The Body Language Handbook: How to Read Everyone's Hidden Thoughts and Intentions
Jan 2010 · Red Wheel/Weiser
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Master the art of non-verbal communication and enjoy the rich experience of understanding the signals people around you are constantly emitting.
Ever wonder what that raised eyebrow, nervous twitch, or lazy slouch really means? Is it profound and important . . . or a meaningless quirk?
In The Body Language Handbook, the authors use candid photos of real people in stress-free situations, then juxtapose them against others showing the same people responding to different kinds of stimulus to illustrate the power of body language. By going step-by-step from the holistic to the detailed, you’ll quickly discover when body language indicates something significant, and when an itch is just an itch. You’ll learn how to:
The Body Language Handbook will not only teach you how to read the body language of others, it will also make sure you send the signals you want to send. Increase your power of communication at the office, in a courtroom or classroom, at home, and in any social setting—even the poker table!
Ever wonder what that raised eyebrow, nervous twitch, or lazy slouch really means? Is it profound and important . . . or a meaningless quirk?
In The Body Language Handbook, the authors use candid photos of real people in stress-free situations, then juxtapose them against others showing the same people responding to different kinds of stimulus to illustrate the power of body language. By going step-by-step from the holistic to the detailed, you’ll quickly discover when body language indicates something significant, and when an itch is just an itch. You’ll learn how to:
- Identify the basic mechanics of human communication.
- Observe what is culturally normal . . . and when “abnormal” matters.
- Read changes in body language.
- Avoid misunderstandings.
- Project the right message.
- Protect yourself from manipulation.
The Body Language Handbook will not only teach you how to read the body language of others, it will also make sure you send the signals you want to send. Increase your power of communication at the office, in a courtroom or classroom, at home, and in any social setting—even the poker table!
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About the author
Gregory Hartley's expertise as an interrogator first earned him honors with the U.S. Army. More recently, organizations such as the Defense Intelligence Agency, Navy SEALS, and federal law enforcement agencies seek his insights into what suspected terrorists--as well as celebrities--really mean when they answer tough questions. He resides near Atlanta, Georgia.
Maryann Karinch, a communications consultant and author of Lessons from the Edge: Extreme Athletes Show You How to Take on High Risk and Succeed, Boot Camp, and Telemedicine (New Horizon Press), holds bachelor's and master's degrees from The Catholic University of America. She lives in San Mateo, California.
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