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The extraordinarily open and honest autobiography of acclaimed Friends star Matthew Perry.
There are few shows in our lifetime that have garnered over a billion views, that have reached a global audience of 220 countries, that elicits an emotional reaction from a theme song, or that defined a period of time more for its viewers. That is simply because there is no show that is more iconic or beloved than Friends. It didn't matter that their apartment was unrealistic by New York City's standards or that they always had enough free time to hang out in a coffee shop, they were our friends, they were us. And over the last twenty-seven years, it has yet to lose its title of the greatest sitcom of all time. Yet, the nostalgia and the truth about their relationships is a story that only Matthew Perry could tell, especially as his addiction soared faster than his career.
Heartbreaking and funny, Matthew's honesty is explosive and unrivaled. Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing is an unforgettable memoir that shares the most intimate details of the love he lost, his darkest days, and his greatest friends.
'HI, MY NAME IS MATTHEW, although you may know me by my full name. My friends call me Matty.'
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.
'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
This introductory text covers the basics of accounting and
financial management and demonstrates the application of these
principles to pharmacy practice. Coverage includes: the guiding
principles of accounting; financial statements, from detailed
transactions to summary reports; basics of finance and financial
analysis; budgeting and inventory management; pricing goods and
services; personal financial management. Case studies, based on
realistic examples are used to show how accounting and financial
management principles apply to all areas of pharmacy practice.
Financial Analysis in Pharmacy Practice is an invaluable resource
for graduate students in pharmacy administration and professional
pharmacy students, as well as pharmacists in the public and private
sectors who wish to be well informed when making financial
decisions.
All your friends all in one place. All the laughs, all the loves all the lattes -all yours!
Settle in with the complete collection of this hilarious and acclaimed series about a family based on friendship.
Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler and Ross were always there for each other. Now they're here for you in this complete series box set on Blu Ray for the first time.
- First time ever on Blu-ray
- All 10 Seasons
- 236 original broadcast episodes on 21 discs completely remastered
- Includes 2 Hours of all-new bonus content including uaired footage
- New one-hour documentary
- New interviews
- Never before released cast appearances and more
- Over 20 total hours of extras
Who can say how words in this book will be received ? Will readers
respond to a message about immigration and resilience ? I know my
own reaction. I came to the conclusion that nobody would buy in.
That was a switch because I had believed people would eat up my
every word. As I wrote, a change came over me. I began to believe
that my words would also change others. Even Warren Buffett, the
modern King Midas. I began to see that my book was not just about
emigration and resilience but also about repentance and redemption.
I accepted the notion that this was my Pactolus, the river which
had lifted the burden of greed and threat from Midas, whose food
and drink---and daughter---turned into gold at his touch. Suddenly,
Midas was free to live like a person who could touch his food,
drink and family members without bad results. He was freed from his
addiction to wealth. ---------------------------- My 77-year-span
unfolded before my eyes. I recorded all traumas in detail---a
million words, hundreds of pages. Slowly, I began to understand
that I was having a conversion experience.
-------------------------- I went from admiration and love of
pennies, nickels, dimes, riches, wealth---an addicted state of
mind---to the realization that I had a condition which I call
Buffett mania. As Buffett's biographer Schroeder wrote this year,
Buffett did not control money. Rather, money controlled Warren
Buffett. In Omaha, Buffett stole his sister's bicycle--because he
wanted a trade-in as he bought a bicycle for himself. He
shop-lifted golf balls at Sears in Washington so he could sell
balls himself. During my careers as chemical engineer and
stock-market analyst, I observed Buffett mania in my engineering
and business associates but overlooked my addiction. I still have
traces of this mental illness. Now I have decided to be a man---to
confront Warren Buffett with my book. Buffett's biographer
describes his mania in a new biography, The Snowball. American
preoccupation with economics played a part in Warren Buffett's
so-called success and so-called wealth.
----------------------------- There is an antidote to the poison of
addiction to greed---and that is this book, My Fourteen Lives. My
resilience, which saved my life 13 times, is nothing less than a
gift from God, who will also save Warren Buffett from his greed.
It's not just about my life and that of Warren Buffett because
500,000 other lives hang in the balance. Addiction to greed has
targeted many victims for a hellish life and death. Time for
repentance and redemption Time to give away your money, Mr.
Buffett. In your own lifetime. Do it yourself. As Carnegie did. As
Rockefeller did. As Morgan did. Time for everybody on "Wall Street"
to refuse the end-of-year bonus. Buy books instead. Buy The
Snowball: Warren Buffett and the business of life. $35 for 960
pages Buy My Fourteen Lives: the many lives of Matthew Valentin
Perry Give them as presents. Read them yourself. ( You never
know...)
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Hellscapes, Volume 1 (Paperback)
Stephen Zimmer; Edited by Robert Carlstrom; Illustrated by Matthew Perry
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Journey into realms of darkness and explore the regions where
angels fear to tread Welcome to the Hellscapes, featuring tales of
the infernal in settings where the horror never ends and the
inhabitants experience the ultimate nightmare. In "Blood Dreams"
follow the tale of a woman who knew great political authority and
influence in life, as she discovers the reward awaiting her in the
next world. "The Grove" welcomes a new arrival, a wealthy man who
is looking forward to a weekend of indulging in lust and libation,
as he has for many years in this secluded convocation for the
elite. Something is different this time, though, and he soon finds
that his visit will be taking a very different turn. In "The
Smallest Fish," the story is told of a ruthless business mogul who
finds himself in an abandoned, ruined version of the city he knew
well ... in life. This city won't be remaining vacant for long.
"Drowning in Tears" tells the story of a young man's unhealthy
obsession for a suicidal girlfriend that leads him on a path of
severe transformation. The final tale of Volume 1, "Lords of War,"
follows the story of a man who wielded military power on a
worldwide scale as a Secretary of Defense, who now learns the
deeper nature of war and what kinds of monstrosities it breeds.
Hellscapes, Volume 1 is the first release in an exciting new themed
horror collection from Stephen Zimmer.
Escape into the wonders of Ave in this first collection of short
stories featuring the fantastical world from the Fires in Eden
Series from Stephen Zimmer. "Into Glory Ride" tells the story of a
young Trogen Warrior who is called to go up against insurmountable
odds when Elves raid his homeland. The Trogens have only begun
training winged steeds for combat, but time is of the essence and a
choice has to be made by the young warrior. In "A Touch of
Serenity" a conscript laborer working on a massive wall constructed
under the orders of the Divine Emperor begins to hear ghostly
voices asking for help. His response leads him on a journey that
will test his courage, wisdom, and compassion. In "Moonlight's
Grace" a young man goes to help his people when a Midragardan raid
strikes Gael. He seeks to prove his worth to the chieftain whose
daughter he loves with all his heart. The novella-length "Winter's
Embrace" follows a warrior-monk deep into dangerous woodlands in
the heart of winter. There he will find his faith tested in ways he
never anticipated, when he must help a forest witch against an
enigmatic, immortal being known as the Undying. "Lion Heart"
introduces the heroic Sigananda of the Amazu people, who must
confront things that transcend the laws of the physical world when
powerful Wizards threaten his homeland. In "Land of Shadow," a
knight who is part of a band of Avanoran mercenaries discovers how
perilous the mysterious Shadowlands are when they undertake a
journey to locate a site to build a fortress. A world of wonder
beckons to be explored and fantasy enthusiasts are invited along
for the journey in these half-dozen stories from the world of Ave
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The Boxcar Baby (Paperback)
J. L. Mulvihill; Edited by Amanda Debord; Illustrated by Matthew Perry
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Born in a boxcar on a train bound for Georgia. At least that is
what Papa Steel always told AB'Gale. But now, fifteen years later,
the man who adopted and raised her as his own is missing and it's
up to AB'Gale to find him. Aided only by a motley gang of friends,
AB'Gale train hops her way across the United States in a desperate
attempt to find her papa and put her life and family back the way
it was. Her only guide is a map given to her by a mysterious hobo,
with hand written clues she found hidden in her papa's spyglass.
Here is the Great American Adventure in an alternate steampunk
dystopian world, where fifteen-year-old AB'Gale Steel learns that
nothing is as it seems, but instead is shrouded in secrets and
mysteries ... and that monsters come in all shapes and forms. The
Boxcar Baby is the first book of the Steel Roots series.
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Traitor Angel (Paperback)
H. David Blalock; Edited by Amanda Debord; Illustrated by Matthew Perry
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In the second book of H. David Blalock's Angelkiller Triad, the war
between The Army of Light and The Enemy continues behind the
scenes. Unknown to the general population, the battle for control
of humanity is heating up. Jonah Mason, called Angelkiller, faces
more than one decision. His Army resistance cell is wounded
physically and emotionally, on the brink of falling apart. The
mysterious allies calling themselves Knights are pressuring him to
abandon his people. Meanwhile, the world outside draws closer to
Armageddon. As Mason and his friends pursue their campaign against
Dorian Azrael's global megacorporation, Andlat Enterprises, the
stakes get higher with each desperate foray into the enemy's
computers. They are fated to lose one of their number and gain an
unlikely ally, but any advantage they gain could be fleeting at
best. If they fail, it could mean the end of The Army and all
resistance to the forces of Darkness.
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The Undying Light (Paperback)
Stephen Zimmer; Edited by Amanda Debord; Illustrated by Matthew Perry
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Doom Angel (Paperback)
H. David Blalock; Edited by Amanda Debord; Illustrated by Matthew Perry
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The final confrontation between Jonah Mason's Army and the Dark
Minion Dorian Azrael doesn't just dictate the fate of the
Angelkiller's resistance cell. It is the key battle in a larger,
global Conflict that can turn the tide against the oncoming
Armageddon. It all will come down to who survives when the smoke
clears, and who will receive their final reward.
Enter the dangerous and exciting world of Gorias La Gaul in this
collection of short stories from Steven L. Shrewsbury Volume One
includes the tales Day of Iniquity, Ashes of the All-Father, Author
and Finisher of Our Flesh, Insurmountable, and Beginning of the
Trail (a prequel story that leads into the events found in the
novel Overkill). Fans of authors such as Robert E. Howard are sure
to love the adventures of Gorias La Gaul as he battles all manner
of adversaries using two blades fashioned from the wings of angels
Sword and Sorcery, as it was meant to be
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The Seventh Throne (Paperback)
Stephen Zimmer; Edited by Amanda Debord; Illustrated by Matthew Perry
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The epic saga advances, as the shadows deepen ... Friedrich
accompanies the powerful Avatar Enki into the depths of the Abyss.
They seek to discover the fate of Erishkegal, who crossed the Veil
to spare a horde of outcast Nephilim ages ago. The quest will take
them to the brink of hell itself, but it is one that may hold
astounding revelations. Elsewhere, martial law is installed across
the UCAS during the outbreak of a deadly virus, and the onset of a
war to the Far East threatening the stability of the entire world.
The imposition of a diabolical technology looms, as centuries-old
organizations in the service of Adonai race to confront the looming
menace. Ex-marine Gregory Andreas leads a budding resistance to the
authoritarian government, while Dagian Underwood, the mastermind
behind the oncoming Living ID technology, reaches out to the dark
realm of Set to gain the help of an ally with a rare, formidable
ability. Seth Engel and his teenage friends venture forth once
again to seek proof of spreading rumors; this time of rounded-up
townspeople being herded into large detainment facilities close to
Godwinton. Even the shape shifting An-Ki are caught in the
maelstrom of uncertainty. Godral and the others of Sargor's clan
struggle to find their place in the strange modern world, while
Uria leads his renegade new clan into the unknown. Threads
intertwine as the dangers escalate swiftly. The Seventh Throne will
leave the reader hungry for the next installment, after a
revelation of tremendous magnitude culminates the latest Rising
Dawn Saga adventure.
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Dream of Legends (Paperback)
Stephen Zimmer; Edited by Karen Leet; Illustrated by Matthew Perry
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Dream of legends, and soar across the world of Ave... For Janus and
the other exiles from a modern world, finding themselves in the
fantastical lands of Ave was just the beginning. The assault upon
the Kingdom of Saxany and the tribes of the Five Realms ignites, as
the eyes of The Unifier turn southward, across the seas towards
faraway Midragard. A desperate, dangerous time looms, when all will
be swept up in the tides of war rippling out from Avanor. Yet in
the heart of the maelstrom, several lights begin to shine through
the darkness. Some are on a path of discovery, to uncover the power
that lies within, while others will brave perilous journeys, to
seek out the things said to exist only in the faded mists of myth
and legend. In the face of monstrous adversaries, massive armies,
and even horrific entities summoned from infernal depths, courage
and honor become the sword and shield in the hands of those who
choose to resist. Book Two of the Fires in Eden Series, Dream of
Legends is immersive, epic fantasy, for those who love to explore
richly developed fantasy worlds alongside an ensemble of
intriguing, diverse characters. Readers of the great epic fantasy
authors such as Robert Jordan, George R.R. Martin, and J.R.R.
Tolkien will find a wondrous trove of adventure, characters, and
depth in this next step of the Fires in Eden series.
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Angelkiller (Paperback)
H. David Blalock; Edited by Amanda Debord; Illustrated by Matthew Perry
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Thrall (Paperback)
Steven L. Shrewsbury; Edited by Louise Bohmer; Illustrated by Matthew Perry
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The Storm Guardians (Paperback)
Stephen Zimmer; Edited by Amanda Debord; Illustrated by Matthew Perry
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The Storm Guardians (Hardcover)
Stephen Zimmer; Edited by Amanda Debord; Illustrated by Matthew Perry
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