- Hardcover: 400 pages
- Publisher: Orion (21 Oct 2004)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0752861182
- ISBN-13: 978-0752861180
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.4 x 4.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (61 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 21,352 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'The best of Allan and Barbara Pease's insights into human nature and body language, the audio works surprisingly well for such a visual subject. An entertaining and educational listen' (PUBLISHING NEWS )
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There was a 3 page feature in HERE'S HEALTH (March) about Body Language, using the Peases as a source and flagging up the forthcoming book. Press: DAILY MIRROR - interview ran 9 December SUNDAY EXPRESS - article on smiles ran 19 December DAILY TELEGRAPH - interview with Allan IRISH EXAMINER article WESTERN MAIL - interview GUARDIAN (18 Dec) feature in Rise about body language at interviews Regional press features and reviews ran in HIGHLANDS PRESS & JOURNAL, ABERDEEN PRESS & JOURNAL, DAILY POST WALES, LIVERPOOL ECHO, BOLTON EVE NEWS, LEICESTER MERCURY, NORTHERN ECHO, WORCESTER EVE NEWS, SHIELDS GAZETTE, EAST ANGLIAN DAILY TIMES, BUCKINGHAM ADVERTISER, BEACONSFIELD ADVERTISER, NEWCASTLE JOURNAL, SOUTH WALES EVE POST, BRIGHTON EVE ARGUS, NORTHANTS CHONICLE, HALIFAX EVE COURIER Magazines: EVE - short article EVE - inclusion in 'The Organiser' (January 2005) SUGAR - short article (Sept) with plug for book GOOD HOUSEKEEPING - Christmas Books Pages Review (December) THE LADY - feature based on the book FAMILY CIRCLE - Feature on sleeping positions (December) BLISS! short feature on party tips TNT MAGAZINE - interview MEN'S HEALTH (Jan 05 issue) article on anger management NEW WOMAN (Feb 05) feature 'Do Men Secretly Share Our Sex Fears?' COMPANY (FEB 05) - Body Language mini feature COSMOPOLITAN (Feb 05) 'what he tells you without saying a word' body language feature NEW! (17 Jan 05) 'how to flirt like the stars' feature. MONEY WEEK (Feb 05) article for Gurus/body language EVE (April 05) included in 'Yes You can change your personality' article Television: SUNDAY STYLE BBC2 - Allan to to contribute to major new Sunday Morning life-style show. At lease one programme to be transmitted before Christmas. TRISHA Radio: BBC R4 'MIDWEEK' 20 October with Alan BBC R5 'UP ALL NIGHT' BBC RADIO YORK, BBC LONDON LIVE 'JOANNE GOOD', BBC RADIO BRISTOL, BBC RADIO JERSEY, BBC RADIO ESSEX, BBC RADIO WILTSHIRE, BBC RADIO LEICESTER, Internet: Interview with HANDBAG.COM Other: Allan and Barbara used as the basis for the presss release for a national campaign for the mobile phone company 82AK. (PR campaign handled by Weber Shandwick)
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As a young boy, I was always aware that what people said was not always what they meant or were feeling and that it was possible to get others to do what I wanted if I read their real feelings and responded appropriately to their needs. Read the first page
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is not only enlightening but quite funny! I laughed out loud on more than one occasion. Allan and Barbara Pease are very gifted writers, and their insight into human behaviour is fascinating. I can honestly say I have noticed far more about people's behaviour and my own body language since reading this book.
114 of 131 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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!
87 of 100 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
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 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.
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Excellent
An excellent book which gives details about body language in a systematic way. After reading this book I have become confident about understanding others
Published 1 month ago by Pradeep
Great!
A great read, continually learning new things about gestures. Also gives a great insight into how the gestures came about through evolution e. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Derren Jr.
Book everybody needs
very nice book i think everybody need to read this book. i am surly Learning lots of things from this book
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Published 4 months ago by Nitin Mohan
Top bloke from Down Under, bottom book with big-note title
Allan Pease is a motivational speaker. There is no shame in this - so am I! Allan Pease is neither an academic psychologist nor a professional equivalent. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Allen Baird
Informative in places, glib in others
There's some interesting stuff in this book about body language and it's clearly enough written, but it's ruined by the kind of sweeping generalisations that cast doubt they all of... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Golowy
OK but Overrated
Whilst containing a lot of useful information this book is very poorly written. The authors often make outrageous claims without including any evidence and that really undermined... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Musing
Very good
This book is very good and it has give me a great understanding and knowledge to body language. very useful
Published 11 months ago by Shirley
Exellent book
This is an excellent book: I like both its content and its style. To make the information understandable, the author used a language that is easy to digest and occasionally even... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Tom
Very interesting - but keep an open mind.
This is undoubtedly a fascinating book, and will probably have you thinking back on all those past experiences and the way people behaved and to finally make sense of certain... Read more
Published 14 months ago by FAMOUS NAME
Definitely worth the price!
I ordered the book and got it within 3 days!
It's a very interesting write-up and I highly recommend it for anyone who has an interest in the study of body language. Read more
It's a very interesting write-up and I highly recommend it for anyone who has an interest in the study of body language. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Cynthia
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