American Sign Language (Speedy Study Guides)

American Sign Language (Speedy Study Guides)
Author: Speedy Publishing
Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 6
Release: 2015-01-23
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1681279789

A study guide on sign language would essentially help readers to learn a completely different form of communication. It would reveal the appropriate hand movements for communicating with a non-verbal language. It would start with the basics and then move to complex techniques. More importantly, it would help readers learn social and cultural cues that are expressed through sign language.

American Sign Language For Dummies with Online Videos

American Sign Language For Dummies with Online Videos
Author: Adan R. Penilla, II
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2016-11-11
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1119286093

Grasp the rich culture and language of the Deaf community To see people use American Sign Language (ASL) to share ideas is remarkable and fascinating to watch. Now, you have a chance to enter the wonderful world of sign language. American Sign Language For Dummies offers you an easy-to-access introduction so you can get your hands wet with ASL, whether you're new to the language or looking for a great refresher. Used predominantly in the United States, ASL provides the Deaf community with the ability to acquire and develop language and communication skills by utilizing facial expressions and body movements to convey and process linguistic information. With American Sign Language For Dummies, the complex visual-spatial and linguistic principles that form the basis for ASL are broken down, making this a great resource for friends, colleagues, students, education personnel, and parents of Deaf children. Grasp the various ways ASL is communicated Get up to speed on the latest technological advancements assisting the Deaf Understand how cultural background and regionalism can affect communication Follow the instructions in the book to access bonus videos online and practice signing along with an instructor If you want to get acquainted with Deaf culture and understand what it's like to be part of a special community with a unique shared and celebrated history and language, American Sign Language For Dummies gets you up to speed on ASL fast.

DSM-5 Pocket Guide (Speedy Study Guides)

DSM-5 Pocket Guide (Speedy Study Guides)
Author: Speedy Publishing
Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 6
Release: 2015-04-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1681459345

Different disorders warrant varying levels of attention and intervention. Diagnosis is, therefore, important to correct any problem as early as possible and avoid complications later on. This pocket guide holds some of the most common disorders noticeable to both the young and the old. Don't forget to buy and keep a copy today.

Sign Language

Sign Language
Author: Speedy Publishing
Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 6
Release: 2014-09-19
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1680321862

A Sign Language study guide is a tool that accompanies a basic course in American Sign Language. It is designed to contain drills featuring sentences in order to give the student an effective way to practice speaking this language. A study guide for Sign Language reinforces the lessons already learned, in addition to reviewing and incorporating previous lessons. Many individuals who are learning Sign Language for the first time find that a study guide is an immensely helpful and useful tool for helping them review as well as remember the information that they have just learned from their regular textbook.

Learning American Sign Language

Learning American Sign Language
Author: Tom L. Humphries
Publisher: Allyn & Bacon
Total Pages: 372
Release: 1992
Genre: Education
ISBN:

This video along with the text teaches basic sign language in an uncomplicated format.

What Every BODY is Saying

What Every BODY is Saying
Author: Joe Navarro
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2009-10-13
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0061755664

OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD Joe Navarro, a former FBI counterintelligence officer and a recognized expert on nonverbal behavior, explains how to "speed-read" people: decode sentiments and behaviors, avoid hidden pitfalls, and look for deceptive behaviors. You'll also learn how your body language can influence what your boss, family, friends, and strangers think of you. Read this book and send your nonverbal intelligence soaring. You will discover: The ancient survival instincts that drive body language Why the face is the least likely place to gauge a person's true feelings What thumbs, feet, and eyelids reveal about moods and motives The most powerful behaviors that reveal our confidence and true sentiments Simple nonverbals that instantly establish trust Simple nonverbals that instantly communicate authority Filled with examples from Navarro's professional experience, this definitive book offers a powerful new way to navigate your world.

Language at the Speed of Sight

Language at the Speed of Sight
Author: Mark Seidenberg
Publisher:
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2017-01-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0465019323

We’ve been teaching reading wrong—a leading cognitive scientist tells us how we can finally do it right

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning Sign Language

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning Sign Language
Author: Susan Shelly
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 310
Release: 1998
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780028623887

Explains how to use American Sign Language to make introductions, tell time, order food, tell a joke, communicate with children, express emotion, and ask for directions

How to Read People Like a Book

How to Read People Like a Book
Author: James W Williams
Publisher:
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2020-03-17
Genre:
ISBN:

Do you want to learn how to read people? Do you want to walk into a room and instantly have a good idea of what the people around you are really thinking? James has always been captivated with body language and how it affected communication. Shows like "CSI" or "The Mentalist" or "Lie to Me" have always fascinated him because these shows talk about body language, how people communicate verbally, and how knowledge of these things can lead to having a slight edge in life. You will understand how unconscious decisions of people turn into conscious predictions and conclusions by people who know exactly what to look for. It's easier than you think, and it is definitely fascinating. In How to Read People Like a Book we will go deep into exploring body language not just to understand people - but to also connect with them. After all, why do we find the need to interpret and understand what people say and do? Because we want to connect with them, create relationships, and be part of a community. How to Read People Like a Book will teach you to better understand people through verbal and non-verbal reading skills, thereby allowing you to better function as a part of a growing community. Here are some of the things you will discover: How exactly will reading body language help you, and how accurate is it really - The myths and facts so you'll know exactly what to look for going in. The different personality types and how they affect behavior - Not everyone has the same mannerisms, gestures, and characteristics when outside. You will become aware of the existence of these different personality types in order to adjust to their various temperaments. The differences between an extrovert and an introvert - The basic personality characterizations that you need to know about and will predict how you can best communicate with these people. The different communication styles and what should you be using in different settings - Remember, you always want to create just the right amount of impression when meeting someone, whether new or old. The secret factors that motivates people into doing things - This small, unseen and unfelt motivation is the primary moving factor for people's behaviors. If you can decipher that, then you can figure out the messages their behaviors are trying to tell you. Verbal communication and how to dig deeper or read between the lines. The art of thin-slicing - Allowing you to make accurate judgments based only on thin slices of a pie. Exploring YOUR personality and how YOU, uniquely, can make connections with people and forge relationships without veering away from who you really are. And much more... Being connected with people and forging strong friendships is one of the hallmarks of a successful life. This book will show you how to be able to grab life by the horns and achieve your full potential when it comes to people - forging friendships and social ties that will last for a life-time! So if you're ready, click "Buy now" and learn how YOU can read people like a book too!