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In addition to an ever-growing number of online resources, many books address specific sleep disorders. Many are available at the library or at Sleep Store @ Park Nicollet.
| Children and sleep |
| Book | Summary |
| Carskadon, Mary A. Adolescent Sleep Patterns: Biological, Social, and Psychological Influences. Cambridge; New York: Cambridge University Press, 2002. |
This text explores the development of sleep patterns in adolescents. |
| Cohen, George J., ed. American Academy of Pediatrics Guide to Your Child's Sleep. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics, 2000. |
This guide offers information, answers and advice for preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), getting your baby to sleep through the night and solving sleep-wake problems. |
| Daws, Dilys. Through the Night: Helping Parents and Sleepless Infants. London: Free Association Books, 2000. |
Since it was first published in 1989, Through the Night has helped parents understand their sleepless infants and themselves. |
| Ferber, Richard. Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems: New, Revised, and Expanded Edition. New York: Fireside, 2006. |
An easy-to-understand guide to common sleeping problems for children ages 1 to 6. Case histories are provided on night waking, difficulty sleeping and more serious disorders, such as sleep apnea and sleepwalking. It illustrates a wide variety of problems and solutions. |
| Sadeh, Avi. Sleeping Like a Baby: A Sensitive and Sensible Approach to Solving Your Child's Sleep Problems. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 2001. |
Written for consumers, this text discusses the importance of sleep to a baby, crib death, the formulations of sleep patterns, the significance and roles of dream-sleep, sleep and physical growth, personality and behavior of the baby, sleep disorders and scientific research. |
| Sears, William. Nighttime Parenting: How to Get Your Baby and Child to Sleep. New York: Penguin Group, 1999. | A guide to understanding the sleep patterns and needs of children. It covers nighttime nursing, the family bed, SIDS, crying and problem-free bedtime routines. |
| Dreams |
| Book | Summary |
| Hartmann, MD, Ernest. Dreams and Nightmares: The Origin and Meaning of Dreams. New York: Perseus Publishing, 2000. |
Dr. Hartmann, an expert on dreams, identifies the source of dreams, describes different types of dreams and nightmares and looks at the biological and mental processes that trigger dreams. |
| Hobson, J. Allan. Dreaming: An Introduction to the Science of Sleep. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2003. |
Harvard researcher Allan Hobson offers an intriguing look at the world of dreams. Hobson discusses the theory of dreaming, describes dream disorders (nightmares, night terrors, sleepwalking), the possible link between dreaming and the regulation of body temperature, the effects of sleep deprivation and much more. |
| Fibromyalgia |
| Book | Summary |
| Arthritis Foundation. The Arthritis Foundation's Guide to Good Living with Fibromyalgia. Lanham, MD: National Book Network, 2006. |
This guide describes medications, outlines exercise therapies and recommends a range of self-management techniques. |
| Goldenberg, Don L. Fibromyalgia: A Leading Expert's Guide to Understanding and Getting Relief from the Pain That Won't Go Away. New York: Berkley Publishing, 2002. |
This text explores the origins and prognosis for fibromyalgia, the role of stress and other physiological, psychological and environmental factors. It also explores how to find the most reliable data and the best health care, choosing treatment and identifying complementary remedies. |
| Wallace, Daniel J.; Wallace, Janice Brock. All about Fibromyalgia: A Guide for Patients and Their Families. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2002. |
The authors describe the often localized or regional pains and discomforts associated with the syndrome, show how they affect different parts and systems of the body, and explore the relationships between the syndrome and stress, sleep, hormones and the immune system. |
| Insomnia |
| Book | Summary |
| Hauri, Peter. No More Sleepless Nights. Lanham, MD: National Book Network, 2006. |
This revised edition explores the causes of sleeplessness, ways to evaluate insomnia and how to create a customized sleep therapy program. It also includes a variety of treatment options, such as exercise, relaxation techniques, herbs, amino acids, melatonin and other drugs and treatments. |
| Hauri, Peter; Murray, Jarman; Linde, Shirley. No More Sleepless Nights Workbook. Indianapolis: John Wiley & Sons, 2000. |
In this simple-to-follow workbook, based on the acclaimed No More Sleepless Nights program, one of the world's leading insomnia experts gives you the tools to be your own sleep therapist. Filled with interactive quizzes, sleep logs and self-evaluation exercises, the workbook will help you uncover the underlying cause of your own sleep problem, then put together a personalized action plan for getting a good night's rest. |
| Lichstein, Kenneth L.; Morin, Charles M. Treatment of Late-Life Insomnia. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications, 2000. |
A comprehensive research and clinical accounting of insomnia treatment in older adults is provided by this book. Covered topics include: typical normal and disturbed sleep patterns, methods of evaluation and diagnosis; major treatments for late-life insomnia; research and methods of clinical management for topics in late-life insomnia that only recently have attracted systematic investigation. |
| Neubauer, David N. Understanding Sleeplessness: Perspectives on Insomnia. Baltimore: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2003. |
This text discusses the problems associated with insomnia. Covering normal sleep – what we know and how we know it, sleep as a motivated behavior, the dimensions of sleep providing the context of sleep symptoms. It discusses the treatment of sleep disorders and the need for an integrated approach to insomnia. |
| Narcolepsy |
| Book | Summary |
| Utley, Marguerite J. Narcolepsy: A Funny Disorder That's No Laughing Matter. DeSoto, TX: Marguerite Jones Utley Publishing, 1995. |
It is estimated 150,000 to 250,000 people in the United States have narcolepsy, but most of those have not yet been diagnosed. In the past, patients saw an average of five or more doctors over a decade or longer before receiving a correct diagnosis of narcolepsy. In addition, the author relates her personal experiences with all the symptoms and describes how the disorder has impacted her life. |
| Restless legs syndrome |
| Book | Summary |
| Yoakum, Robert H. Restless Legs Syndrome: Relief and Hope for Sleepless Victims of a Hidden Epidemic. New York: Fireside Press, 2006 |
This text provides a comprehensive resource for those afflicted by restless legs syndrome. Topics include sleep management and alternative rest options, how to enlist help from others, possible causes of restless legs syndrome, medical advice and treatment options, and more. |
| Sleep apnea and snoring |
| Book | Summary |
| Hoffstein, MD, Victor; Linde, PhD, Shirley. No More Snoring. Indianapolis: John Wiley & Sons, 1999. |
This comprehensive resource helps readers identify the possible causes of their snoring problems, then guides them to appropriate treatments. All the latest medical treatments, effective home remedies and simple laser and ultrasound surgery techniques are covered. |
| Johnson, MD, T. Scott; Halberstadt, Jerry. Phantom of the Night: Overcome Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Win Your Hidden Struggle to Breathe, Sleep, and Live. Cambridge & Onset, MA: New Technology Pub, 2003. |
This text covers the primary aspects of diagnosing and treating obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and the risks associated with remaining untreated. It explains the many issues and solutions related to OSAS in everyday life, including traveling and camping. |
| Pascualy, Ralph A.; Soest, Sally Warren. Snoring and Sleep Apnea: Sleep Well, Feel Better. New York: Demos Medical Publishing, 2000. |
This consumer text provides answers to key questions and is written in easy-to-understand terms. Pros and cons of specific treatments are included. It also discusses why snoring and sleep apnea are dangerous to health, who should see a sleep specialist, where to find an accredited sleep disorders center and more. |
| Sleep and sleep disorders |
| Book | Summary |
| Ancoli-Israel, Sonia. All I Want Is A Good Night's Sleep. Mosby-Year Book Inc., 1996. |
This text discusses the causes of sleeping difficulties and what can be done to achieve better sleep. Topics include narcolepsy, parasomnia, hypersomnia and children’s sleeping problems. |
| Chokroverty, Sudhansu. 100 Questions About Sleep and Sleep Disorders. Boston, MA: Jones and Bartlett Publishers Inc., 2007. |
This consumer text answers common questions in easy and clear language. Questions include: What is snoring? What causes insomnia? How is sleep affected by health problems? What is sleep apnea? Which medications cause excessive sleepiness or sleeplessness? What are the best treatments for restless legs syndrome and narcolepsy? |
| Dement, William C.; Vaughan, Christopher. The Promise of Sleep: A Pioneer in Sleep Medicine Explains the Vital Connection Between Health, Happiness, and a Good Night's Sleep. New York: Bantam Dell, 2000. |
Dr. Dement, founder and director of the Stanford University Sleep Research Center, explains what happens when we sleep, or when we don't, and how we can reclaim sleep. He describes the sleep cycle and gives a short history of sleep research. He provides detailed explanations of sleep debt, biological clock, circadian rhythm, insomnia, sleep apnea and narcolepsy. |
| Moorcroft, William H. Understanding Sleep and Dreaming. New York, NY: Springer-Verlag Inc., 2005. |
This book provides complete coverage of all aspects of sleep, dreaming and sleep disorders. |
| Reite, Martin; Ruddy, John; Nagel, Kim. Concise Guide to Evaluation and Management of Sleep Disorders. Washington: American Psychiatric Publishing, 2002. |
This pocket guide presents an overview of sleep medicine and covers sleep physiology and pathology, insomnia, excessive sleepiness disorders, parasomnias, psychiatric disorders and sleep, medications and special problems with populations. |
| Swanson ed., Jenifer. Sleep Disorders Sourcebook. Detroit: Omnigraphics Inc., 2005. |
This book provides basic information about sleep and its disorders, including insomnia, sleepwalking, sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome, narcolepsy, sleep deprivation, plus descriptions of treatment options and a glossary of terms and resource listings for additional help. |
| Wolfson, PhD, Amy. The Women's Book of Sleep: A Complete Resource Guide. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, 2001. |
In this book, sleep specialist Amy Wolfson helps readers understand the physiological and psychological factors that prevent healthy, sound sleep. She explains how menstruation, pregnancy and work schedules can significantly affect women's rhythms and discusses intervention strategies. A detailed appendix covers sleep disorder resources, including local centers and sleep associations. |
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