James H Foster: 11 books

Part of James H. Foster's series of action-adventure novels geared for young audiences, The Forest of Mystery begins with a chance encounter with a mysterious figure who recruits intrepid explorers Bob and Joe for a top-secret mission. The task seems tame compared to the boys' many overseas adventures, but the pair soon find themselves embroiled in a complex scheme.

Captured by the Arabs By James H. Foster

Take a trip to the treacherously beautiful Andes along the coast of South America. These craggy, snow-topped peaks hold allure for explorers -- and hide more than their fair share of deadly secrets. This thrill-a-minute page-turner opens with a cliffhanger and ratchets up the suspense from there. Though...

CHAPTER I The Chinaman BANG! Crash! “What was that?” Joe Lewis had turned suddenly, every nerve on edge. His eyes tried to penetrate the darkness of the San Francisco night. “Sounded like an automobile accident,” came from Bob Holton. “Come on. Let’s go around and see.” The two...

Intrepid pals Bob Holton and Joe Lewis were born with wanderlust pumping through their veins. Their fathers are both in charge of landing precious art and objects for major institutions in Washington, D.C., and the quest for the world's most valuable artifacts takes them -- and their sons -- on adventures...

CHAPTER I A Startling Discovery “LOOK here, Joe. There’s something stirring. I know the signs. Our dads wouldn’t keep together constantly, studying maps and reading books and making frequent trips to the museum, for nothing. It——” “You’re right, Bob. They certainly must have...

CHAPTER I Stranded “LOOK! The bridge is out! Stop the car—quick!” Bob Holton’s voice was unsteady as he gazed ahead at the place of danger. Acting on the instant, Joe Lewis pushed the brake pedal to the floor and waited breathlessly, his mind filled with thoughts of tragedy. The wheels...

If you were looking for the definitive Fairy Tales anthology, consider yourself lucky, because you just found it! "The Big Book of Fairy Tales" gathers together more than 1500 tales, which makes it truly unique in its kind. Here you will find some of the finest stories from around the globe,...

A survey of the last 100 years of science fiction, with representative stories and illuminating essays by the top writers, poets, and scholars, from Edgar Rice Burroughs and Samuel Butler to Robert A. Heinlein and and Jack Vance, from E.E. "Doc" Smith and Clifford D. Simak to Ted Chiang and Charles Stross-- and everyone in between. More than one million words of classic fiction and essays!

Every generation produces a counterculture icon. Joss Whedon, creator of the long-running television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, is famed for his subversive wit, rich characters, and extraordinary plotlines. His renown has only grown with subsequent creations, including Angel, Firefly, Dollhouse,...

Global support for improving child welfare and upholding the rights of children is strong, but in practice often fails to recognise the emerging gap between traditional child welfare practices and the evolving nature of child vulnerability. This book takes an international perspective on child...