{"title":"Jessica Hammett","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJessica Hammett\u003c\/strong\u003e specialises in clear, practical guides designed to enhance learning and communication skills. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Accent Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e, offer insightful techniques for mastering accents and speech patterns, making them invaluable for actors, linguists, and language enthusiasts alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e category, Hammett's books blend expert knowledge with accessible advice, helping readers improve their vocal abilities and confidence. Her approach is both instructive and engaging, reflecting a deep understanding of phonetics and vocal training.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-accent-handbook-by-lottie-williams-burrell-9781350243330","title":"The Accent Handbook","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeed to learn an accent for an audition? Got the part but can’t quite grasp the sounds? Want to expand your repertoire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Accent Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e is a novel approach to accent-learning, providing a practical, digestible, and customisable way of learning any accent of your choosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on the authors’ extensive experience coaching students and leading stage and screen actors, the book offers more than 200 empowering exercises to actively explore and hone accent features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can dip in and out or go from cover to cover, depending on your aims, what you’re learning, or how much time you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe book is accompanied by a wide-ranging and diverse library of contemporary accent recordings from across the globe. Uniquely, it also offers a guide to finding accent samples and getting more out of your listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA section devoted to accent and acting delves into the powerful interplay between dialect, character, and performance. Approachable and encouraging, this book is an essential companion to keep by your side as you take on an accent, from first listen to performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47432799289580,"sku":"9781350243330","price":43.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781350243330.jpg?v=1774766460"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jessica-hammett.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}