Crime Signals: How to Spot a Criminal Before You Become a Victim

Crime is never unpredictable. Before a lie is spoken, a pocket is picked, or an assault is inflicted, there are silent cues: a nonverbal language that speaks loud and clear if you're trained to see it. Filled with fascinating real-life stories of crime and survival, "Crime Signals" is a comprehensive guide designed to help you stay alert to the warning signs of a wide array of offenses. From the telltale signals of a swindler, to the warning signs that experts use to help thwart violent crime and terrorism, "Crime Signals" breaks down a criminal's body language into clear, recognizable symbols. What does a pointed finger tell you about whether someone is lying? Is a shoulder-shrug a safety signal - or a warning of violence? What were the clues that gave away white-collar offenders such as Martha Stewart and Andrew Fastow? Answering these questions and more, David Givens, a foremost expert in nonverbal communication, offers an instructive, intriguing, and essential tool for warding off crime and protecting your safety and your family's.