American Sign Language Concise Dictionary - Abridged by Martin L Sternberg (Paperback)

About the Book

Here is a completely updated, concise edition of the book Los Angeles Times called the "most clearly written dictionary of sign language ever published". Featuring new signs and illustrations, this reference now presents more than 2,500 of the most widely used words, phrases, and idioms.

Book Synopsis

A concise edition of "the most comprehensive and clearly written dictionary of sign language ever published." --Los Angeles Times

Introducing the first revised edition to the original and most extensive pocket-size American Sign Language dictionary ever published. Included here are more than 2,500 of the most widely used words, phrases, and idioms in the language, with easy-to-follow illustrations of the hand, arm, and facial movements that express each one.

Completely updated and modernized, this monumental work introduces 500 new signs that have recently been added to the evolving American Sign Language lexicon.

From the Back Cover

Introducing the first revised edition to the original and most extensive pocket-size American Sign Language dictionary ever published. Included are more than 2,500 of the most widely used words, phrases and idioms in the language, with easy-to-follow illustrations of the hand, arm and facial movements that express each one.

Completely updated and modernized, this monumental work introduces 500 new signs that have recently been added to the evolving American Sign Language lexicon.

Review Quotes

"The most comprehensive and clearly written dictionary of sign language ever published." - Los Angeles Times