The definitive book of body language - Allan Pease

Available for the first time in the United States, this international bestseller
reveals the secrets of nonverbal communication to give you confidence and control
in any face-to-face encounter-from making a great first impression and acing a job
interview to finding the right partner.

It is a scientific fact that people's gestures
give away their true intentions. Yet most of us don't know how to read body language- and don't realize how our own physical movements speak to others. Now the world's
foremost experts on the subject share their techniques for reading body language
signals to achieve success in every area of life.

Drawing upon more than thirty
years in the field, as well as cutting-edge research from evolutionary biology, psychology,
and medical technologies that demonstrate what happens in the brain, the authors
examine each component of body language and give you the basic vocabulary to read
attitudes and emotions through behavior.

Discover:

How palms and handshakes
are used to gain control

The most common gestures of liars

How the legs reveal
what the mind wants to do

The most common male and female courtship gestures
and signals

The secret signals of cigarettes, glasses, and makeup

The magic
of smiles-including smiling advice for women

How to use nonverbal cues and signals
to communicate more effectively and get the reactions you
want

Filled
with fascinating insights, humorous observations, and simple strategies that you
can apply to any situation, this intriguing book will enrich your communication with
and understanding of others-as well as yourself.