Sleep No More

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Eve Sumner has an uncanny resemblance to a long-dead woman with whom John Waters was once obsessively in love. The successful Mississippi oilman's college affair with Mallory Candler ended long before she was killed, but the mysterious Eve knows things about that affair that only Mallory could have known. That's more than a coincidence, since Eve is actually Mallory's reincarnation—or, at least, she's the corporeal body into which Mallory's restless soul seems to have migrated. Long before the bizarre denouement of this supernatural thriller--a departure for Iles, whose previous thrillers have been much more straightforward--the reader's sympathies have been engaged by Waters, a decent man whose best friend may be his worst enemy and whose past may destroy his future. Iles has many gifts as a storyteller, including ingenious plotting and solid pacing, both of which are on display here, but this foray into the occult doesn't show them off to best advantage. --Jane Adams

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The beautiful stranger John Waters has just met reminds him too much of his old girlfriend-because she is.

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Get Past The Absurdity and What Have You Got ....?.......2007-08-22

A great story. Ok, ok, you purists out there - we know it could never happen. But just ... what if ?? I kept thinking about the way the husband painted himself into a corner. There is no way people were going to believe him -- I wouldn't. He stood to lose everything good in his life for a few dozen quickies. I was compelled to keep turning the pages to see just how he was going to get out of his mess. Would the wife find out? Would she leave? Would he really murder again? COME ON !!! This was great stuff !!! Another day at work after only 2 hours sleep. Highly recommended ... unless you can't suspend your incredulity for a few hours. You're never going to win the lottery either but people love to read stories about characters who do and just wonder ..... what if?

It almost gets you there..........2007-08-20

A huge fan of Flirtin' with Jesus recommended that I read Sleep No More because I enjoyed the former so thoroughly. Well, yes it is an edgy book, but not quite the impact that Flirtin' with Jesus had on me. It is very well written and keeps you turning the page for more, which is good because the author's style does not get in the way of the read. I loved the story, but what I wanted from the book was more of that "creepy" feeling, a few chill bumps. It lacks that hold-me-in-suspense characteristic that I wanted to get from my experience with this book. So why four stars and not three? Though the premise of the book (soul reincarnation) may be a bit dubious, I was there with the story the whole time-- in other words, it was believable and that makes it a great book. Also, like Flirtin' with Jesus this is a good representation of "Southern Literature" written the way it should be! I'd still recommend Flirtin' with Jesus over Sleep No More.

Not one of Iles' Best.......2007-04-17

I'm a big fan of Greg Iles, and I think some of his thrillers are genuinely terrific, most notably THE QUIET GAME, DEAD SLEEP, BLOOD MEMORY and 24 HOURS. I also believe that Iles deserves a lot of credit for not writing the same novel twice. Each one of his books is different, so just because you love one of his novels doesn't meant that you will like the others.

I enjoyed SLEEP NO MORE, but I must admit the storyline was off-putting. This novel involves a large element of the paranormal, and I didn't find the plot to be particularly believable. This book also deals with the issue of sexual obsession, leading to a large number of relatively graphic sex scenes that quickly become repetitive and boring. I also didn't care for the main character that much -- he struck me as a weak, indecisive man for most of the book. The ending was also a bit of a cop out, but I can't say more without ruining the story.

That being said, SLEEP NO MORE is original and undeniably exciting. Iles knows how to structure a good suspense novel, and I remained tense until the last few pages. So it's a worthwhile page turner, especially if you like stories involving an element of the supernatural. But if you're new to Iles, you may want to try one of his best novels first, like THE QUIET GAME.

Happily Ever Afterlife.......2007-03-26

I've read only one other Greg Iles book, the excellent "Turning Angel." I do understand Iles' body of work to cover a variety of genres. "Angel" is a legal thriller in the thoughtful, literate vein of Scott Turow, set in the Mississippi Delta geography of John Grisham. "Sleep No More," written in 2002, is also set in Natchez, Mississippi (and features some peripheral characters who starred in other Iles novels), but for the story itself, Iles steps into Stephen King/Dean Koontz territory - another genre leap he acknowledges in a note to his faithful fans. The tale gets underway briskly: John Waters, a happily married and successful oil driller, feels haunted by a college lover - long since dead - who appears to have returned in the body of a hot-looking neighbor. Iles seems to take for granted the reader's reluctance to accept a supernatural premise, so he dangles the rational explanations as long as possible. Which is to say, until we all agree the rational ones are so far-fetched that the only explanation left is supernatural: that it is possible to move your soul - including your memory and your temperament, complete with psychotic mood swings - into the body of another person. Once Iles commits to that, the story occasionally turns comical in ways that seem unintended, or at least unacknowledged. When a character describes how one can willfully transport her soul into the body of another during sex - aye, even at the very moment of climax, when the mind is completely free of any sense of self ... well, please forgive my juvenile tittering. And when your long-gone lover speaks to you from the body of your business partner-slash-best friend - a guy who had also bedded this woman back in the day - buddy, that is high camp, and there's no point trying to hide it. Yet Iles writes these scenes completely straight-faced. Still, if you've gotten that far, you're hooked, and Iles rewards you for sticking around until the end. And I give him credit for not backtracking into the natural world for the forced, convoluted, earthbound wrap-up many of his best-selling colleagues might have tried.

Unfortunate waste of paper.......2007-03-22

I'm a huge Greg Iles fan. After reading the back cover I thought this book would be as good as the rest. It was well written, but the plot was absurd. If you like realistic thrillers this is not the book for you. Try a different title, as Mr. Iles is a great storyteller.

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Good sleeping plan
Excellent Book
Some surprising [but effective] ideas for better sleep.
Very good book, 9 out of 10 score

No More Sleepless Nights
Peter Hauri , and Shirley Linde
Manufacturer: Wiley
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ASIN: 0471149047

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"The best book this reviewer has seen on insomnia."—Library Journal

"Make sleep as easy as falling out of bed."—USA Today

"At last, an authoritative, sensible book for all those with trouble sleeping; this is wonderfully written and offers real help."—Rosalind D. Cartwright, Ph.D., Director, Sleep Disorder Center Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago

"Nearly everything you always wanted to know about sleep and what can go wrong with it . . . with step-by-step suggestions."— Publishers Weekly

This newly revised edition of Dr. Hauri's internationally acclaimed sleep therapy program offers you much more than helpful hints. You'll learn what works and what doesn't, ways to evaluate the latest insomnia treatments, and how to create your own customized sleep therapy program. With this easy-to-follow advice, there's no longer any reason to lose precious sleep. Whether your sleep problem is chronic or occasional, No More Sleepless Nights is the best remedy available.

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Very Helpful Suggestions.......2007-06-27

The book NO MORE SLEEPLESS NIGHTS has some very helpful suggestions and information that helped me understand what possible causes are. I would suggest it to anyone who is struggling with getting sleep.

Good sleeping plan.......2006-03-04

This is the best book I have read yet! And it works.
I have been suffering from insomnia for 9 years and done all I cound think of to cure this problem, light therapy, lavendar, room darkening, no tv, sleep clinic all the usual. 2 years ago I began sleeping pills to function during the day.

This book has been a great source for beginning to cure the problem in very practical and solid steps. I would also recommend getting the sleep timer, it gives you an objective measure of the sleep you are actually getting. I am now averaging 5 to 7 hours of sleep a night with no sleeping pills.

Excellent Book.......2005-08-17

This is an excellent book on insomnia, causes, and treatments. It covers a lot more material then another book I've read, "Say Goodnight to Insomnia", Jacobs. However, I do have one gripe with Hauri's instructions for stimulus control therapy. He says it's ok to stay in bed and read or watch TV until you get sleepy, as long as you don't have conditioned insomnia (i.e., the bed/bedroom causes you to become anxious and awake). Jacobs recommends that you don't use the bed for anything other than sleep or sex. That means no reading in bed, or watching TV in bed in order to get to sleep.

Some surprising [but effective] ideas for better sleep........2005-03-28

This is an excellent book that covers a broad range of reasons, and subsequent treatments, for insomnia. If read straight through, I imagine this book would be a bit cumbersome since it is so thorough. I found the technical information about sleep (in the introduction, but also scattered throughout various chapters where it applies) to be fascinating. But it is easy to skip to the parts that only concern you.

There are some detailed assessment quizzes, which I skipped because I had a definite idea of what was causing my insomnia (shift work, poor sleep habits, and anxiety.) But if you think there might be emotional, medical or other factors to your insomnia, the quizzes should point you in the right direction.

The advice on treatment is very interesting, not only because it seems to work, but because a lot of the ideas seem so counterintuitive (for example, if you have insomnia, spending LESS time in bed is probably a good idea. This is exactly opposite of what I was doing.) Chances are if you have insomnia, the things you are doing to help yourself sleep are probably only making it worse.

Some of the treatment ideas (particularly for improving 'sleep hygiene') might be difficult to implement at first, requiring some commitment and self-discipline, but the idea is to create a routine and good habits in the long run, so you'll be consistently getting good sleep for the rest of your life. Totally worth waking up at an hour you'd normally sleep through, or forcing yourself outside into the sunshine when you'd rather be napping.

After reading the book, for the past two nights I have actually fallen asleep within 30 minutes and slept soundly through the night. I am actually looking forward to implementing more of the treatment ideas, and I hope to kick this thing completely.

Very good book, 9 out of 10 score.......2005-01-10

"No More Sleepless Nights" is a well-written, comprehensive, easily-read book about all the possible causes for the different kinds of insomnia, with very specific ideas about how to resolve or decrease the insomnia, depending upon the variety and the cause.

The possible causes discussed include: illness, medication, habits, diet, anxiety, depression, and environment. The author has really tried to catch every angle. The book tries to avoid sleeping pills, and medication in general, whenever possible and, in the few situations where the book advises you to consult a physician about medication, the goal is "as little as possible, as brief as possible."

My one, fairly minor, gripe about the book is that, early on, the author talks as if the book was going to present a detailed, step-by-step program for addressing insomnia (i.e., insomnia --> A --> B --> C --> D --> E --> no insomnia). Instead, it is more of a shotgun approach, necessitated by the different variants of insomnia and the many possible causes. At the end, the author again portrays the program has a single, sequential entity. I am not disputing the program, as I think the book does an excellent job of explaining insomnia and methods to address it. I am just nit-picking about the author portraying it as one thing (just in the first few pages and last few pages), when it is really a more varied and complex program, as it needs to be.

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The workbook contains most of the information from the textbook, but is redesigned to emphasize how to analyze the causes of insomnia and what to do about it. I liked this format even better than the textbook.

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No More Sleepless Nights Workbook
Peter Hauri , and Shirley Linde
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ASIN: 0471394998

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Praise for No More Sleepless Nights

"The best book this reviewer has seen on insomnia."-Library Journal

"Nearly everything you always wanted to know about sleep and what can go wrong with it . . . with step-by-step suggestions."-Publishers Weekly

Give yourself a good night's rest If you suffer from poor sleep, help is in your hands--literally. In this sensible, simple-to-follow workbook, based on the acclaimed No More Sleepless Nights program, one of the world's leading insomnia experts gives you the tools to be your own sleep therapist. Filled with interactive quizzes, sleep logs, and self-evaluation exercises, which may be used in conjunction with the patented Sleep Timer, the workbook will help you uncover the underlying cause of your own sleep problem, and then put together a personalized action plan for getting a good night's rest.

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Expert help for the millions of Americans who suffer from chronic snoring.

Drowsiness, irritability, and congestion. Memory and concentration problems. Decreased alertness and productivity. Increased risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, migraines, and strokes.

The ravages of snoring are all too familiar, yet easy to prevent.

In No More Snoring, one of the world's leading snoring specialists provides you with a proven, step-by-step program to cure your snoring problem. This expert guide includes advice on:

The most common risk factors and what to do about them
The latest highly successful treatments developed at the renowned sleep disorders center at St. Michael's Hospital
Simple lifestyle changes, home remedies and treatments—including the "snore ball" and the CPAP machine—to try before considering surgery
The cost, benefits, risks, and suitability of various surgical options, including laser, UPPP, and new outpatient radiofrequency surgery.

Customer Reviews:

sleep apnea.......2007-09-25

I have been diagnosed with apnea and use a CPAP. I bought four books to gain a deeper insight into my condition. While informative this book does not cover the subject nearly as well as Sleep Apnea - Phantom of the Night. I would not recommend purchase of this book.

Did I miss something?.......2004-11-08

This book includes just about everything one needs to know to learn about sleep disorders. It allows you to test yourself at home and explains all of the different "treatments" available. However, none of those treatments boasted any substantial cure rate. The subtitle of the book "A Proven program for conquering snoring and sleep apnea" makes me ask the question "What is the program? Did I miss something?"

Very helpful........2003-10-16

Thank goodness we were able to stop my husband's snoring.

nothing new here.......2001-12-27

Lose weight, stop smoking, drinking, coffee, become a veggie, yadda yadda. Nothing interesting or new here. I wish I hadn't wasted the money.

Inaccurate Information on Oral Appliance Therapy.......2000-11-23

Victor Hoffstein, MD, PhD, is truly one of the most respected international authorities in the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea. His book "No More Snoring," coauthored with distinguished medical writer Shirley Linde, PhD, covers all that a layman need know about the subject. It is well organized and written to be an easy read. It is accurate and reliable in all areas except treatment with oral appliances.

The information on oral appliances is inaccurate and misleading. For example they classify the Nocturnal Airway Patency Appliance (NAPA) as a tongue retaining device (TRD), which tugs on the tongue all night, and many patients find uncomfortable. The NAPA is definitely not a TRD. It is a mandibular advancement appliance (MAA), which most patients find much more comfortable to wear and more effective.

Then they say the first MAA was used in Germany in 1986. A 1985 report in the New England Journal of Medicine described how a NAPA had reduced the number of stopped-breathing episodes in a middle aged man from 79 per hour to 5 per hour.

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While My Pretty One Sleeps

The murder of gossip columnist Ethel Lambston had eerie echoes of another death for Neeve Kearny, owner of an expensive Madison Avenue boutique. The killing of one of her best customers reminded her of the one thing -- they slaying of her own mother years earlier. Faced with a variety of suspects, Neeve plunges into the mystery of Lambston's death, determined to find the truth. But as she is drawn into a whirlwind of money and romance, she is also being stalked by a killer who's closer than she could ever dream . . .

Weep No More, My Lady

Young Elizabeth Lange is haunted by the tragic death of her beloved sister, the legendary actress Leila LaSalle. Ted Winters, Leila's multi-millionaire fiance, has been accused of her murder -- and Elizabeth is slated to be the star witness for the prosecution. But before the trial begins, Elizabeth gets an invitation to unwind at a swank California spa. There is caught up in a torrent of confusing emotions and perplexing questions. Elizabeth must discover the truth -- and soon. Because someone is stalking her, patiently waiting for the right moment to strike . . .

Greg Iles Collection 2: Mortal Fear, Sleep No More, and The Footprints of God

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Greg Iles Collection 2: Mortal Fear, Sleep No More, and The Footprints of God
Greg Iles
Manufacturer: Brilliance Audio
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Binding: Audio Cassette

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Greg Iles Collection: The Quiet Game, 24 Hours, Dead Sleep

ASIN: 1597370479
Release Date: 2005-10-25

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Mortal Fear (Narrator: Jay O. Sanders): By day, Harper Cole trades commodities over the internet. At night, he is systems operator of E.R.O.S., an exclusive, sexually explicit online service. But now someone has penetrated E.R.O.S.'s state-of-the-art security...someone who has brutally murdered six celebrated women. For Harper Cole, who has suddenly become the prime suspect, there is only one way to lure the elusive madman into the open. His daring plan will place everything and everyone he loves in the path of a brilliant, unstoppable killer...

Sleep No More (Narrator: Dick Hill, Director: Laura Grafton, Engineer: Russell Byers): John Waters is a husband and father happy with his lot in life, though he has not always felt that way. Years earlier he escaped an obsessive love affair, which he feared might consume him. The woman in question disappeared after Waters married, and later he heard that she was killed in New Orleans. But now, Waters has an uneasy feeling that she has resurfaced to trouble him - and entice him - once again.

The Footprints of God (Narrator: Dick Hill, Director: Laura Grafton, Engineer: Melissa Coates): In the heart of North Carolina's Research Triangle, America's top scientists work around the clock to attain the holy grail of the twenty-first century - a supercomputer that surpasses the power of the human mind. As ethicist to Project Trinity, Dr. David Tennant finds himself in a pressure cooker of groundbreaking science and colossal ambition. When his friend and fellow scientist is murdered, David discovers that his own life is in danger.

NO MORE TV,SLEEPY DOG (Pictureback Reader)

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NO MORE TV,SLEEPY DOG (Pictureback Reader)
Harriet Ziefert
Manufacturer: Random House Books for Young Readers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0394819969
Release Date: 1989-04-01

Snore No More!: Remedies and Relief for Snorers and Snorees Everywhere

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laugh out oud

Snore No More!: Remedies and Relief for Snorers and Snorees Everywhere
Robert Simon
Manufacturer: Andrews McMeel Publishing
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ASIN: 0740750364

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Author Rob Simon has been on a quest: How do I stop snoring and save my marriage? Thanks to the author's diligence, humor, and-in no small part-the willingness of his mate to hold onto hope, millions of snorers and snorees may find their own solution to snoring, one of the most widely deliberated about and challenging conditions around the world.

Snore No More! is no first-person account. Rather it's a well-researched book written by a man-men are twice as likely to snore as women-who knows the trials and tribulations of snoring and leaves no topic unturned in his hunt for answers. The result is an entertaining, humorous, and very informative book that covers everything from how to say "snore" in many of the world's languages to the effects of diet on snoring. Other topics include snoring surgeries (several of which the author has undergone), effects of sleep loss on snorees, and even dealing with pet snoring.

Snore No More! is destined to become a must-have book for anyone who snores or lives with a snorer. The book's insights, suggestions, and documentation alone make it a valuable reference-one that just might keep snorers up all night reading.

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laugh out oud.......2005-06-20

Rob Simon's book, Snore No more, acutally lifted me out of the sleep deprived fog I constantly live in. With a husband who snores and yet swears not too, I laughed out loud while reading Rob's book. It's a great gift for both the snorer as well as the snoree victim. I have not seen anything like it.
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-Carrie Brown

No More Bedtime Battles: Simple Solutions to Bedtime Problems (Effective Parenting Books Series)

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Appropriate for older children, not toddlers
An informative, straightforward book.

No More Bedtime Battles: Simple Solutions to Bedtime Problems (Effective Parenting Books Series)
Lee Canter , and Marlene Canter
Manufacturer: Canter & Associates
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ASIN: 0939007789

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How to make the bedtime hour a peaceful finish to the day for everyone.

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Appropriate for older children, not toddlers.......2005-03-21

If you've already read books on helping your child sleep, this book won't tell you anything new, mainly that you need to establish a nightly bedtime routine and stick to it. It does, however, give you some options to help reinforce the bedtime routine, including a "bedtime contract" and a "bedtime hour chart".

If this is the first book you've read on sleep problems in children, it will be helpful to you if your child is old enough to read.

Unfortunately, though the books says it's "Appropriate for parents of children ages 2-12", I don't think my two-year-old can understand the concept of a contract, or what a "nightly hygiene routine" is.

Also, this book views co-sleeping as a "bad habit", so if you're an advocate of attachment parenting, this book's not for you.

An informative, straightforward book........2001-05-28

I was able to read this book in about 45 minutes, which is a plus for this busy mom. The information is presented in a very straightforward manner. There are helpful tips for all types of different bedtime battles, from the child who gets out of bed a million times to the child who refuses to turn off the tv to get in bed.

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Every parents dreads those three bedtime words: "I'm not sleepy!" And that's exactly what Jake the cat is wailing. Will he ever go to bed? How many excuses will he think of?

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