Sleep by J. Allan Hobson, M.D. (Used Hardcover, Scientific American Library Edition, 1995)
 
Sleep by J. Allan Hobson, M.D. is a clear, engaging, and richly illustrated exploration of the biology, psychology, and neuroscience of sleep, part of the prestigious Scientific American Library series. Drawing from his pioneering research, Hobson explains how sleep cycles work, what REM and non-REM stages mean, how dreams originate, and why sleep is essential for mental and physical health. With scientific depth and accessible language, this book is ideal for anyone seeking to understand the mysteries of the sleeping mind.