Lack of sleep is not just a matter of feeling tired. Recent research has shown that it is associated with serious illnesses such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and even cancer. The big question is, what can we do to get more sleep? Who can we turn to for a sympathetic and knowledgeable one-to-one consultation? The answer is, to one of the world's leading sleep experts: Professor Chris Idzikowski, who here reveals his wisdom in a down-to-earth...

Brought to you by Penguin. How often do you think about your bedtime routine? Almost half of people in Britain say they're kept awake at night due to worry and stress - so making time to switch off in the hour before bed is more important than ever. Penguin Sleep Tales are ten specially designed descriptive audio tales to help you wind down and relax before you drift off. Developed with The Sleep Council, each track will transport you to a different...

An excited bat refuses to sleep through the day, instead going on many adventures.

A sheep tries various methods to get to sleep.

Designed for the parents of the many babies with sleeping difficulties, this is a practical, solution-focused and objective guide to helping babies get the rest they need. It does not preach a particular approach, but rather gives parents the tools they need to find the solution that most suits them.

Do you struggle to fall asleep, stay asleep or find yourself exhausted during the day? Olivia's straightforward, science-based tips will enable you to get the sleep you really need - not only will you sleep better, you'll be more productive, less stressed and able to function at your absolute best. Whether you're an early-rising lion, ready to tackle the day before the rest of the herd is up; a hardworking bear who always slumps around 3pm; or a night-loving...

A weary lion gets advice from a wise owl when he finds he cannot get to sleep.

Sleep is something all new parents want, both for themselves and for their newborn babies. 'The Sensational Baby Sleep Plan' takes the stresses and strains out of those early weeks and offers the ultimate plan that will ensure your baby sleeps soundly during both day and night.

When it comes to baby sleep, Lucy Wolfe has seen - and solved - it all. Her gentle stay-and-support approach has helped thousands of people achieve the holy grail of parenthood: a full night?s sleep! But even with the best routine things can go awry, so in her second book Lucy addresses the most common problems that interrupt sleep routines. Dealing with a child?s first three years and tackling the most common sleep issues, select your problem area...

Supported by case studies, background information, exercises, key summaries and client testimonials, and enhanced with illustrations and visual aids, 'The Sleep Book' teaches a revolutionary new method for combating insomnia.