The following list is by no means meant to be all-inclusive. It represents a listing of significant books in various areas of sleep that many have found to be informative and useful.
Caldwell, J. Paul, MD. Sleep, Firefly Books,1997. Dr. Caldwell helps readers understand what makes or breaks a good night's sleep, gives an overview of the many disorders that can affect sleep, and offers clear advice on how to achieve better sleep. Features case studies, diagrams and side bars.
Carskadon, Mary A., Ph.D. The Encyclopedia of Sleep and Dreaming, MacMillan Publishing Co., New York: 1996. The definitive reference work on sleep. Available in most libraries as a reference book.
Dement, William C., M.D., Ph.D. The Sleepwatchers, Stanford Alumni Association, 1992. The 1996 second edition, Nychthemeron Press, is now available through SleepQuest.
Dement, William C., , M.D., Ph.D. Some Must Watch While Some Must Sleep, Stanford Alumni Association, 1972. Available in most libraries. Conveys in non-technical language what scientists have learned about sleep. Immensely readable and often humorous, this book is an incisive personal report to the reader from one of the world's leading sleep researchers. Dr. Dement fully discusses the fascinating world of dreams (including creativity during dreaming), sleep disorders, and the relationship of sleep disorders to mental illness.
Fritz, Roger, Ph.D. Sleep Disorders: America's Hidden Nightmare, National Sleep Alert, Inc., 1993. $12.95. This book looks at the symptoms, studies, treatments, and consequences of ignorance of sleep disorders. Fritz also recommends specific actions needed. This is sure to wake you to the disasterous consequences of ignoring sleep problems. Includes a complete index, a glossary, addresses of support groups for sleep and sleep-related disorders and other resources for those interested in sleep health and sleep disorders.
Hobson, J. Allan. Sleep, New York: W.H. Freeman & Co., 1995.
Horne, James. Why We Sleep: The Functions of Sleep in Humans and Other Mammals, New York: Oxford University Press, 1988.
Why do humans and other mammals sleep? The topic of sleep is now a focus of widespread research, and yet this fascinating question continues to prove surprisingly difficult to answer.
The author, a leading figure in sleep research, critically examines traditional views, and puts forward many conclusions and hypotheses of his own. The book should appeal not only to sleep researchers and students, but to the general reader.
Inlander, Charles B., Moran, Cynthia K. 67 Ways to Good Sleep, Ballantine Books, New York: 1995, (A People's Medical Society Book). Topics include understanding sleep, tips on how to get better sleep, sleep environment, lifestyle choices, diet and nutrition, mind-body connection, circadian connection and new research, intervention, drugs and alternative therapies.
Kastner, Jonathan and Marianna. Sleep, the Mysterious Third of Your Life.
Kavey, Neil B. 50 Ways to Sleep Better, Illinois: New American Library, In association with The Sleep Disorders Center, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, 1996.
Kleitman, Nathaniel. Sleep and Wakefulness, revised and enlarged edition, Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1987. One of the first and best written books in the field of sleep and dreams. Contains important sleep literature from 1912.
Lamberg, Lynne. Drugs and Sleep, Chelsea House, 1988. This book was written for high school readers, but is a good source of information. Lamberg provides a concise overview of the nature of sleep, the causes of insomnia, how sleeping pills work, good sleep habits and other advice for troubled sleepers.
Langen, Dietrich. Speaking of Sleep Problems. Information on learning to sleep well again, including directions for making an analysis of your sleep and keeping a sleep diary.
Maas, Dr. James B. Power Sleep, Viilard/Random House, Paperback, 1999.
Maas, Dr. James B. Power Sleep, Viilard/Random House, Hardcover, 1998.
Maas, Dr. James B. Power Sleep, Viilard/Random House, Audio Cassette, 1998.
Mitler, Elizabeth A., Mitler, Merrill M. 101 Questions About Sleep And Dreams. Wakefulness-Sleep Education and Research Foundation, Del Mar, CA, Fourth Edition: 1993.
Nagle, Kim, M.D., Reite, Martin L., M.D. The Concise Guide to the Evaluation and Management of Sleep Disorders, American Psychiatric Press, Washington, DC: 1990.
Shapiro, Colin M., Ph.D. ABC of Sleep Disorders, BMJ Publishing Group, London: 1993. This book describes what is known about sleep and sleep disorders. It will help doctors recognize the presence of a sleep related problem; investigate the cause and offer practical management. Suggest this book for your doctor.
Webb, Wilse B. Sleep, the Gentle Tyrant, Anker Publishing Co., New York: 1992 (Second Edition). One of the few books that can provide an introduction to sleep for the general reader.
