Knack American Sign Language
A Step-by-Step Guide to Signing
Published on 4. August 2009
256 pages
978-1-59921-832-8 (ISBN)
Description
While learning a new language isn't a "knack" for everyone, Knack American Sign Language finally makes it easy. The clear layout, succinct information, and topic-specific sign language partnered with high-quality photos enable quick learning. By a "bilingual" author whose parents were both deaf, and photographed by a design professor at the leading deaf university, Gallaudet, it covers all the basic building blocks of communication. It does so with a view to each reader's reason for learning, whether teaching a toddler basic signs or communicating with a deaf coworker. Readers will come away with a usable knowledge base rather than a collection of signs with limited use.
· 450 full-color photos
· American Sign Language
· Intended for people who can hear
· Can be used with babies and young children
· 450 full-color photos
· American Sign Language
· Intended for people who can hear
· Can be used with babies and young children
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
File size
23,36 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-59921-832-8 (9781599218328)
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08/2009
The Lyons Press
€21.00
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Persons
Suzie Chafin was born hearing to two profoundly deaf parents, Margie and John Coggins-Peckham who met at Galludet University, a hearing impaired college for the deaf in Washington, D.C. Truly bi-lingual and bi-cultural, Suzie understands the Deaf community and culture as one who actively lived and breathed this world. Translating from an early age, American Sign Language was Suzie's first language giving her a breadth of understanding of this complex language and community.
As an author, Suzie has published "Your Pregnancy Devotional: 280 Days of Prayer and Inspiration" (Adams Media, 2006, ISBN-10: 1598692259). Suzie also contributes to About.com's Guide to Parenting Multiples, writing articles on maintaining a marriage in a multiple birth home, preparing siblings for the birth of multiples, speech delays in multiples, and post partum depression. In 2004, her articles were published in Dallas Child and Baby Dallas magazines. In 2007, Suzie Chafin was featured as a special guest on the television broadcast, "Its Your Call with Lynn Doyle". Suzie Chafin also speaks on a variety of parenting topics.
Photographer John Grindstaff is former chair of the art department at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC and currently an associate professor of photography at this renowned university for the deaf. He regularly exhibits his woork at galleries in Washington, DC. As a student he completed an internship with renowned portrait photographer Annie Liebovitz.
As an author, Suzie has published "Your Pregnancy Devotional: 280 Days of Prayer and Inspiration" (Adams Media, 2006, ISBN-10: 1598692259). Suzie also contributes to About.com's Guide to Parenting Multiples, writing articles on maintaining a marriage in a multiple birth home, preparing siblings for the birth of multiples, speech delays in multiples, and post partum depression. In 2004, her articles were published in Dallas Child and Baby Dallas magazines. In 2007, Suzie Chafin was featured as a special guest on the television broadcast, "Its Your Call with Lynn Doyle". Suzie Chafin also speaks on a variety of parenting topics.
Photographer John Grindstaff is former chair of the art department at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC and currently an associate professor of photography at this renowned university for the deaf. He regularly exhibits his woork at galleries in Washington, DC. As a student he completed an internship with renowned portrait photographer Annie Liebovitz.
Content
Chapter 1: The ABC's
Ready, Set, Go
C, D, E, & F
G, H, I, & J
K, L, M, & N
O, P, Q, & R
S, T, U, & V
W, X, Y, & Z
Chapter 2: Numbers 1-20
1, 2, 3, & 4
5, 6, 7, & 8
9, 10, 11, & 12
13, 14, 15, & 16
17, 18, 19, & 20
Chapter 3: More Numbers & Colors
30, 40, 50, & 60
70, 80, 90, * 100
Counting Big
Rainbow Colors
More Colors
Define with Color
Chapter 4: Basic Building Blocks
Asking Questions
Yours, Mine, & Ours
Tell Me…
Answers
Where?
Who?
Chapter 5: Introductions
Hello
Names
Pleasantries
Making Small Talk
How Are You Feeling?
How's the Weather?
Chapter 6: Getting to Know You
Location, Location, Location
Age
About the Family
Work Matters
Directions
How's the Wait?
Chapter 7: Making a Date
Grab a Bite to Eat
Bathroom Breaks
Shop Until You Drop
It's Been a While
Traffic, Traffic
How Do I Dress?
Chapter 8: Baby Talk
Mealtime
Snack Time
Fruits
Family Matters
More Family Signs
Warning Signs
Chapter 9: Beyond the Baby Basics
Good Manners
Getting Dressed
Having Fun
Bath Time
Sweet Dreams
Express Yourself
Chapter 10: Classroom Signs
School Day
Say Again
Class Work
Cleanup Time
Homework
Chapter 11: Another Day at School
Getting Help
Giving Directions
Classroom Directions
Indoor & Outdoor Fun
Feeling Sick
Preparing for Emergencies
Chapter 12: Sports I
Field Directions
Coach Communications
Coaching the Players
Practice & Games
Good Sportsmanship
Winning & Losing
Chapter 13: Sports II
Soccer Signs
Football Signs
Baseball Signs
Hockey Signs
Swimming Signs
Basketball Signs
Chapter 14: Safety & First Aid
Asking for Help
What's Wrong?
Giving Directions
At the Hospital
The Waiting Room
Understanding the Treatment
Chapter 15: Staying Healthy
Diagnosis & Explanations
Describing Pain
Signs & Symptoms
Serious Medical Conditions
Disabilities
Doctor's Orders
Chapter 16: A Day at the Office
Office Essentials
Places & Spaces
A Day Off
Benefits
Reviews & Evaluations
Industries
Chapter 17: Water Cooler Chatter
Making Small Talk
Weekend Activities
Travel Talk
Family Chitter Chatter
Morning & Afternoon Deadlines
News & Politics
Chapter 18: Signs of Worship
The Jewish Faith
Coming of Age
Church Signs
The Trinity
Signs in Service
The Message
Chapter 19: Phrases in Worship
Studying the Bible
Signing the Word
Old & New Testament
Scripture Signs
Repenting & Forgiving
Signing the Service
Chapter 20: Resource Directory
Ready, Set, Go
C, D, E, & F
G, H, I, & J
K, L, M, & N
O, P, Q, & R
S, T, U, & V
W, X, Y, & Z
Chapter 2: Numbers 1-20
1, 2, 3, & 4
5, 6, 7, & 8
9, 10, 11, & 12
13, 14, 15, & 16
17, 18, 19, & 20
Chapter 3: More Numbers & Colors
30, 40, 50, & 60
70, 80, 90, * 100
Counting Big
Rainbow Colors
More Colors
Define with Color
Chapter 4: Basic Building Blocks
Asking Questions
Yours, Mine, & Ours
Tell Me…
Answers
Where?
Who?
Chapter 5: Introductions
Hello
Names
Pleasantries
Making Small Talk
How Are You Feeling?
How's the Weather?
Chapter 6: Getting to Know You
Location, Location, Location
Age
About the Family
Work Matters
Directions
How's the Wait?
Chapter 7: Making a Date
Grab a Bite to Eat
Bathroom Breaks
Shop Until You Drop
It's Been a While
Traffic, Traffic
How Do I Dress?
Chapter 8: Baby Talk
Mealtime
Snack Time
Fruits
Family Matters
More Family Signs
Warning Signs
Chapter 9: Beyond the Baby Basics
Good Manners
Getting Dressed
Having Fun
Bath Time
Sweet Dreams
Express Yourself
Chapter 10: Classroom Signs
School Day
Say Again
Class Work
Cleanup Time
Homework
Chapter 11: Another Day at School
Getting Help
Giving Directions
Classroom Directions
Indoor & Outdoor Fun
Feeling Sick
Preparing for Emergencies
Chapter 12: Sports I
Field Directions
Coach Communications
Coaching the Players
Practice & Games
Good Sportsmanship
Winning & Losing
Chapter 13: Sports II
Soccer Signs
Football Signs
Baseball Signs
Hockey Signs
Swimming Signs
Basketball Signs
Chapter 14: Safety & First Aid
Asking for Help
What's Wrong?
Giving Directions
At the Hospital
The Waiting Room
Understanding the Treatment
Chapter 15: Staying Healthy
Diagnosis & Explanations
Describing Pain
Signs & Symptoms
Serious Medical Conditions
Disabilities
Doctor's Orders
Chapter 16: A Day at the Office
Office Essentials
Places & Spaces
A Day Off
Benefits
Reviews & Evaluations
Industries
Chapter 17: Water Cooler Chatter
Making Small Talk
Weekend Activities
Travel Talk
Family Chitter Chatter
Morning & Afternoon Deadlines
News & Politics
Chapter 18: Signs of Worship
The Jewish Faith
Coming of Age
Church Signs
The Trinity
Signs in Service
The Message
Chapter 19: Phrases in Worship
Studying the Bible
Signing the Word
Old & New Testament
Scripture Signs
Repenting & Forgiving
Signing the Service
Chapter 20: Resource Directory
