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Publisher
Gallaudet University Press
Language
English
Description
Created by an unparalleled board of experts led by renowned ASL linguist and poet Clayton Valli, The Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language contains over 3,000 illustrations. Each sign illustration, including depictions of fingerspelling when appropriate, incorporates a complete list of English synonyms. A full, alphabetized English index enables users to cross-reference words and signs throughout the entire volume. The comprehensive introduction...
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Series
Language
English
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Description
Quick and easy phrases in ASL for daily life
Perfect Phrases for American Sign Language provides 150 essential phrases for hearing-impaired users of ASL and those who interact with them. ASL expert Barbara Bernstein Fant—carrying on the work of her late husband Lou—and illustrator Betty Miller make it easy for you to pick up key signs for everyday communication without having to have prior knowledge of signing.
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Publisher
Gallaudet University Press
Language
English
Description
"This unique reference can help users locate a sign whose meaning they have forgotten or help them find the meaning of a new sign they have just seen for the first time. The American Sign Language handshape dictionary organizes more than 1900 ASL signs by 40 basic handshapes and includes detailed descriptions on how to form these signs to represent the different English words that they might mean. Users can begin to track down a sign by determining...
Author
Publisher
Wellfleet Press
Pub. Date
©2015.
Language
English
Description
American Sign Language (ASL) is a vibrant, easy-to-learn language that is used by approximately half a million people each day. Current with the latest additions to ASL and filled with thousands of brand new photographs by Deaf actors, Learn American Sign Language is the most comprehensive guide of its kind.- Learn more than 800 signs, including signs for school, the workplace, around the house, out and about, food and drink, nature, emotions, small...
Series
Publisher
Barron's Educational Series
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Overview: This heavily illustrated, self-teaching guide to ASL-American Sign Language-is useful both for the deaf and for those men and women who teach or work among deaf people. E-Z American Sign Language presents ASL's 10 key grammatical rules and emphasizes the use of "facial grammar" as an important supplement to manual signing. Most of the book's content takes the form of a presentation of more than 800 captioned line drawings that illustrate...
Author
Publisher
Hay House
Language
English
Description
"Since 2004, Baby Sign Language Basics has introduced hundreds of thousands of parents and caregivers around the globe to the miracle of signing with their babies -- and left them wanting more! Now, in this newly expanded edition, Monta Z. Bryant provides more than 300 American Sign Language (ASL) signs, illustrated with the same clear, easy-to-understand photos and descriptions. Baby-specific signing techniques, songs, and games are also included...
Author
Publisher
Logion Press
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
This is a guide for mastering the current basic signs used to communicate with deaf people in either the word order of the English language or in the American Sign Language pattern. It provides the basic vocabulary needed for persons entering interpreter training programs. Over 1500 signs have been illustrated and are grouped by chapter into their natural categories. Includes line drawings and step-by-step descriptions of positions and movements,...
Publisher
Everyday ASL Productions
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
"Common Expressions in American Sign Language, Vol. 2 is a sequel to the very popular volume 1, where every viewer will get to learn how to express common phrases, sentences and idioms in American Sign Language (ASL). You will learn over 120 NEW complete English sentences and idioms in ASL about everyday life"--Publishers description.
Author
Publisher
Morgan James Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
What does your baby want to say? You can find out-even before your baby can verbally speak-by using baby sign language. Signs of a Happy Baby gives parents everything they need to start signing with their baby, including a comprehensive dictionary with easy-to-follow photos of fun and practical American Sign Language (ASL) signs, and tips for integrating sign language into their everyday activities. Start signing with your baby now. What your baby...
Author
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
A 30-day beginner's guide for learning American Sign Language. There's an easy way to leap right in to learning American Sign Language (ASL). American Sign Language for Beginners delivers 30 days of lessons that will help you sign with those in your home, community, and classroom. From letters and numbers to essential vocabulary and grammar basics, this beginner's guide provides the essentials needed to develop a solid foundation for American Sign...
Author
Publisher
Gallaudet University Press
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"People who first encounter sign language often ask if deaf people around the world sign the same language. Frequently, they are surprised to learn that there are different sign languages in different nations worldwide, as well as variations of these languages. These variations depend on social factors such as region, age, gender, socioeconomic status, and race. One variation, Black ASL, has been recognized for years as a distinct form of sign language...
Author
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Whatever your reason for learning the richly expressive language of American Sign Language (ASL), this book will guide you through the initial stages of your signing journey. It's filled with everything you need to master more than 800 essential vocabulary words, including detailed directions that make it simple to develop your ASL skills.
Author
Publisher
Collins & Brown, an imprint of the Pavilion Books Company
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
A practical, authoritative, and effective learning aid to sign language, a beautiful, creative, and visual form of communication. In close-up photos with directional arrows, it covers numbers, the alphabet, days of the week, colors, and countries, along with the essential words that allow you to express yourself, understand others, and communicate clearly with precision and eloquence.
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