In The Mystery Boys and the Inca Gold, a group of resourceful and courageous boys—known as the Mystery Boys—set off on an adventure to find the fabled treasure of the Incas. The story likely takes place in South America, where the boys must navigate treacherous terrain, decode ancient clues, and outsmart rivals who are also in search of the treasure.As the boys delve deeper into the mystery, they uncover secrets about the ancient Inca civilization and the challenges that have protected the...

The fourth and final book in the Air Mystery series (originally published as the Sky Scout series). Van Powell weaves a mystery tale of adventure and surprise in this tintilating mystery novel! Fans of the genre will be mightily impressed!

The Mystery Boys and the Secret of the Golden Sun follows the adventures of a group of young detectives or adventurers known as the Mystery Boys. The story revolves around their quest to uncover the secret of the "Golden Sun," which likely involves solving a complex mystery or encountering hidden treasures.The plot typically features elements of adventure, intrigue, and problem-solving, with the Mystery Boys using their skills and intelligence to navigate various challenges and uncover clu...

The Mystery Boys and Captain Kidd's Message is a thrilling adventure novel targeted at young readers, written by Van Powell. The book is part of the "Mystery Boys" series, which follows a group of intrepid boys who find themselves embroiled in various mysteries and adventures.In this installment, the Mystery Boys stumble upon a cryptic message believed to be connected to the infamous pirate Captain Kidd. The message hints at the location of a long-lost treasure, sparking the boys' curiosit...

US screenwriter and author of some sf interest for at least two of his series of adventures for boys: the Mystery Boys series of adventures for boys, all five volumes – including The Mystery Boys and the Inca Gold (1931), a Lost Race tale – being published simultaneously Contents The Mystery Boys and the Inca Gold (1931) The Ghost of Mystery Airport The Mystery Boys and the Secret of the Golden Sun The Mystery of the Fifteen Sounds The Haunted Hangar The Mystery Boys and Captain Kidd's Mes...

The Second Boy Detectives MEGAPACK® presents 6 more novels featuring young sleuths -- tales of the Banner Boy Scouts, Skippy Dare, the Mystery Boys, and more! Included are:THE BANNER BOY SCOUTS MYSTERY, by George A. WarrenYOUNG ATOM DETECTIVE, by Charles CoombsTHE MYSTERY OF THE FIFTEEN SOUNDS, by Van PowellTHE GHOST OF MYSTERY AIRPORT, by Van PowellTHE MYSTERY BOYS AND CAPTAIN KIDD'S MESSAGE, by Van PowellAMONG THE RIVER PIRATES, by Hugh Lloyd

"The Haunted Hangar" centers around a group of young aviation enthusiasts who become embroiled in a mystery surrounding an old, seemingly abandoned hangar. Strange and eerie occurrences begin to unfold, leading the protagonists to investigate whether the hangar is truly haunted or if something more sinister is at play.The novel combines elements of adventure, mystery, and suspense, typical of Powell's style. As the young heroes delve deeper into the mystery, they uncover hidden secrets, co...

In 1966 Jacques Derrida gave a lecture at Johns Hopkins University that cast the entire history of Western Philosophy into doubt. The following year Derrida published three brilliant but mystifying books that convinced the pollsters that he was the most important philosopher of the late 20th Century. Unfortunately nobody was sure whether the intellectual movement that he spawned – Deconstruction – advanced philosophy or murdered it.The truth? – Derrida is one of those annoying geniuses you...

An astonishing memoir of redemption—the moving story of a former top NBA player who miraculously rebounded from a monumental fall thanks to hard work and his deep, transformative faith.Sixteen years ago, Vin Baker was an NBA All-Star, an Olympic Gold medalist, and a multimillionaire. While he excelled on the court, Vin harbored a dark secret: a dependency on drugs and alcohol that began after the clean-cut preacher’s son turned pro. Eventually becoming a full-blown yet functional a...

#1 bestselling author and acclaimed venture capitalist John Doerr reveals a sweeping action plan to conquer humanity’s greatest challenge: climate change.In 2006, John Doerr was moved by Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth and a challenge from his teenage daughter: “Dad, your generation created this problem. You better fix it.” Since then, Doerr has searched for solutions to this existential problem—as an investor, an advocate, and a philanthropist.Fif...

This is the first book to systematically describe the range of approaches used in music imagery and Guided Imagery and Music across the lifespan, from young children through to palliative care with older people.Covering a broad spectrum of client populations and settings, international contributors present various adaptations of the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery to accommodate factors such as time restraints, context (including hospitals, schools, and the wider community), client ...

Second entry in series of teen aviation stories, filled with lots of scientific jargon, a jewel heist, and adventure. Van Powell is a pseudonym of early Hollywood screenwriter, Ardon Van Buren Powell (1886-1958). ( Matt Pierard)