Bibliograph

Extreme, why some people thrive at the limits, Emma Barrett, Paul Martin

Type

Label

Extreme, why some people thrive at the limits, Emma Barrett, Paul Martin

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 241-271) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Extreme

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

877846802

Responsibility statement

Emma Barrett, Paul Martin

Sub title

why some people thrive at the limits

Summary

In Extreme, Emma Barrett and Paul Martin explore the challenges that people in extreme environments face, including pain, physical hardship, loneliness, disagreements, and the approaches taken to overcome them. Using many fascinating examples and personal accounts, they take a close look at the psychological impact on those who face these challenges, the traits that enable some people to succeed, and what we can take away from their experiences

Table Of Contents

Life on the edge -- Bravery -- Hardship -- Bad sleep -- Monotony -- Alone -- Other people -- Teamwork -- Know-how -- Focus -- Resilience -- Choosing extremes -- Staying and leaving

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