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    What happens when one of the world’s lightest sleepers is married to one of the world’s loudest snorers? A new book called “Why Count Sheep When You Can SLEEP?,” which takes an innovative approach to the problem of insomnia. Written by veteran insomniac and journalist Tracy Ecclesine Ivie, this book is designed to be read in bed -- at the point of sleeplessness -- when people are alone in the dark, desperately searching for relief. To help them…and herself, Ivie compiled hundreds of effective, “non-drug” sleep solutions from around the world, including “The Boring Book” chapter, a unique collection of run-on sentences and monotonous phrases to numb even the most hyperactive minds. (Many people find this section amusing, and say they go to sleep smiling.) Ivie also created numerous variations on “counting sheep” routines, breathing exercises, visualizations and self-hypnosis. She also provides information from medical experts on pre-bed sleep routines. The result is an extensive supply of real tips from real people that really work! Read it…and sleep. Ivie worked at the Hunterdon County Democrat for seven years, where she won several awards, and is a former editor of The Hunterdon Observer and New Jersey Savvy Living magazine. She is also co-author of the “Country Inns of America” book series and author of the e-book, “How to Get a Merchant Account and Take Credit Cards Online and Offline.” To sign up for the workshop, call the Clinton Book Shop at 908-735-8811.