Elaine Costello, Ph.D.
Dr. Elaine Costello has been an educator and author associated with the field of deafness for more than twenty years. For ten years she was a classroom teacher and supervisor in schools for the deaf. She is now the director and editor in chief of the Gallaudet College Press at Gallaudet College in Washington, D.C., the world's only liberal arts college for the deaf.
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Signing
eBook | 288 pages | Bantam | Education
978-0-307-42371-9 (0-307-42371-9)
December 30, 2009 | $30.00
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...
Written by Elaine Costello, Ph.D.
eBook | 288 pages | Bantam | Education
978-0-307-42371-9 (0-307-42371-9)
December 30, 2009 | $30.00
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...
Also available as a
trade paperback.
Religious Signing
Trade Paperback | 352 pages | Bantam | Reference
978-0-553-38619-6 (0-553-38619-0)
September 29, 2009 | $26.95
Since the fourth century, when Spanish monks first started signing to communicate during their vows of silence, sign language has been used in religious communities of all faiths. Present-day American Sign Language (ASL) carries on that tradition. Like any living language, it continues to grow and change to meet the communication...
Written by Elaine Costello, Ph.D.
Trade Paperback | 352 pages | Bantam | Reference
978-0-553-38619-6 (0-553-38619-0)
September 29, 2009 | $26.95
Since the fourth century, when Spanish monks first started signing to communicate during their vows of silence, sign language has been used in religious communities of all faiths. Present-day American Sign Language (ASL) carries on that tradition. Like any living language, it continues to grow and change to meet the communication...
Also available as an
eBook and a
trade paperback.
Religious Signing
eBook | 240 pages | Bantam | Language Arts - Sign Language
978-0-307-42295-8 (0-307-42295-X)
August 26, 2009 | $27.00
Since the fourth century, when Spanish monks first started signing to communicate during their vows of silence, sign language has been used in religious communities of all faiths. Present-day American Sign Language (ASL) carries on that tradition. Like any living language, it continues to grow and change to meet the communication...
Written by Elaine Costello, Ph.D.
eBook | 240 pages | Bantam | Language Arts - Sign Language
978-0-307-42295-8 (0-307-42295-X)
August 26, 2009 | $27.00
Since the fourth century, when Spanish monks first started signing to communicate during their vows of silence, sign language has been used in religious communities of all faiths. Present-day American Sign Language (ASL) carries on that tradition. Like any living language, it continues to grow and change to meet the communication...
Also available as a
trade paperback and a
trade paperback.
Random House Webster's Compact American Sign Language Dictionary
Trade Paperback | 624 pages | Random House Reference | Reference - Dictionaries
978-0-375-72277-6 (0-375-72277-7)
June 10, 2008 | $26.99
The Random House Webster’s Compact American Sign Language Dictionary is a treasury of over 4,500 signs for the novice and experienced user alike. It includes complete descriptions of each sign, plus full-torso illustrations. There is also a subject index for easy reference as well as alternate signs for the same meaning...
Written by Elaine Costello, Ph.D.
Trade Paperback | 624 pages | Random House Reference | Reference - Dictionaries
978-0-375-72277-6 (0-375-72277-7)
June 10, 2008 | $26.99
The Random House Webster’s Compact American Sign Language Dictionary is a treasury of over 4,500 signs for the novice and experienced user alike. It includes complete descriptions of each sign, plus full-torso illustrations. There is also a subject index for easy reference as well as alternate signs for the same meaning...
Random House Webster's Unabridged American Sign Language Dictionary
Hardcover | 1232 pages | Random House Reference | Reference - Dictionaries
978-0-375-42616-2 (0-375-42616-7)
June 10, 2008 | $63.00
The Random House Webster’s Unabridged American Sign Language Dictionary is a treasury of over 5,600 signs for the novice and experienced user alike. It includes complete descriptions of each sign, plus full-torso illustrations. There is also a subject index for easy reference as well as alternate signs for the same meaning...
Written by Elaine Costello, Ph.D.
Hardcover | 1232 pages | Random House Reference | Reference - Dictionaries
978-0-375-42616-2 (0-375-42616-7)
June 10, 2008 | $63.00
The Random House Webster’s Unabridged American Sign Language Dictionary is a treasury of over 5,600 signs for the novice and experienced user alike. It includes complete descriptions of each sign, plus full-torso illustrations. There is also a subject index for easy reference as well as alternate signs for the same meaning...
Random House Webster's Pocket American Sign Language Dictionary
Trade Paperback | 432 pages | Random House Reference | Reference - Dictionaries
978-0-375-72278-3 (0-375-72278-5)
April 29, 2008 | $9.95
The Random House Webster’s Pocket American Sign Language Dictionary is a treasury of over 1,000 signs for the novice and experienced user alike. It includes complete descriptions of each sign, plus full-torso illustrations. There is also a subject index for easy reference as well as alternate signs for the same meaning...
Written by Elaine Costello, Ph.D.
Trade Paperback | 432 pages | Random House Reference | Reference - Dictionaries
978-0-375-72278-3 (0-375-72278-5)
April 29, 2008 | $9.95
The Random House Webster’s Pocket American Sign Language Dictionary is a treasury of over 1,000 signs for the novice and experienced user alike. It includes complete descriptions of each sign, plus full-torso illustrations. There is also a subject index for easy reference as well as alternate signs for the same meaning...
Getting Started in Signing
Package | pages | Living Language | Language Arts - Sign Language
978-1-4000-2354-7 (1-4000-2354-8)
February 20, 2007 | $37.95
Learn sign language with this complete book & DVD package!
Getting Started in Signing teaches students the basic words, phrases, and expressions of American Sign Language (ASL) using a simple, step-by-step approach. Students will learn everything they need to begin using sign language in practical, everyday situations from talking about family, to...
Written by Elaine Costello, Ph.D. and Living Language
Package | pages | Living Language | Language Arts - Sign Language
978-1-4000-2354-7 (1-4000-2354-8)
February 20, 2007 | $37.95
Learn sign language with this complete book & DVD package!
Getting Started in Signing teaches students the basic words, phrases, and expressions of American Sign Language (ASL) using a simple, step-by-step approach. Students will learn everything they need to begin using sign language in practical, everyday situations from talking about family, to...
Random House Webster's American Sign Language Legal Dictionary
Trade Paperback | 432 pages | Random House Reference | Language Arts - Sign Language; Law - Reference; Reference - Dictionaries
978-0-375-71943-1 (0-375-71943-1)
July 8, 2003 | $39.95
The only dictionary of its kind, Random House Webster's American Sign Language Legal Dictionary is sure to become the definitive ASL reference for legal matters from criminal law to real estate. Whether it is used in the courtroom, classroom, office, or home, Elaine Costello's unrivaled dictionary bridges language gaps in legal...
Written by Elaine Costello, Ph.D.
Trade Paperback | 432 pages | Random House Reference | Language Arts - Sign Language; Law - Reference; Reference - Dictionaries
978-0-375-71943-1 (0-375-71943-1)
July 8, 2003 | $39.95
The only dictionary of its kind, Random House Webster's American Sign Language Legal Dictionary is sure to become the definitive ASL reference for legal matters from criminal law to real estate. Whether it is used in the courtroom, classroom, office, or home, Elaine Costello's unrivaled dictionary bridges language gaps in legal...
Random House Webster's Concise American Sign Language Dictionary
Paperback | 528 pages | Bantam | Reference - Dictionaries; Language Arts - Sign Language; Reference
978-0-553-58474-5 (0-553-58474-X)
January 2, 2002 | $10.99
A complete pocket dictionary of American Sign Language
Over 4,500 fully illustrated, up-to-date signs
From basic hand shapes to fully illustrated and described signs, Random House Webster’s Concise American Sign Language Dictionary offers a comprehensive and up-to-date treasury of signs. Whether you are a novice seeking “survival signs” for basic communication or an...
Paperback | 528 pages | Bantam | Reference - Dictionaries; Language Arts - Sign Language; Reference
978-0-553-58474-5 (0-553-58474-X)
January 2, 2002 | $10.99
A complete pocket dictionary of American Sign Language
Over 4,500 fully illustrated, up-to-date signs
From basic hand shapes to fully illustrated and described signs, Random House Webster’s Concise American Sign Language Dictionary offers a comprehensive and up-to-date treasury of signs. Whether you are a novice seeking “survival signs” for basic communication or an...
Random House Webster's American Sign Language Medical Dictionary
Trade Paperback | 384 pages | Random House Reference | Language Arts - Sign Language
978-0-375-70927-2 (0-375-70927-4)
August 29, 2000 | $32.00
New to Random House Webster's successful American Sign Language reference line: the important medical terms a patient or doctor needs to communicate in ASL, clearly described and illustrated.
Whether in a medical emergency or a routine doctor's visit, it is crucial for medical professionals to communicate effectively with deaf patients. Here...
Written by Elaine Costello, Ph.D.
Trade Paperback | 384 pages | Random House Reference | Language Arts - Sign Language
978-0-375-70927-2 (0-375-70927-4)
August 29, 2000 | $32.00
New to Random House Webster's successful American Sign Language reference line: the important medical terms a patient or doctor needs to communicate in ASL, clearly described and illustrated.
Whether in a medical emergency or a routine doctor's visit, it is crucial for medical professionals to communicate effectively with deaf patients. Here...
Religious Signing
Trade Paperback | 240 pages | Bantam | Language Arts - Sign Language
978-0-553-34244-4 (0-553-34244-4)
January 1, 1997 | $27.00
Since the fourth century, when Spanish monks first started signing to communicate during their vows of silence, sign language has been used in religious communities of all faiths. Present-day American Sign Language (ASL) carries on that tradition. Like any living language, it continues to grow and change to meet the communication...
Written by Elaine Costello, Ph.D.
Trade Paperback | 240 pages | Bantam | Language Arts - Sign Language
978-0-553-34244-4 (0-553-34244-4)
January 1, 1997 | $27.00
Since the fourth century, when Spanish monks first started signing to communicate during their vows of silence, sign language has been used in religious communities of all faiths. Present-day American Sign Language (ASL) carries on that tradition. Like any living language, it continues to grow and change to meet the communication...
Also available as an
eBook and a
trade paperback.
Signing
Trade Paperback | 288 pages | Bantam | Education
978-0-553-37539-8 (0-553-37539-3)
August 1, 1995 | $30.00
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...
Written by Elaine Costello, Ph.D.
Trade Paperback | 288 pages | Bantam | Education
978-0-553-37539-8 (0-553-37539-3)
August 1, 1995 | $30.00
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...
Also available as an
eBook.
