It is the third most commonly used language in North America. It
has its own beauty, its own unmistakable form, and its own inherent
culture. It is American Sign, the language of the deaf. Now,
Gabriel Grayson, teacher extraordinaire, has put together a book
that makes signing accessible, easy, and fun. Using more than 1,400
photographs, he has created a comprehensive primer to the
techniques, words, and phrases of signing. Each word is accompanied
by a photo or series of photos that show hand, face, and body
expressions. And along with each image is text that details every
movement. The book begins by looking at the history and nature of
both the language and the deaf community. Next, it explains the
basics of signing, including the alphabet, numbers, physical
movements, and facial expressions. The balance of the book provides
a complete guide to words in sign language. Throughout the book,
the author has included informative insets that focus on
fascinating aspects of deaf history, culture, language, and trivia.
Inset topics include how sign language got its start in baseball;
how signing differs around the world; the latest advances in
electronic communications for the deaf; and much more. Although
Gabriel Grayson can hear, he is uniquely qualified to have authored
this book. Born to parents who were both totally deaf, Grayson's
first means of trained communication was sign language. The
inspirational story of his childhood was first the subject of a
published article, and then the basis for a moving ABC
made-for-television movie. Professor Grayson is the chairperson of
the Department of Sign Language at New School University in New
York City. In addition, he is a principal court-appointed sign
language interpreter for the NYC judicial system. As such, he has
been involved in over 1,000 criminal cases as an advocate and
interpreter. Gabriel Grayson also conducts sign language tours at
the American Museum of Natural History for a
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