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In this groundbreaking approach to the evolution of all life, Richard Dawkins shows how the body, behaviour, and genes of every living creature can be read as a book – an archive of the worlds of its ancestors. A perfectly camouflaged desert lizard has a desiccated landscape of sand and stones ‘painted’ on its back. Its skin can be read as a description of ancient deserts in which its ancestors survived – and, before that, of the worlds of its more remote ancestors: a genetic book of the dead.

Like first impressions, we often only get a shot at one conversation to win people over. If your conversation skills aren’t up to scratch, then you will find yourself left behind in life, love, and most definitely work. Us humans are ultimately a social species, making good social skills an imperative for survival. This guide will transform you from the dowdy office bore to the dynamic conversationalist that everyone wants to chat with.