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7 produkter
7 produkter
Inbunden, Engelska, 2021
221 kr
Skickas inom 11-20 vardagar
In this stirring follow-up to his memoir, Steve Pemberton gives practical encouragement for how you can be a "human lighthouse" for others and through these inspiring stories will renew your hope for humanity. Our polarized, divisive culture seems to be without heroes and role models. We are adrift in a dark sea of disillusionment and distrust and we need "human lighthouses" to give us hope and direct us back to the goodness in each other and in our own hearts. Steve Pemberton found a lighthouse in an ordinary man named John Sykes, his former high school counselor. John gave Steve a safe harbor after Steve escaped an abusive foster home and together they navigated a new path that led to personal and professional success. Through stories of people like John and several others, you will identify how the hardships you have overcome equip you to be a "human lighthouse," inspiring those around you. The humble gestures of kindness that change the course of our lives can shift the course for America too. With a unique vision for building up individuals and communities and restoring trust, The Lighthouse Effect opens your eyes to those who are quietly heroic. You will reflect on the lighthouses in your own life and be reminded that the greatest heroes are alongside us--and within us.
Häftad, Engelska, 2024
267 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
'The best comedy the UK has ever created' GUARDIAN'One of the most satisfying endings in TV history' INEWS 'Endlessly entertaining and richly rewarding' DAILY TELEGRAPH Inside No. 9 is the twisted, darkly comic, boundary-pushing creation of Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, universally acclaimed by viewers and critics as a masterpiece of TV comedy.Take one last glimpse behind the door marked 'Number 9' as the scripts from the final three series are collected here along with new introductions from the show's creators, giving behind-the-scenes insights into each thrilling episode.
Häftad, Engelska, 2021
180 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
No matter how broken our past or great our misfortunes, we can create a new beginning and build a life of love and kindness.Taken from his mother at age three, Steve Klakowicz lives in the clutches of a cruel foster family. He finds his only refuge in a box of books given to him by a kind stranger, books that take him to new worlds he can only imagine. He begins to hope that one day he might have a different life.As he grows, Steve is determined to unravel the mystery of his origins and find his birth family. A light-skinned boy with blue eyes, a curly Afro, and a Polish last name, he embarks on an extraordinary quest for his identity, armed with only one clue. Yet nothing is as it appears.In this inspiring and harrowing memoir, A Chance in the World teaches children:to begin each day with hopethat there is goodness in the world, and it is possible to be a beacon of light for othersthat they can overcome challenging circumstancesthat everyone comes from different backgrounds and has valueto apply Steve's inspirational message to their own lives, through age-appropriate discussion questionsThis new youth adaption, written for 8 to 12 year-olds, shares Steve's journey with sensitivity, honesty, and hope. Adapted from the USA Today bestselling memoir, A Chance in the World.
Häftad, Engelska, 2012
228 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Discover an astonishing true story of resilience and triumph that will inspire you.Taken from his mother at age three, Steve Klakowicz lives a terrifying existence. Caught in the clutches of a cruel foster family and subjected to constant abuse, Steve finds his only refuge in a box of books given to him by a kind stranger. In these books, he discovers new worlds he can only imagine and begins to hope that one day he might have a different life, that one day he will find his true home.A fair-complexioned boy with blue eyes, a curly Afro, and a Polish last name, he is determined to unravel the mystery of his origins and find his birth family. Armed with just a single clue, Steve embarks on an extraordinary quest for his identity, only to find that nothing is as it appears.A Chance in the World is the astonishing true story of a boy destined to become a man of resilience, determination, and vision. Through it all, Steve's story teaches us that no matter how broken our past, no matter how great our misfortunes are, we have it in us to create a new beginning and to build a place where love awaits. “Pemberton's beautifully told story is a rags-to-riches journey--beginning in a place and with a jarring set of experiences that could have destroyed his life. But Steve's refusal to give in to those forces, and his resolve to create a better life, shows a courage and resilience that is an example for many of us to follow.”—Stedman Graham, author, educator
Häftad, Engelska, 2020
213 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
'The joy of these scripts is in being able to appreciate the craft and ambition involved in the sharpness of the dialogue, the cunning of the plotting, and the desire never to repeat themselves, as Pemberton and Shearsmith build each episode into a miniaturist treasure. A must for anyone who wants to write for television, or who just wants to see how the magic is done.'- NEIL GAIMANTake a further peek behind the door marked 'number 9' as the scripts from series 1-3 are collected here for the first time. An anthology of darkly comic twisted tales by Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith, read how each 30-minute self-contained story with new characters and new settings, sprang to life from the page.Each series is prefaced by a foreword from the show creators, giving readers and fans behind-the-scenes insight to this creative phenomenon. It is a beautifully written series, some stories comic, some tragic, all highly original and inventive. As well as Steve and Reece, it has featured guest appearances from a plethora well-known actors including Jack Whitehall, Peter Kay, Sheridan Smith, Gemma Arterton, Keeley Hawes, Alison Steadman, Conleth Hill, and David Morrissey. Relive the show's every enjoyable moment down to the stage directions with Inside No. 9: The Scripts: Series 1-3.
Häftad, Engelska, 2022
224 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
'The finest writing in the land. Limitless, joyous and terrifying' - RUSSELL T. DAVIESSteve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith's darkly comedic creations are an endlessly dazzling masterclass in storytelling. Inside No. 9: The Scripts features every episode from Series 4-6 of the award-winning BBC2 anthology, including the live Halloween special and an original foreword for each series from the show's creators.'One of the best pieces of British television in years' - INDEPENDENT
Inbunden, Engelska, 2027
318 kr
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A framework for finding steadiness in an age of drift—by choosing integrity, resilience, and authenticity from the inside out.We aren’t losing our way—we’re losing what holds us steady. Steve Pemberton, author of The Lighthouse Effect and A Chance in the World, names this moment The Great Drift: a quiet but consequential movement away from the institutions, assumptions, and structures that once absorbed uncertainty and provided stability. As those anchors loosen, work feels more transactional, communities feel thinner, and even our personal lives strain under the weight of staying grounded.In The Anchor Principle, Pemberton offers a way forward—not by looking outward for rescue, but inward for steadiness. Grounded in original research on what actually anchors people today, and informed by years spent inside communities, organizations, and classrooms, he reveals a truth often missed in the dominant narrative: as traditional anchors weaken, people are already stepping in—quietly taking responsibility for stability, meaning, and connection. Using the anchor as its guiding metaphor, this book reframes what it means to live fully—not by standing still, but by choosing where and how to hold fast.Praise for The Lighthouse Effect"The people who matter most in our lives are like lighthouses: we can count on them to stay sturdy through a storm and shine a path to guide us through darkness. Steve Pemberton shows us how to find them—and how to become them." –Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and host of the TED podcast Worklife"If you have ever doubted whether your work impacts the world, The Lighthouse Effect is for you."—Mildred Joyner, President of National Association of Social Workers"The Lighthouse Effect is perhaps most of all an exercise in daily gratitude for the power of small moments—and the people that make them happen." –Eric Mosley, CEO of Workhuman and author of Making Work Human