The Lying Ape: An Honest Guide to a World of Deception
UK £9.99,Canada $20.00,
UK Publication April 2006
ISBN 9781840467369
Hardback
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'You think it's only some politicians and journalists who lie for a living? Read Brian King's witty book and learn the truth.' John Humphrys
'In this engaging book, King unravels the full extent of the deceipt that surrounds us.' Brighton Evening Argus
We are all natural born liars, telling an average of six lies a day. So the next time you speak to someone, the chances are that you will be lied to. Or that you will lie.
In this unique new book Brian King unravels the full extent of the deceit that surrounds us. He explores the deceptions of obvious candidates such as politicians, ad-men, journalists and second-hand car salesmen to the subtler falsehoods of our partners and children, including the white lies we all tell each other to preserve our precious self-esteem.
He also looks at some of the great liars of history, reveals how scientists can observe the brain as it suppresses the awkward truth in favour of the convenient lie, and advises on the best techniques for spotting a lie through body language and verbal slips.
The child who denies raiding the biscuit jar is responding to the same instinct as the prime minister who lies about weapons of mass destruction ...
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‘You think it's only some politicians and journalists who lie for a living? Read Brian King's fine, witty book and learn the truth.’ John Humphrys
‘An enjoyable account of the varieties of lying, with amusing examples drawn from every field – from advertising and politics to the little white and grey (and sometimes black) lies we tell ourselves and our loved ones’ Metro
‘King concentrates on human lies in modern life, and they turn out to be everywhere’ Guardian
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Brian King is an award-winning producer of radio documentaries, drama and comedy. He is the author of the bestselling Beyond Coincidence and The Lying Ape.
See more books by: Brian King
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