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

ISBN: 0399519521

Author: Butterworth, Rod R.

Condition: New

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 youll find special features offering a fast, simple approach to the art of signing, including: 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-referencingAuthors Rod R. Butterworth and Mickey Flodin have written many widely used signing books, including Signing Made Easy and The Pocket Dictionary of Signing.

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