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Anthropology of Indirect Communicationby Joy Hendry; C.W. Watson
Routledge 2001; US$ 44.95Drawing on their experiences in the field from a Mormon Theme Park in Hawaii, through carnival time on Montserrat to the exclusive domain of the Market, contributors explore indirect communication from an anthropological perspective. more...
Grammar, Gesture, and Meaning in American Sign Languageby Scott K. Liddell
Cambridge University Press 2003; US$ 43.00In sign languages of the deaf, now recognized as fully legitimate human languages, some signs can meaningfully point toward things or can be meaningfully placed in the space ahead of the signer. This book focuses on American Sign Language to examine the grammatical and conceptual purposes served by these signs. more...
Reading Between the Signsby Anna Mindess; Thomas Holcomb
Intercultural Press 1999; US$ 27.95Ann Mindess examines a culture not widely understood - American deaf culture. Collectivist and high-context, it contrasts with mainstream individualistic, low-context American culture. Both cultures are examined and the interpreter's role and responsibilities are discussed. more...
Applications of Nonverbal Communicationby Ronald E. Riggio
Lawrence Erlbaum Associates 2005; US$ 42.50The goal of this edited volume is to present the practical applications suggested by research in non-verbal communication, as well as to highlight the limitations-noting where we simply do not yet know enough to safely and fully inform practice. more...
A Handful of Soundsby Jane Passy
Australian Council for Educational Research 2003; US$ 42.95The Cued Articulation (CA) system of hand cues and colour codes was devised by speech pathologist, Jane Passy, to help severely speech-and language-disordered children understand and pronounce the sounds of speech. A Handful of Sounds is a compilation of chapters written by enthusiastic users of Cued Articulation from Australia and the UK. Contributors communicate novel ways in which to apply Cued Articulation, show how it can support other literacy schemes, and demonstrate how simple it is to learn and apply. A Handful of Sounds also includes the following additional practical support ideas in the appendices: A survival kit; Tips for using colour to help teach Cued Articulation; A script to make a video for introducing parents and... more...
Sourcebook of Nonverbal Measuresby Valerie Lynn Manusov
Lawrence Erlbaum Associates 2004; US$ 78.95Researchers who study nonverbal behavior have needed a cohesive discussion of research choices - specifically for the investigation of nonverbal phenomena. This volume addresses that need and aims to encapsulate the primary means by which researchers assess nonverbal cues, facilitating their use by others interested in studying nonverbal behavior. more...
Australian Sign Language (Auslan)by Trevor Johnston; Adam Schembri
Cambridge University Press 2007; US$ 35.00The first comprehensive introduction to Auslan, exploring key aspects of its structure and use. more...
The American Sign Language Phrase Bookby Barbara Bernstein Fant; Betty Miller; Lou Fant
McGraw-Hill 2008; US$ 18.95The authoritative source on ASL is betterthan ever with more than 50 new phrases. For more than 20 years, The American Sign LanguagePhrase Book has been the go-to guide for the Deaf and those who need to communicate withthem—family, teachers, and friends. Now this classic byASL leader Lou Fant has been updated by his wifeBarbara Fant to include signs for today’s lifestyle. more...
Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Schoolby Pamela B. Tanguay
Jessica Kingsley Publishers 2001; US$ 24.95Most teachers will at some point come across a child with nonverbal learning disabilities, and this practical and informative book will be invaluable in helping them to help such children to achieve their full potential in the classroom. Topics such as finding the right school, curriculum modifications, and social and emotional issues experienced by children with NLD are covered. However, the bulk of the book outlines specific teaching strategies, from how to deal with essay questions, to tips on helping the student master long division and ideas for improving reading comprehension. The author defines and discusses concepts such as frontloading and a cooperative learning environment, and discusses how they benefit the student with NLD. more...
Learn to Sign the Fun Way!by Penny Warner
Crown Publishing Group 2010; US$ 11.99The perfect guide to signing for everyone! Never before has learning to sign been so simple and so much fun! Whether you are a teacher or a parent, this lively self-guided book of American Sign Language (ASL) will quickly become your kids' new favorite teacher! Learn to Sign the Fun Way goes beyond the manual alphabet and teaches the beautiful language of sign—the United States' fourth most pervasive language—in a simple, interactive format. Signers-to-be will discover: ·Great games to make learning ASL an entertaining adventure ·Activities for both the individual and the classroom ·Cool groups of signs that appeal esspecially to kids ·And much more! Kids love to sign, whether it be to communicate with... more...









