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American Sign Language: 2023 Comprehensive Beginners Guide to Learn ASL in 30 Days. 13 Useful Tips Included
This guide is a simple way to start learning American Sign Language (ASL). American Sign Language for Beginners gives you all the best techniques to help you sign everywhere.From alphabet and numbers to basic vocabulary and expressions, this beginner’s guide has everything you need to get started with American Sign Language in the real world. Throughout the book, you’ll learn essential phrases, get tips on remembering them, practise signing, and learn about deaf culture.
With our book you’ll find out:
What is ASL?
Why should you learn ASL?
Basics of signing
Everyday phrases
Best tips to learn ASL
Best apps to learn ASLStart learning ASL right away!
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Case Studies in Infectious Disease
Case Studies in Infectious Disease presents 40 case studies featuring the most important human infectious diseases worldwide. Fully revised and updated in this second edition, the book describes the natural history of infection from point of entry of the pathogen through to clinical management of the resulting disease or condition. A further 8 case studies have been provided online as supplementary material, and these can be downloaded by students.
Five core sets of questions are posed in each case, with the answers covering the nature of the infectious agent, route(s) of spread and of infection, pathogenesis of disease, host response to infection, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. This standardized approach provides the reader with a logical basis for understanding these diverse and medically important organisms and diseases, fully integrating microbiology and immunology throughout.
KEY FEATURES
- High-resolution photos accompany each case, from the causative agents of disease to the clinical manifestations of the infection.
- Exquisite artwork helps to illustrate important concepts throughout the book.
- Eight new cases added to this new edition, extending coverage of important infectious diseases of worldwide significance.
- A standardized set of core questions allows students to compare directly differences between microbes such as their structure, clinical manifestations, host response, pathogenesis and availability of vaccines.
- Questions and answers available online, test the reader’s understanding of each case study.
The book provides essential case-based learning for undergraduate and graduate microbiology students, while medical students and trainee physicians will also find the up-to-date information on 48 globally important infectious diseases outlined in a clear, digestible form, invaluable during undergraduate studies and in future clinical practice.
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Dr Sebi Heal All Diseases: The Comprehensive Guide to Proven Natural Alkaline Herbal Treatment to Beat diseases such as Diabetes, Herpes, Arthritis, Multiple sclerosis etc.
???? GET ACCESS TO THE UNTOLD SECRET OF LIVING A LONG HEALTHY LIFE WITH DR SEBI’S NATURAL CURE????Are you tired of relying on expensive medications that only mask the symptoms of your health conditions?
Do you want to take control of your health and live a vibrant, disease-free life? Then I have the perfect solution for you!
Introducing the groundbreaking book, “Dr. Sebi Heal All Diseases.” This book contains a wealth of knowledge that will help you understand the root causes of diseases and how to heal them naturally.
Dr. Sebi was a world-renowned healer and herbalist who dedicated his life to promoting holistic health and wellness. His work has helped countless people overcome chronic illnesses and lead healthier, happier lives. And now, his wisdom is available to you in this comprehensive guide.
Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll learn inside “Dr. Sebi Heal All Diseases”:- The principles of natural healing and how to apply them to your life
- Dr Sebi’s legacy and Phytotherapy
- The root causes of common diseases and how to address them with natural remedies
- The healing properties of various herbs and how to incorporate them into your daily routine
- Dr. Sebi Alkaline food list.
- Dr Sebi Cure for diabetes, herpes, hypertension, etc
- Tips for detoxifying your body and maintaining optimal health
And much more!
Whether you’re struggling with chronic illness, want to prevent disease, or simply want to live a healthier life, “Dr. Sebi Heal All Diseases” is the ultimate guide to achieving your health goals. With this book, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools you need to take control of your health and transform your life.Don’t wait any longer to start your journey to optimal health.
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WHAT
‘Nothing short of dazzling’ – Alex Turner
Dr John Cooper Clarke’s dazzling, scabrous voice has reverberated through pop culture for decades, his influence on generations of performance poets and musicians plain for all to see. In WHAT, the original ‘People’s Poet’ comes storming out of the gate with an uproarious new collection, reminding us why he is one of Britain’s most beloved writers and performers. James Brown, John F. Kennedy, Jesus Christ: nobody is safe from the punk rocker’s acerbic pen – and that’s just the first poem.
Hot on the heels of The Luckiest Guy Alive and his sprawling, encyclopaediac memoir I Wanna Be Yours, the good Doctor returns with his most trenchant collection of poems yet. Vivid and alive, with a sensitivity only a writer with a life as varied and extraordinary as Cooper Clarke’s could summon, WHAT is an exceptional collection from one of our foremost satirists.
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Successful Professional Portfolios for Nursing Students (Transforming Nursing Practice Series)
Transforming Nursing Practice is a series tailor made for pre-registration student nurses. Each book in the series is:
· Affordable
· Mapped to the NMC Standards and Essential Skills Clusters
· Full of active learning features
· Focused on applying theory to practice
‘A fantastic little book for helping nursing students and qualified nurses to understand what a successful portfolio should look like.’
Dr Gabrielle Thorpe, School of Health Sciences, University of East AngliaThis book is a simple, quick and easy to use guide to building a professional portfolio for nursing students. Students are required by the NMC to keep an ongoing record of achievement, to demonstrate their competence at each stage of their programme. The portfolio is an essential part of the assessment of practice to demonstrate nursing competence. This book gives a step-by-step and practical explanation of how to compile a professional portfolio to succeed in these assessments. It can be used throughout nursing programmes and into your nursing career as a tool to help with interviews, appraisals and the NMC revalidation process.
Key features
– Excerpts from other students′ portfolios show what makes a good portfolio
– Step-by step activities guide you through building your own portfolio
– Linked to the latest NMC Standards and ESCs for pre-registration nursing education
About the Author
Suzanne Reed is an experienced General Manager with many years working at strategic and operational levels in the NHS and Independent Sector. She is currently a freelance writer and a voluntary carer in the community.
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Twisted Palace: The sizzling third instalment in The Royals series by the New York Times bestseller
Return to the sensational standout TikTok series, The Royals, in this third instalment, Twisted Palace.
From mortal enemies to unexpected allies, two teenagers try to protect everything that matters most.
Ella Harper has met every challenge that life has thrown her way. She’s tough, resilient, and willing to do whatever it takes to defend the people she loves, but the challenge of a long-lost father and a boyfriend whose life is on the line might be too much for even Ella to overcome.
Reed Royal has a quick temper and even faster fists. But his tendency to meet every obstacle with violence has finally caught up with him. If he wants to save himself and the girl he loves, he’ll need to rise above his tortured past and tarnished reputation.
No one believes Ella can survive the Royals. Everyone is sure Reed will destroy them all.
They may be right.
With everything and everyone conspiring to keep them apart, Ella and Reed must find a way to unravel all the secrets in their Twisted Palace.
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Japanese Woodblocks Mini Wall Calendar 2024 (Art Calendar)
This calendar is filled with a visually dazzling array of woodblock prints from masterful Japanese artists Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige. The artworks feature dramatic rocky cliffs, natural beauty and mountainous landscapes, all created in a mesmerizing style and displayed with vibrant colours. In this mini calendar, informative text accompanies each work and the datepad features previous and next month’s views. Printed on FSC-certified paper, with plastic-free packaging.Read more
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Terry the Monkey’s ABC with fingerspelling: American Sign Language for children
Learn how to sign the American Sign Language alphabet in this fully illustrated ABC from the author of the popular Terry the Monkey series of sign language books for children. With over 26 full colour illustrations, left and right handed fingerspelling charts, and information about further titles in the series. The Terry the Monkey books are reviewed and tested by in Families, the magazine of the National Deaf Children’s Society. Joe Jacobs is an advocate for greater access to sign language education for all children, hearing or deaf. Learn more about the full range of Terry the Monkey sign language books for children at terrythemonkey.com Also available in a British Sign Language edition.Read more
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Out of My Window: A ‘Rhyme and Sign’ Adventure with British Sign Language (BSL Baby Signing) (Rhyme and Sign Adventures): 3
British Sign Language signed stories.The third Adventure in the ‘Rhyme and Sign’ series from Little Signers Club. Out of My Window is a glorious transport themed I-spy journey for little ones and accompanies the rhyming text with easy to follow British Sign Language signs. Rhyme and Sign Adventures are much loved and suitable for explorative small folk everywhere, helping to develop a love of literacy and language. Ideal for those who love baby sign, toddlers, pre-schoolers, KS1 and those in early years. Developed in conjunction with Little Signers Club, BSL Books for Kids are sure to be books that your little one wants time and time again.Read more
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Klima: Signs Of ∗language∗ (cloth)
In a book with far-reaching implications, Edward S. Klima and Ursula Bellugi present a full exploration of a language in another mode–a language of the hands and of the eyes. They discuss the origin and development of American Sign Language, the internal structure of its basic units, the grammatical processes it employs, and its heightened use in poetry and wit. The authors draw on research, much of it by and with deaf people, to answer the crucial question of what is fundamental to language as language and what is determined by the mode (vocal or gestural) in which a language is produced.
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Monasteriales Indicia: Anglo-Saxon Monastic Sign-language
This is one of the very few texts which let us see how life was really lived in monasteries in the early Middle Ages. Written in Old English and preserved in a manuscript of the mid-eleventh century, it consists of 127 signs used by Anglo-Saxon monks during times when the Benedictine Rule forbade them to speak. These indicate the food the monks ate, the clothes they wore, and the books they used in church and chapter, as well as the tools they used in their daily life, and persons they might meet both in the monastery and outside. The text is printed here with a parallel translation. The introduction gives a summary of the background, both historical and textual, as well as a brief look at the later evidence for monastic sign language in England. Extensive notes provide details of textual relationships, explore problems of interpretation, and set out the historical implications of the text.Read more
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MY 1st BSL ANIMAL Signs COLOURING Book: British Sign Language (BSL) (Let’s Sign BSL)
An Introduction to British Sign Language (BSL) vocabulary and a lovely and entertaining colouring book.The simple pictures will provide hours of colouring fun with this collection of signs for animals of the British countryside, farmyards and family pets in the home – learn the signs as you colour!
37 signs and pictures in flashcard format with written descriptions, one animal per page, clear and simple.
Perfect for pencils, pens or paints with a blank reverse to each colouring page so that there is no bleed through.
Includes: Basic Handshape Key and Fingerspelling Alphabet.
Signs for: animal, badger, bird, budgie, cat, chicken, cow, deer, dog, donkey, duck, fish, fox, frog, goat, goose, guinea pig, hamster, hare, hedgehog, horse, lizard, mouse, owl, parrot, pig, rabbit, sheep, snake, squirrel, swan, tortoise, turkey.
Ideal for families and learners with
• Deafness
• Down Syndrome
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Dyslexia
• Learning disability
• Additional speech, language and communication needs
• English as a second language
• And to benefit children’s development through Baby Signing
Great care has been taken in developing the sign graphics and pictures to give meaningful representation in a simplistic and minimalist way without added distractions. The faces of the characters have appeal to all ages.
Within the field of Special Educational Needs (SEN) the use of BSL signs to support spoken language, known as Sign Supported English (SSE), is now widely accepted.
There is also growing support for the use of sign language with all children, from babies onwards, because the visual and kinaesthetic elements can offer alternative channels for language and communication development that can greatly benefit learners.
This publication is designed to include all who sign.
Some signs have more than one version and the commonly used variations are included but, as with learning any language, the best way to learn is by face to face contact. The Let’s Sign resources are designed to support this – see www.DeafBooks.co.uk
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AUSLAN FINGERSPELLING FOR TOTS: Little Beginner’s Handbook: Australian Sign Language (LET’S SIGN)
Fingerspelling is a valuable life skill that many adults can still remember from learning in their childhood decades earlier.
Each letter of the alphabet is represented on the hands, providing a direct link to English and literacy that is not only vital for deaf children and youngsters with additional communication and language needs, but can potentially benefit all youngsters from infancy onwards.This colourful little resource includes
- Outline of the role of fingerspelling in Australian Sign Language
- Clearly illustrated handshapes and positions with two separate views
- One letter per page with ‘reader view from front’ and ‘signers own hands’
- Includes examples of signs based on fingerspelling
- Sample short words to practice
- Large graphics and text
- Supported by the Let’s Sign series for learners
- Useful for learners of Auslan and Sign Supported English (SSE)
Designed to encourage the use of fingerspelling from an early age and demonstrates two views of each letter – as the viewer sees it from the front and as the signer sees it on their own hands.
Switching hands and trying to work out which hand is which is common with learners and
having both views is helpful in establishing good signing practice.Fingerspelling is an important and integrated part of Auslan and represents each letter of the alphabet on the hands. It can be used to spell out whole words, abbreviated forms or initials.
It can be easily learned but needs a lot of practice to read back and to develop fluency in producing the rhythms and patterns.For consistency in this resource, all the graphics depict the letters as formed by a right-handed signer. Left-handed signers will use the reverse mirror image of this.
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Sign Language Among North American Indians: Compared With That Among Other Peoples And Deaf-Mutes
Over the period of two years author has devoted the intervals between official duties to collecting and collating materials for the study of sign language. As the few publications on the general subject, possessing more than historic interest, are meager in details and vague in expression, original investigation has been necessary. The high development of communication by gesture among the tribes of North America, and its continued extensive use by many of them, naturally directed the first researches to that continent, with the result that a large body of facts procured from collaborators and by personal examination has now been gathered and classified.Read more
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Signs for Sexuality Relationships Education: For Children and Young People with Special Educational Needs (Let’s Sign BSL)
Introductory sign vocabulary for the topic of SEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS EDUCATION.Designed to support those living and working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
The signs cover the topics of Growing Up – Feelings – Public and Private – Personal Hygiene – Greetings – Friendships and Relationships – Sexual Orientation – Help, Assertiveness and Safe-guarding.
The signs are British Sign Language (BSL) based and include regional BSL alternatives appropriate for a wide range of deaf and hearing sign language users.
Some signs have many variations and only the most commonly used ones are included.Signs are arranged in topics followed by a separate alphabetical glossary with written descriptions alongside each sign. Also included are the Basic Handshape Key and Fingerspelling Alphabets.
The contents are based on work to support sexual relationships education and Down syndrome developed by Dr Wendy Uttley of the Down Syndrome Training and Support Service Ltd.
Supported by the Let’s Sign BSL Series of books and educationals materials – we welcome your feedback in planning any future materials.Read more
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How to Sign Halloween with Terry the Monkey: British Sign Language for children
Learn to sign the spookiest signs in British Sign Language (BSL) with Terry the Monkey. Everybody knows that Monkeys love sign language. Join Terry the Monkey this Halloween and learn how to sign over 25 signs including Halloween, ghost, vampire, bat, witch, fancy dress, trick or treat, pumpkin, mummy, monster, please, thank you, brush your teeth, scary, spider, wolf, moon, broom, skeleton, wizard, frog and many more. The Terry the Monkey books are the fun way for you and your children to learn BSL. The books are also available in ASL editions. ‘A fantastic Hallowe’en treat.’ *****’Absolutely loved this book, what a lovely idea.”This book is a joy to behold.’ *****Find out more at www.terrythemonkey.comRead more
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Reading Between the Signs: Intercultural Communication for Sign Language Interpreters
In Reading Between the Signs, Anna Mindess provides a perspective on a culture that is not widely understood – American Deaf culture. With the collaboration of three distinguished Deaf consultants, Mindess explores the implications of cultural differences at the intersection of the Deaf and hearing worlds.
Used in sign language interpreter training programs worldwide, Reading Between the Signs is a resource for students, working interpreters and other professionals. This important new edition retains practical techniques that enable interpreters to effectively communicate their clients’ intent, while its timely discussion of the interpreter’s role is broadened in a cultural context.
NEW TO THIS EDITION:
New chapter explores the changing landscape of the interpreting field and discusses the concepts of Deafhood and Deaf heart.
This examination of using Deaf interpreters pays respect to the profession, details techniques and shows the benefits of collaboration.
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American Sign Language: 2023 Comprehensive Beginners Guide to Learn ASL in 30 Days. 13 Useful Tips Included
This guide is a simple way to start learning American Sign Language (ASL). American Sign Language for Beginners gives you all the best techniques to help you sign everywhere.From alphabet and numbers to basic vocabulary and expressions, this beginner’s guide has everything you need to get started with American Sign Language in the real world. Throughout the book, you’ll learn essential phrases, get tips on remembering them, practise signing, and learn about deaf culture.
With our book you’ll find out:
What is ASL?
Why should you learn ASL?
Basics of signing
Everyday phrases
Best tips to learn ASL
Best apps to learn ASLStart learning ASL right away!
Download your copy of “American Sign Language: 2022 Comprehensive Beginners Guide to Learn ASL in 30 Days. 13 Useful Tips Included” button.
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American Sign Language Dictionary
“An abridged edition of ‘the most comprehensive and clearly written dictionary of sign language ever published.'” — Los Angeles Times
Deaf since the age of seven, Martin L. A. Sternberg, Ed.D., spent most of his career working with deaf people. Inspired by his sign language teacher at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC, he devised this vital reference to help anyone learn to speak with their hands.
A must for parents, instructors, and students, American Sign Language Dictionary includes everything you need to know to communicate clearly using ASL. This illustrated abridgment of the most authoritative reference book on sign language features more than 5,000 signs and 8,000 illustrations, as well as clear, detailed instructions to help you master each sign.
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Linguistic Coping Strategies in Sign Language Interpreting (Studies in Interpretation Book 14)
This ground-breaking work, originally published 15 years ago, continues to serve as the primary reference on the theories of omission potential and translational contact in sign language interpreting. In the book, noted scholar Jemina Napier explores the linguistic coping strategies of interpreters by drawing on her own study of the interpretation of a university lecture from English into Australian Sign Language (Auslan). A new preface by the author provides perspective on the importance of the work and how it fits within the scholarship of interpretation studies.The concept of strategic omissions is explored here as a tool that is consciously used by interpreters as a coping strategy. Instead of being a mistake, omitting part of the source language can actually be part of an active decision-making process that allows the interpreter to convey the correct meaning when faced with challenges. For the first time, Napier found that omission potential existed within every interpretation and, furthermore, she proposed a new taxonomy of five different conscious and unconscious omission types. Her findings also indicate that Auslan/English interpreters use both a free and literal interpretation approach, but that those who use a free approach occasionally switch to a literal approach as a linguistic coping strategy to provide access to English terminology. Both coping strategies help negotiate the demands of interpretation, whether it be lack of subject-matter expertise, dealing with dense material, or the context of the situation.
Napier also analyzes the interpreters’ reflections on their decision-making processes as well as the university students’ perceptions and preferences of their interpreters’ linguistic choices and styles. Linguistic Coping Strategies in Sign Language Interpreting is a foundational text in interpretation studies that can be applied to interpreting in different contexts and to interpreter training.
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Baby’s Big Day of Signs: Baby Sign Language Books 0–2 Years and Beyond (My First Signs)
This delightful picture book introduces the whole family to the wonders of sign language, with 16 essential baby signs to use every day.
Babies are able to coordinate their hands well before they can coordinate sounds and are capable of using sign language to communicate their needs from as early as 8 months.
By following this books charming rhyming story, adorable illustrations and easy-to-follow signing instructions, you will be able to communicate with your baby welll before they can speak.
Benefits of signing with your baby:
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Improve communication and enhance your bond and sense of connection.
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Allow your baby to feel seen and heard, supporting their emotional growth and reducing their frustrations.
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A proven mechanism to enhance cognitive and literacy development.
Share special moments together as you read this book, the perfect introduction to the world of communication and expression.
This is the first book in the series “My First Signs”. An ASL baby Sign language series. More books in this series will be coming soon.
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Learn to Sign with Olli: The Fun Way to Learn Sign Language
Signing has become mainstream it is used within schools and by speaking parents to communicate with babies and young children. Many schools teach signing as part of their curriculum and are seeking new, accessible material. Learn to Sign with Olli offers all children and parents a fun way to learn sign language through four complete stories. Aimed at all children and their parents not just the hearing impaired First in a seriesRead more
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Talking Hands: What Sign Language Reveals About the Mind
Documents life in a remote Bedouin village in Israel whose residents communicate through a unique method of sign language used by both hearing and non-hearing citizens, in an account that offers insight into the relationship between language and the human mind. 35,000 first printing.Read more
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The Little Book of Irish Sign Language: Learn ISL
Learn the basics of Irish Sign Language with this nifty little book.Perfect for classrooms, libraries and the home.
Includes
Irish Sign Language Alphabet
Numbers 1-10
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BSL DAYS & FEELINGS with the SIGN BUDDIES: British Sign Language Vocabulary (LET’S SIGN)
“MAKE A DIFFERENCE – LEARN TO SIGN”
- LARGE GRAPHICS AND TEXT CLEAR AND SIMPLE
- QR LINKS TO PROFESSIONALLY DEMONSTRATED SIGNS
NEWLY ADDED QR LINKS FOR INTERACTIVE GAMES
Designed to match and complement our BSL School Signage Boards which are making a difference up and down the country by making BSL visible in school playgrounds, classrooms, nurseries, play parks and public places.
A chance to learn at your own pace, in your own time, with family and others – and to whet the appetite for learning more.
Meet the BSL Sign Buddies – these well-loved characters first appeared in the Let’s Sign BSL range of books and resources in 2003.
Whole school involvement doesn’t just benefit deaf children. The kinaesthetic and visual nature of sign language is a valuable learning tool that children of all ages and abilities can benefit from – at the same time as supporting clear communication..
This is a lovely and easy to use little book of British Sign Language (BSL) vocabulary for learners.
A great accompaniment for those starting classes and a move towards greater inclusivity.
DAYS OF THE WEEK
MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY
DAY, TODAY, TOMORROW, YESTERDAY, WHEN?FEELINGS SET 1
FEEL, HAPPY, EXCITED, UPSET, SAD, FED UP, ANGRY, SHY, LOVE, SCAREDFEELINGS SET 2
BORED, DELIGHTED, BRAVE, DISAPPOINTED, SURPRISED, PROUD, SORRY, LONELY, PLEASED, JEALOUSNon-verbal bodily and facial expressions are crucial to all communication and sign languages in particular.
The contents of this little book give scope for looking at this aspect of communication, to enable young children to be able to identify and express Some of their feelings on a daily basis and to understand the feelings of others.
Includes supporting activity pages, Handshape Key & Fingerspelling Alphabet.
* Useful Topics
* Ideal size to carry with you
* Large graphics and text
* Supported by the Let’s Sign BSL series for learners
* Includes Fingerspelling Alphabet & Handshape Key
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How to Sign Animals with Terry the Monkey: British Sign Language for children
Discover how to sign all your favourite animals in British Sign Language with Terry the Monkey. The Terry the Monkey books are the fun and easy way to learn your first signs in BSL. Beautifully illustrated with clear instructions, you and your child will soon be signing all of your favourite animals, from zoo animals to pets to farm animals, sea creatures and garden animals.This volume includes the signs for bird, butterfly, cat, crab, crocodile, dinosaur, dog, dolphin, donkey, duck, elephant, fish, frog, gorilla, hippo, horse, lion, parrot, pig, rabbit, rhino, shark, sheep, snake, spider, squirrel, tiger, tortoise, unicorn, whale, worm and many more. Terry the Monkey is loved by children and adults alike. The books are now available in both British and American Sign Language editions as both paperbacks and ebooks. Forthcoming titles include How to Sign Halloween, How to Sign Food and How to Sign Christmas. You can find out more about Terry the Monkey, and a growing collection of signs in ASL, BSL, Auslan and LSF, at terrythemonkey.comPraise for the How to Sign with Terry the Monkey series:‘A gentle and witty introduction to this vital skill.’ *****‘Beautifully illustrated and written with real wit and warmth.’ ***** ‘A wonderfully interactive story book which helps children and adults learn together.’ *****‘A fantastic book for all young children, very well illustrated.’ *****‘My godchildren adored it.’ *****‘It is so full of fun and warmth and the children can’t wait for each page to reveal itself.’ *****‘My godchildren love this brilliantly original series – they didn’t know anything about BSL before they met Terry the Monkey but now they are obsessed.’ *****‘The kids will not put it down.’ *****Read more
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BSL Learner: Class Tracker/Planner for BSL learners with additional Mind Map pages
British Sign Language (BSL) is a rich and varied language and the first language of over 85,000 people in this country.
As a BSL learner I designed this book to allow me to easily track what I’m learning in class and support my home practising.
This 6″ x 9″ book has 52 individual class pages with space to track:
- New vocabulary/signs (handy for particular signs to practice that week)
- Key Themes/Topics. This area could be used for writing down exam themes, handshape information, grammar points etc
- Notes/Feedback. Track feedback your tutor gives you in class or note additional points you want to remember.
- Daily Tracker. 7 checkboxes to mark off how many days you’ve practised that week.
Following the individual class pages are 9 double page spreads with a Mind-Map page on one side and a Blank Dot-Grid page on the other.
Mind Maps are an excellent way to drill down into a particular theme or topic, detail the vocabulary you know/need to know in a particular area (eg Weather, Food, Holidays etc) or plan out conversations/presentations. Each Mind-Map page consists of:
- 1 Key Theme box
- 6 Category boxes
- 16 Sub-Category boxes
- 8 blank lines for expanding on your mind map
A great gift for a BSL learner.
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Time to Sign: Sign Language for Kids
Time to Sign will have you signing in no time! A helpful introduction and alphabet provide a base for hundreds of words and phrases. What’s the sign for fun? You’ll soon know. And you’ll learn signs you can use wherever you are.Read more
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The American Sign Language Phrase Book (NTC FOREIGN LANGUAGE)
The authoritative source on ASL is better than ever with more than 50 new phrasesFor more than 20 years, The American Sign Language Phrase Book has been the go-to guide for the hearing impaired and those who need to communicate with them including family, teachers and friends. Now this classic by ASL leader Lou Fant has been updated by his wife Barbara Fant to include signs for today’s lifestyle.
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Australian Sign Language (Auslan): An introduction to sign language linguistics
This is first comprehensive introduction to the linguistics of Auslan, the sign language of Australia. Assuming no prior background in language study, it explores each key aspect of the structure of Auslan, providing an accessible overview of its grammar (how sentences are structured), phonology (the building blocks of signs), morphology (the structure of signs), lexicon (vocabulary), semantics (how meaning is created), and discourse (how Auslan is used in context). The authors also discuss a range of myths and misunderstandings about sign languages, provide an insight into the history and development of Auslan, and show how Auslan is related to other sign languages, such as those used in Britain, the USA and New Zealand. Complete with clear illustrations of the signs in use and useful further reading lists, this is an ideal resource for anyone interested in Auslan, as well as those seeking a clear, general introduction to sign language linguistics.Read more
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My First Makaton Symbols and Signs Complete First Series
My First Makaton Symbols and Signs Books 1, 2 and 3 form a unique series of beautifully illustrated children’s books designed to be read for pleasure. The illustrations and text are accompanied by Makaton Symbols and Signs which encourage the development of essential communication and literacy skills. Parents and children, at any level, can understand and enjoy reading these books together. They include instructional text and cover a range of Makaton Signs carefully chosen to help babies and young children express their needs and begin to interact with people around them. The following signs are included; Bk1: mum, dad, baby, teddy, drink, milk, eat, biscuit, cat, dog, bird, tree, car, house, potty, nappy, bath, cuddle, book, read, bed, sleep, hello, goodbye, good, bad, what, where, here, there, yes, no, help and look. Bk2: boy, girl, flower, butterfly, bus, aeroplane, fish, rabbit, ice cream, cake, ball, doll, swim, run, jump, kick, ride a bicycle, friend, toilet, wash, brush hair, brush teeth, more, please, finished, thank you, hot, cold, little, big, my, your, sorry and want. Bk3: apple, banana, train, boat, cow, pig, horse, sheep, farm, playground, happy, sad, bricks, build, toys, play, paint, write, coat, shoes, get dressed, get undressed, which, who, like, beautiful, listen, noise, sing, speak, go, ill, I, love, you. The Makaton Symbols presented with written words are also a great way to build children’s confidence whilst learning to read. Text is a very abstract concept for young children to grasp but by using iconic symbols together with words the process becomes much more intuitive. My First Makaton Symbols and Signs Complete First Series also carries the Makaton Quality Mark, an accreditation reserved for materials that have been approved by The Makaton Charity and which meet criteria set to a high standard of translation.Read more
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BSL Inspirational Word Search – Positive Vibes British Sign Language Puzzles: Pocket-Sized Fingerspelling Alphabet Games Book – Perfect BSL Gift for Beginners or Fluent Signers,…
Unlock the mysteries of the British Sign Language with this exciting BSL Word Search Book! This pocket-sized book is filled with 30 fun and challenging puzzles that are perfect for all ages! Each puzzle includes a unique selection of uplifting words and a motivational quote that will keep you entertained for hours and leave you feeling inspired and motivated!
The book’s compact size makes it easy to take with you on the go, so you can practice your signing whenever and wherever you want. Additionally, it comes with two BSL alphabet charts that you can cut out and use for easy reference. And if you ever get stuck, don’t worry – we’ve included all the solutions in the back of the book.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced BSL signer, this book is perfect for anyone looking to improve their skills. Every puzzle will give you a boost of good vibes and leave you feeling refreshed and energized.
So grab a pencil and start searching for positive vibes!
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Daily Telegraph Sign Language Postcard Book (Telegraph Books)
Twenty different postcards featuring the most inappropriate, confusing, poorly translated and mind-bogglingly bizarre signs from around the world.
Few things amuse and appal Telegraph readers as much as the abuse, misuse, mistranslation and outright mangling of the English language. So, for the past three years the Telegraph has run a weekly feature inviting members of the public to send in photographs of menus, health and safety warnings, road signs, adverts, headlines and personals columns – anything in which the language has gone egregiously, hilariously and, usually, unintentionally wrong. These have been published in the best-selling Sign Language series and are now available for you to keep, send or frame in these easy tear-off postcards.
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Sign Language Book: Children Automatically Learn Sign Language: Sign Language Alphabet English
This book makes it fun and easy for anyone to learn the sign language alphabet.
It’s is a terrific new and effective way to introduce your child to sign language, and because it is interactive, it prompts your child to keep choosing until the right answer is found.
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BSL Vehicle Signs: British Sign Language (Let’s Sign BSL Early Years)
Pictures, words and signs in Flashcard format, one per page with written descriptions. Clear and simple.Also available on Kindle and works beautifully on tablet and phone for easy mobile access.
Part of a series of bite-sized resources to promote essential early learning skills and inspire a sense of achievement.
The key-word/sign vocabulary enables constructions in both Sign Supported English (SSE) and British Sign Language (BSL).
Ideal for young children who are deaf or have special educational needs (SEN) in addition to all sign language learners and baby signers.
Signs included are: aeroplane, ambulance, bicycle, boat, bus, car, caravan, coach, fire engine, helicopter, lorry, wagon, motorbike, ship, ferry, taxi, tractor, train, tram, transport, underground train, tube, vehicles, yacht. Includes the most commonly used variations.
Also included: BSL Basic Handshape Key and Fingerspelling Alphabet with additional pictorial graphics based on the Mulberry Symbols from www.straight-street.com with kind permission.
We plan further such resources and welcome feedback. Let us know what topics and signs you would like to see included.
Our Let’s Sign BSL Series of dictionaries, guides, posters, flashcards, stickers and graphics for creating materials offers a complete package of supportive resources for learners of all ages and abilities.
CONTACT: www.DeafBooks.co.uk – 01642 580505cath@deafsign.com – info@deafbooks.co.uk
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BSL CHRISTMAS SIGNS Colouring Book: British Sign Language Vocabulary (Let’s Sign Early Years BSL)
Time to give Rudolph that big red shiny nose and turn off the gadgets and TV – back to some basics of entertainment and learning for you and your family with this delightful colouring book.Large A4 format, containing 40 useful British Sign Language (BSL) Christmas Nativity and Secular vocabulary from our popular and full colour BSL Christmas Signs Flashcards.
Learn the signs as you colour – grown-ups can join in too! Perfect for pencils, pens or paints with a blank reverse to each colouring page so that there is no bleed-through.
For British Sign Language (BSL) and Sign Supported English (SSE) users.
Ideal for young children who are deaf or have special educational needs (SEN) in addition to all sign language learners and baby signers.
Includes: Basic Handshape Key and Fingerspelling Alphabet. The signs include Angel, Baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, Santa, Christmas presents, Decorations, Rudolph and many more.
Additional pictorial graphics based on the Mulberry Symbols www.straight-street.com with kind permission.
Part of a series of BSL sign vocabulary for Early Years.
Supported by the Let’s Sign BSL resources – see www.DeafBooks.co.uk
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Let’s Sign and DOWN SYNDROME: Signs for Children with Special Needs
This collection of British Sign Language (BSL) Signs provides a Core Vocabulary starting point for learners, with 280 signs arranged in topics essential to everyday experiences rather than ‘stages’ which may not match the diverse needs of all its users.
Dr Wendy Uttley’s introduction, guidelines, practice sentences and early language development activities, clearly outline how the use of signs and speech together can help language and communication develop, pointing out the benefits and enjoyment it can bring to all involved.
This is not only relevant for children and young people with Down Syndrome but is equally beneficial to the estimated 6 – 8% of children between the ages of 0 – 11 who have additional speech, language and communication needs.
The engaging line drawings with written descriptions give clear details of handshapes and movements with particular attention to the face, a crucial element in all of our communication and for children and young people with additional language and communication needs in particular.
The topics include: Manners, Family/People, Animals, Vehicles, Food, Home, Feelings/Health, School/Instructions, Colours/Descriptions, Weather/Outside, Time/Days, Questions/Link Words.
The contents are further supported by the LET’S SIGN BSL Series of dictionaries, posters and flashcards and reward stickers from Let’sSign.co.uk The sign graphics are also available on licence to create your own materials and can be used with the excellent Widgit software packages and comprehensive collection of pictures and symbols from widgit.comRead more
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Jack Signs!: The heart-warming tale of a little boy who is deaf, wears hearing aids and discovers the magic of sign language – based on a true story!
It’s time for Nursery.
NO!
It’s time to leave the sticks outside.
NO!
It’s time to walk home.
NO!Meet Jack. A little boy with sparkly blue eyes and two hearing aids. A little boy whose only word is “NO!”.
When “No!” is a battle and Mummy is tired and Jack is tired too, what does Mummy try next?Based on a true story, Jack Signs! is the heart-warming story of a little boy who is deaf, his typically hearing sister and their Mum. When his Mum discovers a book of sign language, their family life is transformed and Jack blossoms with his new-found communication skills.
Integrating “sign along with me” icons, which prompt children (and their parents) to sign along with Jack as they read the story. (Please note: Linked demonstration videos are currently only available in American Sign Language / ASL and British Sign Language / BSL. We hope to make further videos available soon in other sign languages.)
Jack Signs! is written by Karen Hardwicke, who is the parent of a young deaf adult and has been a Teacher of the Deaf for over ten years.
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BSL BABY SIGN – LINK BOOK: British Sign Language Vocabulary with video clips by Remark!
- Clear illustrations with written descriptions
- QR Video link on every page to see each sign in motion
- Useful Introduction that explains the importance of early language development
- Engaging children’s characters showing the sign
- Suitable for whole family learning together
- Fingerspelling Alphabet and Handshape Key
- Part of the Let’s Sign BSL Series for Early Years communication and language development
- Also available on Kindle for easy mobile reference
REVIEW by LIMPING CHICKEN– “The World’s Most Popular Deaf Blog”
Review by Rebecca-Anne Withey.
“I’ve been enjoying a book from the Let’s Sign BSL series by Cath Smith.BSL Baby Sign Link book is a first for DeafBooks due to how the illustrations also feature QR codes to scan and link to video clips of moving images – so you can see the signs in action! The video links are by Remark! and demonstrated by a Deaf BSL user.
The illustrations in the book are beautifully clear, with easy to follow instructions yet I was anxious how the video clips would work, being the technophobe I am!
I needn’t have worried. All you need is an internet connection, a smart phone and to download a free scanner straight onto your phone.
Not only does the book feature a wide range of every day signs from food and drink to praises such as well done and good boy/girl, it also has a clear chart of the finger spelling alphabet as well as descriptions of basic hand shapes (which I wasn’t previously aware of!)
The series of signs are divided into chapters such as Going Out, Making Things Better and In the Bathroom.”…………..
……….“I was pleased to see that DeafBooks has a much wider range of resources available, from flash cards and BSL songbooks to curriculum support and eBooks for family signs.
I will also be recommending their BSL series to friends of mine who have expressed interest in their hearing children learning BSL as at the moment in my area there are no BSL classes available for children.
Congratulations to DeafBooks and to Remark! for producing such a valuable resource. ”
Note from DeafBooks – the QR codes can also be scanned from the camera on smart phones and ipads.
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There are additional notes and tips beneath the video clips and you can comment and ask questions. Your suggestions and feedback are welcome.
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Getting Ready: BSL (Sign About)
These signing guides introduce signs for a variety of everyday activities, from getting up in the morning to going to the park. Make signing a natural part of your everyday communication.Read more
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Basic Sign Language BSL for Kids
This book is a guide for anyone who wants to learn basic British Sign Language.Sign language is a language in its own right. It is used as early as the toddler age to help express their feelings, wants, and needs. Sign language breaks down any barriers to communication, especially for children with special needs.
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Terry the Monkey’s My First Sign Language dictionary: 325 signs in British Sign Language
Terry the Monkey’s My First Sign Language dictionary is the latest in the series of Terry the Monkey’s sign language books for children. Joe Jacobs’ Terry the Monkey series has been reviewed in Families, the magazine of the National Deaf Children’s Society, and is a trusted resource for educators and parents of children, hearing and D/deaf.Join Terry and his troop of monkeys to discover over 325 signs in British Sign Language. Signs in this book are grouped by theme with signs including greetings, animals, family, colours, food, school, daily routines, the internet, hobbies, the home, transport, holidays, verbs, nouns, adjectives and much more.Beautifully illustrated with character-driven learning and clear, easy-to-follow instructions.This dictionary includes fingerspelling alphabets and useful phrases to introduce the reader to the principles of sign language. You can learn more about the full range of Terry the Monkey sign language books and resources for children at terrythemonkey.comRead more
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BSL EMERGENCY CONTACT SIGNS (LET’S SIGN)
CARRY WITH YOU FOR QUICK VISUAL COMMUNICATION AID AND REFERENCE IN AN EMERGENCY
The signs cover those considered to be the most useful for urgent situations as experienced by representatives of the Police, Fire and Ambulance Services in collaboration with the Deaf community, for Emergency Services up and down the UK.
British Sign Language (BSL) is the language of Britain’s Deaf community and also forms the basis of sign systems used with children and adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN) who have additional speech and language needs.
Basic sign communication can be invaluable for on the spot assistance – not only for Emergency Service providers but also members of the public who may be first on the scene and able to summon help and give assistance.
Sign language users may want to carry this resource with them – and also to register with the Emergency SMS service (detailed on page 3).
The 78 key-word flashcards provide a visual reference in this printed book format, also useful for sign language classes, and also works great on tablet, smart phone and PCs using the free Kindle reader apps.Included are Handshape Key, Right and Left-Handed Fingerspelling Alphabets and Communication Guidelines.
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BSL British Sign Language Fingerspelling Games Puzzle Book For Adults (Vol.1): Mixed Puzzles Including (BSL Word Search, Word Scramble, Missing … Puzzle and More..) For Adults…
BSL British Sign Language Puzzle Book For Adults, Teens, Seniors, and BSL Lovers (Vol.1)
BSL Mixed Puzzles is a collection of puzzles tailored for British Sign Language (BSL) enthusiasts. It features BSL Word Search, Word Scramble, Missing Vowels, Sudoku, ABC Path, and Number Search puzzles. All puzzles are designed using BSL alphabets A-Z and numbers 0-9, providing an engaging and educational experience for those interested in BSL.
Puzzles Theme: “Positive and Inspirational words”
INSIDE OF THE BOOK:
- Large Print
- Nice Fonts Easy to Read
- Puzzles Rules and Instructions
- 6 Different Puzzles!
- BSL Fingerspelling Alphabet (A-Z) Chart
- BSL Fingerspelling Numbers (0-9) Chart
- Size: 8.5”×11” Inches
- Including all Solutions!
- 110 pages
- Pretty Glossy Cover Finish Design
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BSL British Sign Language Word Search Puzzle Book For Adults (Vol.1) -Large Print-: 100 Fingerspelling Alphabet Word Search Puzzle Games (+1500 Words) for Beginners and BSL…
100 BSL Word Search Puzzles For Adults:
Practice your fingerspelling skills with this BSL Word Search puzzle book
INSIDE OF THE BOOK:
- Large Print!
- +1500 words
- BSL Fingerspelling Alphabet (A-Z) Chart
- Includes instructions and solutions!
- 125 Pages
- Premium Matte Cover Finish Design
- Size: 8.5” x 11”
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Fairy Unicorns Kingdom under the Sea (Young Reading Series 3 Fiction)
Zoe and Astra are together again on magical Unicorn Island. And this time they’re on an adventure to the Kingdom Under the Sea, where the sea unicorns live, to try and find a precious spell book. They know it’s hidden at the bottom of the ocean, in Sea Dragon Cave. They’re sure they’ll be able to retrieve the spell book, as the dragon isn’t real – it’s just made of stone… Or is it?Read more
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DKfindout! Oceans
Sail across spectacular seas and discover the mind-boggling marine life of the world’s oceans.
Find out about the five great oceans on our planet, and learn about their biological and geographical features. Explore the deepest depths of the Mariana Trench, spot shipwrecks at the bottom of the sea, and uncover the beauty of the Great Barrier Reef.
This book will teach children about the incredible oceans and seas that cover around seventy per cent of our world. Dive in with amazing illustrations, discover how we can protect our oceans, and stock up on facts to amaze your friends. Packed with information, photographs, and colourful illustrations, DKfindout! Oceans is a beautiful compendium of ocean life, from the Pacific to the Atlantic. DKfindout! Oceans introduces creatures great and small, from the great white shark, dolphins, and giant squid, to penguins and colourful coral.
The DK findout! series introduces children to a range of exciting topics in a fun, engaging way. Checked by specialist consultants and an educational expert, this is not only a source of information you can trust, but one that is age-appropriate and supports your child’s schoolwork.
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