The world's #1 expert on body language offers us a guide to deciphering human behavior

"Body Language Dictionary" is an understandable and precise guide to the world of non-verbal communication. It describes and explains over 400 patterns of behavior; knowing which will help you unravel each person's true intentions.

Analyzing the human body from head to toe, Navarro reveals the hidden meaning of many of our conscious and unconscious gestures. You will learn to recognize the true feelings of the other person by the subtle changes in their pupils; you will become familiar with the movements of the lips that betray that the other person is concerned or hiding something; you will look at many different hand positions and the hidden meaning of each; you will discover many more intriguing insights; with which you will be able to puzzle others and change the way they perceive you.

"Body Language Dictionary" will become a desk book and bible of non-verbal communication for anyone who wants to know what their boss is really thinking; whether a potential romantic partner is interested in him or not, and how to present himself in his best light.

Joe Navarro

Joe Navarro (born 1953) is an American author, public speaker, and former agent and head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Navarro specializes in non-verbal communication and body language and is the author of numerous books; including 'What the Body Says', 'Dangerous Persons' and 'Speaker Than Words'.

Joe Navarro moved to the United States at age 8 with his family shortly after the Bay of Pigs invasion in Cuba. After graduating with a BA and MA in International Relations. Joe worked as an FBI special agent and supervisor in counterintelligence and behavioral assessment for 25 years. He is one of the founders of the FBI's elite behavioral analysis program and also serves as SWAT team commander.

After retiring from the FBI, Navarro began writing books and giving lectures to share his knowledge of human behavior. He began lecturing at various universities, including Harvard Business School. Since 2003, Navarro has been a consultant to government departments of various institutions and is a fellow of the Institute for Intergovernmental Studies.