Books with author RW Farrell

Loved and hated, visited and avoided, seemingly everywhere yet endlessly the same, malls occupy a special place in American life. What, then, is this invention that evokes such strong and contradictory emotions in Americans? In many ways malls represent the apotheosis of American consumerism, and this synthetic and wide-ranging investigation is an eye-popping tour of American culture's values and beliefs. Like your favorite mall, One Nation under Goods is a browser's paradise, and in order to understand America's culture of consumption you need to make a trip to the mall with Farrell. This lively, fast-paced history of the hidden secrets of the shopping mall explains how retail designers make shopping and goods “irresistible.” Architects, chain stores, and mall owners relax and beguile us into shopping through water fountains, ficus trees, mirrors, and covert security cameras. From food courts and fountains to Santa and security, Farrell explains how malls control their patrons and convince us that shopping is always an enjoyable activity. And most importantly, One Nation Under Goods shows why the mall's ultimate promise of happiness through consumption is largely an illusion. It's all here—for one low price, of course.From the Trade Paperback edition.

This newest title in the Watercolor Made Easy series makes it possible for aspiring artists to re-create a range of horse and pony paintings. Expressive and fluid, watercolor is the perfect medium for portraying the grace of these majestic animals. Accomplished artist Janet Griffin-Scott guides you through the basics, from anatomy to mixing various coat colors. Then she walks you step by step through a number of engaging projects, including portraits and horses in action. Full of inspiring artwork and effective instruction, this book is an essential for all equine-loving artists!

Few artistic subjects can compete with the vibrant, colorful splendor of the ocean and its inhabitants. Now kids can learn to re-create their own underwater world with the award-winning Sea Creatures, where they’ll find easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for drawing 25 different aquatic creatures of all shapes and sizes. Starting with basic shapes and following through to finished illustrations, kids can learn to re-create their own underwater world in no time at all! And fun facts about the featured animals provide additional entertainment along the way.

Few artistic subjects can compete with the vibrant, colorful splendor of the ocean and its inhabitants. Now kids can learn to re-create their own underwater world with the award-winning Sea Creatures, where they’ll find easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions for drawing 25 different aquatic creatures of all shapes and sizes. Starting with basic shapes and following through to finished illustrations, kids can learn to re-create their own underwater world in no time at all! And fun facts about the featured animals provide additional entertainment along the way.

Twelve-year-old Nathan Nazberry doesn't want to relocate to Coves Point so soon after his mother's death. His father is insistent, however, and Nathan reluctantly heads for his new home—a run-down, old manor house on Dryden Lane.Despite his misgivings about Coves Point, Nathan quickly makes two new friends: Dexter Mills and the beautiful Morgan Creswell. And to his surprise, he discovers his new home once belonged to his long-dead grandfather. While exploring his new home, Nathan stumbles onto a series of riddles written by his grandfather. Together with his new friends and assisted by Alistair, a preternaturally smart raven, Nathan sets out to solve the puzzles.What starts as a game quickly turns serious. Others have an interest in the riddles, and are willing to kill to possess what the puzzles ultimately uncover. Facing increasing danger with every new riddle, Nathan, Morgan, and Dexter must solve a thirty-year-old mystery—or risk becoming its latest victims.

With Draw and Color: Horses and Ponies, aspiring artists can learn to create masterpieces featuring these stunning creatures, from the Andalusian to the Appaloosa to the Rocky Mountain Pony. Kids use circles to start the horses’ heads, chest, and hips; ovals for their muzzles and profiles; and triangles for their upright ears. Then they'll use the double-sided colored pencils and shaped eraser to add the final touches to equine friends. And children will delight in the quizzes and fun facts for each horse and pony that make learning simple and enjoyable.Once children get started with Draw and Color: Horses and Ponies, wild horses won’t be able to keep them away!