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Nerve : poise under pressure, serenity under stress, and the brave new science of fear and cool / Taylor Clark.

Clark, Taylor, 1979- (Author).

Summary:

The author draws upon cutting-edge science and painstaking reporting to explore the very heart of panic and poise. He explains why some people thrive under pressure, while others falter--and how we can go forward with steadier nerves and increased confidence.

Record details

ISBN: 0316042897
ISBN: 9780316042895
Physical Description: vii, 310 pages ; 25 cm
Edition: First edition
Publisher: New York : Little, Brown and Company, [2011]
Copyright: ©2011

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 285-301) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

The closest call -- The nervous trinity -- Your second brain : exploring the new science of fear -- The worry trap : eight awful ways (plus a few good ways) to deal with fear and anxiety -- The zen of shock trauma : stress, strain, and coping with chaos -- Think fast : cognition under pressure, and how to improve it -- Before the madding crowd : decoding the mysteries of performance anxiety and stage fright -- The clutch paradox : why athletes excel--or choke--under fire -- Mayday, mayday! : how we react, think, and survive when our lives are on the line -- Conclusion : how to be afraid.