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.