Language Arts & Disciplines - Sign Language

Do HVAC systems seem too complex to understand? Do you feel frustrated by expensive maintenance calls, or unsure where to begin if you're considering a career in the HVAC field? If you've ever felt lost dealing with your home's climate control, or intimidated by...

"I'll tell you later" The most damaging promise a hearing family member can make to a Deaf person.For centuries, Deaf people were expected to sit quietly at the table when their hearing families shared a meal. Some might have asked the person sitting nearby,...

Thomas K. Holcomb's highly successful textbook on Deaf culture has been fully revised and updated in this second edition. The changes reflect those in the field and include three new chapters focusing on the impact of technology on the Deaf experience, the roles of...

Master American Sign Language (ASL) with this updated edition of the best-selling guide featuring thousands of photographs of signing Deaf actors. ASL is a vibrant, easy-to-learn language that is used by approximately half a million people each day. With this updated edition of Learn...

Discover the fascinating history and current use of Black American Sign Language, then bring it to life with your hands following photo-illustrated instruction. Deaf history has been told primarily from a white-centered lens, pushing Black Deaf history into the background. However, today, Black signers...

Quick and easy phrases in ASL for daily lifePerfect Phrases for American Sign Language provides 150 essential phrases for hearing-impaired users of ASL and those who interact with them. ASL expert Barbara Bernstein Fant--carrying on the work of her late husband Lou--and illustrator Betty...

The Random House Webster's Compact American Sign Language Dictionary is a treasury of over 4,500 signs for the novice and experienced user alike. It includes complete descriptions of each sign, plus full-torso illustrations. There is also a subject index for easy reference as well...

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 a fast and simple approach...

A comprehensive guide to learning and using SEE (Signing Exact English) in everyday life In Signing Made Easy, the authors of the acclaimed Perigee Visual Dictionary of Signing and The Pocket Dictionary of Signing have created a text and workbook in one. This volume...

Attenzione!They say that a gesture is worth a thousand words, and when it comes to speaking with your hands, the Italians speak volumes. This quirky handbook of Italian gestures, first published in 1958 by renowned Milanese artist and graphic designer Bruno Munari, will help...

Explore Native American culture and learn Hand Talk, also known as Plains Indian Sign Language, Plains Sign Talk, and First Nation Sign Language. In Talking with Hands, professional Native American dancer, storyteller, and educator Mike Pahsetopah reveals the beauty of Plains Indian Sign Language,...

This unique reference can help users locate a sign whose meaning they have forgotten, or help them find the meaning of a new sign they have just seen for the first time. It organizes more than 1,900 ASL signs by 40 basic handshapes and...

Open up a whole new world of communication through ASLYou can easily learn ASL with help from The American Sign Language Phrase Book. With more than 500 phrases, this is the reference guide to everyday expressions in American Sign Language, providing a quick way...

Communicate with your baby with more than 200 ASL signs! Did you know that babies and toddlers can understand sign language well before they can speak? This creates an exciting way for them to learn and communicate at an early age. The Complete Guide...

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...