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The Definitive Book of Body Language
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 153.69
EAN: 9780553804720
ISBN: 0553804723
Label: Bantam
Manufacturer: Bantam
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 400
Publication Date: July 25, 2006
Publisher: Bantam
Release Date: July 25, 2006
Studio: Bantam
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Editorial Review:
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 wantFilled 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.
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - greatly pleased
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Rating: - Looks Good & Useful
I haven't yet finished reading the book but I can say that it's easy to understand the content and very useful. I definitely recommend this book!
Rating: - A must Have book
This is a must have book. it teaches you the basis of communication and how read people not only with words but with words and body language. each chapter reveals something remarkable. if your a salesperson are some one who wants to communicate effectively with others, get this book!
Rating: - A helpful source for reading your fellow man
This book is fascinating.One of my favorite tidbits was that people born and raised in rural areas tend to need more personal space than people who were raised in the city or crowded areas. It's an easy read and entertaining to boot. It will make you look at people in a whole different way.
Rating: - Human Behavior Deciphered
I bought The Definitive Book on Body Language because I wanted insight. I will use it in descriptions (beats) between my novel's dialogue to emphasis a point--to show, instead of tell, how a character felt about a situation, person, etc.
But I learned more than I expected.
If behavior interests you, buy this book. It will teach you the signals humans send without their knowledge and give you comprehension critical in areas such as relationships, courtships, interviews, ... Read More
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