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The Joy of Signing: Second Edition (original 1963; edition 1987)

by Lottie Riekehof (Author)

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This is a guide for mastering the current basic signs used to communicate with deaf people in either the word order of the English language or in the American Sign Language pattern. It provides the basic vocabulary needed for persons entering interpreter training programs. Over 1500 signs have been illustrated and are grouped by chapter into their natural categories. Includes line drawings and step-by-step descriptions of positions and movements, information about the origins of signs, as well as the correct usage of signs in context.… (more)
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Title:The Joy of Signing: Second Edition
Authors:Lottie Riekehof (Author)
Info:Gospel Publishing House (1987), Edition: 2nd, 352 pages
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The Joy of Signing: The Illustrated Guide for Mastering Sign Language and the Manual Alphabet by Lottie L. Riekehof (1963)

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This is an illustrated guide for mastering sign language and the manual alphabet.
  SABC | Nov 9, 2016 |
Good clear reference set up like a dictionary. I was all set to start to learn sign because my (not deaf) child didn't want to talk, and the experts thought maybe he'd rather sign for 'up' 'milk' and 'hug' - but then he finally decided to talk and hasn't stopped since.
  Cheryl_in_CC_NV | Jun 6, 2016 |
My husband is fluent at signing....he purchased the book for me that assists him with teaching me. I find the book easy and reasonable. I prefer how the signs are grouped together by subject as I am well versed with the alphabet.
  Robbie_Hall | Aug 27, 2010 |
This book is a good resource for those who are learning ASL. The signs are grouped together by subject, not alphabetized, so if you're looking for a sign quickly, it can be a bit of a chore. However, this book includes signs that other books simply don't; the chapter on religious signs is particularly helpful. ( )
  schatzi | Jan 30, 2010 |
This popular dictionary of approximately 1,500 known signs makes them easier to remember. Sentences present signs in proper context. Appendix gives information about the most effective way to add signs to spoken English.
Highly illustrated and well organized, this book provides context and historical perspective in addition to "how-to" sign and communicate.
  ICCFaith | Apr 26, 2009 |
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The language of signs used by deaf people in the United States was brought to America from France early in the 19th century.
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This is a guide for mastering the current basic signs used to communicate with deaf people in either the word order of the English language or in the American Sign Language pattern. It provides the basic vocabulary needed for persons entering interpreter training programs. Over 1500 signs have been illustrated and are grouped by chapter into their natural categories. Includes line drawings and step-by-step descriptions of positions and movements, information about the origins of signs, as well as the correct usage of signs in context.

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