The Nocturnal Brain: Nightmares, Neuroscience, and the Secret World of Sleep [Original retail ed.] 1250202701, 978-1250202703

A renowned neurologist shares the true stories of people unable to get a good night’s rest in The Nocturnal Brain: Night

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English Pages 368 Year 23 July 2019

The Nocturnal Brain: Nightmares, Neuroscience, and the Secret World of Sleep [Original retail ed.]
1250202701, 978-1250202703

Commentary
’The Nocturnal Brain combines two of my favorite things – humanity and medical science. Dr Leschziner weaves wonderful stories that highlight how sleep disorders affect the lives and health of patients and their families. Along the way we are guided into the fantastic science of sleep. What a wonderful journey!’ (Meir Kryger MD FRCPC, Professor, Yale University, author of Mystery of Sleep )

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