Books by Matt Brown

Locations from film, tv, literature, myths, comics and video games are plotted in a series of beautiful vintage-looking maps with fascinating stories of how authors and writers picked these places.

2 Popular Shipping Container Homes Manuscripts in 1 Book: Shipping Container Homes: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Living in a Shipping Container Home and Tiny House Living Including Ideas and Examples of Designs Shipping Container Homes: The Step-By-Step Guide to Shipping Container Homes and Tiny house living, Including Examples of Plans and DesignsManuscript 1: The Ultimate Guide to Shipping Container HomesOut of all the possible building materials available for homes, the last thing you might expect to hear about is shipping containers - yes, the same steel, rectangular containers seen on trucks and ships going across the world to deliver goods.While it might seem like a new trend, the truth is, shipping containers have been used for nearly two decades and have transformed into various multi-purpose living and working spaces. What are some of the reasons why the best-selling author Matt Brown among so many others advocate the use of this type of structure for a home? Well, open this book now to find out, and you will be amazed at all the opportunities!Here are just some of the questions and topics that are covered within the first part of the book: Shipping Container Homes: Pros and Cons What about Costs? New or Used? Living in Tiny Spaces Buying a Used Shipping Container How to Inspect your Container Home Permits and Building Codes Finding an Experienced Contractor Your Conversion Basics Insuring your Tiny Space Avoiding Mistakes Ideas and Examples of Designs And much more!Manuscript 2: Discover How Shipping Containers Can Become HomesThe trend to make shipping containers into fantastic homes has been a concept that's been used for almost two decades now. They are a convenient design concept that works well with the tiny home movement. The idea of minimizing and having pre-made deliverable homes that fit easily onto the back of a standard truck has a lot of appeals. There's a lot of flexibility when it comes to designing one of these homes, whether you are going for the tiny home or a unique modern design concept.This book is not a positive mumbo jumbo letter that is here to sell you on the idea of shipping container homes. Instead, this book expects that you are an adult who can make your own decisions as long as you are given the correct facts. Therefore, this second part of the book will start out by giving you the good and the bad of shipping container homes so you can be aware of the potential challenges that can arise when building with this material. After that, it will give you a great deal of useful and practical information in regards to building shipping container homes.Here are just some of the questions and topics that are covered within this second manuscript: Pros and Cons Designing Your Home Your Containers Inspecting the Container Where to Purchase Preparing the Land Crafting the Container Connecting Containers Interior Considerations Windows and Doors Insulation And much more!Download this Bundle Book Now and Discover the Ins and Outs of Home Construction Using Shipping Containers

The Ultimate Guide to Shipping Container HomesOut of all the possible building materials available for homes, the last thing you might expect to hear about is shipping containers - yes, the same steel, rectangular containers seen on trucks and ships going across the world to deliver goods.While it might seem like a new trend, the truth is, shipping containers have been used for nearly two decades and have transformed into various multi-purpose living and working spaces. What are some of the reasons why the best-selling author Matt Brown among so many others advocate the use of this type of structure for a home? Well, open this book now to find out, and you will be amazed at all the opportunities!Here are just some of the questions and topics that are covered within this book Shipping Container Homes: Pros and Cons What about Costs? New or Used? Living in Tiny Spaces Buying a Used Shipping Container How to Inspect your Container Home Permits and Building Codes Finding an Experienced Contractor Your Conversion Basics Insuring your Tiny Space Avoiding Mistakes Ideas and Examples of Designs And much more!Get your copy of the book now and learn more about shipping container homes

Turn Your Dream of Living in a Shipping Container Home Into RealityThis book contains everything you need to know to turn your dream of living in a home constructed from shipping containers into a reality.Chances are you've seen them on the road or on a freighter pulling into the port - but did you ever imagine that one of those shipping containers would one day make a home for someone? Whether you live in European countries such as Poland, Norway or Spain, or even across the globe in locations such as the United States, New Zealand, China and South America, shipping container homes are cropping up in a number of housing developments.Discover the Ins and Outs in this Essential Guide to Shipping Container Homes:In this book, you will learn all the ins and outs of home construction using shipping containers. You will discover what you need to know about building codes and zoning and how that will factor into the construction of your new home. You will learn all the advantages and disadvantages construction using this alternative material and why it is so popular all over the world. You will find out how to buy a shipping container suitable for home construction and what you need to know before you purchase one. In this book, Shipping Container Homes: An Essential Guide to Shipping Container Homes, you will discover advice and tips that will help you every step of the way. With this book, you will be ready to tackle any challenge and will ready to turn your dream of living in a shipping container home a reality.Within this book, you'll find the answers to these questions and more. Just some of the questions and topics covered include: Seriously: A Shipping Container Home? Pros and Cons Getting Started Design Options Rules and Regulations Preparation The Container Has Arrived - Now What? About Window Openings and Doors Roofing and Insulation Transforming your Container into a Home And much more!

Turn Your Dream of Living in a Tiny House Into RealityThis 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

Your Ultimate Guide to Living in a Tiny House with Example and Ideas of DesignsThis book is a comprehensive guide that will help you to move into your own tiny house.Because tiny living has a way of keeping you focused on what really matters to you, your life becomes richer, fuller and more meaningful. While you may own fewer possessions, your relationships, and quality of life improve dramatically. One of the results of tiny house living is the emergence of a group of people succeeding in life because they are having fun doing what they love to do.Out of this view and belief, this comprehensive guide on tiny houses was birthed. It is a means of teaching people what they need to get started in pursuing the life of tiny house living. A life where you can live fully. Leaving the past behind you to start a lifelong adventure of living the life you have always wanted to live but never knew you could.By reading this comprehensive guide to tiny houses, you will be able to get started on your journey to living in an amazing tiny house. From exploring tiny house living to the types of tiny houses available and getting ready to live in your own tiny house, we will cover the essential areas.Within this book, you'll find the answers to these questions and more. Just some of the questions and topics covered include Tiny Houses and the Tiny House Movement Debunking 7 myths surrounding tiny living Financing your Tiny House Meeting the legal requirements Designing your tiny house Moving into your tiny house Tiny House Space Hacks And much more!Buy the book now and discover more about Tiny Houses

A highly entertaining, myth-busting read for anyone with an interest in animals, from mosquitos to blue whales.

In this six-session video Bible study, evangelist Matt Brown outlines how Christians can champion both truth and love as they engage culture and nurture the fruit of the Spirit in their lives.

A highly diverting read for anyone with even a passing interest in English history, this myth-busting book will take you on a great ride through the national character. From Winston Churchill's speeches to the famous stiff upper lip, the land of Punch and Judy is gloriously rediscovered.

When Dreary Inkling Primary School's headmistress buys some new vending machines, she never imagined that a freak electrical storm would turn them into killer robots... Suddenly, the vending machines are on the rampage! Can whizz-girl Drishya Samode step in to save the day - and unite the Tech-Heads and the Cool Girls at the same time?

Ian Iansson is a bit worried about his school trip. Firstly, Ian doesn't have any friends, plus, his mum has packed him ten pairs of pants for a two-day trip. But as it turns out, these are the least of his problems... Because when Ian's class arrives at the spooky old house, he notices something that looks awfully like zombies...

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.

A fascinating and humorous read that debunks the surprising myths about the world we live in.

A highly entertaining book debunking the many myths about the human body. Is it dangerous to swim after eating? Does sugar make kids go hyper? And is there such as thing as being 'double-jointed'? Matt Brown will take you to the heart of this most puzzling subject.

Indulge your curiosity with this humorous and fascinating book that demystifies the surprising myths about space. If you've ever wondered what happens at the centre of a black hole, or whether we'll meet aliens in our lifetime, this book is chock-full of facts about the cosmos, how it works (and how it doesn't!)

A highly entertaining, myth-busting read for anyone with even a passing interest in science. Ever wondered if anything is faster than the speed of light? Was Sputnik the first object in space? Have your myths busted!

Who really invented photography? Why is the Mona Lisa really smiling? Which painting was hung upside-down for over a month before anyone noticed? This highly entertaining assumption-confounding, myth-busting book about art and art history has the answers.

Magnificently moustachioed madman Gussage St Vincent is back from the dead and set on using his pirate galleon time machine to become OVERLORD OF THE UNIVERSE. It's up to Trainee Time Crime Agents Compton and Bryan to stop him, in a battle involving the pongiest pants in history, the Great Fish-Slapping Game and a LOT of custard pies.

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.