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The Definitive Book of Body Language [Hardcover]

Barbara Pease (Author), Allan Pease (Author)
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Book Description

July 25, 2006
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.

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Editorial Reviews

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"When Allan and Barbara Pease write, I read. And underline. And learn. And laugh. And steal. The Definitive Book of Body Language is a marvel of a book!"—Tom Peters, author of In Search of Excellence and Re-Imagine!

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TV: Allan was interviewed on Chris Evan's new ITV show OFI SUNDAY on 28 November. He was also interviewed for the pilot show. Barbara and Allan will appear on TRISHA, CHANNEL 5 date tbc Radio: SAGA RADIO Interview, November BBC RADIO 4 Interview on 30 November for WOMAN'S HOUR BBC RADIO YORK Interview on 1 December BBC RADIO NEWCASTLE Interview on 1 December BBC RADIO KENT Interview on 1 December BBC RADIO SOUTHERN COUNTIES Interview on 1 December BBC RADIO LONDON Interview on 2 December BBC RADIO CUMBRIA Interview on 2 December BBC RADIO LEEDS Interview on 2 December BBC RADIO OXFORD Interview on 2 December BBC RADIO JERSEY Interview on 2 December SAGA RADIO LONDON Interview on 2 December BBC RADIO CAMBRIDGE Interview on 2 December BBC RADIO NORTHAMPTON Interview on 5 December LBC CLIVE BULL SHOW Used the book to stimulate debate for talkback Press: BIRMINGHAM POST Article on body language ran 26 November DAILY EXPRESS Interview for a feature which ran on 28 October DAILY EXPRESS Interview for a feature which ran on 5 November DAILY EXPRESS Interview ran 22 December DAILY MAIL A feature on men and Christmas shopping ran on 19 December GUARDIAN interview on baby body language to take place 2 Dec MIRROR Article on handshakes ran on 6 April THE TIMES Confirmed interview for BODY & SOUL section, date tbc SUNDAY TIMES Interview for Best of Times, Worst of Times to run in February SUNDAY TELEGRAPH Positive mention 18 December Magazines: B MAGAZINE - Interview in January issue BLISS MAGAZINE - Interview November issue CITIES TO CITIES - Will be mentioning the book in their 'Essential Reads of the Summer' issue COSMOPOLITAN - Included in feature in Feb issue FRESH - Interview in March issue MOTHER AND BABY - Interview for feature on baby body language SUGAR- Interview and giveaway in February issue TESCO MAGAZINE - Interview in January issue YOGA MAGAZINE - Interview to take place in April, issue date tbc YOU & YOUR WEDDING - Feature Jan/Feb issue COSMOPOLITAN - Feature in July issue Confirmed Reviews include: COSMO GIRL January issue FRESH MAGAZINE December issue GOODTIMES MAGAZINE January issue LONDON PA Review and giveaway in January issue SUNDAY SPORT Review and giveaway 22 December TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT Review 3 February UNLIMITED MAGAZINE Review and giveaway in February issue YOUR BODY - Review Dec issue Online: Barbara and Allan were interviewd for the Orion website on Friday 28 October BrideBeautiful.co.uk to be reviewed in April --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 400 pages
  • Publisher: Bantam; 1 edition (July 25, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0553804723
  • ISBN-13: 978-0553804720
  • Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 1 x 9.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (190 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,370 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Allan Pease has written eleven other bestselling books on the subject of human communication and body language, including, with Barbara Pease, Why Men Don't Listen and Women Can't Read Maps and Why Men Don't Have a Clue and Women Always Need New Shoes. Barbara Pease is CEO of Pease Training International and the author of the international bestseller Memory Language. She divides her time between England and Australia, trying to find her way home from the airport.

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293 of 327 people found the following review helpful
Interesting January 7, 2006
Format:Hardcover
This book introduces body language from the point of view of business executives. The authors specialize in the use of body language for business and politics. I found the illustrations and photos that accompany the text to be very funny and appropriate. This is not a very scholarly book, so if you're looking for a very serious and academic book about the study of body language, then this isn't the volume you're looking for, but if you'd just like an introduction to body language from a practical point of view, then this is a perfect book to read. In addition, it is very easy and entertaining to read, so I can recommend this to anyone.
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202 of 235 people found the following review helpful
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This is a fascinating book! What I liked most were the many illustrations demonstrating the authors' points throughout the book. Read the text though--there is so much more to this book. The author's sense of humor, though a little dry, added entertainment to an already enlightening read. I especially liked the courtship section. It is amazing that women send signals an average of 5 times before the men they are interested in respond. It just shows you how dense we men are. I found it unsettling that if you are interested in another woman at a party, the woman you are with will pick up your signal is a New York minute. And, if another woman starts flirting with you from across a room, the woman you are with will send recognizable body language to the other female: "hands off, he's mine--you're looking at trouble."

After reading this book, I guess I will never go into another meeting without subconsciously, or consciously, trying to recall the lessons in this book. I hope someone in the Harvard business school considers teaching this text in a course.

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159 of 189 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I got this book a year ago and indeed this book is a reflection of the soul! What people say to us is different from what they think and feel! With Body language wiz by Allan Pease, one can correctly interpret other people's thoughts by their gestures. This book has quick references as 'How To' :
1. Find out if someone is lying
2. How to be more likeable to others
3. How to get cooperation
4. How to successfully conduct interviews and handle business negotiations
5. How to pick up a partner

More n more - What I like about this marvellous book of Allan is the illustrated Gestures. The eye signals and Hand-to-face gestures are simply terrific illustrated readings and Allan sure has deep roots to indepth study of Body Language, it seems. Hand and arm gestures,way of using cigars,cigerettes, glasses, head gestures, courtship gestures and signals and more wide areas are selected which is very interesting. A good Interesting read and good to explore.

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Excellent book
This is the third book that I've read on body language. If your looking to learn more about body language you can't go wrong with this. The format is great.
Published 1 month ago by R B
Outstanding illustration!
If you are as blur as me on non-verbal depictions, then I strongly recommend that you Buy the book!
It will be a book which you could refer and gain value for the rest of your... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Ho Kheong Tan
Comprehensive book on body language
"The Definitive Book of Body Language" very thoroughly covers all kinds of body language signs and how to read them. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Christie Hartman
A great book for beginners like me
I don't think I really paid attention to people's body language in the past. If I did, it was completely subconscious. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Karl Becker
Both Informative and Entertaining
I decided to read this book for my own amusements. I had trouble deciding between this book and "What Every BODY is Saying" by Joe Navarro. Read more
Published 3 months ago by ultigator11
I always keep this book in my bag
If i must choose one word to descripe this book, than that word is "hilarious". This book not just only have words, it have many Images and funny examples makes reader more easily... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Marvella
The Definitive Book of Body Language.
Excellent product, Received book in mail quickly, very interesting book, will be purchasing similar products. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jade Dragon
The book is informative, but fails to deliver.
The book is entertaining and informative, but very poorly written. It is not organized at all. One chapter will talk about eyes, but all the sudden it will jump back to hand... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Gonzalez
Too political and too much Hitler
There are too many photos of Hitler in this book. Do you really want to improve your body language by studying Hitler? Read more
Published 5 months ago by Missouri Man
great reference guide for body language
I have ready many books regarding body language and this one was the best at reinforcing everything that I had read. Read more
Published 5 months ago by n@nd0
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