The Perigee Visual Dictionary of Signing : Revised & Expanded Third Edition

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Clear, comprehensive, alphabetized ASL dictionary.

This book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn American Sign Language or improve their signing skills. Its alphabetized format makes it easy to find the sign you need, while the detailed illustrations show you exactly how to make each sign. The book also includes memory aids and sample sentences to help you remember the signs and use them correctly in sentences. With over 1,350 signs and a comprehensive index, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in ASL.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Perigee Visual Dictionary of Signing : Revised & Expanded Third Edition

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ISBN: 9780399519529
Publisher: TarcherPerigee
Date of Publication: 1995-08-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.05
(rated by 39 readers)

Description

The most comprehensive alphabetized guide to American Sign Language (ASL) available today. Unlike other signing books, which organize by "categories," the Visual Dictionary is arranged in a straightforward, easy-to-use dictionary format.Inside you’ll find special features offering a fast, simple approach to the art of signing, • More than 1,350 signs -- arranged alphabetically with directions on how to use each sign• Detailed illustrations -- showing precise hand positions and exact movements• Memory aids -- to assist in recalling how to make each sign• Sample sentences -- to clarify grammatical usage• Numbers -- from one to one million, including monetary signs• Fingerspelling -- a vital tool for communicating words for which there are no signs, or for when the sign has not yet been learned• Helpful hints -- suggestions and tips for easier signing• A comprehensive index -- with all entries and their synonyms for easy cross-referencing Authors Rod R. Butterworth and Mickey Flodin have written many widely used signing books, including Signing Made Easy and The Pocket Dictionary of Signing .
 

Clear, comprehensive, alphabetized ASL dictionary.

This book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn American Sign Language or improve their signing skills. Its alphabetized format makes it easy to find the sign you need, while the detailed illustrations show you exactly how to make each sign. The book also includes memory aids and sample sentences to help you remember the signs and use them correctly in sentences. With over 1,350 signs and a comprehensive index, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in ASL.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.