Guinness encyclopedia of signs and symbols Encyclopedia of signs & symbols
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 240-242) and index
Contents:
From the beginning: Early writing and numerals Alphabet soup: Alphabets and punctuation marks Speaking with hands: Gestures and sign languages Signs from afar: Signal codes Diving designs: Religious signs and symbols Arms and the man: Flags and heraldry Marksmanship: Marks of identity, origin, ownership Doves and dragons: Animal and plant symbolism Squaring the circle: Signs for all seasons Symbolic associations: a glossary
