Given, D. B. (2002). The nonverbal dictionary. Center for Nonverbal Studies. Retrieved January 2, 2005, from http://members.aol.com/nonverbal2/entries.htm#Entries. A fascinating set of over 250 words associated with nonverbal communication. Click on any one of them, then sit back and enjoy a thorough explanation from an etymology, to its use in other disciplines, consumer products related to the term, other related nonverbal behavior, cultural explanations, and research reports. A truly unique and enjoyable experience.

Hickson, M. III, D. W. Stacks, & N. J. Moore. (2003). Nonverbal Communication: Studies and Applications, 4th ed. Los Angeles, CA: Roxbury Publishing Co. In this textbook the authors cover haptics, proxemics, physical appearance, kinesics, oculesics, vocalics, olfactics, and chronemics. With coverage of contemporary topics such as tattooing, body piercing, plastic surgery, and botox, and coverage of gender, intercultural, and media applications (advertising, public relations, broadcasting, journalism, and impression management) in communication contexts such as work, family, and social, the authors offer a complete examination of the topic written in a lively and interesting style with numerous examples.

Kinsel, Brenda. (2001). In the Dressing Room with Brenda: A Fun and Practical Guide to Buying Smart and Looking Great. Berkeley, CA: Wildcat Canyon Press (A division of Circulus Publishing Group, Inc.). Kinsel has written an informal advice book for women over forty, but don't let that fool you, she is a professional image consultant who has been in the business of matching people's clothes to their looks, personalities, passions, and lifestyles for close to twenty years, and she has been writing about fashion for more than a decade. She examines dressing your personality, defining yourself through clothes, and experiencing the beauty of color, texture, and design. This is a "hip," "chic," and inspiring book full of tips, lists, and suggestions.

Knapp, M. L., & J. A. Hall. (2001). Nonverbal Communication in Human Interaction, 5th ed. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing. Knapp and Hall cover the basics of nonverbal communication, and this classic textbook has become a standard reference because it is a comprehensive, readable, compendium of research and theory. The authors not only include all of the standard topics with useful, practical examples, but include an index, comprehensive table of contents, extensive footnotes, and lists of further readings as well. As a nonverbal reference book, this one is essential.

Madonik, B. G. (2001). "I Hear What You Say, but What are You Telling Me?" The Strategic Use of Nonverbal Communication in Mediation. San Francisco: CA: Jossey-Bass Publishers. Madonik offers practical information and real-world strategies for mediators. As an international consultant, she helps readers understand, analyze, and utilize nonverbal communication in mediation. She offers a seven-step process that can be widely applied in employment, labor, commercial, consumer, family, community, and governmental disputes. Her book is easy-to-read and full of examples.

Miller, P. W. (2000). Nonverbal Communication in the Workplace. Munster, IN: Patrick W. Miller & Associates. Although only 48 pages in length, Miller offers a concise, in-depth look at the nonverbal messages that take place between a supervisor and employees in the workplace. He examines facial expressions, eyes, vocal intonation, touching, body movement, posture, the use of space and dress. One useful feature is the more than 50 illustrations. Some are particularly clever and witty. This is a great resource for a beginner.

Nelson, Audrey, and Susan K. Golant (2004). You Don't Say: Navigating Nonverbal Communication Between the Sexes. New York: The Berkley Publishing Group (A member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc.) This is truly a unique book in the popular nonverbal-communication marketplace. First, Nelson has a Ph.D. in speech communication and, thus, familiarity with nonverbal scholars and researchers. This is revealed throughout the book. Second, it is written in a reader-friendly manner—significant findings, important discoveries, solid research, and all the major scholars and writers—presented so that everyone can read it. Third, it presents nonverbal communication within the gender framework—where it clearly needs to be. With her "Gender RX" chapter endings, which give detailed and specific suggestions to both males and females, this is an outstanding "must-read" book for everyone who wants to improve his or her communication.

Nicholson, J. (2004). Dressing Smart for Men: 101 Mistakes You Can 't Afford to Make… and How to Avoid Them. Manassas, VA: Impact Publications. Nicholson, an authority on style, color, and image, fills this book with rules, lists, short explanatory paragraphs, suggestions, advice, things to do, things not to do, and boxed inserts. She talks about the basics and beyond the basics. There are several colored-picture inserts, and the practical and direct approach she takes is both useful and informative.

Remland, M. S. (2003). Nonverbal Communication in Everyday Life, 2nd ed. New York: Houghton Muffin. This textbook offers both a comprehensive and critical approach to nonverbal communication. There are three main sections: 1) key concepts and principles, 2) channels and function, and 3) recognizing nonverbal communication in daily, intimate, workplace, and mediated or electronic encounters. Remland's personal narratives add to the useful learning tools of learning objectives, self-assessments, quizzes, observational exercises, and additional readings.

Roecker, F. (2002, April 1). Nonverbal Communication. Library User Education, Ohio State University. Retrieved January 2, 2005, from www.lib.ohio-state.edu/gateway/bib/nonverbal.html. This site provides a vast resource of links in many different categories: background information, books and journals, quick facts, people and organizations, opinions, and further research. Although most are useful, some sources are not specific to the subject of nonverbal communication.

Shapiro, L. E. (2003). The Secret Language of Children: How to Understand What Your Kids are Really Saying. Naperville, IL: Sourcebooks, Inc. "The secret language" involves gestures, eye contact, posture, voice tone, inflection, and all the other nonverbal cues that accompany words. Shapiro contends that understanding children's secret language lets you know what they are really thinking, their deepest fears and conflicts, their hidden needs and wishes, and even their emotional development. This is a well-written, practical, "how-to" book designed to build a variety of communication and social skills in children. Many of the techniques for discerning the thoughts and emotions of children are not unlike those used in ordinary, everyday communication with others and, thus, have practical, valuable daily application.