Ryan Chapman

Embark on another unforgettable journey through the rugged landscapes of the Australian Outback with Henny and his dad in Looking for Waterholes, the second enchanting book of the A True Australian Adventure series.Imagine setting out to explore the Outback's most remote and isolated terrain, where every day holds the promise of new discoveries. Join Henny, the spirited Border Collie x Cattle Dog, and his determined dad as they embark on an adventure like no other Their quest? To uncover hidden waterholes amidst the arid landscapes, following the winding path of a freshly filled riverbeds graced by the wet season. Each twist and turn of their journey unveil new wonders, from secluded waterfalls cascading into crystal-clear pools to lush oases teeming with life. Against the backdrop of the Outback's rugged beauty, Henny and his dad forge ahead, their spirits undeterred by the challenges that lie ahead. Looking for Waterholes captures the essence of adventure, as Henny's infectious enthusiasm propels the narrative forward. Vivid descriptions and vibrant visualisations transport readers into a world of wonder, where every moment is filled with excitement and discovery.Looking for Waterholes invites readers to experience the boundless joy of discovery, echoing the overarching theme of the series - the celebration of Australia's diverse landscapes and the unbreakable bond between a remarkable dog and his dad. Get ready to traverse the dusty trails, feel the refreshing spray of waterfalls, and embrace the magic of Henny's Looking for Waterholes, a tale that captures the true spirit of an Australian adventure.

Embark on another unforgettable journey through the rugged landscapes of the Australian Outback with Henny and his dad in Looking for Waterholes, the second enchanting book of the A True Australian Adventure series.Imagine setting out to explore the Outback's most remote and isolated terrain, where every day holds the promise of new discoveries. Join Henny, the spirited Border Collie x Cattle Dog, and his determined dad as they embark on an adventure like no other Their quest? To uncover hidden waterholes amidst the arid landscapes, following the winding path of a freshly filled riverbeds graced by the wet season. Each twist and turn of their journey unveil new wonders, from secluded waterfalls cascading into crystal-clear pools to lush oases teeming with life. Against the backdrop of the Outback's rugged beauty, Henny and his dad forge ahead, their spirits undeterred by the challenges that lie ahead. Looking for Waterholes captures the essence of adventure, as Henny's infectious enthusiasm propels the narrative forward. Vivid descriptions and vibrant visualisations transport readers into a world of wonder, where every moment is filled with excitement and discovery.Looking for Waterholes invites readers to experience the boundless joy of discovery, echoing the overarching theme of the series - the celebration of Australia's diverse landscapes and the unbreakable bond between a remarkable dog and his dad. Get ready to traverse the dusty trails, feel the refreshing spray of waterfalls, and embrace the magic of Henny's Looking for Waterholes, a tale that captures the true spirit of an Australian adventure.

A bracing satire about the implosion of a Theranos-like company, a collapsing marriage, and a billionaires' "philanthropy summit," for fans of Hari Kunzru and The White Lotus. In 72 hours, a blockbuster expos will reveal Victoria Stevens' multibillion-dollar startup as a massive fraud. And Victoria has gone missing. Has she faked her death, leaving her husband Guy Sarvananthan to face the fallout--and potential jail time? Should Guy flee to his native Sri Lanka, an outcast and a failure? Or embrace denial? Why not: He takes the corporate jet to a private Caribbean island, where the 0.0001% have gathered to decide which one of the world's biggest problems to "eradicate forever." Guy drinks and drugs his way into oblivion, through manicured jungles and aboard superyachts, amid captains of industry, legions of staff, and unlikely saboteurs. Meanwhile, Victoria narrates her side of the story from an off-the-grid location in the California desert. In scribbled diary entries shot through with cultish self-help mantras, she plots her comeback, confident she'll prove everyone wrong. Again. Ryan Chapman's incisive novel is a swan dive into the abyss and "Martin Amis's Money for really late, late capitalism" (Amitava Kumar, author of A Time Outside This Time).

Longlisted for the 2019 Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, Ryan Chapman’s “gritty, bracing debut” (Esquire) set during a prison riot is “dark, daring, and laugh-out-loud hilarious…one of the smartest—and best—novels of the year” (NPR).A largescale riot rages through Westbrook prison in upstate New York, incited by a poem in the house literary journal. Our unnamed narrator, barricaded inside the computer lab, swears he’s blameless—even though, as editor-in-chief, he published the piece in question. As he awaits violent interruption by his many, many enemies, he liveblogs one final Editor’s Letter. Riots I Have Known is his memoir, confession, and act of literary revenge. His tale spans a childhood in Sri Lanka, navigating the postwar black markets and hotel chains; employment as a Park Avenue doorman, serving the widows of the one percent; life in prison, with the silver lining of his beloved McNairy; and his stewardship of The Holding Pen, a “masterpiece of post-penal literature” favored by Brooklynites everywhere. All will be revealed, and everyone will see he’s really a good guy, doing it for the right reasons. “Fitfully funny and murderously wry,” Riots I Have Known is “a frenzied yet wistful monologue from a lover of literature under siege” (Kirkus Reviews).

The pun.No word in the history of human language has more power to simultaneously cause so much misery yet so much joy. When executed effectively, the pun has the ability to bring nations together and make enemies friends. When it fails, it can tear families apart. Only the bold dare to engage in this delicate art form, and very few ever triumph over the inevitability of social awkwardness to become a true pun master.Enter Ryan and Adam. These seemingly harmless friends are on a crusade to make the world groan, one bad pun at a time. Their adventure begins with a simple text message, an invitation to write a book on puns, and becomes an epic journey into the very soul of word play. What started as a simple idea would become "The Longest Pun War" - a book which will serve to redefine the most creative, and often misunderstood, type of humor on the planet.Throughout this important piece of pun literature, Ryan and Adam navigate the perils and joys of writing a book, which will test their resolve and have readers on the edge of their seats. Will they ever find a PR firm to handle their marketing? That certainly ads its own challenges. Will they agree on a price? This is one of money obstacles they will have to overcome.The Longest Pun War holds a number of totally fake records that Ryan and Adam completely fabricated, including. -The longest continuous string of puns in the history of literature (take that, Shakespeare ).-The first book drafted entirely from a text message exchange (because obviously books written in a text message format will "cell" well).-Simultaneously the most useful and useless book of all time. Ryan and Adam's pun-based journey over text message will warm your heart, make you laugh, make you groan, feel a little uncomfortable, maybe even a little tired if that's what reading does to you. One thing is for certain, The Longest Pun War will be forever known as the most important piece of literature on puns in human history (we think).

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