The Dictionary of Body Language/Joe Navarro/197 pgs

This is a nicely organized little book that goes over the various ways our bodies and movements "speak" for us. The author is a former FBI agent and well-versed on the topic. I really liked that he often cautioned that a sign might not be an indication of deception or nervousness but something that a person naturally does. The book is laid out in an orderly fashion, going over the various body language by each body part from head to toe and everything in between. This is a nice quick read if you'd like to know more about "reading" other people.

The Man Who Wasn't There:Investigations into the Strange New Science of the Self/Anil Ananthaswamy/270 pgs.

This is a fascinating book about the "self," and how certain parts of the brain impact one's perception of body, mind, and self. The author interviews individuals with different "disabilities:" Alzheimer's disease, autism, depersonalization disorder, to name a few. He discusses how each person functions in society, the treatment and testing he/she has undergone, and how neuroscience is trying to understand what these individuals face. Recommended!