The Pocket Dictionary of Signing |
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| Author:
| Butterworth, Rod R.
Flodin, Mickey |
| Series title: | Perigee Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-399-51743-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 1992 |
| Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | Tarcher |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $29.99 |
Book Description:
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The simplest, most convenient alphabetized pocket guide to American Sign Language (ASL). Arranged in an easy-to-use dictionary format, this edition contains more than 600 signing entries with accompanying directions and illustrations. Inside you'll find many special highlights, including- Over 600 signs -a selection of the most commonly used phrases Detailed illustrations -- showing exact hand positions and movements Fingerspelling -- to aid in communicating...
More DescriptionThe simplest, most convenient alphabetized pocket guide to American Sign Language (ASL). Arranged in an easy-to-use dictionary format, this edition contains more than 600 signing entries with accompanying directions and illustrations. Inside you'll find many special highlights, including-
Over 600 signs -a selection of the most commonly used phrases
Detailed illustrations -- showing exact hand positions and movements
Fingerspelling -- to aid in communicating words for which there are no signs
Memory aids -- to assist in recalling how to form signs
Special sections -- on forming numbers, letters, and constructing word endings
Comprehensive Index -- of entries and their synonyms for easy cross-referencing
The Pocket Dictionary of Signing is the most complete pocket guide to basic sign language -- and it's portable enough to be carried anywhere in a pocket or purse.