The American Sign Language Handshape Dictionary
The American Sign Language Handshape Dictionary

Author: Richard A. Tennant

Publisher: Gallaudet University Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13: 9781563680434

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Organizes 1,600-plus ASL signs by 40 basic hand shapes rather than in alphabetical word order. This format allows users to search for a sign that they recognize but whose meaning they have forgotten or for the meaning of a new sign they have seen for the first time. The entries include descriptions of how to form each sign to represent the varying terms they might mean. Index of English glosses only. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Random House Webster's American Sign Language Medical Dictionary
Random House Webster's American Sign Language Medical Dictionary

Author: Elaine Costello

Publisher: Random House Reference

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 388

ISBN-13:

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New to Random House Webster's successful American Sign Language reference line: the important medical terms a patient or doctor needs to communicate in ASL, clearly described and illustrated. Whether in a medical emergency or a routine doctor's visit, it is crucial for medical professionals to communicate effectively with deaf patients. Here at last is an affordable and thorough dictionary of medical terms in American Sign Language, which is needed by the deaf and the medical community alike. Over 1,000 important signs for medical terms, including signs for illnesses, treatments, drugs, and anatomy, are defined in English (to avoid dangerous mix-ups), described with step-by-step instructions for making the sign, and fully illustrated with full-torso drawings in this easy-to-use reference book, the first in a series dedicated to special-interest American Sign Language. The only affordable medical reference in American Sign Language Every entry includes full-torso illustrations and clear descriptions of how to make the sign Includes important medical terms, from anatomy to treatments

American Sign Language Concise Dictionary
American Sign Language Concise Dictionary

Author: Martin L. Sternberg

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 1994-11-16

Total Pages: 770

ISBN-13: 0062740105

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Introducing the first revised edition to the original and most extensive pocket-size American Sign Language dictionary ever published. Included are more than 2,500 of the most widely used words, phrases and idioms in the language, with easy-to-follow illustrations of the hand, arm and facial movements that express each one. Completely updated and modernized, this monumental work introduces 500 new signs that have recently been added to the evolving American Sign Language lexicon.

The Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language
The Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language

Author: Clayton Valli

Publisher: Gallaudet University Press

Published: 2021-08-24

Total Pages: 600

ISBN-13: 9781954622012

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Created by an unparalleled board of experts led by renowned ASL linguist and poet Clayton Valli, The Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language contains over 3,000 illustrations. Each sign illustration, including depictions of fingerspelling when appropriate, incorporates a complete list of English synonyms. A full, alphabetized English index enables users to cross-reference words and signs throughout the entire volume. The comprehensive introduction lays the groundwork for learning ASL by explaining in plain language the workings of ASL syntax and structure. It also offers examples of idioms and describes the antecedents of ASL, its place in the Deaf community, and its meaning in Deaf culture. This extraordinary reference also provides a special section on ASL classifiers and their use. Readers will find complete descriptions of the various classifiers and examples of how to use these integral facets of ASL. The Gallaudet Dictionary of American Sign Language is an outstanding ASL reference for all instructors, students, and users of ASL. *Please note that this paperback edition does not include the DVD found in the hardcover edition.

The Gallaudet Children's Dictionary of American Sign Language
The Gallaudet Children's Dictionary of American Sign Language

Author: Jean Gordon

Publisher:

Published: 2014-09

Total Pages: 384

ISBN-13: 9781563686313

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Offers a dictionary of American sign language featuring over one thousand sign drawings with corresponding English words, usage in sentences, and illustrations, as well as an introduction explaining fingerspelling and signing.

A Concise Dictionary of New Zealand Sign Language
A Concise Dictionary of New Zealand Sign Language

Author: Graeme D. Kennedy

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781877242113

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Over 26,000 New Zealanders are familiar with New Zealand Sign Language and sign language is increasingly used by mainstream New Zealand. This resource serves as the essential guide to the language for the deaf as well as for students, parents, and teachers. Approximately 2,500 commonly used signs are accompanied by drawings that are easy to follow and the guide's new layout makes the structure of the language clear. Additional learning tools are provided in the introduction.

Barron's Dictionary of American Sign Language
Barron's Dictionary of American Sign Language

Author: Geoffrey S. Poor

Publisher: Barrons Educational Series

Published: 2008-04-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780764160899

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Presenting ultra-clear, close-up color photos that depict more than 1,000 signs and their meanings, Barron's Dictionary of American Sign Language is destined to become a basic reference source for all who want to learn more about signing, expand their signing vocabulary, and be certain that they are signing properly. Unlike most other sign language dictionaries, this book simply pairs photos with the words they designate and dispenses with traditional word definitions. Thus, the emphasis is placed on the information that every signer needs: correct formation of hand shapes to eliminate confusion and make communicating in ASL virtually effortless. The photos are supplemented with directional arrows to indicate hand or arm movements plus succinct written descriptions of hand and finger formations. Carefully checked and edited by ASL experts, and including notes on the history of sign language, this volume makes a superb resource for members of the hearing-impaired community, for those who work with them, and for all others who wish to learn the American Sign Language. Approximately 2,000 color photos.