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Overview: ● Why the interest in rest and sleep? - All living things possess a sense of time. Like all animals - as well as plants, fungi and bacteria - we humans are hard-wired for a daily rhythm of rest and activity. The machinery that generates this daily rhythm resides in each and every one of our cells and it powerfully orchestrates our behavior. Setting aside time for rest and sleep optimally fits all living things and their bodily processes to the conditions of life. In fact, rest and sleep are deeply rooted in ancient biology, so much so that these characteristics have been conserved over the deep time that spans the three and a half billion years of life on earth. The dawn of the 24-hour industrial and technological society, however, occurred less than one hundred and fifty years ago. This time span constitutes only three human generations, and is but a ‘blink of an eye’ on the grand scale of natural history that spans billions of years. As a result of the technological age, humans are now the only living things that purposely ignore, disrupt and coerce the natural cycles of our cellular machinery to conform to artificially-imposed and often-irregular daily schedules. Given that sleep has major influences on body and mental health, the implications of understanding the states of rest and sleep, and why they exist, are large.● Living in a ‘Time Crunch’ - Many of us live a busy existence, accommodating a hectic schedule often at the expense of optimal rest and sleep. Mismanaging sleep and haphazardly time-shifting our bodily processes is common. This mismanagement has adverse effects on the function and health of individuals and of society. Sleep problems impact nearly all of the key indicators of human health including mortality, predisposition to illness, daily function and mental health. Humans now consume drugs in huge quantities to counter the problems associated with poor sleep, altered waking functions and disrupted daily body rhythms. After first identifying the reason why rest and sleep exist in living things, this book concludes with discussion of the biological basis for human sleep health, and the effects of sleep disruption on mental health.● The biological basis for sleep - Sleep exists across the network of life, encompassing (for example) worms, flies, cockroaches, scorpions, ants, bees, snails, crayfish, fish, birds and all mammals. Why we and other living things sleep and dream is typically touted as an apparent biological ‘mystery’ or unresolved scientific problem. The content of this book satisfies identification of why sleep evolved in the first place and why it persists as a successful and powerfully adaptive trait in biology. It also explains why some animals sleep with half of their brain at a time, and why some ‘choose’ to temporarily suspend sleep or even can do without it all together. Dreaming is also an intensely personal experience that has led to psychological and psychoanalytical theories (e.g., Jung and Freud) and even religious speculations. In particular, dreaming sleep has previously been viewed as a ‘hard problem’ to explain, an enigma. This perception is no longer necessary. The content of this book identifies a fully encompassing explanation of why sleep exists in nature. This explanation applies to organisms across the tree of life, with no exceptions. Specifically, this book identifies why sleep evolved and what fundamental function it still serves, in us and all other organisms. The material also places into context previous notions of rest and sleep, including the common suppositions and misconceptions. One explanation satisfies as a core reason for sleep across the tree of life.

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23249726
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August 13, 2014
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344 pages
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Donald Gomez
Donald Gomez April 04, 2025
Excellent, though slightly flawed. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A very distinguished novel.
Dorothy Thompson
Dorothy Thompson July 15, 2024
A very strong entry. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. A solid 4 stars from me.
Elizabeth Rivera
Elizabeth Rivera October 13, 2024
A profoundly satisfying read. I became deeply invested in the protagonist's journey. A masterclass in storytelling. An effortless 5 stars.
Patricia Gonzalez
Patricia Gonzalez May 06, 2025
Such a rich narrative. It strikes a perfect harmony of dialogue and world-building. Every chapter felt necessary. A true literary gem.
Laura Harris
Laura Harris August 28, 2025
Took a moment to build, but the payoff was spectacular. It held my rapt attention, even when certain twists were telegraphed. A solid 4 stars from me.
Kenneth Turner
Kenneth Turner March 09, 2024
Exceeded all my expectations. The prose is exquisite. It’s accessible yet undeniably sophisticated. I am now a lifelong fan of this author.
Matthew Williams
Matthew Williams May 01, 2024
A highly sophisticated read. The protagonist was compelling, though some subplots felt slightly overshadowed. A wonderful companion for a quiet weekend.
Ashley Thompson
Ashley Thompson May 27, 2025
Such a rich narrative. The pacing was impeccable and the characters felt incredibly authentic. I was completely immersed. An absolute must-read for connoisseurs of the genre.
Margaret Green
Margaret Green October 09, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed the elegance of it. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. A solid 4 stars from me.
Ashley Clark
Ashley Clark April 25, 2024
Excellent, though slightly flawed. A brilliant concept executed with flair. Just a few pacing choices I would change. Quite impressive overall.
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