While learning a new language isn’t easy for everyone, American Sign Language finally makes it easy. The clear layout, s......more
Applying the framework of the Prosodic Model to naturalistic data, this book presents a systematic study of the phonolog......more
This volume presents the first complete English translation of the Abbé de l’Épée’s seminal work describing his methodol......more
In the 2010s, leaders of the DeafBlind community in Seattle called into question the community’s dependence on sighted i......more
In the 1990s, leaders of the DeafBlind community in Seattle (people who started out as Deaf children, acquired American ......more
Deaf Mobility Studies revolutionizes how we think about deaf people’s international experiences. Equipped with a common ......more
Deaf Mobility Studies revolutionizes how we think about deaf people’s international experiences. Equipped with a common ......more
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One of many natural sign languages in use around the world, British Sign Language (BSL) operates as a fully-fledged semi......more
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Understanding Signed Languages provides a broad and accessible introduction to the science of language with evidence dra......more
Understanding Signed Languages provides a broad and accessible introduction to the science of language with evidence dra......more
This volume explores Australian and New Zealand experiences of translation and interpreting, with a special focus on the......more
Taboo topics in deaf communities include the usual ones found in spoken languages, as well as ones particular to deaf ex......more
Learn American sign language with Barron’s American Sign Language Flashcards: 500 Words and Phrases This newly-revised e......more
Explore Native American culture and learn Hand Talk, also known as Plains Indian Sign Language, Plains Sign Talk, and Fi......more
The domain of evaluative morphology is vast and complex, as it requires the combination of morphological, semantic and p......more
This Element describes creative sign language in deaf literature. To showcase the exciting developments in Latin America......more
Deaf children experience language deprivation at alarmingly high rates. One contributing factor is that most are born to......more
This volume represents the first time that researchers on signed language and gesture have come together with a coherent......more
This fascinating book details the use of sign language among indigenous peoples of North America. In addition to descrip......more
This fascinating book details the use of sign language among indigenous peoples of North America. In addition to descrip......more
This innovative book explores the use of aerial photography in sign language interpretation. With fascinating examples a......more
Person and number are two basic grammatical categories. However, they have not yet been exhaustively documented in many ......more
Embark on a remarkable journey into the world of American Sign Language (ASL) with our comprehensive 30-day beginner’s g......more
Embark on a remarkable journey into the world of American Sign Language (ASL) with our comprehensive 30-day beginner’s g......more
Embark on a remarkable journey into the world of American Sign Language (ASL) with our comprehensive 30-day beginner’s g......more
Embark on a remarkable journey into the world of American Sign Language (ASL) with our comprehensive 30-day beginner’s g......more
Let’s Learn Sign Language Together by Rosa Padilla is for early readers and for all readers to learn how to sign! In thi......more
Presents a new paradigm for the measurement of interpreting proficiency, complete with a rubric and accompanying scale....more
Dance, and its marriage to music produce many profound emotions, as well as physical ramifications. Inclusion of those w......more
A 30-day beginner’s guide for learning American Sign Language There’s an easy way to leap right in to learning American ......more
A 30-day beginner’s guide for learning American Sign Language There’s an easy way to leap right in to learning American ......more
The simple way to start learning American Sign Language This foundational workbook makes it easy to get started with Ame......more
The simple way to start learning American Sign Language This foundational workbook makes it easy to get started with Ame......more
ABC’S LEARNING BOOK. ASL SIGN LANGUAGE. BABY J SERIES OF BOOKS IS VIBRANT AND COLORFUL. BABY J SERIES INCLUDES ABC’S IN ......more
Informed by theory, research, and classroom practice, the volume provides a systematic overview of critical L2 writing i......more
This book is the first longitudinal study that addresses language policy and planning in the context of a major internat......more
Sign languages are non-written languages. Given that the use of digital media and video recordings in documenting sign l......more
Start signing with your baby today! This comprehensive book makes signing easy with photos of real kids using 100+ signs......more
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization......more
At head of title: Smithsonian Institution--Bureau of Ethnology....more
One of many natural sign languages in use around the world, British Sign Language (BSL) operates as a fully-fledged semi......more
For over forty years, the Conference of Interpreter Trainers has provided opportunities for advancing teaching and learn......more
This critical ethnographic account of the Yangon deaf community in Myanmar offers unique insights into the dynamics of a......more
This grammar of Kenyan Sign Language (KSL) phonology adds to a sparse literature on the units of categorical form in the......more
Hugh Lenox Scott, who would one day serve as chief of staff of the U.S. Army, spent a portion of his early career at For......more
Multilingualism has become an increasingly common global phenomenon especially in the last two decades. Therefore, multi......more
This Handbook provides the first comprehensive overview of sign language translation and interpretation from around the ......more
Linguistic minorities are often severely disadvantaged in legal events, with consequences that could impact one’s very l......more
This collection brings together new insights around current translation and interpreting practices in national and supra......more
This book is about the social condition of Deaf people, told through a Deaf woman’s autobiography and a series of essays......more
This compendium includes the following 5 complete books featuring renowned researchers David Bellos, Michael Berry, Nick......more
A user-friendly dictionary with 800+ ASL signs Whatever your reason for learning the richly expressive language of Ameri......more
A user-friendly dictionary with 800+ ASL signs Whatever your reason for learning the richly expressive language of Ameri......more
Personal British Sign Language Journal to teach you the basics of British Sign Language. A 244 Page journal filled with;......more
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Presents research about the current state of educational interpreting in both K-12 and post-secondary settings....more
Historically, research on spoken language testing dates back to the late 1920s with the majority of work starting around......more
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This volume has arisen from a three-part, five-year study on language contact among multilingual sign language users, wh......more
This book is the first edited international volume focused on critical perspectives on plurilingualism in deaf education......more
This book is the first edited international volume focused on critical perspectives on plurilingualism in deaf education......more
The Routledge Handbook of Sign Language Pedagogy is the first reference of its kind, presenting contributions from leadi......more
This book is the first longitudinal study that addresses language policy and planning in the context of a major internat......more
Sign languages are non-written languages. Given that the use of digital media and video recordings in documenting sign l......more
Barron’s American Sign Language is a brand-new title on ASL that can be used in the classroom, as a supplemental text to......more
The Routledge Handbook of Theoretical and Experimental Sign Language Research bridges the divide between theoretical and......more
This critical ethnographic account of the Yangon deaf community in Myanmar offers unique insights into the dynamics of a......more
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The Oxford Handbook of Deaf Studies in Literacy brings together state-of-the-art research on literacy learning among dea......more
This volume is the first to bring together researchers studying a range of different types of emerging sign languages in......more
This volume is the long-awaited revision of the only textbook on primary language instruction written with classroom tea......more
This book describes issues related to interpreting Taiwan Sign Language (TSL) used in deaf communities....more
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Successful interpretation can feel seamless, an intuitive and efficient translation of meaning from one signed or spoken......more
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Black ASL has long been recognized as a distinct variety of American Sign Language based on abundant anecdotal evidence.......more
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Signed language interpreting is about access, states author Jeremy L. Brunson at the outset of his new book, and no man......more
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Language, Corpus and Empowerment applies a novel corpus-driven approach to the exploration of the concept of empowerment......more
The last three decades have witnessed a growth of interest in research on tasks from various perspectives and numerous b......more