Have you ever caught your spouse, business partner, friend, or child in cynical lies? How can you recognize deception and get closer to the truth? The book you’re holding will show you how. “Catching a Liar” is an easy-to-learn, science-based practical guide that helps you learn to read a person’s thoughts from facial expressions, decode body language, and recognize manipulations of deception. Based on scientific research and real-life examples, the author explains how to spot lies and protect yourself. At the end of each chapter, you’ll find practical exercises—completing them will help you effectively master new skills and catch liars. Lyudmila Martyianova is a profile verification specialist and polygraph expert with extensive experience in lie detection and profiling. She is a преподаватель-instructor and a coordinator of training courses at the International Academy for Research into Lying.