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| finger pointing to palm sign language: The American Sign Language Handshape Dictionary Richard A. Tennant, Marianne Gluszak Brown, 1998 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 |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: Recurrent Gestures of Hausa Speakers Izabela Will, 2021-11-15 This book presents a repertoire of conventionalized co-speech gestures used by Hausa speakers from northern Nigeria. |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: The Joy of Signing Lottie L. Riekehof, 1978 Publisher description: Over 1300 signs have been clearly illustrated in this guide and are grouped by chapter into the natural ctegories. An enjoyable and rewarding experience awaits you as you study the line drawings and step-by-step descriptions of hand positions and movements. Helpful information is provided concerning origins as well as the correct usage of signs in context. |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: Language and Gesture David McNeill, 2000-08-03 Landmark study on the role of gestures in relation to speech and thought. |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: Random House Webster's American Sign Language Computer Dictionary Elaine Costello, 2001 The second in a series of specialized language dictionaries, Random House Webster's American Sign Language Computer Dictionary extends Random House Webster's established, successful sign language reference line into the world of computers, the Internet, e-mail, and the World Wide Web. This unique compilation of ASL signs is the ideal, up-to-date reference tool -- providing access to cyberspace for members of the Deaf community, their families, friends, teachers, and colleagues. Features: - Full-torso illustrations and descriptions of how to make the signs - Lookup made easy through multiple cross references - Full definitions, not merely one-word glossaries |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: Religious Signing Elaine Costello, Ph.D., 2009-08-26 Since the fourth century, when Spanish monks first started signing to communicate during their vows of silence, sign language has been used in religious communities of all faiths. Present-day American Sign Language (ASL) carries on that tradition. Like any living language, it continues to grow and change to meet the communication needs of an ever more diverse religious population. This comprehensive guide, newly revised, updated, and expanded, gives you all the vocabulary you need to communicate effectively in any religious setting. From Alleluia to Zizith, more than 750 signs and their specific meanings Large, clear, upper-torso illustrations that show the corresponding movements of hands, body, and face Easy-to-follow instructions to help you master the art of expressing signs A complete index for quick access to any sign With an essential section of religious “name signs,” the addition of signs for the Muslim faith, and an expanded selection of favorite verses, prayers, and blessings, this book is an indispensable resource for signers of all denominations. Written with expertise by an educator and author associated with the field of deafness for more than thirty years, it makes communicating by ASL in a religious setting simple and easy, no matter your level of experience. |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: Indian Sign Language William Tomkins, 2012-04-20 Learn to communicate without words with these authentic signs. Learn over 525 signs, developed by the Sioux, Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Arapahoe, and others. Book also contains 290 pictographs of the Sioux and Ojibway tribes. |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: George Washington Is Cash Money Cory O'Brien, 2015-05-12 PREPARE TO BE BEAKED BY THE MAJESTIC EAGLE OF HISTORY Most of us are familiar with the greatest hits and legendary heroes of US history. In George Washington Is Cash Money, Cory O’Brien, author of Zeus Grants Stupid Wishes, does away with the pomp and circumstance and calls America’s history what it is: one long, violent soap opera. In his signature clever, crude, and cuss-ridden style, O’Brien reminds us that: · Teddy Roosevelt stopped bullets with his manly chest · Harriet Tubman avoided danger by having prophetic seizures. · Joseph Smith invented Mormonism by staring into a hat full of rocks. · Billy the Kid was finally defeated by the smell of fresh bacon. And there’s plenty more Star Spangled stupidity where that came from. |
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| finger pointing to palm sign language: Zeus Grants Stupid Wishes Cory O'Brien, 2013-03-05 From the creator of Myths Retold comes a hilarious collection of Greek, Norse, Chinese and even Sumerian myths retold in their purest, bawdiest forms! All our lives, we’ve been fed watered-down, PC versions of the classic myths. In reality, mythology is more screwed up than a schizophrenic shaman doing hits of unidentified…wait, it all makes sense now. In Zeus Grants Stupid Wishes, Cory O’Brien, creator of Myths RETOLD!, sets the stories straight. These are rude, crude, totally sacred texts told the way they were meant to be told: loudly, and with lots of four-letter words. Did you know? Cronus liked to eat babies. Narcissus probably should have just learned to masturbate. Odin got construction discounts with bestiality. Isis had bad taste in jewelry. Ganesh was the very definition of an unplanned pregnancy. And Abraham was totally cool about stabbing his kid in the face. Still skeptical? Here are a few more gems to consider: • Zeus once stuffed an unborn fetus inside his thigh to save its life after he exploded its mother by being too good in bed. • The entire Egyptian universe was saved because Sekhmet just got too hammered to keep murdering everyone. • The Hindu universe is run by a married couple who only stop murdering in order to throw sweet dance parties…on the corpses of their enemies. • The Norse goddess Freyja once consented to a four-dwarf gangbang in exchange for one shiny necklace. And there’s more dysfunctional goodness where that came from. |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: Formational Units in Sign Languages Rachel Channon, Harry van der Hulst, 2011-10-27 Sign languages and spoken languages have an equal capacity to communicate our thoughts. Beyond this, however, while there are many similarities, there are also fascinating differences, caused primarily by the reaction of the human mind to different modalities, but also by some important social differences. The articulators are more visible and use larger muscles with consequent greater effort. It is difficult to visually attend to both a sign and an object at the same time. Iconicity is more systematic and more available in signs. The body, especially the face, plays a much larger role in sign. Sign languages are more frequently born anew as small groups of deaf people come together in villages or schools. Sign languages often borrow from the written form of the surrounding spoken language, producing fingerspelling alphabets, character signs, and related signs. This book examines the effects of these and other differences using observation, experimentation and theory. The languages examined include Asian, Middle Eastern, European and American sign languages, and language situations include home signers and small village signers, children, gesturers, adult signers, and non-native signers. |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: Signing Exact English Gerilee Gustason, Esther Zawolkow, 1993 A comprehensive visual guide for signing English words for beginning to advanced signers. |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: Sign Language Among North American Indians Garrick Mallery, 2012-08-30 Fascinating, wide-ranging study describes and illustrates signs used for specific words, phrases, sentences, and even dialogues. Scores of diagrams show precise movements of body and hands for signing. |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: Sign language among North American Indians compared with that among other peoples and deaf-mutes Garrick Mallery, 2019-03-18 Fascinating, wide-ranging study describes and illustrates signs used for specific words, phrases, sentences, and even dialogues. Scores of diagrams show precise movements of body and hands for signing. |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: Sign Language in Papua New Guinea Adam Kendon, 2020-02-17 This book presents in revised form and as a single monograph three papers on a sign language from the Enga Province of Papua New Guinea. Originally published in 1980, for more than twenty years these papers remained the only report of a sign language from that part of the world. The detailed descriptive analyses that the author provided are still fresh today, and in some respects they anticipate insights into the nature of sign languages that were not further explored until much more recently. The monograph is accompanied by two essays: Sherman Wilcox comments on value and relevance of the author’s work in the light of much more recent work on the linguistics of sign languages. An essay by Lauren Reed and Alan Rumsey provides an up to date survey of what is now known about sign languages in Papua New Guinea. Information about sign languages in the Solomon Island is also included. |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: Sign Language Made Simple Karen Lewis, 1997-08-18 Sign Language Made Simple will include five Parts: Part One: an introduction, how to use this book, a brief history of signing and an explanation of how signing is different from other languages, including its use of non-manual markers (the use of brow, mouth, etc in signing.) Part Two: Fingerspelling: the signing alphabet illustrated, the relationship between signing alphabet and ASL signs Part Three: Dictionary of ASL signs: concrete nouns, abstractions, verbs, describers, other parts of speech-approx. 1,000 illustrations. Will also include instructions for non-manual markers, where appropriate. Part Four: Putting it all together: sentences and transitions, includes rudimentary sentences and lines from poems, bible verses, famous quotes-all illustrated. Also, grammatical aspects, word endings, tenses. Part Five: The Humor of Signing: puns, word plays and jokes. Sign Language Made Simple will have over 1,200 illustrations, be easy to use, fun to read and more competitively priced than the competition. It's a knockout addition to the Made Simple list. |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: Random House Webster's American Sign Language Dictionary Elaine Costello, 2008 Provides illustrated instructions for thousands of vocabulary words in American Sign Language. |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: Random House Webster's Pocket American Sign Language Dictionary Elaine Costello, Ph.D., 2008-04-29 The Random House Webster’s Pocket American Sign Language Dictionary is a treasury of over 1,000 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 as alternate signs for the same meaning. |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: Four Seasons! Five Senses!: Sign Language for the Seasons and the Senses Dawn Babb Prochovnic, 2012-01-01 Story Time with Signs & Rhymes presents playful stories for read-aloud fun! This rhythmic tale invites readers to chant along and learn American Sign Language signs for the four seasons and the five senses. Bring a new, dynamic finger-play experience to your story time! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO. |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: Theoretical Issues in Sign Language Research, Volume 1 Susan D. Fischer, Patricia Siple, 1990-11-19 Only recently has linguistic research recognized sign languages as legitimate human languages with properties analogous to those cataloged for French or Navajo, for example. There are many different sign languages, which can be analyzed on a variety of levels—phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics—in the same way as spoken languages. Yet the recognition that not all of the principles established for spoken languages hold for sign languages has made sign languages a crucial testing ground for linguistic theory. Edited by Susan Fischer and Patricia Siple, this collection is divided into four sections, reflecting the traditional core areas of phonology, morphology, syntax, and semantics. Although most of the contributions consider American Sign Language (ASL), five treat sign languages unrelated to ASL, offering valuable perspectives on sign universals. Since some of these languages or systems are only recently established, they provide a window onto the evolution and growth of sign languages. |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: Advanced Sign Language Vocabulary; Raising Expectations Janet Renee Coleman, Elizabeth England Wolf, 2009 This new edition represents an updated collection of advanced sign language vocabulary facilitating enriched vocabulary development and elevated academic standards. This collection of signs reflects the vocabulary one would encounter in an educational or employment-related setting intended for use by educators, interpreters, parents, and anyone wishing to expand their sign language vocabulary. The signs have been collected from established base signs and initialized signs observed within the Deaf community. The signs are divided into academic categories with each sign clearly illustrated and movement described. This text is further enhanced by providing the conceptual origins of the signs to promote easy retention and an alphabetical index to help locate individual signs quickly. |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: American Sign Language Green Books, a Student Text Units 19-27 Dennis Cokely, Charlotte Baker-Shenk, 1991 The third volume in a three-volume guide that introduces beginning students to conversational American Sign Language (ASL). |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: Sign Language Phonology Diane Brentari, 2019-11-21 Surveys key findings and ideas in sign language phonology, exploring the crucial areas in phonology to which sign language studies has contributed. |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: The Indian Sign Language William Philo Clark, 1884 Under orders from General Sheridan, Captain W. P. Clark spent over six years among the Plains Indians and other tribes studying their sign language. In addition to an alphabetical cataloguing of signs, Clark gives valuable background information on many tribes and their history and customs. Considered the classic of its field, this book provides, entirely in prose form, how to speak the language entirely through sign language, without one diagram provided. |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: Introduction to the Study of Sign Language Among the North American Indians as Illustrating the Gesture Speech of Mankind Garrick Mallery, 1880 |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: Gesture Adam Kendon, 2004-09-23 Gesture, or visible bodily action that is seen as intimately involved in the activity of speaking, has long fascinated scholars and laymen alike. Written by a leading authority on the subject, this 2004 study provides a comprehensive treatment of gesture and its use in interaction, drawing on the analysis of everyday conversations to demonstrate its varied role in the construction of utterances. Adam Kendon accompanies his analyses with an extended discussion of the history of the study of gesture - a topic not dealt with in any previous publication - as well as exploring the relationship between gesture and sign language, and how the use of gesture varies according to cultural and language differences. Set to become the definitive account of the topic, Gesture will be invaluable to all those interested in human communication. Its publication marks a major development, both in semiotics and in the emerging field of gesture studies. |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: The Indian sign language, with notes of the gestures taught deaf-mutes in our institutions William Philo Clark, 1885 |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: Random House Webster's Compact American Sign Language Dictionary Elaine Costello, Ph.D., 2008-06-10 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 as alternate signs for the same meaning. |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: Sign Language Jim G. Kyle, James Kyle, Bencie Woll, 1988-02-26 The discovery of the importance of sign language in the deaf community is very recent indeed. This book provides a study of the communication and culture of deaf people, and particularly of the deaf community in Britain. The authors' principal aim is to inform educators, psychologists, linguists and professionals working with deaf people about the rich language the deaf have developed for themselves - a language of movement and space, of the hands and of the eyes, of abstract communication as well as iconic story telling. The first chapters of the book discuss the history of sign language use, its social aspects and the issues surrounding the language acquisition of deaf children (BSL) follows, and the authors also consider how the signs come into existence, change over time and alter their meanings, and how BSL compares and contrasts with spoken languages and other signed languages. Subsequent chapters examine sign language learning from a psychological perspective and other cognitive issues. The book concludes with a consideration of the applications of sign language research, particularly in the contentious field of education. There is still much to be discovered about sign language and the deaf community, but the authors have succeeded in providing an extensive framework on which other researchers can build, from which professionals can develop a coherent practice for their work with deaf people, and from which hearing parents of deaf children can draw the confidence to understand their children's world. |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: Sign Language And Language Acquisition In Man And Ape Fred C. C. Peng, Roger S Fouts, Duane M Rumbaugh, 2019-06-10 This volume brings together recent research findings on sign language and primatology and offers a novel approach to comparative language acquisition. The contributors are anthropologists, psychologists, linguists, psycholinguists, and manual language experts. They present a lucid account of what sign language is in relation to oral language, and o |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: Deafness in Dogs and Cats George M. Strain, 2011-03-01 Deafness in pets is a very common problem and is increasingly being presented to veterinarians, as owners and breeders become more aware and concerned about such issues. This book will provide complete coverage of the subject describing the anatomy and physiology of the auditory system, types of deafness, testing for deafness, methods of amelioration and management, behaviour of deaf animals, and other issues associated with living and dealing with deaf pets. |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: COMPLETE SIGN LANGUAGE COURSE Marcel Souza, Complete Sign Language Course is an immersive journey into the rich and expressive world of sign language. Through its comprehensive content, this book serves as a gateway for both beginners and seasoned learners alike, offering a structured approach to mastering this vital form of communication. Each chapter unfolds like a roadmap, guiding readers through essential vocabulary, grammar, and practical applications of sign language in various contexts. The book begins with an introduction to the history and significance of sign language, shedding light on its evolution and cultural importance. Readers delve into the origins of different sign languages, gaining a deeper appreciation for the diversity and resilience of Deaf communities worldwide. By understanding the cultural context surrounding sign language, learners can better grasp its nuances and intricacies. As readers progress, they encounter a wealth of interactive exercises and activities designed to reinforce learning and retention. From basic finger spelling to complex sentence structures, each lesson builds upon the last, empowering readers to gradually expand their signing proficiency. Through hands-on practice and repetition, learners develop fluency and confidence in expressing themselves through sign. In addition to its instructional content, Complete Sign Language Course offers insights into Deaf culture, fostering empathy and understanding among its readers. By exploring topics such as Deaf identity, etiquette, and social dynamics, the book encourages readers to embrace inclusivity and advocate for accessibility in their communities. Through education and awareness, it aims to break down barriers and promote a more inclusive society. Ultimately, Complete Sign Language Course is more than just a textbook—it's a transformative experience that equips readers with the tools and knowledge to communicate effectively in sign language while fostering a deeper understanding of Deaf culture and identity. Whether used for self-study or in a classroom setting, this book stands as a testament to the power of language to connect people across diverse backgrounds and experiences. |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: Sign Language Fun in the Early Childhood Classroom, Grades PK - K Sherrill B. Flora, M.S., 2007-03-01 Enrich language and literacy skills with special-education students and/or English Language Learners in pre-kindergartenÐkindergarten using Sign Language Fun in the Early Childhood Classroom! This 64-page book helps students improve verbal communication, visual discrimination, spatial memory, and early reading skills. The multi-sensory approach helps all students (with and without special needs) improve language and literacy skills. This book does not require previous experience with American Sign Language, and it includes teaching suggestions, games, activities, songs, rhymes, literature recommendations, and reproducible sign language cards. The book supports NCTE and NAEYC standards. Key Education products are intended to engage and educate young and special learners, as well as assist teachers in building a strong and developmentally appropriate curriculum for these children. The product lineÑcomprised of teacher/parent resource books, photographic learning cards, and other activity- and game-oriented materialsÑis designed to assist in ÒUnlocking the Potential in Every Child.Ó |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: Hear, Hear! Barry Eaton, 2005 |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: The Complete Guide to Baby Sign Language Lane Rebelo, 2019-10-08 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 to Baby Sign Language walks you through a huge variety of American Sign Language (ASL) signs that you and your little one can learn together. Start things off with the essentials—like eat, potty, and all done— then move on to everyday signs for specific toys, foods, people, and even emotions. Illustrated and easy to use—Each sign in this baby book includes an image and written steps to show you how to sign it correctly, along with tips for how to remember it and use it consistently with your child. 200+ signs—Go beyond other baby books on sign language with signs that cover everything from mealtime and bedtime to travel, play, and school. Signing at every stage—Discover how signing can be an indispensable tool for communicating with babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and children with special needs—even before they're able to sign back. Find new ways to connect with your child with this comprehensive guide to baby sign language. |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: The Canadian Dictionary of ASL Carole Sue Bailey, Kathy Dolby, Hilda Marian Campbell, Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf, 2002-06-27 Separate sections are included on: fingerspelling, ASL handshapes, numbers, pronouns, time concepts, and geographic place names.--BOOK JACKET. |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: Jordanian Sign Language Bernadet Hendriks, 2008 |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: Directions in Sign Language Acquisition Gary Morgan, Bencie Woll, 2002-01-01 This is the second volume in the series 'Trends in language acquisition research'. The unusual combination in one volume of reports on various different sign languages in acquisition makes this book quite unique. |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: Boys' Life Book of Outdoor Skills Boy Scouts of America, 2012-03-06 A Followup to the Highly Successful Best of Boys' Life Boys’ Life, the magazine for Boy Scouts of America, was launched in 1911 and became one of the most popular youth magazines in America. Every month it features news, stories, jokes, and practical how-to instructions invaluable to all Scouts. Reproduced in facsimile form, The Boys’ Life Book of Outdoor Skills brings together a selection of the very best pieces, including work by Theodore Roosevelt and Buffalo Bill (A Message to Boy Scouts), and . Contents include facsimiles of the best pages from 1911 to the present. |
| finger pointing to palm sign language: American Sign Language: Units 10-18 Dennis Cokely, Charlotte Lee Baker-Shenk, 1991 |
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