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Getting to the Truth

A practical, scientific approach to behaviour analysis for professionals

by Cliff Lansley

At some point today you are likely to have to make an important decision. It may be about a personal relationship; it could be about an important business decision; it may be about life and death. The moments when you say, “I just want the truth!”. In Getting to the Truth, you will expand your […]

Written by our founder, Cliff Lansley, as a practical companion to the methods we teach.

Published 2017
EIA Group
ISBN 978-1527206342

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The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals, Anniversary Edition

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Nonverbal Communication: Science and Applications

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The books behind the science of reading people.

Getting to the Truth

Essential reading, shelf by shelf.

The Emotional Brain

The Expression of the Emotions in Man and Animals, Anniversary Edition

Emotional Awareness

Emotions Revealed

What the Face Reveals

Detecting Lies and Deceit: Pitfalls and Opportunities

Investigative Interviewing: The Conversation Management Approach

Telling Lies

Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness meditation for everyday life

Nonverbal Communication: Science and Applications

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Read facial expressions

Analyse behaviour

Analyse what people say

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