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

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 p. ; 25 cm.
print
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: New York : Little, Brown and Company, c2011.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

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

Formatted Contents Note:

The closest call -- pt. 1. 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 -- pt. 2. The elements of cool. 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 -- How to be afraid.