Join Amazon Prime and get unlimited Free One-Day Delivery. Already a member? Sign in.

 

or
Sign in to turn on 1-Click ordering.
 
   
More Buying Choices
35 used & new from £4.92
Have one to sell? Sell yours here
 
   
Sleepfaring: A journey through the science of sleep
 
 
Share your own customer images
Search inside this book

Sleepfaring: A journey through the science of sleep (Hardcover)

by Jim Horne (Author) "All living organisms, including bacteria and plants, have a regular, daily period of rest and inactivity, but whether this can be seen as sleep is..." (more)
4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
RRP: £22.99
Price: £21.84 & this item Delivered FREE in the UK with Super Saver Delivery. See details and conditions
You Save: £1.15 (5%)
o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o
In stock.
Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.co.uk. Gift-wrap available.

23 new from £18.12 12 used from £4.92
Other Editions: RRP: Our Price: Other Offers:
Paperback (New edition) £7.99 £5.99 36 used & new from £2.61

Frequently Bought Together

Sleepfaring: A journey through the science of sleep + Understanding Sleep: The Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders (Application and practice in health psychology) + Madness Explained: Psychosis and Human Nature
Price For All Three: £43.23

Show availability and shipping details

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Understanding Sleep: The Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders (Application and practice in health psychology)

Understanding Sleep: The Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders (Application and practice in health psychology)

by Mark R. Pressman
£12.95
Madness Explained: Psychosis and Human Nature

Madness Explained: Psychosis and Human Nature

by Richard P Bentall
4.1 out of 5 stars (11)  £8.44
Bad Science

Bad Science

by Ben Goldacre
4.6 out of 5 stars (144)  £4.85
A Mind of Its Own: How Your Brain Distorts and Deceives

A Mind of Its Own: How Your Brain Distorts and Deceives

by Cordelia Fine
4.4 out of 5 stars (13)  £5.39
Power, Interest and Psychology: Elements of a Social Materialist Understanding of Distress

Power, Interest and Psychology: Elements of a Social Materialist Understanding of Distress

by David Smail
£14.00
› Explore similar items

Product details

  • Hardcover: 288 pages
  • Publisher: OUP Oxford; 1 edition (13 April 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0192807315
  • ISBN-13: 978-0192807311
  • Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 14.2 x 3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 186,916 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

    Popular in this category:

    #36 in  Books > Health, Family & Lifestyle > Psychology & Psychiatry > Specific Topics > Sleep & Dreams

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

  • See Complete Table of Contents

Customers Viewing This Page May Be Interested in These Sponsored Links

  (What is this?)
£5 DVD's at Tesco
   www.tescoentertainment.com/DVDs    The science of sleep at Tesco Free Delivery on All DVD's At Tesco 
The Science Of Sleep
   www.lovefilm.com    Rent DVDs from £3.91 a month, free trial, no late fees, free postage! 
  
 

Product Description

BBC Focus, July 2006
an impressive amount of material....a handy tour d'horizon.

Review
an impressive amount of material...a handy tour d'horizon (BBC Focus )

Horne's arguments are compelling. (New Statesman )

See all Product Description
Inside This Book (Learn More)
First Sentence
All living organisms, including bacteria and plants, have a regular, daily period of rest and inactivity, but whether this can be seen as sleep is another matter. Read the first page
Explore More
Concordance
Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index
Search inside this book:

Suggested Tags from Similar Products

 (What's this?)
Be the first one to add a relevant tag (keyword that's strongly related to this product)
Check a corresponding box or enter your own tags in the field below
(2)
(2)
(2)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)

Your tags: Add your first tag
 
See most popular tags

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

Sleepfaring: A journey through the science of sleep
82% buy the item featured on this page:
Sleepfaring: A journey through the science of sleep 4.5 out of 5 stars (2)
£21.84
The Harvard Medical School Guide to a Good Night's Sleep (Harvard Medical School Guides)
6% buy
The Harvard Medical School Guide to a Good Night's Sleep (Harvard Medical School Guides)
£6.99
Overcoming Insomnia and Sleep Problems
4% buy
Overcoming Insomnia and Sleep Problems 4.0 out of 5 stars (8)
£8.99
The Good Sleep Guide
4% buy
The Good Sleep Guide
£6.49
Explore similar items
 

Customer Reviews

2 Reviews
5 star:
 (1)
4 star:
 (1)
3 star:    (0)
2 star:    (0)
1 star:    (0)
 
 
 
 
 
Average Customer Review
4.5 out of 5 stars (2 customer reviews)
 
 
 
 
Share your thoughts with other customers:
Most Helpful Customer Reviews

 
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Very informative and enjoyable read, 29 Jan 2008
This review is from: Sleepfaring: A journey through the science of sleep (Paperback)
I enthusiastically recommend this book if you want to find out more about how sleep works, from early experiments to the latest scientific research, it is all here.

The book is very well written and accessible - the author has got the balance just right (from my point of view) between the science and the anecdotal. This makes the book an "easy" read, but at the same time you gain valuable hard knowledge.

I am a prolific reader of both fiction and non-fiction books and this was one of my top reads for 2007. I recall and share many of the insights I gained from the book and can honestly say that it has changed some of my behaviours and anxieties relating to sleep in a beneficial way.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)



 
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting!, 26 Oct 2008
By Hazel M. (Hampshire, England) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Sleepfaring: A journey through the science of sleep (Paperback)
I found this to be a very interesting account of the nature of sleep. It took me a while to get through it, as it is jam-packed with information, but it is all very well organised and very readable. Each chapter is divided into little bitesized pieces of information, so it's a book that you can pick up and read for five minutes and then put down for a bit without needing to back-track. The author also backs up claims with full references to sleep studies and research.

The book takes you right from the very basics of what sleep actually is, the stages of sleep, what sleep is essentially for etc, to experiments regarding sleep loss (in animals and humans), to sleep patterns (the body clock, jetlag, larks & owls etc), to REM sleep and dreaming, to sleep problems. It covers just about everything you would want to know about this essential part of our lives and is also scattered with helpful advice about how to get better sleep and how to deal with problems such as jetlag and insomnia that you can really use. I think it's a valuable resource that almost anybody could benefit from, whether you have difficulties with sleep or not.

On a last note, if you enjoy reading this, check out "Counting Sheep" by Paul Martin too.
Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)


Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
 
 
 
Only search this product's reviews


Customer Discussions

 Beta (What's this?)
This product's forum (0 discussions)
  Discussion Replies Latest Post
  No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
Start a new discussion
Topic:
First post:
Prompts for sign-in
  [Cancel]

   

Listmania!

Create a Listmania! list

Look for similar items by category

Feedback

The Body Shop

The Body Shop - Vitamin C Skin Boost
Protect and boost your glow with The Body Shop Vitamin C Skin Boost.

›Shop The Body Shop

  

Beauty without the Beast

Olay Regenerist Daily 3 Point Treatment Cream
From au naturel to party glam, we have all the best names in cosmetics and skincare.

›Discover Beauty at Amazon.co.uk

  

Up to 50% off Dental Care

Braun Oral-B Professional Care 6000 Rechargeable Toothbrush - Pack of 2
Put a sparkle in your smile with up to 50% off selected Oral-B and Philips rechargeable toothbrushes.

›Up to 50% off power toothbrushes

  

Treat Someone

Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificates--available in any amount from £5 to £500 With an Amazon.co.uk Gift Certificate, you can get them what they want (even if you don't know what that is).

›Learn more about Gift Certificates

  
Ad

Where's My Stuff?

Delivery and Returns

Need Help?

Your Recent History

  (What's this?)
You have no recently viewed items or searches.

After viewing product detail pages or search results, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in.

Look to the right column to find helpful suggestions for your shopping session.
Continue Shopping: Top Sellers

amazon.co.uk Amazon Home
International Sites:  United States  |  Germany  |  France  |  Japan  |  Canada  |  China
Business Programs: Sell on Amazon  |  Fulfilment by Amazon  |  Join Associates  |  Join Advantage
Customer Service  |  Help  |  View Basket  |  Your Account
About Amazon.co.uk  |  Careers at Amazon
Conditions of Use & Sale |  Privacy Notice  © 1996-2009, Amazon.com, Inc. and its affiliates