The Art of Rest: How to Find Respite in the Modern Age

The title promised something in the way of actual ways to get the best from the little time we have to rest, but it's more like an overview of all the research there is about different ways to rest with little practical value.
OK, it's nice to know all these facts (hmm, how many of them have I actually remembered?), but they do little to help me improve my rest and get the most of it.
Most things are quite obvious (thanks, Cap).
On the plus side - I enjoyed some turns of phrase and upgraded my vocabulary with some nice words