multifaceted Book That Serves As an Entertaining, Philosophical Lullaby for the Deprived., An eyes-wide-open look at the penumbral world of sleep. A good book to curl up with while pondering the mysteries of Morpheus., Examines the way shut-eye--or lack of it--affects us on and off the pillow. If you're among the flock who counts sheep most nights, these pages reassure. As McGirr notes, 'Insomnia is nothing to lose sleep over.', A delightful eye-opener. Its blend of memoir, science history, mythological lore and cultural commentary is a constant delight., A playful and alerting rumination on all that's restive from caffeine to kids. But here also is a book of philosophy, history, science, child rearing and good, old-fashioned devilry that is as subversively light and witty in tone as it is weighty in its impact and wisdom. It will keep you reading deep into the night -- but without a single yawn., With Snooze , Michael McGirr has, pardon the pun, produced a wake-up call about the fascinating yet little known history and science of sleep. A delightful read, Snooze takes on the one activity we spend the most time doing, yet still manages to surprise. It's one bedtime read that won't put you to sleep., The perfect book to take on a sleep retreat. That's in no way a suggestion that McGirr's tender memoir will bore you to snores. It's as entertaining as it is informative., A thoughtful tour through the still dimly understood state of being asleep. Snooze is no snooze. A reflection of its author's evident intellect and charm., In urbane and graceful prose, McGirr successfully integrates autobiography, literary criticism, historical anecdote, popular science, low-key theology, and lucid social commentary. His gentle wisdom, born of broad life experience, imbues every sentence., With Snooze, Michael McGirr has, pardon the pun, produced a wake-up call about the fascinating yet little known history and science of sleep. A delightful read, Snooze takes on the one activity we spend the most time doing, yet still manages to surprise. It's one bedtime read that won't put you to sleep., A thoughtful series of meditations on the many aspects of sleep. A pleasantly mindful work for general readers who enjoy science as well as anyone seeking that elusive satisfying night's slumber.
Copyright Date
2018
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
2017-302954

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