Product Description

What people say is often very different to what they think or feel. Now, with THE DEFINITIVE BOOK OF BODY LANGUAGE, you can learn to read others people's thoughts by their gestures. It sounds implausible, but body language is easy to pick up and fun to use. Find out: How to tell if someone is lying How to make yourself likeable How to get co-operation from other people How to interview and negotiate successfully How to choose a partner Learn the secrets of body language with Allan and Barbara Pease, bestselling authors of WHY MEN DON'T LISTEN AND WOMEN CAN'T READ MAPS.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2325 in Books
• Published on: 2005-12-15
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 416 pages

Review
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

About the Author
Allan Pease is the world's foremost expert on body language and relationships. His acclaimed book Body Language has sold over 4 million copies, while his top rated TV series on the same subject has been seen by over 100 million people worldwide. He travels the world lecturing on human communication. Barbara Pease is CEO of Pease International, which produces videos, training courses and seminars for businesses and governments worldwide. She is co-author of the bestselling book Why Men Don't Listen and Women Can't Read Maps, which has sold ten million copies around the world.

Customer Reviews

The basics made clear
I bought it because I had not a hope of interpreting other people's body language - it was a blind spot for me.

The book does what it claims to do. It explains why we use certain traits and how we do it, what to look for, what they mean. I found that it worked, I could observe people at work, social settings etc. and pick up things and interpret them - even found it quite fun. I use it in work too to my advantage. This week I explained what someone on TV was doing with their body language and even sounded like I knew what I was talking about - quite suprised myself!

A plus is that it explain WHY certain signals are made - which makes them easier to spot and interpret. Also it's written interestingly with a lively tone, helpful drawings, anecdotes and references to primates and primitive man to make it all fit together. Lots of photos of famous people and interpretations of their body language - very interesting!

It goes through body language methodically: hands, feet, face, arms, handshakes, head etc. which works well. I felt encouraged to use the knowledge in the real world. Lively, and encouraging, easy to read stuff.

A friend who could read the basics in people easily (as many people do) found this a bit of a case of stating the obvious. You may find this if you're quite an aware person, although I think almost everyone could gain something from this book.

If you're looking for a book because body language is not easy for you, there's no better starting point, I think. If you're looking for very advanced stuff, you may find you know all this already.

The only book you'll need on this subject
If you've ever had a gut feeling about someone, or an intuitive sense about a situation you find yourself in with other people, it's probably because you're unconsciously decoding body language signals. This book explains where those hunches come from.

The conscious awareness this book provides of the unspoken messages we are transmitting to one another is fascinating. I have found myself recognising signals in meetings at work and in meetings with clients and feeling like I have some inside information on how things are going.

The book is useful for two reasons: becoming conscious of your own body language to send the right signals; and knowing what to look for in others to assess the situation more accurately.

I was impressed with references to the Pease's own research and their frequent use of others' research to back up their points - plus I found myself agreeing with their explanations because I know I've made the same mistakes!

The book covers just about every kind of interpersonal interaction you'd want to know about: handshakes and palm gestures, smiles, cultural differences, lying, eye signals, territories and personal space, arm, leg and body gestures, cigarettes, glasses and make-up, courtship and attraction gestures, seating arrangements, interviews and office politics.

I particularly liked 'The 13 Most Common Gestures You'll See Daily' as a quick reference guide. The book is predominantly written from a western perspective and gives examples of many geographic variations.

This book is written with a great sense of humour, whilst at the same time making sense of some very complex science. Well worth it.

intrigueing read!
Being a full time martial arts instructor in a large school, dealing with people from every background is the norm, and establishing a rapport with them is crutial to buisness. So studing body language seemed lodgical. Allan Pease has written this book for 'everyone' the layout is normal type but very easy to understand, with a humourous feel. The graphics are somewhat comic style but get the information across well. You will find yourself reading it all in a matter of hours simply because it is one of those books you cant put down. A must for anyone who uses comunication in buisness. It will give you the edge to know what your clients are thinking before they say anything. Well done Al!