The guide is a comprehensive introduction to palmistry for the absolute beginner, including clues to look for in hands, shape, skin type and size. It covers all the lines, mounts, rings and marks, and explains how the reader can read his own hand, and how to have fun giving readings for friends. Other features include: how to read one's own hand to learn more about oneself; the discussion of the compatibility between lovers' hands; exercises and questions for self-testing of understanding; and analyses of a variety of diagrams showing different hands to build the beginner's confidence in interpretation.