American Sign Language handshape dictionary / Richard A. Tennant, Marianne Gluszak Brown ; illustrated by Valerie Nelson-Metlay.
Synopsis: Expanded to more than 1,900 sign illustrations arranged by 40 basic handshapes, this bestselling reference enables users to look up signs they have seen without knowing their English meaning, with a fully cross-referenced English index and a DVD featuring native signers forming every sign.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781563684449
- ISBN: 1563684446
- Physical Description: 461 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm + 1 DVD (4 3/4 in.)
- Edition: Second edition
- Publisher: Washington, D.C. : Gallaudet University Press, 2010.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "DVD shows how each sign is formed from beginning to end. Users can watch a sign at various speeds to learn precisely how to master it themselves." -- From the publisher.Includes index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Preface -- Introduction -- How to use this dictionary -- One-hand signs -- Two-hand signs -- Index of English glosses -- Acknowledgment.
- System Details Note:
- System requirements for DVD-ROM: For PC: Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7, DVD-ROM drive ; for Mac: OS X 10.3.9 or newer, DVD-ROM drive. Will not play on a set-top DVD player.
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- Subject:
- American Sign Language > Dictionaries.
- Genre:
- Dictionaries.
Available copies
- 3 of 6 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 0 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | 419.703 AME (Text) | 37810435420004 | Adult Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/24/2026 |
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Summary:
Synopsis: Expanded to more than 1,900 sign illustrations arranged by 40 basic handshapes, this bestselling reference enables users to look up signs they have seen without knowing their English meaning, with a fully cross-referenced English index and a DVD featuring native signers forming every sign.
