“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 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.