The Pocket Dictionary of Signing - Paperback

by Rod R. Butterworth (Author), Mickey Flodin (Author)

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.

Author Biography

Mickey Flodin is the author of Signing Everyday Phrases, Signing for Kids, Signing is Fun, Signing Illustrated, and co-author, with Rod R. Butterworth, of The Perigee Visual Dictionary of Signing, The Pocket Dictionary of Signing, and Signing Made Easy.