Peter Hauri, Ph.D., is the director of the Insomnia Program at the Mayo Clinic Sleep Disorder Center and the co-director of the Sleep Disorders Center in Rochester, Minn. Considered a world-renowned expert on sleep disorders, Hauri has written a number of books on the subject, among them Case Studies in Insomnia and Handbook for Beginning Mental Health Researchers. In his most successful book, No More Sleepless Nights, with more than 60,000 first-edition copies sold, Hauri showcases an easy-to-use, drug-free approach to better sleeping habits. Hauri explains to readers how they can become their own sleep therapists, and explores possible root causes for insomnia, such as environment,… stress, diet, smoking, and drinking. The revised edition of the book, published in July 1996, features information on new drugs and treatments, including herbs, amino acids, and melatonin. The self-help guide also includes special tips on helping children sleep.