About this title: Current estimates have more than one million people using American Sign Language (ASL) in the United States, including approximately 450,000 deaf and hearing impaired people. This book--which can be used both to teach interpreters and the deaf--is an ideal text for learning ASL. The 36 lessons are divided into four groups that explain the rules and practices of ASL and introduce additional rules. The book's many line drawings illustrate approximately 720 ASL signs and their multiple meanings.
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Inc, Hauppauge, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780764102998ISBN:0764102990
Description: Good. Ex-Library Ex library book with stamps stickers and wear to edges, and some curling of the front covers edges, spine is straight and tightly bound. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780764102998ISBN:0764102990
Description: Friedrichs, Beth Roberge. Good. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. [S] Damp damage & light damp stains to title page bleeding through first 18 pp. Creases to head corners for approx 100 pp. Thumb creases, edge & corner rubbing to wraps. Unmarked interior text & illus. read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780764102998ISBN:0764102990
Description: New. Slight shelf wear with slight scuffing to cover, corners and edges. GoodwillnyBooks is committed to providing each customer with the highest standard of customer service. You may return new items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. read more
Edition: Sixth Printing
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series;, Hauppauge, N. Y. :
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780764102998ISBN:0764102990
Description: Illustrated by Beth Roberge Friedrichs. Near Fine. 474 pages; 4to (10.75") 28 cm; Isbn 0764102990. 1998 edition, 6th printing.; One cover slightly curled at corner. No other flaws. Appreas unread.; Barron's Easy Way Series. read more
Edition: 2nd ed. Illustrated.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780764134289ISBN:0764134280
Description: Very good. No dust jacket as issued. This is a new copy...no writing...only shelf wear...back cover has a slight crease. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 474 p. Contains: Illustrations. Barron's Easy Way. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
Date Published: 2006
ISBN-13:9780764134289ISBN:0764134280
Description: New. Brand New! Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Inc
Date Published: 2006-11-01
ISBN-13:9780764134289ISBN:0764134280
Description: NEW. Softcover. From an inventory that is 100% brand-new, 100% direct from the publishers' distribution channel. We carry NO pre-owned, NO remaindered. We pack in CARDBOARD to ensure the pristine quality is maintained. (Bubble-wrap alone is NOT sufficient to protect from USPS equipment. ) Guaranteed brand-NEW, protected with CARDBOARD, your satisfaction is guaranteed. BKLUVID: 9780764134289. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
Date Published: 2003-10-01
ISBN-13:9780764102998ISBN:0764102990
Description: Good. This is a used book in good condition with normal wear and tear and may contain some writing, minor shelf wear and creases. Items are uploaded via ISBN and stock photo may be different from actual book cover. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Barron's Educational Series
Date Published: 2003-10-01
ISBN-13:9780764102998ISBN:0764102990
Description: Very Good. As pictured. Light edgewear. No marks or creases throughout. A very good copy. Excellent customer service is our first priority. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Barrons Educational Series Inc, Hauppauge, New York, U.S.A.
Date Published: 1998
ISBN-13:9780764102998ISBN:0764102990
Description: Very Good- Cover has small split/chip at bottom of spine, edge wear, small bent/rubbed cover/page corners, rubbed/slightly bumped spine. Minor dirt/stains on edge. No writing. read more
"This book was interesting, but more interesting than I feel useful.
1. The explanations of ASL grammar were concise, simple and not lacking in examples.
2. The diagrams themselves were a little hard to understand. Arrows and drawings didn't always make it clear (at least to me) how to perform the gestures. Pictures are all you get though in most cases.
3. There is a lot of great information included in the book on the deaf community: concerns, history, humor, etc. , which was wonderful for me since I basically picked up this book on impulse.
4. The vocabulary is a little suspect. A lot of basic conversation and utility signs were nowhere to be found, while a lot of relatively useless ones were included (wrestling, Finland, "to beat someone"...)
No offense to brutish, Finnish wrestlers.
So yeah, my overall take: great information, well-presented and readable; poor attention to rudiments and hopeless in vocabulary."
"If you really want to get the big picture about the deaf culture and not just learn sign, then read the entire book, not just the parts about the sign itself. You will miss out on the true meaning of the deaf culture and why and how sign developed. Allow yourself to sign well and understand how the deaf feel in our hearing world so that you can understand not just the sign you make, but feel the sign you make. Awesome book!!"
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