The Pocket Dictionary Of Signing

Butterworth, Rod R.; Flodin, Mickey

ISBN 10: 039951743X / ISBN 13: 9780399517433

Published by TarcherPerigee, 1992

About this Item

Seller Inventory # 039951743X-3-18214863

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Pocket Dictionary Of Signing
• Publisher: TarcherPerigee
• Publication Date: 1992
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 039951743X
• ISBN 13: 9780399517433
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 2 ounces

About this title

Synopsis

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 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.

About the Author

Mickey Flodin is the author of Signing Everyday Phrases, Signing for Kids, Signing is Fun, Signing Illustrated, and co-author, with Rod R. Butterworth, of The Perigee Visual Dictionary of Signing, The Pocket Dictionary of Signing, and Signing Made Easy.