What robs us of sleep and what you can do about it! Does the early bird really catch the worm? Why are there "owls" and "larks"? Does lack of sleep make you fat and stupid? This book answers numerous questions surrounding the topic of sleep. It explains how our 24-hour nonstop society, with shift work, stress, and new media, robs people of sleep and how sleep affects us and our performance. Social and medical backgrounds are examined, as well as the wide range of sleep disorders—from difficulties falling and staying asleep to snoring and sleepwalking. Additionally, it presents ways to successfully manage sleep disorders and regain restorative sleep and performance. The author has many years of scientific and practical experience in sleep medicine.