The Pocket Dictionary of Signing

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 of the most commonly used phrases ·         Detailed illustrations -- showing exact hand positions and movements ·         Fingerspelling -- to aid in communicating words for which there are no signs ·         Memory aids -- to assist in recalling how to form signs ·         Special sections -- on forming numbers, letters, and constructing word endings ·         Comprehensive Index -- of entries and their synonyms for easy cross-referencing The Pocket Dictionary of Signing is the most complete pocket guide to basic sign language -- and it’s portable enough to be carried anywhere in a pocket or purse.