Whether you're at a job interview or a cocktail party, you want to understand what people are really thinking, regardless of what they're saying. Understanding what others are trying to tell you with their posture, hand gestures, eye contact or incessant fiddling with their iPhone might all be even more important than what you're projecting yourself. Mark Bowden and Tracey Thomson illustrate the essential points of body language with examples from everyday life, leavened with humour and insights that you can use to your advantage in virtually any situation.

Genuine deceptions -- Dating -- Friends and family -- Working life.