I find the subject of how the subconscious reveals itself to be utterly fascinating; I think it's undeniable that there are a thousand different ways that the subconscious makes itself known, from the famous "Freudian slips," to handwriting, to facial expressions, to, of course, body language. And I've always appreciated guides to these myriad signals, so that I can interpret what a person is _really_ saying, what's _really_ going on in a person's mind in their interactions with me. And what more important field than male-female interaction, especially in the very delicate stage of meeting and courtship? Who _wouldn't_ want to know what the object of their attention is really thinking -- whether they are just playing games, or if they are really interested? If you know this, then you know who you should be pursuing, and who to stay away from. And your chances of success -- and of not being hurt or humiliated -- at The Dating Game increase significantly. This alone is an incredibly useful skill to have, but author R. Don Steele goes further. Not only does he explain the many different courtship-related body language signs clearly (with pictures), but he also ties them to very clearly explained courtship techniques. I think of it as Visual Dating 101. I was drawn to this book through author Steele's www radio show on live365, where he also covers courtship and dating skills. The show is great, so I decided to give the book a try. I found it a treasure trove of useful, sometimes indispensible, information.