
Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams
Matthew Walker
Sleep is one of the most important but least understood aspects of our life, wellness, and longevity. An explosion of scientific discoveries in the last twenty years has shed new light on this fundamental aspect of our lives. Now neuroscientist and sleep expert Matthew Walker gives us a new understanding of the vital importance of sleep and dreaming.
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- Simon and Schuster
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- 9781501144318
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Awards
- Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Science and TechnologyShortlisted(2017)
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