How to Read a Poker Player Like a Book The Art of Understanding Nonverbal Communication Henry H. Calero

ISBN-13: 978-0-7570-0214-4 Length: 192 Pages Size: 6 X 9-inch Format: Quality Paperback Illustrated Category: Games/Gambling Price: $00.95 US Availability: 2008   Contents Reviews

Seasoned poker players know that poker is a game of psychology, percentages, luck, and one very important skill that can turn a good player into an expert--observation. Most players display "tells" or body movements that signal the type of hand they are holding. Sometimes these signs--whether the tapping of a foot, a heavy sigh, or a quick blink--are obvious; other times they are so slight, only the savviest of observers can detect them. The reality is that few players are familiar enough with these body-language subtleties to even know what to look for--that is until now. How to Read a Poker Player Like a Book is an insightful guide for true poker aficionados who want to sharpen their skills of observation at the poker table.

Written by Henry H. Calero, best-selling author and one of the country's leading experts in nonverbal communication, this book blends the wildly popular game of poker with the science of nonverbal cues. If you are a serious competitor and want to improve your game by learning how to "read" the other players at the table, this book will show you how. In it you will become aware of the most common postures and gestures seen at poker tables. You will also come to recognize the hidden meanings behind the sounds and silences, as well as the facial expressions and hand movements of individual players--and use them to your advantage. You will learn how to accurately read "mixed messages" and sharpen your skills at figuring out who is most likely bluffing. You will also discover your own tells and learn how to eliminate them. This knowledge will enable you to become more adept at controlling the creative and mental aspects of the game for more focused play.

By taking the time to understand the principles involved in reading body language, you will greatly improve your odds of winning at poker. Will it be as easy as taking candy from a baby? Probably not, but every time you notice that your opponent suddenly stops chewing on Reese's Pieces, it just might feel that way.

Henry H. Calero has been an expert on communications and negotiations for over thirty years. He is an independent scholar of nonverbal communication; consultant and writer for professional, academic and technical publications; and a trainer of executives and sales professionals for dozens of Fortune 500 companies. Mr. Calero is the former president of C-M Associates, a world-renowned business strategy and leadership development consulting firm. He is also the author and coauthor of a number of books on management, negotiations, and communications, including the classic bestsellers How to Read a Person Like a Book and The Power of Non-Verbal Communication. He currently resides on the San Francisco Bay in Redwood Shores, California.

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