How to Read a Person Like a Book

From Barnes & Noble
The body never lies. A tilt of the head, a crossing (or uncrossing) of the legs, even the buttoning or unbuttoning of a jacket, can speak volumes about what a person is thinking or feeling. This illustrated guide teaches us how to spot the hidden messages that we send to each other with our bodies. These messages may be emotional, sexual, or social, positive or negative. They may be between members of the opposite sex, or members of the same sex – whether friend, foe, or total stranger. Learning how to decipher the meaning of this unspoken vocabulary and controlling your response can radically influence the outcome of almost any situation.
From the Publisher
Decipher the unspoken vocabulary of body language. A tilt of the head, the crossing of legs, the buttoning and unbuttoning of a jacket, and other gestures can speak volumes about what a person is thinking or feeling. By learning to spot hidden emotional, social, and sexual messages, you can tell how a person is reacting to you, respond appropriately, and influence the outcome of any situation. Detect and send messages of friendliness and flirtation. Gain and maintain the upper hand in negotiations and arguments. Determine whether someone is lying, recognize boredom, and overcome defensiveness. By interpreting nonverbal behavior, you can improve your control over job interviews, business meetings, parties, chance encounters, and other everyday situations