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The Dictionary of Body Language: A Field Guide to Human Behavior Kindle Edition
From the world’s #1 body language expert* comes the essential book for decoding human behavior
Joe Navarro has spent a lifetime observing others. For 25 years, as a Special Agent for the FBI, he conducted and supervised interrogations of spies and other dangerous criminals, honing his mastery of nonverbal communication. After retiring from the bureau, he has become a sought-after public speaker and consultant, and an internationally bestselling author. Now, a decade after his groundbreaking book What Every BODY is Saying, Navarro returns with his most ambitious work yet. The Dictionary of Body Language is a pioneering “field guide” to nonverbal communication, describing and explaining the more than 400 behaviors that will allow you to gauge anyone’s true intentions.
Moving from the head down to the feet, Navarro reveals the hidden meanings behind the many conscious and subconscious things we do. Readers will learn how to tell a person’s actual feelings from subtle changes in their pupils; the lip behaviors that betray concerns or hidden information; the many different varieties of arm posturing, and what each one means; how the position of our thumbs when we stand akimbo reflects our mental state; and many other fascinating insights to help you both read others and change their perceptions of you.
Readers will turn to The Dictionary Body Language again and again—a body language bible for anyone looking to understand what their boss really means, interpret whether a potential romantic partner is interested or not, and learn how to put themselves forward in the most favorable light.
*GlobalGurus.org
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherWilliam Morrow Paperbacks
- Publication dateAugust 21, 2018
- File size2353 KB
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Editorial Reviews
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“The ultimate body language reference. I’ll be both referring to and recommending this book on a daily basis for many years to come.” — AMY CUDDY, New York Times bestselling author of Presence
"Joe Navarro shares his secrets on reading and understanding body language. ... Fascinating." — GQ India
“Joe Navarro’s The Dictionary of Body Language is indispensable reading for everyone who wants to be sure they are being told the truth.” — CHRIS VOSS, author of the national bestseller Never Split the Difference
“The Dictionary of Body Language stands out as a clear, simple, and accurate field guide to nonverbal communication and human behavior. Keep this book handy when investigating any human interaction for yourself, and you’ll be amazed by the clarity and insight it will bring to you.” — MARK BOWDEN, bestselling co-author of Truth and Lies: What People Are Really Thinking
“Joe Navarro has once again set the platinum standard for excellence in decoding body language. The Dictionary of Body Language is the quintessential hip-pocket tool for anyone who wants to decipher the true meaning behind every interaction you have. Joe’s sharp, straightforward definitions will become the benchmark against which all future nonverbal books will be judged. Start here and you will know it all!” — ROBIN DREEKE, co-author of The Code of Trust
From the Back Cover
From the world’s #1 body language expert* comes the essential book for decoding human behavior
Joe Navarro has spent a lifetime observing others. For twenty-five years, as a Special Agent for the FBI, he interrogated spies and other dangerous criminals, mastering the art of nonverbal communication. After retiring from the Bureau, he wrote the groundbreaking bestseller What Every BODY Is Saying. Now, Navarro returns with his most ambitious work yet. The Dictionary of Body Language is a pioneering field guide to nonverbal communication, revealing the more than four hundred behaviors that will allow you to gauge anyone’s true intentions.
Moving from the head down to the feet, Navarro shows the hidden meanings behind what we do. Readers will learn how to tell a person’s feelings from changes in their pupils; the lip behaviors that may betray concerns; the different varieties of arm posturing, and what each one means; and many other fascinating insights.
Readers will turn again and again to The Dictionary of Body Language—a bible for understanding what your boss really means, whether a potential romantic partner is interested or not, and how to put yourself forward in the most favorable light.
About the Author
FBI Special Agent (Ret.) JOE NAVARRO worked for the Bureau in counterintelligence and counterterrorism. He is now a lecturer and consultant for major companies worldwide. He is the author of What Every BODY is Saying, and has appeared on Hardball with Chris Matthews, the Today Show, the CBS Early Show, CNN, Fox News, and other major media. He lives in Tampa, Florida.
Product details
- ASIN : B075JDX981
- Publisher : William Morrow Paperbacks (August 21, 2018)
- Publication date : August 21, 2018
- Language : English
- File size : 2353 KB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 205 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #115,257 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #34 in Career Guides
- #43 in Psychology of Personalities
- #47 in Management Science
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About the author
For 25 years, Joe Navarro worked as an FBI special agent in the area of counterintelligence and behavioral assessment. Today he is one of the world’s leading experts on nonverbal communications and lectures and consults with major corporations worldwide. He is an adjunct professor at Saint Leo University and frequently lectures at the Harvard Business School.
He has appeared on major U.S. and International media outlets including CNN International, Fox News, BBC, The Times (UK), Crossfire with Chris Matthews, CBS, NBC, NPR Radio, The Washington Post, and The Times (UK), on topics as varied as body language and management practices.
Jack Canfield, author of Chicken Soup for the Soul called him “a world class observer” and David Givens praised him as “a master of reading nonverbals.” Joe is a frequent presenter and Keynote speaker as well as writer; his articles have been featured in Psychology Today and The Washington Post.
Joe is the international best-selling author of What Every Body is Saying which has been translated into 29 languages, and Louder Than Words, which The Wall Street Journal acclaimed as “One of the six best business books to read for your career in 2010.”
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Customers find the book comprehensive and detailed in its coverage of body language. They find it useful for writers and a great resource to improve their skills. The book is described as an interesting read and an easy read, making it a good companion to the author's other books.
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Customers find the book comprehensive and detailed in documenting body language. They appreciate its usefulness for writers, as it hone their skills. The material is easy to understand and informative, making it a good resource for adults and kids learning about non-verbal behavior.
"Joe Navarro did amazing job in sharing his great experience in life and with the FBI. I highly recommend it." Read more
"Great book ab body language." Read more
"This is well written and easy to follow. It flows well and makes the content understandable for any reader." Read more
"...It is excellent even for those just beginning in Body Language. Reading is easy. I am very impressed with Navarro's work. Delighted with purchase!" Read more
Customers find the book easy to read and informative. It's a good companion to other Navarro books, with clear explanations and a pleasant attitude toward readers. Readers appreciate the author's work in explaining body language. Overall, they say the book delivers as promised.
"...I am hoping for the sequel to this interesting read regarding new additional findings. Mainly, body language of the observee catching the observer." Read more
"...Like a super crash course. Still, it's an okay book, with some detail, but not enough, and very blandly set up, like a dictionary...." Read more
"An excellent book! Very insightful and descriptive. Was a very fun read, one that I would recommend for everyone." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2024Joe Navarro did amazing job in sharing his great experience in life and with the FBI. I highly recommend it.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2024Great book ab body language.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2023Interesting material. I am sure the author had to stare at a lot of people--for research. I am hoping for the sequel to this interesting read regarding new additional findings. Mainly, body language of the observee catching the observer.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2024This is well written and easy to follow. It flows well and makes the content understandable for any reader.
- Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2024As a retired P.I. I give this dictionary 5 stars. It is excellent even for those just beginning in Body Language. Reading is easy. I am very impressed with Navarro's work. Delighted with purchase!
- Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2024My line of work utilities many interviews and learning body language has been helpful in these duties.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2019It's hard to explain my feelings and rating of this book. I can't say it's bad, or doesn't deliver on its promise, it's just, idk. I guess not what I expected. But the problem is, idk what I was expecting. It's very short for one. And a dictionary is the proper title, it's set up just like a dictionary. A chapter, of give or take 10 pages, will be titled the eyes, and give 5-10 dictionary like entries, explaining eye movements, directions etc. But it's very light on depth or nuance. I'm all for simplicity, and dropping of pompousness in writing, that's fine. But this was just too bare bones for me.
I mean, we're dealing with a former FBI man of some 30 yrs experience in this. He could have given so much more insight into this. Real world, practical examples from his own life, but none of that. And all the descriptions seem to share basically the same meanings, lot of comorbidity there. Which is fine, and makes sense, but just the way it's presented is so basic and bland, it gets boring,obvious, and repetitive. Maybe some of his other books on the subject are different, but it felt very shallow to me. Like a super crash course. Still, it's an okay book, with some detail, but not enough, and very blandly set up, like a dictionary. I guess I thought the title was more metaphorical, as opposed to literal. I'd recommend it for a light, dipping your toe in the subject reference book. But don't expect much more. Still, and tentative recommend.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2024Joe navarro is amazing. I'm autistic and this stuff doesn't come naturally to me. But now, I understand it 😄
Top reviews from other countries
- OnTheGoReviewed in Canada on May 7, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Love it! Great reference
Joe's good stuff. Great book for quick reference/ quick read.
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martin streibelReviewed in Brazil on June 13, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Sinais
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SergeReviewed in Spain on July 4, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Qualidade e prazo de entrega respeitados
A encomenda chegou dentro do prazo de entrega e em excelente condição.
Obrigado
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FrancescaReviewed in Italy on November 8, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Bellissimoooo!!!
Ho scoperto l’autore in un video YouTube in cui dimostrava con diverse diapositive l’importanza del linguaggio non verbale all’interno delle relazioni umane!
Il libro è quasi un manuale da poter consultare sporadicamente, la divisione per argomenti è intelligente iniziando da subito con la testa e i diversi movimenti/micro espressioni/gesticolazioni che la coinvolgono, dando per ogni comportamento una breve spiegazione; descrive così diverse parti del corpo. Davvero davvero interessante, è da tempo che cercavo un libro di questo tipo! Naturalmente lui è il primo a sfatare il mito che sia sufficiente un comportamento per dedurre cosa pensa quella persona! Siamo esseri complessi e come tali lo sono anche i nostri comportamenti e i significati che si celano dietro di essi!
Consigliato tantissimo!
- Mark GReviewed in the United Kingdom on August 3, 2023
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book
If you are looking for a reference book for human body language, then this is the book 👍