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American Sign Language Dictionary : Flexi (3RD 98 Edition)
American Sign Language Dictionary : Flexi (3RD 98 Edition)
by Martin L. A. Sternberg
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Completely updated and revised, this easy to use abridged version of the American... (read more)

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Signs of Resistance: American Deaf Cultural History, 1900 to World War II (History of Disability)
Signs of Resistance: American Deaf Cultural History, 1900 to World War II (History of Disability)
by Susan Burch
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Much contemporary political philosophy has been a debate between utilitarianism on the one hand and Kantian, or rights-based ethic has recently faced a growing challenge from a different direction, from a view that argues for a deeper understanding of... (read more)

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Indian Sign Language
Indian Sign Language
by William Tomkins
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Learn to communicate without words with these authentic signs! Learn over 525 signs developed by the Sioux, Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Arapahoe, and other tribes. Written instructions and diagrams show you how to make the words and construct sentences. Book... (read more)

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The Pocket Dictionary of Signing
The Pocket Dictionary of Signing
by Rod R Butterworth
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With more than 100,000 copies in print, this easy-to-use pocket edition of Ameslan has become a classic in its field. Arranged in a dictionary format, the revised and expanded edition contains over 600 signing entries with accompanying directions... (read more)

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Signing for Kids (Rev 07 Edition)
Signing for Kids (Rev 07 Edition)
by Mickey Flodin
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The bestselling Parents' Choice Award Winner-now expanded with a new section on computer and technology terms. Fully illustrated in a large format with clear, easy-to-read instructions, Signing for Kids features the clearest instructions and easiest-to... (read more)

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A Word in the Hand: Book One, an Introduction to Sign Language (Sign Language Materials)
A Word in the Hand: Book One, an Introduction to Sign Language (Sign Language Materials)
by Jane Kitterman
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Basic primers from which to learn Signed English. Book One contains 15 lessons and nearly 500 illustrations. Book Two contains 10 lessons with over 300 illustrations. All lessons provide vocabulary, illustrations, review, exercises, and assignments that... (read more)

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Reading Between the Signs : Intercultural Communication for Sign Language Interpreters (2ND 06 Edition)
Reading Between the Signs : Intercultural Communication for Sign Language Interpreters (2ND 06 Edition)
by Anna Mindess
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In Reading Between the Signs: Intercultural Communication for Sign Language Interpreters, Anna Mindess provides a new perspective on a unique culture that is not widely understood-American Deaf culture. With the collaboration of three distinguished deaf... (read more)

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Alpha Teach Yourself American Sign Language in 24 Hours (03 Edition)
Alpha Teach Yourself American Sign Language in 24 Hours (03 Edition)
by Trudy Suggs
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A guide to the fourth most-commonly used language in the U.S. From the Alpha Teach Yourself series comes this self-paced, step-by-step approach to learning ASL. It teaches readers the unique syntax and grammar, the signs themselves, and the just-as... (read more)

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Intermediate Conversational Sign Language
Intermediate Conversational Sign Language
by Willard J Madsen
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The text also includes practice tests, a bibliography, and a glossed alphabetical index.... (read more)

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Conversational Sign Language II : an Intermediate-advanced Manual of American Sign Language (72 Edition)
Conversational Sign Language II : an Intermediate-advanced Manual of American Sign Language (72 Edition)
by Willard J. Madsen
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This book presents English words and their American Sign Language (ASL) equivalents in 63 lessons. Part one covers 750 words and their signs. Part two deals with the interpretation of 220 English idioms (which have over 300 usages in ASL). Part three... (read more)

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Gallaudet Survival Guide to Signing
Gallaudet Survival Guide to Signing
by Leonard G Lane
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The standard sign language book for more than 200,000 people presents more than 500 of the most current American Sign Language (ASL) signs in use today, including cross-references for multiple words expressed by a single sign. The Gallaudet Survival... (read more)

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Comprehensive Signed English Dictionary
Comprehensive Signed English Dictionary
by Harry Bornstein
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The Comprehensive Signed English Dictionary is the premier volume of the Signed English series. This complete dictionary has over 3,100 signs, including signs reflecting lively and contemporary vocabulary. The American Manual Alphabet, numbers, and sign... (read more)

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Joy of Signing Puzzle Book : Have Fun Learning To Sign (89 Edition)
Joy of Signing Puzzle Book : Have Fun Learning To Sign (89 Edition)
by Linda Lascelle Hillebrand
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Developed to help make remembering and using sign language easy and fun. Each puzzle corresponds to a chapter in The Joy of Signing and is designed for individual use. Includes answer key.... (read more)

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Sign Language Interpreters in Court (06 Edition)
Sign Language Interpreters in Court (06 Edition)
by Carla M. Mathers
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Sign Language Interpreters in Court: Understanding Best Practices is the first comprehensive text examining the role and function of sign language interpreters working in the legal arena. Designed for interpreters seeking a principled basis to justify... (read more)

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Signing Illustrated : Complete Learning Guide ((Rev)04 Edition)
Signing Illustrated : Complete Learning Guide ((Rev)04 Edition)
by Mickey Flodin
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Here is the complete learning guide that teaches American Sign Language by "category," the most popular and preferred method of teaching and learning. This easy-to-use guide is updated and expanded to include new computer and technology signs and offers... (read more)

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Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language -with DVD (05 Edition)
Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language -with DVD (05 Edition)
by Clayton Valli
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More than 3,000 ASL Sign IllustrationsFully Searchable Full-Color DVD Featuring Every SignSpecial ASL Classifier SectionComplete Index of English Synonyms for Every Sign Created by an unparalleled board of experts led by renowned ASL linguist and poet... (read more)

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American Sign Language Dictionary : Compact Edition (08 Edition)
American Sign Language Dictionary : Compact Edition (08 Edition)
by Elaine Costello
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This dictionary represents the cutting edge in reference for American Sign Language, with a treasury of signs for the novice and experienced user alike. Its many features include: over 4,500 signs complete descriptions of each sign, plus full-torso... (read more)

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What's Your Sign for Pizza? : an Introduction To Variation in American Sign Language (04 Edition)
What's Your Sign for Pizza? : an Introduction To Variation in American Sign Language (04 Edition)
by Ceil Lucas
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Just as people vary the words they use for familiar things ("soft drink," "soda"), this book introduces different regional signs for HALLOWEEN, EARLY, PIZZA, and many more.... (read more)

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Language in Motion: Exploring the Nature of Sign
Language in Motion: Exploring the Nature of Sign
by Jerome Schein
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This enjoyable book first introduces sign language and communication, follows with a history of sign languages in general, then delves into the structure of American Sign Language (ASL). Later chapters outline the special skills of fingerspelling and... (read more)

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Random House Webster's American Sign Language Computer Dictionary (01 Edition)
Random House Webster's American Sign Language Computer Dictionary (01 Edition)
by Elaine Costello
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-- Over 1,200 signs for important computer terms. -- Full-torso illustrations and descriptions of how to make signs.... (read more)

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