First published nearly a century ago, this practical reference provides scouts and other lovers of the outdoors with an ever-useful guide to following trails and interpreting their surroundings.

Originally published in 1963, this title was an attempt to provide a new basis for the discipline of Speech Therapy. This was the first work to be published in England relating speech pathology to the wider study of human communication. It also contains results of original research into the problems of Dyslalia and Stammering. Several chapters are devoted to accounts of diagnostic measures and aids.

Discusses the elements of a sign, and looks at pictograms, alphabets, calligraphy, monograms, text type, numerical signs, symbols, and trademarks.

This wide-ranging compendium traces symbolism to its ancient roots, examining a vast variety of symbolic images.

Unlock the lost and hidden meanings of the world's ancient and modern signs and symbols. This is the most comprehensive reference book on symbolic objects that you'll ever find.

Explains how neighborhood signs help people stay safe, drive safely, and find their way around. Suggested level: junior.

Official Signs & Icons 3 is a 368-page third edition of this design reference. It contains 8,400 images in sixteen standard symbol sets, designed by internationally recognized designers for organizations including the AIGA, SEGD, ISO, ANSI, CNIS, UNCRT, MTA, APEC, WMO, etc. Topics include symbol and sign systems for highway, airport and public transportation in the U.S. and overseas; hospitality/travel; safety; electronics/mechanical; recreation; Braille/semaphore; notations for currency, music and mathematics; mapmaking; meteorology/weather; health care; international flags, and more.This up-to-date studio reference is thoroughly researched, indexed and annotated with chapter intros, notes, bibliography, and resources. Includes detailed background and technical information for professional designers, wayfinding specialists, sign-makers and the lay public.

History and Classics of Modern Semiotics -- Sign and Meaning -- Semiotics, Code, and the Semiotic Field -- Language and Language-Based Codes -- From Structuralism to Text Semiotics: Schools and Major Figures -- Text Semiotics: The Field -- Nonverbal Communication -- Aesthetics and Visual Communication.

Unlock the lost and hidden meanings of the world's ancient and modern signs and symbols with the latest in the hugely popular series of 'Element Encyclopedias'. This is the biggest A-Z reference book on symbolic objects you'll ever find.