New Release Books by Matthew Perry

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER The BELOVED STAR OF FRIENDS takes us behind the scenes of the hit sitcom and his struggles with addiction in this “CANDID, DARKLY FUNNY...POIGNANT” memoir (The New York Times) A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK by Time, Associated Press, Goodreads, USA Today, and more! “Hi, my name is Matthew, although you may know me by another name. My friends call me Matty. And I should be dead.” So begins the riveting story of acclaimed actor Matthew Perry, taking us along on his journey from childhood ambition to fame to addiction and recovery in the aftermath of a life-threatening health scare. Before the frequent hospital visits and stints in rehab, there was five-year-old Matthew, who traveled from Montreal to Los Angeles, shuffling between his separated parents; fourteen-year-old Matthew, who was a nationally ranked tennis star in Canada; twenty-four-year-old Matthew, who nabbed a coveted role as a lead cast member on the talked-about pilot then called Friends Like Us. . . and so much more. In an extraordinary story that only he could tell—and in the heartfelt, hilarious, and warmly familiar way only he could tell it—Matthew Perry lays bare the fractured family that raised him (and also left him to his own devices), the desire for recognition that drove him to fame, and the void inside him that could not be filled even by his greatest dreams coming true. But he also details the peace he’s found in sobriety and how he feels about the ubiquity of Friends, sharing stories about his castmates and other stars he met along the way. Frank, self-aware, and with his trademark humor, Perry vividly depicts his lifelong battle with addiction and what fueled it despite seemingly having it all. Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing is an unforgettable memoir that is both intimate and eye-opening—as well as a hand extended to anyone struggling with sobriety. Unflinchingly honest, moving, and uproariously funny, this is the book fans have been waiting for.

'There's never been a more honest or raw memoir ... and it may just save lives' Daily Mail 'Funny, fascinating, compelling ... also a wonderful read for fans of Friends' The Times The beloved star of Friends takes us behind the scenes of the hit sitcom and his struggles with addiction in this candid, funny, and revelatory memoir that delivers a powerful message of hope and persistence. 'Hi, my name is Matthew, although you may know me by another name. My friends call me Matty. And I should be dead.' So begins the riveting story of acclaimed actor Matthew Perry, taking us along on his journey from childhood ambition to fame to addiction and recovery in the aftermath of a life-threatening health scare. Before the frequent hospital visits and stints in rehab, there was five-year-old Matthew, who travelled from Montreal to Los Angeles, shuffling between his separated parents; fourteen-year-old Matthew, who was a nationally ranked tennis star in Canada; twenty-four-year-old Matthew, who nabbed a coveted role as a lead cast member on the talked-about pilot then called Friends Like Us. . . and so much more. In an extraordinary story that only he could tell - and in the heartfelt, hilarious, and warmly familiar way only he could tell it - Matthew Perry lays bare the fractured family that raised him (and also left him to his own devices), the desire for recognition that drove him to fame, and the void inside him that could not be filled even by his greatest dreams coming true. But he also details the peace he's found in sobriety and how he feels about the ubiquity of Friends, sharing stories about his castmates and other stars he met along the way. Frank, self-aware, and with his trademark humour, Perry vividly depicts his lifelong battle with addiction and what fuelled it despite seemingly having it all. Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing is an unforgettable memoir that is both intimate and eye-opening - as well as a hand extended to anyone struggling with sobriety. Unflinchingly honest, moving, and uproariously funny, this is the book fans have been waiting for. 'An unflinching and often harrowing must-read for 90s pop culture fans' Guardian 'Written with Chandler's trademark sarcasm and self-deprecation' Telegraph 'A hopeful read ... I started to think of [it] not as a celebrity memoir about addiction, but as an addiction memoir written by a man who understands his own history through the prism of showbiz' Independent

A fantasy and portal story aimed at 7 to 12 year olds. Zoe and her family adopt two cats from the Cats' Corner Re-homing Centre and they take her on an amazing adventure entering a new and mysterious world. In the new world of Dalonia she is sent a quest to find the Diamond of Life, by a strange woman with magical powers called Lillibeth. Will Zoe and her cats ever return home? Who else will she meet in this new world and who should she trust?

From the Author I love history, and I have spent my entire adult life teaching kids about our past. Throughout my time in the classroom, I have accumulated a bevy of weird and wacky stories for my students. Most people grow up hating history because they weren't told about the good stuff, they just read their textbook and drooling in a stupor. I have made it my goal to end the era of sleeping in history class, and this book is the culmination of that work. Check out these and other great tales at www.theoddpast.com

This book is a family saga about emigration and its aftermath. Matthew Valentin Perry is the child of immigrants--a man from humble origins following the American dream. His life is the product of resolve in a changing world and ambition in a land of opportunity. His successes and failures are unique but familiar, and his memoir is a written testament to the American spirit.

Want to get your children or preschool students up and marching to the beat? 'Rhyme and Song Singalong' will help you to do just that.This fun new book and CD set from Matthew Perry provides an excellent introduction to music for babies, toddlers and kids up to age five. The book offers mainly familiar rhymes and songs, including favourites like 'Old MacDonald', 'Twinkle, Twinkle', 'Hickory Dickory Dock' and more. For parents and teachers, each song is supported by a page of activity suggestions.From simple ideas such as rocking a baby in time to the beat, to suggestions for introducing concepts such as ostinato to older children, these pages are a valuable addition which make the set different from other nursery rhyme collections.

Matthew Perry's years of experience teaching music to children make this book and CD a wonderful way to enhance listening skills, literacy development, self esteem and concentration. Ages 2-5 years.

This book is the story of my life with my father and my son Chance. The stories are how he told them and how I remember them. There are descriptions of Combat, discussions of PTSD, Suicide, and Death. If things like that bother you, tread lightly; Or do as the Master Sergeant would say and Put Some Tar on Your Socks.

The combat robot team created "Troublemaker", a drum spinner combat robot that could compete in the 15 lb hobby weight class for the Seattle Bot Battles competition. To create a combat robot under 15 lbs that could withstand impacts, have immediate response times, and damage other combat robot required significant research and testing to optimize every component of the combat robot. The drum spinner weapon was determined to be the best at both damaging and throwing another bot across the arena. With a traditional armor design, we could withstand the highest probable impact with no concerning damage to our frame and armor. A speed controller in coalition with a LiPo battery pack and an off the shelf RC control system allowed us to control weapon activation, and the movements of our combat robot accurately and swiftly.

Film tie-in. A Macaw helps a young boy find a buried treasure, defeat the baddie and save his grandad's home. 7 yrs+

Living a Chosen Life is a guided exploration of the mindscape leading us towards manifestation and actualization through the transformation of our worldviews from how we were taught they should be into how we wish them to be. Our worldviews are the interface between the actual world around us and our own inner reality. This book allows us to literally remove old, unwanted beliefs about ourselves and our world, replacing them with only that which we wish to believe in. We can literally be the person we have always wanted to be and achieve all we have ever dreamt of not by doing, but by being. Living a Chosen Life puts us in a realm where everything is a choice, every thought, every emotion, every action, each and every moment is a choice. We become truly powerful through choice.