Matt Brown

Rhys Davies

From Stephen King’s Salem’s Lot to superhero Wakanda, from Lilliput of Gulliver's Travels to Springfield in The Simpsons, a wondrous atlas of imagined places around the world. Locations from film, tv, literature, myths, comics and video games are plotted in a series of beautiful vintage-looking maps. The maps feature fictional buildings, towns, cities and countries plus mountains and rivers, oceans and seas. Ever wondered where the Bates Motel was based? Or Bedford Falls in It's a Wonderful Life? The authors have taken years to research the likely geography of thousands of popular culture locations that have become almost real to us. Sometimes these are easy to work out but other times a bit of detective work is needed and the authors have been those detectives. By looking at the maps, you'll find that the revolution at Animal Farm happened next to Winnie the Pooh's home. Each location has an an extended index entry plus coordinates so you can find it on the maps. Illuminating essays accompanying the maps give a great insight into the stories behind the imaginary places, from Harry Potter's wizardry to Stone Age Bedrock in the Flintstones. A stunning map collection of invented geography and topography drawn from the world’s imagination. Fascinating, beautiful and an essential book for any popular culture fan and map enthusiast.

from Lilliput to Gotham City

Atlas of Imagined Places

At My Fathers Barbers, Mataio (Matt) Faafetai Malietoa Brown offers men a haircut with a difference: a safe space to be seen and heard without judgement. From his barbershop chair, Matt has inspired a new generation of New Zealand men to break free from the cycle of abuse — and those men have in turn inspired him and his wife, Sarah, to create the global anti-violence movement, She Is Not Your Rehab. In this raw and unflinching book Matt shares his own story and those of his clients, of surviving family violence and abuse, and how they were able to find healing and turn their lives around. He introduces the people and concepts that have helped him heal, and gives readers the tools they need to begin their own journeys. She is Not Your Rehab demonstrates the power of vulnerability and honesty in addressing pain and shame, and shows how anyone can empower themselves by taking responsibility for their own healing.

One Man’s Journey to Healing and the Global Anti-Violence Movement He Inspired

She Is Not Your Rehab

eleven epic stories from the mabinobi

The Mab

Eleven epic stories from the mabinobi

How should Christians live out their faith before a watching world and what is our role in viral controversies and trending issues? In Truth Plus Love, evangelist Matt Brown outlines how to champion both truth and love as we engage culture in this great adventure of representing God to the world.

The Jesus Way to Influence

Truth Plus Love

How to get into the BIGGEST PICKLE ever. 1. Create a TIME MACHINE SANDWICH. 2. Accidentally let your evil older brother steal the sandwich and travel through time CHANGING ALL OF HISTORY. 3. Set out to STEAL BACK the sandwich with the help of a secret agent FROM THE FUTURE. 4. Save the world from TOTAL DESTRUCTION... (Probably.)

Compton Valance - The Time-travelling Sandwich Bites Back

Turn Your Dream of Living in a Shipping Container Home Into Reality Did you know that there are over 50 million surplus containers in the U.S? Yes, that is correct, and what that means for you is that there are more than enough containers available for you to build a home. Not only that, you will be able to build a home for a lower price than if you were to go with a traditional home. Let me guess, are you interested in moving into a shipping container because of the low cost of building this type of home? If so, great; because that is a significant benefit of building with shipping containers. Perhaps you were attracted to shipping container homes because they are Eco-friendly? As you probably already know, they are magnificent homes for the environment. Or maybe you were drawn to the looks of shipping container homes? Many people think that they are the coolest building type out there. People may also decide to move into a shipping container because of the speed of which you can build the home, compared to a brick and mortar home. Off the grid living is also something that attracts people to shipping container homes. Whatever your motivation is, I am here to help you to move into your shipping container home. I have produced this book in a step by step way so you can get clarity about all the processes. Within this book, you will find the answers to these questions and more. Just some of the questions and topics covered include Advantages and Disadvantages of Moving Into a Shipping Container Home 6 Crucial Mistakes to Avoid When Moving Into a Shipping Container Home Should You Hire or Build it Yourself? Ideas for Your Design Getting Permits Buying Your Container Choosing Your Foundation Type Delivering Day Should you Put A Roof on It? Installing Windows and Doors Electric Layout and Water Layout Insulating Inspection and Interior Design 37 Designs to Research Further Plan Checklist Interesting Facts about Shipping Container Homes And more! Buy the Book Now and Learn More About Shipping Container Homes

How to Move Into a Shipping Container Home (a Step by Step Guide)

Shipping Container Homes

Turn Your Dream of Living in a Tiny House Into Reality This book is your definitive guide to realizing the dream of one day moving into your own tiny house. With the recent global downturn in the real estate market and the desire for minimalism, tiny home culture has grown exponentially and become a tangible alternative for those living on a budget or choosing to keep material possessions to a minimum. A number of people want to live in tiny houses because they view the smaller floorplan as environmentally friendly, practical and more ethically responsible. Tiny Houses: An Essential Guide to Tiny Houses with Examples and Ideas of Designs is your ultimate guide to the ins and outs of planning the best tiny house for your budget. Whether you plan to purchase or build your house from the ground up, this book will be your guide every step of the way. Full of advice and recommendations to guarantee your success, this is the book you need to read before you get started building your own tiny house. Within this book, you'll find the answers to these questions and more. Just some of the questions and topics covered include A Few Basics About Tiny Homes Global Trends How Much Does it Cost? Different Types of Tiny Houses Benefits and Drawbacks of a Tiny House Deciding on a Foundation Framing Options What about Building Codes? A Word about Expenses Protecting your Tiny Home from the Elements What about Windows and Doors? Put a Roof on it! Utilities And much more! Buy the book now and learn more about Tiny Houses

An Essential Guide to Tiny Houses With Examples and Ideas of Design

Tiny Houses

Compton Valance Revenge of the Fancy-Pants Time Pirate

There are unexpected, beatific moments when Rev. Elijah Lovejoy Parish is swept up by the divine intrusion into the ordinary. Yet, he knows he cannot tarry there, for his calling also compels him to resume his shift as the traffic cop down at the intersection of Pathological and Whine. Told from the perspective of a deceased brother, freed from life's bondage to autism, Parish introduces you to the family of a young pastor and invites you to laugh and cry through the seasons of a year laced with everything from a redneck funeral that becomes a DEA sting operation to a grandfather's honorable relinquishing of his mind to senescence to an act of violence that impales the community and challenges easy Easter answers. Dismayed by rock-star-skinny-jeaned preachers preening and self-righteous demagogues decreeing, Elijah Parish balks when strangers ask him what he does for a living. Yet, he keeps at it. Why? Grace: undeserved and unsurpassed, ineffable and irrepressible. Living with the sinners and saints of St. Martin Presbyterian Church in the North Carolina foothills community of Edinburgh, Elijah and his family keep stumbling into grace as the seasons pass and as chaos dances with mercy.

Parish

Mickey Doyle had the opportunity of a lifeti me. As an undersized minor pro soccer goalie from Liverpool, hed achieved as much as his body would let him. Then, on a fl uke, he discovered a new talent, and became the kicker for a professional football team in America. His journey took him overseas to a land more foreign than he had imagined, but in other ways it was very familiar. His inner journey wound through ambiti on, happiness, solitude, friendship, and love. But ulti mately, he crossed the ocean in search of himself.

Kicker

Eloise Williams

‘These stories make the wall between worlds thrillingly thin. Their enchantment calls to us ever from the other side of the door’ Michael Sheen, from the foreword If you think you’ve heard all the fairy tales out there, think again. Inside this book you will find eleven epic Welsh tales from long ago, but not so far away, that are bound to enchant you. The Mab is a collection full to the brim with brand new versions of really, really old stories from the Mabinogi – maybe the oldest written-down stories in the history of Britain. But as well as being really, really old, the stories in The Mab are strange and funny and thrilling. Alive with mystery and magic, they speak of a time when the gates between the Real World and the Otherworld were occasionally left open. And sometimes, just sometimes, it was possible to step through. The stories in this illustrated edition have been reimagined by an extraordinary team of writers, and each appears alongside a Welsh-language translation.

Nato alle Hawaii come vera e propria filosofia di vita il surf ha cavalcato le onde dell’oceano per diffondersi a macchia d’olio in tutto il mondo. Esploso come contro-cultura negli Stati Uniti nel secondo dopoguerra il surf ha attraversato la storia della società statunitense per diventare un fenomeno sportivo e culturale mondiale. Questo libro racconta la storia del surf così come la conosciamo oggi, ma anche le storie dei grandi protagonisti di questa disciplina: Eddie Aikau, Gerry Lopez, Mark Slater, Miki Dora… uomini che sono entrati nella leggenda con le loro vite straordinarie inseguendo il mito di un’estate infinita.

Il sogno di un'estate infinita: Storie di Surf

Everything You Know about Science Is Wrong

Follow Penn State wrestler Matt Brown on his incredible journey. After taking two years off for a church mission, in 2015 he won the NCAA National Wrestling Championships at 174 pounds. Find out how he was able to succeed not only on the mat but also in the classroom as he went on to be the Capital One Academic All-America of the Year with his 3.97 GPA. You will be entertained and motivated as Matt shares the lessons he's learned wrestling for the legendary Cael Sanderson.

Accomplished: Reflections of an NCAA National Champion

Mission

Jonathan Little

Rob Tinnion

Alexander 'msusyr24' Carr

Jon van Fleet

Excelling at Tough No-Limit Hold'em Games is a must-have if you have ambitions to move up the stakes. Renowned poker player and leading coach Jonathan Little brings together ten No-Limit experts to provide cutting-edge information for the keen student. All the authors are established coaches for pocarr.com, the prominent backing company. Pocarr has helped numerous players to climb the poker ladder and succeed at the highest levels in events such as the WCOOP (World Championship of Online Poker) and SCOOP (Spring Championship of Online Poker). Success beyond the lower stakes demands a highly specific skill set. Excelling at Tough No-Limit Hold'em Games will show you how to develop this skill set so you can rise to the top of the game. Topics include: * Quick tips for beating the low stakes games * Adjusting your preflop strategy * When to c-bet (continuation bet) * How to defend against c-bets * Navigating multi-way pots * Basic ICM (Independent Chip Model) and advanced ICM * Medium stacked final table strategies * Strategies to crush live poker Excelling at Tough No-Limit Hold'em Games is the essential guide for anyone who is serious about wanting to succeed at the high stakes and make a significant income from poker.

How to Succeed Beyond the Small Stakes

Jonathan Little's Excelling at Tough No-Limit Hold'em Games

Todd Civin

"Matt Brown was flyng across the ice, just as his coach wanted. He gained speed as he chased the puck toward his defensive zone. Just as the puck settled between Matt's skates, he was bumped from behind by an opposing player and crashed headfirst into the unforgiving boards. As he struggled to move his arms and legs, an ominously painful silence fell over the arena. In a split second, star hockey player Matt Brown was suddenly paralyzed from the neck down."--Provided by publisher

A True Story of Resilience in the Face of Adversity

Line Change

Like New York, London can be enjoyed all day and all night. This insider's guide gives you the gen on where, when and how to enjoy London at any hour. It covers places to stay, places to eat, drink, dance and be entertained and informed. Including all the main and famous places in London but with the added twist of highlighting some of the lesser-known parks, palaces and museums. The book is structured by hours of the day, so it gives the ideal time to do any number of great things in a great city, from breakfast places and tea at 4, to cocktails at 6 and midnight walks. Discover gin palaces, walks beside the Thames, Hawksmoor churches and haunted pubs with this indispensable guide. Each entry lists the nearest tube stop so this grand city can be explored with an Oyster card! Author Matt Brown from legendary London blog the Londonist is probably the most London-obsessed person there is. He brings his own extensive knowledge of the city to the book, revealing an array of new experiences even for the long-term Londoner and the discerning tourist. With London Underground going 24 hours in September, this is a timely book to discover some of the hidden charms of this fascinating city.

the insider's guide to London 24 hours a day

London Night and Day

Rhys B. Davies

The Atlas of Imagined Places

A highly entertaining, myth-busting read for anyone with even a passing interest in science. Hot on the heels of the fascinating compendium Everything You Know About London Is Wrong, this next book in the series, written by author Matt Brown in his trademark humourous style, debunks the scientific myths we all take for granted. Does nothing travel faster than the speed of light? Well, in certain circumstances, a winded tortoise can go faster. Are there actually seven colours in a rainbow? Think again. And our author merrily explains why our hair and nails don't keep growing after we die and why chemicals in our diet might not be the toxic threats we are led to believe. Covering everything from pseudoscience to phenomena of physics, scandals of space and scientific misquotes, Everything You Know About Science is Wrong shatters a range of illusions we have accepted unquestioningly since childhood and demystifies this most puzzling of subjects.

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