{"product_id":"talking-with-hands-everything-you-need-to-start-signing-native-american-hand-talk-a-complete-beginners-guide-with-over-200-words-and-phrases-hardcover","title":"Talking with Hands: Everything You Need to Start Signing Native American Hand Talk - A Complete Beginner's Guide with Over 200 Words and Phrases - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMike Pahsetopah\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Native American culture and learn Hand Talk, also known as Plains Indian Sign Language, Plains Sign Talk, and First Nation Sign Language.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eTalking with Hands\u003c\/i\u003e, professional Native American dancer, storyteller, and educator Mike Pahsetopah reveals the beauty of Plains Indian Sign Language, which was \u003cb\u003eonce used as a common language between the Indigenous peoples of the region now generally known as the Great Plains of North America\u003c\/b\u003e. The language was used for trade, but also for storytelling and by the Deaf community, making it a very common and useful tool in society. Today, only a few native speakers remain. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This beautifully designed book makes practicing Plains Indian Sign Language easy and engaging. Learn the proper positions and motions of this now-rare language with photos and descriptions throughout the pages. \u003cb\u003eFollow along with diagrams\u003c\/b\u003e to perfect your abilities. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Learn how to use your hands to convey the \u003cb\u003emeanings of over 200 common words\u003c\/b\u003e. In this detailed guide, you will learn to sign words like: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Hungry \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Camp \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Evening \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Angry \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fire \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Owl \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Together \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Brave \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e And more \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Honor and carry on the culture of the Plains peoples by learning the sign language they shared.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProfessional Native American dancer and storyteller \u003cb\u003eMike Pahsetopah\u003c\/b\u003e has been a Native American Cultural Educator since 1976. Manager and lead dancer of his family troupe, Dancing Eagles, he has performed at festivals, museums, and outdoor events. He has also appeared in commercials, videos, films, and movies as an extra, most notably \u003ci\u003eWalker Texas Ranger\u003c\/i\u003e. A native Sapulpan, Mike has done 6,306 presentations in libraries, schools, and colleges introducing Talking with Hands and Rediscovering Plains American Indian Sign Language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 168\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 10.1 x 8.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 26, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764576551200,"sku":"9781577153665","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/d6b4be81336de7502b9b6fe6efa602ff.webp?v=1780252665","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/talking-with-hands-everything-you-need-to-start-signing-native-american-hand-talk-a-complete-beginners-guide-with-over-200-words-and-phrases-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}