{"product_id":"signs-of-the-times-edgar-h-shroyer-9781563684463","title":"Signs of the Times","description":"\u003cp\u003e -Completely Revised with New Signs and Lessons\u003cbr\u003e -Each Sign Illustration Features Sentences in English and ASL Order\u003cbr\u003e -New Class Activities and New Student Activities for Homework or Quizzes\u003cbr\u003e -New Facts about American Sign Language Grammar and Deaf Culture\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow, the bestselling American Sign Language textbook \u003ci\u003eSigns of the Times\u003c\/i\u003e has been completely revised and updated. The new, second edition is an excellent beginner's American Sign Language textbook designed for use in the classroom or at home. Organized into 44 lessons, it presents more than 1,300 signs representing 3,500 English glosses. Each lesson contains clear illustrations of all signs, English equivalent words and synonyms, sample sentences to define vocabulary context, and practice sentences to display and reinforce ASL usage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSigns of the Times\u003c\/i\u003e is a complete text that includes new class activities for teachers, plus new student activities that can be done in class, as homework, or as quizzes. The new edition features the Contextual Sign\/Word Appendix, which displays groups of sentences using the same English word to show different meanings along with the corresponding ASL signs. It also provides an expanded index, vocabulary lists, and a reading reference list. The new edition offers facts on ASL grammar and Deaf culture and includes mind ticklers that enliven the lessons with hints, tips, and mnemonic devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe new \u003ci\u003eSigns of the Times\u003c\/i\u003e expands the features that made it a standard, easy-to-use ASL textbook. Signs are repeated in sentences throughout the book to provide excellent practice for the students. The clear, easy-to-understand sign illustrations facilitates the learning process, enhancing students' success while also making ASL fun.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Edgar H. Shroyer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1563684462\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781563684463\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Gallaudet University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/28\/2011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 476\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.83lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.04h x 8.01w x 1.15d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eReference and Research Bk News\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2011 pg. 114","brand":"Edgar H. Shroyer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43989311979775,"sku":"9781563684463","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0706df9b-4807-4d84-a8e2-68639fd3f5ab.jpg?v=1683298790","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/signs-of-the-times-edgar-h-shroyer-9781563684463","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}