'Helen Ashton has the power of writing about people as though she had known them all her life. One feels that one has lived next door to Martin Lovell ever since the day when he first set up house with Letty in chambers on the north side of Gray's Inn Square' wrote the "TLS" in 1932. Unusually, "Bricks and Mortar" is about the life of a London architect from the 1890s to the early 1930s; it is, as well, about a 'very decent, simple, sweet-minded creature' who realises that his marriage has been a mistake yet makes the best of things: because he has dignity, commonsense and kindness, and is 'very much in love with his profession', he has his own special brand of heroism. 'The story of Martin and his marriage is affecting, and all the more appealing for Ashton's irony and wit' said "The Times"; 'intelligent and serious, vividly evoking the period, in parts genuinely touching' wrote the "Victorian Society Journal".

Clearer pronunciation for better communication If your English accent is letting you down, this is the perfect book for you. You’ll see and hear how to soften the influence of your mother tongue and speak clear English everyone will understand. Professional accent coaches Sarah and Helen show you how to pronounce each sound and when to use them. They will help you recognize why your native language makes you mispronounce certain sounds and which sounds you therefore need to focus on. Collins Work on your Accent features: Thirty-eight units on the main consonant and vowel sounds in English Advice on rhythm, stress and pitch Expanded connected speech section, with extensive practice and pronunciation exercises Clear illustrations and photos show the correct positions to produce accurate sounds Audio and video, available to download free, provides clear model pronunciation A diagnostic quiz to identify areas to work on Learn from the ‘Common mistakes’ sections in every unit CEF level B1-C2 Suitable for self-study and classroom use.

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Paul Hart's 'Out of Hamelin' was commissioned by the BBC for the National Youth Jazz Orchestra's 2000 Prom concert. The work draws largely from the lyricism and rhythyms of Irish folk music. Recorded live at the Royal Albert Hall, the performance also includes a reading of Robert Browning's poem 'The Pied Piper of Hamelin' by Helen Ashton, accompanied by music played by the NYJO.