What is the function of sleep? Why does the northern fur seal sleep with only half of the brain? Is it safer to be asleep or awake? For the first time, the inside story of one of life's most mysterious and unexplored phenomenons. Written by a fellowship trained sleep medicine physician, Sleep 101 is at once a guide to hitherto uncharted biological territory, and a much needed tool for those seeking to improve their sleep.

Ved hjælp af bogens øvelser og den medfølgende musik-cd kan man blive kureret for søvnløshed.

This book tackles these questions by applying advanced methods from statistical physics and related fields to all types of non-linear dynamics prone to disaster. It gives readers an insight into the problems of catastrophes and is one of the first books on the theories of disaster. Based on physical and mathematical theories, the general principles of disaster appearance are explained.

A powerful guide for courageous men who long to connect more deeply and fully with their families and friends. Drawing from his years of counseling, psychologist and family therapist Robert Pasick explores issues of work, anger, grief, women, sexuality, fatherhood, and addiction. He redefines manhood and shows men how to build upon the strengths they already have to take better care of themselves and others.

Using biblical examples, reflection questions, and Scripture meditation, Powell challenges those who want strong and healthy marital relationships to lay a spiritual foundation from which to grow.