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The Mother Tongue

English and How it Got that Way

by Bill Bryson ...

“Vastly informative and vastly entertaining…A scholarly and fascinating book.” —Los Angeles TimesWith dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language.From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your dog can’t), to the fine lost art of swearing, Bryson explores English ... Read more

$11.99 CAD

“Vastly informative and vastly entertaining…A scholarly and fascinating book.” —Los Angeles TimesWith dazzling wit and astonishing insight, Bill Bryson explores the remarkable history, eccentricities, resilience and sheer fun of the English language.From the first descent of the larynx into the throat (why you can talk but your dog can’t), to the fine lost art of swearing, Bryson explores English
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American Sign Language for Beginners

Learn Signing Essentials in 30 Days

by Rochelle Barlow ...

A thirty-day beginner's guide for learning American Sign Language.There's an easy way to leap right in to learning American Sign Language (ASL). American Sign Language for Beginners delivers thirty days of lessons that will help you sign with those in your home, community, and classroom.From letters and numbers to essential vocabulary and grammar basics, this beginner's guide provides the ... Read more

$17.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A thirty-day beginner's guide for learning American Sign Language.There's an easy way to leap right in to learning American Sign Language (ASL). American Sign Language for Beginners delivers thirty days of lessons that will help you sign with those in your home, community, and classroom.From letters and numbers to essential vocabulary and grammar basics, this beginner's guide provides the
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Learn to Sign the Fun Way!

Let Your Fingers Do the Talking with Games, Puzzles, and Activities in American Sign Language

by Penny Warner ...

The perfect guide to signing for everyone!Never before has learning to sign been so simple and so much fun! Whether you are a teacher or a parent, this lively self-guided book of American Sign Language (ASL) will quickly become your kids' new favorite teacher!Learn to Sign the Fun Way goes beyond the manual alphabet and teaches the beautiful language of sign—the United States' fourth most ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

The perfect guide to signing for everyone!Never before has learning to sign been so simple and so much fun! Whether you are a teacher or a parent, this lively self-guided book of American Sign Language (ASL) will quickly become your kids' new favorite teacher!Learn to Sign the Fun Way goes beyond the manual alphabet and teaches the beautiful language of sign—the United States' fourth most
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American Sign Language For Dummies with Online Videos

by Adan R. Penilla II, Angela Lee Taylor ...

Grasp the rich culture and language of the Deaf communityTo 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 ... Read more

$24.99 CAD

Grasp the rich culture and language of the Deaf communityTo 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
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Deaf Republic

Poems

by Ilya Kaminsky ...

Finalist for the National Book Award • Finalist for the PEN/Jean Stein Award • Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award • Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize • Winner of the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award • Winner of the National Jewish Book Award • Finalist for the Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award • Finalist for the T. S. Eliot Prize • <s... ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

Finalist for the National Book Award • Finalist for the PEN/Jean Stein Award • Finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award • Winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize • Winner of the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award • Winner of the National Jewish Book Award • Finalist for the Kingsley Tufts Poetry Award • Finalist for the T. S. Eliot Prize • <s...
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Barron's American Sign Language

A Comprehensive Guide to ASL 1 and 2 with Online Video Practice

by David A. Stewart, Ed.D., Jennifer Stewart, M.S.Ed. ...

Barron’s American Sign Language is a brand-new title on ASL that can be used in the classroom, as a supplemental text to high school and college courses, or for anyone who wants to learn proper ASL.The only book with comprehensive instruction and online graded video practice quizzes, plus a comprehensive final video exam.Content includes topics on the Deaf culture and community, ASL Grammar, ... Read more

$19.99 CAD

Barron’s American Sign Language is a brand-new title on ASL that can be used in the classroom, as a supplemental text to high school and college courses, or for anyone who wants to learn proper ASL.The only book with comprehensive instruction and online graded video practice quizzes, plus a comprehensive final video exam.Content includes topics on the Deaf culture and community, ASL Grammar,
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Learn to Sign with Your Baby

50 Essential ASL Signs to Help Your Child Communicate Their Needs, Wants, and Feelings

by Cecilia S. Grugan ...

Communicate, connect, and bond with your baby with 50 essential, easy-to-learn ASL signs.Your baby is crying. Are they hungry or are they tired? With 50 practical ASL signs that cover a child’s day, Learn to Sign with Your Baby will help you better understand your child and help them communicate with you. Author Cecilia S. Grugan, a Deaf parent, gives you detailed instructions and tips for how to ... Read more

$13.99 CAD

Communicate, connect, and bond with your baby with 50 essential, easy-to-learn ASL signs.Your baby is crying. Are they hungry or are they tired? With 50 practical ASL signs that cover a child’s day, Learn to Sign with Your Baby will help you better understand your child and help them communicate with you. Author Cecilia S. Grugan, a Deaf parent, gives you detailed instructions and tips for how to
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Learning Sign Language

Tips for learning American Sign Language and other signed languages

by J. David Peach ...

Learning Sign Language is a great resource of tips and tricks for those taking classes or who are interested in learning American Sign Language (ASL). Instead of an instructional book on using sign language, this is a manual that helps the student know how to learn signs.If the interest of the student is to learn a signed language other than ASL this book is still a tremendous resource. Many ... Read more

$4.11 CAD

Learning Sign Language is a great resource of tips and tricks for those taking classes or who are interested in learning American Sign Language (ASL). Instead of an instructional book on using sign language, this is a manual that helps the student know how to learn signs.If the interest of the student is to learn a signed language other than ASL this book is still a tremendous resource. Many
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Baby Sign Language

by Karyn Warburton ...

Open the door to greater communication with your preverbal child through Baby Sign Language. This practical, illustrated guide shows how simple, easy-to-remember gestures can be used by you and your baby or toddler—to convey thoughts, needs, questions, and answers. It’s easy, and babies absolutely love it!Baby-signing takes just a few hours to learn, and can be taught to babies as young as six ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

Open the door to greater communication with your preverbal child through Baby Sign Language. This practical, illustrated guide shows how simple, easy-to-remember gestures can be used by you and your baby or toddler—to convey thoughts, needs, questions, and answers. It’s easy, and babies absolutely love it!Baby-signing takes just a few hours to learn, and can be taught to babies as young as six
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Learn Sign Language in a Hurry

Grasp the Basics of American Sign Language Quickly and Easily

by Irene Duke ...

"I love you.""What can I get you?""Let's take a walk."Wanting to say simple things like these but not being able to is frustrating and disheartening-but learning how to communicate can be easy and fun! This book is a basic guide to the alphabet, vocabulary, and techniques it takes to connect using American Sign Language. Whether signing out of necessity or learning for the sake of growing, you ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

"I love you.""What can I get you?""Let's take a walk."Wanting to say simple things like these but not being able to is frustrating and disheartening-but learning how to communicate can be easy and fun! This book is a basic guide to the alphabet, vocabulary, and techniques it takes to connect using American Sign Language. Whether signing out of necessity or learning for the sake of growing, you
... Read more
Sign Language

by Marshall Koontz ...

A sign language guide will help kids learn to sign easily and effectively. Kids are extremely receptive to new languages and signing is no exception. Pictures and diagrams in the study guide will help kids learn proper finger placement when forming signs. This will help communication flow more easily. Having a study guide will be empowering for kids as they can learn on their own and at their own ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

A sign language guide will help kids learn to sign easily and effectively. Kids are extremely receptive to new languages and signing is no exception. Pictures and diagrams in the study guide will help kids learn proper finger placement when forming signs. This will help communication flow more easily. Having a study guide will be empowering for kids as they can learn on their own and at their own
... Read more
Signing

How To Speak With Your Hands

by Elaine Costello Ph.D. ...

American Sign Language is a wonderful silent language of hands, face, and body that is rich with nuance, emotion, and grace. Bantam is proud to present the newly revised Signing : How To Speak With Your Hands, a comprehensive and easy-to-use guide that has long been the invaluable and definitive guide for families, friends, and professionals who need to communicate effectively with deaf children ... Read more

$12.99 CAD

American Sign Language is a wonderful silent language of hands, face, and body that is rich with nuance, emotion, and grace. Bantam is proud to present the newly revised Signing : How To Speak With Your Hands, a comprehensive and easy-to-use guide that has long been the invaluable and definitive guide for families, friends, and professionals who need to communicate effectively with deaf children
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Fingerspelling NAMES: Fingerspell & Recognize 100 Common Names Using the American Manual Alphabet in American Sign Language (ASL)

by Adele Jones ...

Series series Learn American Sign Language - ASL

$2.49 CAD
Articulate

A Deaf Memoir of Voice

by Rachel Kolb ...

Named a best book of the year by Kirkus Reviews Named a Notable Book of 2025 by the Washington Post A deaf writer’s exploration of language, communication, and what it means to be articulate—and her journey to reclaim her voiceRachel Kolb was born profoundly deaf the same year that the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed, and she grew up as part of the first generation of deaf people with ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

Named a best book of the year by Kirkus Reviews Named a Notable Book of 2025 by the Washington Post A deaf writer’s exploration of language, communication, and what it means to be articulate—and her journey to reclaim her voiceRachel Kolb was born profoundly deaf the same year that the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed, and she grew up as part of the first generation of deaf people with
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Easy Guide to Baby Sign Language

by J.R. Cagle ...

This easy-to-use guide helps parents communicate with their baby before they can speak, forge stronger bonds and reduce frustrations. It comes with clear and engaging illustrations, activity ideas, and quick reference look-ups to make it easy to find what is needed. It has been specifically designed for busy parents wanting their baby to benefit from using sign language. ... Read more

$5.48 CAD

This easy-to-use guide helps parents communicate with their baby before they can speak, forge stronger bonds and reduce frustrations. It comes with clear and engaging illustrations, activity ideas, and quick reference look-ups to make it easy to find what is needed. It has been specifically designed for busy parents wanting their baby to benefit from using sign language.
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The Everything Sign Language Book

American Sign Language Made Easy... All new photos!

by Irene Duke ...

Series series Everything® Series
Discover the intricacies of American Sign Language with this comprehensive, essential guide to learning the basics of sign language.The appeal of American Sign Language (ASL) has extended beyond the Deaf community into the mainstream—it’s even popular as a class in high school and college. You are guided through the basics of ASL with clear instruction and more than 300 illustrations. With a ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Discover the intricacies of American Sign Language with this comprehensive, essential guide to learning the basics of sign language.The appeal of American Sign Language (ASL) has extended beyond the Deaf community into the mainstream—it’s even popular as a class in high school and college. You are guided through the basics of ASL with clear instruction and more than 300 illustrations. With a
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Sign Language ABC

by myebook ...

"Sign Language ABC" teaches children to know and make the 26 letters in the American Sign Language. Learning the names and shapes of the letters of the alphabet is the first step to reading. They'll develop strong beginning reading skills and explore language while they're having fun!Fun and educational learning.Each page teaches children the American Sign Language alphabet through adorable ... Read more

$0.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

"Sign Language ABC" teaches children to know and make the 26 letters in the American Sign Language. Learning the names and shapes of the letters of the alphabet is the first step to reading. They'll develop strong beginning reading skills and explore language while they're having fun!Fun and educational learning.Each page teaches children the American Sign Language alphabet through adorable
... Read more
Baby Sign Language Basics

Early Communication for Hearing Babies and Toddlers, 3rd Edition

by Monta Z. Briant ...

In this newly expanded edition, a renowned baby-signing expert provides more than 300 American Sign Language (ASL) signs, illustrated with the same clear, easy-to-understand photos and descriptions.Since 2004, Baby Sign Language Basics has introduced hundreds of thousands of parents and caregivers around the globe to the miracle of signing with their babies—and left them wanting more!Baby-specific ... Read more

$14.39 CAD

In this newly expanded edition, a renowned baby-signing expert provides more than 300 American Sign Language (ASL) signs, illustrated with the same clear, easy-to-understand photos and descriptions.Since 2004, Baby Sign Language Basics has introduced hundreds of thousands of parents and caregivers around the globe to the miracle of signing with their babies—and left them wanting more!Baby-specific
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Dogs Can Sign, Too

A Breakthrough Method for Teaching Your Dog to Communicate

by Sean Senechal ...

Imagine being able to ask your poodle, “Who’s at the door?” and having her respond, “It’s Katy.” Or asking your golden retriever, “Do you want a treat?” and him responding, “No, water.” Or asking your Border collie, “Which toy do you want?” and getting the response, “Stick.”If you’ve ever wondered what dogs would tell us if they could, now you can find out. The K9Sign system teaches dogs to ... Read more

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Imagine being able to ask your poodle, “Who’s at the door?” and having her respond, “It’s Katy.” Or asking your golden retriever, “Do you want a treat?” and him responding, “No, water.” Or asking your Border collie, “Which toy do you want?” and getting the response, “Stick.”If you’ve ever wondered what dogs would tell us if they could, now you can find out. The K9Sign system teaches dogs to
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Languages: A Very Short Introduction

A Very Short Introduction

by Stephen Anderson ...

Series series Very Short Introductions
How many languages are there? What differentiates one language from another? Are new languages still being discovered? Why are so many languages disappearing?The diversity of languages today is varied, but it is steadily declining. In this Very Short Introduction, Stephen Anderson answers the above questions by looking at the science behind languages. Considering a wide range of different ... Read more

$7.99 CAD

How many languages are there? What differentiates one language from another? Are new languages still being discovered? Why are so many languages disappearing?The diversity of languages today is varied, but it is steadily declining. In this Very Short Introduction, Stephen Anderson answers the above questions by looking at the science behind languages. Considering a wide range of different
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American Sign Language (Speedy Study Guides)

by Speedy Publishing ...

Series series Sign Language Alphabet Edition
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. ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

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.
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La langue des signes

Apprendre à communiquer avec les sourds et les malentendants

by Petit Guide ...

La mise au point de la langues des signes fut longue et difficile.Il fallut attendre 1789 pour que la première école pour enfants sourds soit créée, matérialisant les efforts et les travaux de l'abbé de l’Épée (1712-1789) qui, sans être le fondateur de la langue des signes française actuelle (la LSF), en fut l'un des précurseurs...Un ebook pratique et malin qui répondra rapidement à toutes vos ... Read more

$5.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

La mise au point de la langues des signes fut longue et difficile.Il fallut attendre 1789 pour que la première école pour enfants sourds soit créée, matérialisant les efforts et les travaux de l'abbé de l’Épée (1712-1789) qui, sans être le fondateur de la langue des signes française actuelle (la LSF), en fut l'un des précurseurs...Un ebook pratique et malin qui répondra rapidement à toutes vos
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American Sign Language (Speedy Study Guide)

by Speedy Publishing ...

Series series Sign Language Made Easy Edition
An American Sign Language Guide helps someone trying to learn sign language, by allowing the person to study at their own pace and in their own time. Also, an American Sign Language Guide allows the person who is wanting to learn Sign Language to study anywhere that is convenient for them. This could be; a classroom, the person's residence, the library, or any other place that the person feels ... Read more

$4.99 CAD

An American Sign Language Guide helps someone trying to learn sign language, by allowing the person to study at their own pace and in their own time. Also, an American Sign Language Guide allows the person who is wanting to learn Sign Language to study anywhere that is convenient for them. This could be; a classroom, the person's residence, the library, or any other place that the person feels
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Infant Communication Baby Sign Language

by Roya Caviglia ...

Did you know your baby can communicate clearly with you before they can speak?By learning a few simple signs and then teaching them to your baby, you will avoid much of the crying, frustration and guesswork that happens when you don't understand what they need.Baby sign language is a simple, yet powerful tool that will help you kick-start communication with your infant. Your baby will be able to ... Read more

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Did you know your baby can communicate clearly with you before they can speak?By learning a few simple signs and then teaching them to your baby, you will avoid much of the crying, frustration and guesswork that happens when you don't understand what they need.Baby sign language is a simple, yet powerful tool that will help you kick-start communication with your infant. Your baby will be able to
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