Body Language: How to Know What's Really Being Said - Softcover

Borg, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1292004517 ISBN 13: 9781292004518

Publisher: Pearson, 2013

Synopsis

Never mind what you think you're saying, what is your body saying? Over half of our communication is through our bodies, but how many of us know how to decipher this non-verbal language? Body Language will make sure you get it right every time. In seven simple lessons you'll become an expert at reading others and controlling your own gestures to get the response you want. This definitive and indispensable guide to body language will help you: * Make a good impression and be instantly likeable * Match what you're saying to the signals you're sending so you send out clear, credible messages * Learn how to read other people's faces, eyes and tone of voice effectively * Decipher the language of the limbs, from folded arms to crossed legs * Figure out quickly when someone is lying James Borg's Body Language will give you the magic formula to mastering the power of body language - the ultimate way to achieve success in work and life.

About this title

About the Author

James Borg is a practising work psychologist and business consultant. He became interested in magic and 'mind-reading' at the age of 9 and subsequently was - a few years later - admitted as one of the youngest-ever members of the Magic Circle. His other books include the bestselling Persuasion and Mind Power

From the Back Cover

Never mind what you think you’re saying, what is your body saying?

 

Over half of our communication is through our bodies, but how many of us know how to decipher this non-verbal language?

 

Body Language will make sure you get it right every time. In seven simple lessons you’ll become an expert at reading others and controlling your own gestures to get the response you want.

 

This definitive and indispensable guide to body language will help you:

• Make a good impression and be instantly likeable
• Match what you’re saying to the signals you’re sending so you send out clear, credible messages
• Learn how to read other people’s faces, eyes and tone of voice effectively
• Decipher the language of the limbs, from folded arms to crossed legs
• Figure out quickly when someone is lying

James Borg’s Body Language will give you the magic formula to mastering the power of body language – the ultimate way to achieve success in work and life.

 

‘Borg is an expert on body language.’

The Times

 

‘This book shows you how to use your body language to your advantage.’

ShortList magazine (No 1 – ‘The Year's Best Business Books’ 2009)

 

‘Barack Obama was once asked which book he would take to The White

House if he became President. His reply was “Abraham Lincoln’s” . . . sadly I couldn’t think of any which I held in similar esteem. However, James Borg’s book starts to address this situation.’

Supply Management magazine

 

‘It is definitely a five-star read!’

San Francisco Book Review

 

‘I've become an expert in this field since studying Body Language . . . in seven chapters he takes the reader through the shocking ways our bodies reveal boredom, dislike, anxiety, indifference, mendacity – and, in happier moments, liking and even attraction.’

The Independent

 

Winner of BAA (British Airports Authority) ‘Best Non-Fiction Travel Read’ Award (voted for by the public)

 

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1292004517
• ISBN 13: 9781292004518
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 296