One of the most prominent female scientists in the world, Frances Ashcroft, climbed Kilimanjaro and scuba dived, underwent something like a "baptism of fire" in a hot Japanese bathhouse, and even saved the life of a man trapped in icy water. Her book is not only fascinating reading and scholarly writing, but also a practical guide to survival. And it is quite possible that it will help you in moments of high tension - whether it is about sports, about an attraction or about the struggle for life.