That is, until he began sleepwalking and a midnight crash into a wall sent him on an investigation into the strange science of sleep. Dreamland louisville free public library overdrive. Dreamland adventures in the strange science of sleep by david. Adventures in the strange science of sleep by randall, david k. In dreamland, randall explores the research investigating those dark hours that make up nearly a third of our lives. Adventures in the strange science of sleep by david k. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. David randall had a history of talking in his sleep, and the occasional creepy. David randall had a history of talking in his sleep, and the occasional creepy incidence of falling asleep with his eyes open. Interesting but not as scientific as id hoped dreamland by david. One midnight crash into ahallway wall sent him on an investigation into the strange. Adventures in the strange science of sleep ebook written by david k. He is an adjunct professor of journalism at new york university and lives in brooklyn, new york. Senior reporter and adjunct professor of journalism at new york university, david k.
Randall relays a series of stories, and recent research that will help readers gain a better understanding and appreciation for the impact of sleep. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. One midnight crash into a hallway wall sent him on an inves. An engrossing examination of the science behind the littleknown world. Throughout the book, randall blends science with telling anecdotes. This book is a tour of the often odd, sometimes disturbing, and always fascinating things that go on in the peculiar world of sleep. David randall had a history of talking in his sleep, and the occasional creepy incidence of falling asleep with his eyes open, but his interest in the science of sleep peaked when he hit a wall. Adventures in the strange science of sleep, david k. The new york times bestselling author of black death at the golden gate, dreamland, and the king and queen of malibu, he lives in montclair. Thenew york timesbestselling author ofblack death at the golden gate, dreamland,andthe king and queen of malibu, he lives in montclair, new jersey. Dreamland, adventures in the strange science of sleep by. Adventures in the strange science of sleep 1st edition. Randall himself became interested in the world of sleep.
Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. After crashing painfully while sleepwalking, randall went to. From people committing murder while supposedly sleepwalking, to what. Randall dreamland is a fun journey through the little known world of sleep. Most peoples aftermidnight mishaps are nothing compared with what david k. The book is split into chapters, with each chapter outside of the introduction and conclusion exploring a separate topic in the world of sleep. Open your eyes to the science of sleep most peoples aftermidnight mishaps are nothing compared with what david k. Lockley 4 the secret life of sleep by kat duff i was looking mainly for scientific information, in conjunction, perhaps, with interesting anecdotes. Randall himself became interested in the world of sleep as the result of injuring himself when he ran into a wall while sleepwalking one night. Oct 16, 2019 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Randall was an interesting foray into the subject of sleep, and it did have scientific merit i particularly enjoyed the part about sleep studies. One midnight crash into a hallway wall sent him on an investigation into the. Even today, most stateowned firms in china give their workers two hours for lunch. Aug 20, 2012 it is these discoveries that writer david k.
In dreamland, randall explores the research that is investigating those dark hours that make up nearly a third of our lives. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Dreamland in dreamland, randall explores the research that is investigating those dark hours that make up nearly a third of our lives. He takes us through the history of human thinking about sleep, all the way up to the latest rest. Randall is a senior reporter at reuters and has also written for forbes, the new york times, and new york magazine. Randall relays a series of stories, and recent research that will help readers gain a better understanding and. Dreamland adventures in the strange science of sleep by. He takes us through the history of human thinking about sleep, all the way up to. Adventures in the strange science of sleep, was a new york times best seller, picked for barnes and nobles discover great new writers program, and called one of the best books of the month by amazon.
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Taking readers from military battlefields to childrens bedrooms, dreamland shows that sleep isnt as simple as it seems. The new york times bestselling author of black death at the golden gate, dreamland, and the king and queen of malibu, he lives in montclair, new jersey. Adventures in the strange science of sleep david k. Randall talks to sleep experts of all kinds for a thoroughly enjoyable overview of a familiar yet remarkably foreign. Lockley 4 the secret life of sleep by kat duff i was looking mainly for. One midnight crash into a hallway wall sent him on an investigation into the strange science of sleep. He takes us through the history of human thinking about sleep, all the way up to the latest rest techniques used by olympic athletes. Taking readers from military battlefields to childrens bedrooms. The book is split into chapters, with each chapter outside of the. Adventures in the strange science of sleep, author david k. Inside the mystery of sleep a fascinating new book explores the latest research on humanitys most enigmatic everyday activity. Ive also written several books, with more on the way.
Randall was an interesting foray into the subject of sleep, and it did have scientific merit i particularly enjoyed the part about sleep studies, but it fell off the deep end in a couple of places, especially where dreams are discussed. Norton edition, in english dreamland 2012 edition open library. David k randall examines the complex world of sleep and discusses whether or not women sleep differently than men. Adventures in the strange science of sleep though midday naps are most closely linked with spain and other latin cultures, they were once popular throughout europe, africa, and asia. An engrossing examination of the science behind the littleknown world of sleep. There is a lot to be said for the amount of research that went into this book. In dreamland, randall explores theresearch that is investigating those dark hours that make up nearly a third ofour lives. Randall makes his debut with dreamland, which explores the strange world of sleep, including an examination of why some people sleepwalk, the sleeping habits of children, and more.
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