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Unique solutions to get everyone to restorative sleep. This book is on sleep, but not to "sell sleep" because everyone wants a good night sleep - "a divine nap." Human beings spend one-third of their lives in sleep; they take sleep for guaranteed as a natural gift of life as air and water to enable realize their potential, and, not as a luxury. Sleep is one's life greatest pleasure that enriches virtually every aspect of our being - from our mood...
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Sleep is a nebulous and ubiquitous concept. It is a behavior that all living animals engage in. It draws a lot of attention in the media and research. Sleep is also a crucial component of a child's healthy development and overall well-being. Infant sleep is perplexing and unpredictable, despite its obvious importance. Caregivers frequently express concerns about adjusting to sleep deprivation and persistent sleep variations. Most parents find night...
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Estivation is just like hibernation - only it happens in summer instead of winter. Why do some animals settle into cool, snug spots and sink into a summertime sleep? Because it's too hot for their bodies to function, or their food is in short supply. Some estivating animals sleep in groups; others rest alone. Some go on a long journey before they slumber; others hunker down right at home. From the pixie frog to the spotted turtle to the desert hedgehog,...
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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"Fourteen animals are featured in this delightful poem, including the cuddly koala, the hairy anteater, and the wise owl. Natural history notes explain how each animal sleeps, from the magnificent frigatebird that sleeps while flying hundreds of feet above the sea to the walrus that sleeps with its tusks anchored in floating ice. Illustrator Laurie Caple has captured these dozing animals in whimsical watercolors that will help any weary child fall...
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1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 20 cm
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"Screw meditative methods, white-noise machines, and chamomile tea -- this photographic compilation of silly sweeties napping will lull you peacefully to sleep. As suggested by its title, this ridiculous book is a sleeping aid which harnesses the relaxing power of cute animals. Well, wait -- haven't you heard? The secret to a happy and fulfilled life is to just get eight hours of sleep per night. Except there's one big catch: getting a good sleep...
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72 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
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"We spend about 26 years of our lives sleeping, but how much do you really know about what happens when your head hits the pillow? This book answers all your questions about what goes on in your head when you snooze, including the difference between light and deep sleep, where dreams come from, and how essential sleep is to staying healthy. Discover fascinating facts about how people slept in the past, and how people sleep in different ways around...
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