A Basic Course in American Sign Language (Spiral wire bound soft-cover 25th Printing, 1991) ? Author: Tom Humphries ? Author: Carol Padden ? Author: Terrence J. O'Rourke ? Illustrator: Frank A. Paul ? Publisher: T J Publishers, Inc. Silver Springs, MD U.S.A. 1991 There are obvious problems with writing a text for a visual gestural language. This text attempts to alleviate some of these problems by using illustrations and scripts for signed sequences. The text is composed of 22 lessons each of which contains two to four basic explanations of the language structures to be learned. As a resource for the student, a drill or exercises follows. Spaced at intervals throughout the text are several short dialogues which review the language structures discussed in the preceding lessons. The copy for sale is from the 1st Edition and there were videotapes for this edition. There exists a 2nd edition, which was released in 1994. viii + 280pp. Not only does sign language allow deaf people to communicate, but also people who speak different language can learn each other's language quicker through sign language. Some parents teach their babies sign language to speed language growth and for more effective family silent communication. Cardboard covered material in wire spiral binding so pages can open flat. Prior owner's signature on back of front cover. Few other markings inside book. Material appears complete, text unmarked and tightly bound. Course material notes, worksheets laid-in. ? Size: 4to ? over 9 - 12? tall, 288pp. ? Condition: Very Good Wire-Spiral bound Softcover ? Prior Owner?s Signature (Adds no Value) Publisher promoted this copy from 25th printing. Course work material laid-in. Always Privately Owned. Copyright 1980. This copy from 25th printing in January 1991. Publisher promoted this with a silver stamping into front cover. ISBN: 0-932666-24-8. LCCN: 80-53994. MSR = US $9.95 (plus $2,00 shipping). Thanks for looking!