Thanks to Anna at the Hachette Book Group, we have three (3) copies to give away of a new nonfiction book which was just released on March 6, 2011. This is Nerve: Poise Under Pressure, Serenity Under Stress, and the Brave New Science of Fear and Cool; a hardbound release from Little, Brown and Company valued at $25.99. Here is the official synopsis:
Nerves make us bomb job interviews, first dates and SATs. With a presentation looming at work, fear robs us of sleep for days. It paralyzes seasoned concert musicians and freezes rookie cops in tight situations. And yet not everyone cracks. Soldiers keep their heads in combat; firemen rush into burning buildings; unflappable trauma doctors juggle patient after patient. It’s not just that these people feel no fear; often, in fact, they’re riddled with it.
In Nerve, Taylor Clark draws upon cutting-edge science and painstaking reporting to explore the very heart of panic and poise. Using a wide range of case studies, Clark overturns the popular myth about anxiety and fear to explain why some people thrive under pressure, while others falter – and how we can go forward with steadier nerves and increased confidence.
“…brings sophisticated science into precise layperson’s language and applies it to our everyday lives with humor and wit.” Amazon
So, how can you win one of these copies without experiencing too much stress? Simple, just post a comment here with your name and e-mail address; or send an e-mail message to josephsreviews@gmail.com . This will count as a first entry. For a second entry, tell us the answer to this question – If 1 is a ‘fraidy cat and 10 is a superhero with nerves of steel, which number would a panel of fear and stress experts give you, and why? Post your answer below, or provide your response in an e-mail, and you will be credited with a second entry.
Our usual furry contest administrator will draw the 3 winning names. You have until midnight on April 15, 2011 to submit your entry or entries. In order to be eligible to win this contest, you must live in the United States or Canada and provide a residential address when you are contacted. Books will not be shipped to a P. O. box or a business-related address. Only one person can win per household.
This is it for the nervous-making contest rules. Put on your superhero costume and give it a whirl! Munchy the cat says, Yeowk! (Translated this means, Good luck and good reading!)
Joseph's Reviews 
Well, since I suffer from anxiety disorder, I’d probably get a 3 on the fear scale. But I’m not afraid of flying on airplanes or public speaking!
Amy // artsyrockerchick at aim dot com
An interesting and thoughtprovoking giveaway. Thanks.
Probably number 6 for me since I can endure difficulty but get nervous.
Looks like and interesting book. Would be interested in reading it!