Robert Stone crafted seven novels, his work distinguished by psychological complexity, political concerns, and dark humor. He possessed a profound affinity for outsiders, particularly those who brought hardship upon themselves. Stone masterfully transformed his characters' follies into art, exploring themes through figures like an adulterous teacher, a fraudulent seafarer, or a besieged journalist. His narratives spanned diverse settings, from the American South to the Far East, revealing a unique talent for portraying human frailty.
Revealing Hidden Secrets to the Holy Spirit's Transforming Presence
246 pages
9 hours of reading
The book explores the emergence of a transformative spiritual experience that promises to reveal the abundant treasures of heaven. It delves into the concept of a new dimension of glory, inviting readers to anticipate and embrace this divine revelation that can enrich their spiritual lives. Through this journey, the author encourages a deeper connection with the heavenly realm, emphasizing the potential for profound personal and communal growth.
This Revised edition of A Guide to Personal Investments is a comprehensive guide to the complexities of personal finance in 2023. Written against a backdrop of low interest rates, high inflation and low returns overall the information contained in the book will be particularly invaluable. The book is suitable for small investors in all markets and covers personal pensions, healthcare and education. It will prove an invaluable guide for all who are concerned to maximise returns from their investments, and also protect investments.
The definitive collection of nonfiction--from war reporting to literary criticism to the sharpest political writing--from the "legend of American letters" (Vanity Fair) Robert Stone was a singular American writer, a visionary whose award-winning novels--including Dog Soldiers, Outerbridge Reach, and Damascus Gate--earned him comparisons to literary lions ranging from Samuel Beckett to Ernest Hemingway to Graham Greene. Stone had an almost prophetic grasp of the spirit of his age, which he captured with crystalline clarity in each of his novels. Of course, he was also a sharp and brilliant observer of American life, and his nonfiction writing is revelatory. The Eye You See With--the first and only collection of Robert Stone's nonfiction--was carefully selected by award-winning novelist and Stone biographer Madison Smartt Bell. Divided into three sections, the collection includes the best of Stone's war reporting, his writing on social change, and his reflections on the art of fiction. This is an extraordinary volume that offers up a clear-eyed look at the twentieth century and secures Robert Stone's place as one of the most original figures in all of American letters.
Day Hikes Around Ventura County includes 123 day hikes in this scenic coastal county just north of Los Angeles. Hikes range from scenic strolls to mountain-to-coast hikes with panoramic views. Highlights include beaches backed by bluffs, tidepools, forested canyons, waterfalls, rock outcroppings, ridge walks, historic sights, and old filming locations. 400 pages with clear descriptions, a map for every hike, and index. All levels of hiking are included.
In a world divided by the ideological struggles of the Cold War, the Vietnam
War and the Civil Rights Movement, more than one-fifth of the people on the
planet paused to watch the live transmission of the Apollo 11 mission. To
watch as humanity took a giant leap forward.A companion book to the landmark
documentary series on BBC TV.
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This Revised edition of A Guide To Personal Investments is a comprehensive guide to the complexities of personal finance in 2019. Written against a backdrop of low interest rates, high inflation and low returns overall the information contained in the book will be particularly invaluable. The book is suitable for small investors in all markets and also covers personal pensions, healthcare and education. It will prove an invaluable guide for all who are concerned to maximise returns from their investments.
The guide showcases 125 of Sonoma County's finest day hikes, highlighting its stunning natural beauty, including rugged coastlines and lush valleys. It offers a diverse range of trails suitable for all hiking levels, with an emphasis on mid-range hikes. Spanning 60 miles of coastline and vast greenspaces, this resource is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts looking to explore the area's magnificent landscapes.
LA Times Best Seller and four-time award winner from three Outdoor Writers Associations, including Best in Show and Best Guidebook! Expanded 6th edition includes 160 day hikes in and around Los Angeles and over 230 maps. Hikes range from boardwalk strolls along the ocean to shady canyon trails that lead to panoramic overlooks. This is an essential guide to discovering the city's thousands of acres of public green space as well as many access points to the coastline.
For two decades Robert Stone made his living on the high seas. A modern-day pirate, he was involved in deep-sea diving, fishing, treasure-hunting and, more than anything else, smuggling, which brought him more money than he knew how to spend. Stone spent the last ten of his smuggling years in Africa, where he traded in illicit fuel. The murky waters of the Niger delta were his place of business as he operated in the most corrupt regime in the world, a place ruled by money and guns. He bought diesel directly from refineries and sold his black cargo to legitimate and illegitimate businesses all o.
