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The American Sign Language Handshape Dictionary DVD

The American Sign Language Handshape Dictionary DVD

Now, the signs from the bestselling American Sign Language Handshape Dictionary are available on DVD. The Handshape Dictionary organizes more than 1,400 ASL signs by 40 basic handshapes, and the new DVD features a diverse cast of native signers forming all of them. Each sign depicted on the DVD includes a complete list of English glosses and synonyms from The Handshape Dictionary for reference.This fully searchable, full-color DVD enables users to survey each of the handshape groups for a specific sign. They not only can find the corresponding English words for the sign, they will benefit from the added dimension of seeing exactly how the sign is formed from beginning to end. They can repeat a sign on the DVD as necessary to learn precisely how to form it themselves. The American Sign Language Handshape Dictionary DVD presents students, sign language teachers, and deaf and hearing people alike with a perfect complement to The Handshape Dictionary to enhance communicati (more…)

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Webster’s French-English Dictionary (French Edition) (Paperback)

Webster's French-English Dictionary (French Edition)

This bidirectional dictionary from the editors of Merriam-Webster contains definitions and translations for the core vocabulary and idioms of French and English as they are spoken and written today. This paperback comes packed with information for students, tourists, and business travelers alike.

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Merriam-Webster, Incorporated is America’s oldest and most respected publisher of dictionaries and other language reference products. Our staff of full-time lexicographers is the largest in America and our database of more than 16.5 million examples of words used in context is the most extensive in the world. With more than 170 years of accumulated knowledge and expertise this distinguished company represents a tradition that dates back to Noah Webster.

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German-English Dictionary, Second Edition (Mass Market Paperback)

German-English Dictionary, Second Edition

Fully updated and featuring more than 55,000 entries, this is the classicGerman-English English-German Dictionaryfrom Langenscheidt, the premier source for foreign language reference tools.Students, teachers, travelers, and professionals can confidently rely on this invaluable 2-in-1 volume that includes:- Hundreds of new words reflecting today’s cultural, political, and technological changes, plus contemporary idioms and expressions- Full pronunciation keys for both German and English entries- Comprehensive grammatical information- The genitives and plurals of German nouns- Indicators as to whether a German verb is conjugated withhaben or sein- An alphabetical list of German and English irregular verbs- A wealth of examples illustrating correct usage and meaning- A quick reference section on proper names, weights and measures, and abbreviations- Easy-to-read typography, plus a helpful guide to using the dictionary most effectively The foreign language dictionary for p (more…)

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