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Random House Webster's Concise American Sign Language Dictionary

by Elaine Costello

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Synopses & Reviews

Publisher Comments:

A complete pocket dictionary of American Sign Language

Over 4,500 fully illustrated, up-to-date signs

From basic hand shapes to fully illustrated and described signs, Random House Webster’s Concise American Sign Language Dictionary offers a comprehensive and up-to-date treasury of signs. Whether you are a novice seeking “survival signs” for basic communication or an experienced user fluent in ASL and looking to enlarge your vocabulary, you cannot find a more complete, easy-to-use sign language dictionary.

This authoritative reference includes:

• Over 4,500 signs — more than other ASL pocket dictionaries

• Detailed full-torso illustrations

• Precise, easy-to-follow instructions for performing each sign

• Signs for new and technical terms

• Hints for remembering signs

• And much more

Review:

“Dr. Costello’s work establishes ASL as a major force in the future of communications for both the deaf and the hearing.”

Richard Dysart, trustee, Gallaudet University

Review:

“This scrupulously researched book solidifies the position of American Sign Language as a rich, vibrant, living language. It is a welcome addition to the shelf of anyone interested in the wonders of ASL.”

Lou Ann Walker, author of A Loss for Words: The Story of Deafness in a Family

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Religious Signing: A Comprehensive Guide for All Faiths

Synopsis:

From basic hand shapes to fully illustrated and described signs, this dictionary offers a comprehensive and up-to-date treasury of signs. Featuring 4,500 signs in an easy-to-use format, this dictionary is ideal for both novices and experienced signers.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780553584745
Author:
Setzer, Paul M.
Author:
Setzer, Paul M.
Illustrator:
Lenderman, Lois
Author:
Elaine Costello, Ph.D.
Author:
Tom, Linda C.
Publisher:
Bantam Books
Location:
New York
Subject:
Dictionaries
Subject:
American sign language
Subject:
Dictionaries - General
Series Volume:
[no. 582]
Publication Date:
January 2002
Binding:
Mass Market Paperbound
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
528
Dimensions:
6.87x4.17x1.19 in. .54 lbs.
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