New Releases by Robert Stone

In Fun with Problems, Robert Stone demonstrates once again that he is "one of our greatest living writers" (Los Angeles Times). The pieces in this new volume vary greatly in length—some are almost novellas, others no more than a page—but all share the signature blend of longing, violence, black humor, sex and drugs that has helped Stone illuminate the dark corners of the human soul. Entire lives are laid out with remarkable precision, in captivating prose: a screenwriter carries on a decades-long affair with a beautiful actress, whose descent into addiction he can neither turn from nor share; a bored husband picks up a mysterious woman only to find that his ego has led him woefully astray; a world-beating Silicon Valley executive receives an unwelcome guest at his mansion in the hills; a scuba dive guides uneasy newlyweds to a point of no return. Fun with Problems showcases Stone''s great gift: to pinpoint and make real the impulses—by turns violently coercive and quietly seductive—that cause us to conceal, reveal, and betray our very selves.

Discover hidden gems of wilderness in the Los Angeles metropolitan area! Despite the imminent presence of the city, there are thousands of acres of natural, undeveloped land with hundreds of miles of trails. Hikes range from boardwalk strolls along the ocean to shady canyon trails that lead to panoramic overlooks. Residents and adventuresome travelers will find this book essential to locating an amazing number of hiking opportunities.

From the New York City of Kline and De Kooning to the jazz era of New Orleans''s French Quarter, to Ken Kesey''s psychedelic California, Prime Green explores the 1960s in all its weird, innocent, turbulent, and fascinating glory. Building on personal vignettes from Robert Stone''s travels across America, the legendary novelist offers not only a riveting and powerful memoir but also an unforgettable inside perspective on a unique moment in American history.

Yosemite is one of the world’s most loved national parks. The park lies in central California on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Range. It is best known for Yosemite Valley, with its huge granite monoliths and long waterfalls; the rolling, boulder-strewn meadows along the Tuolumne River; and the rugged, snow-capped peaks of the Sierras. More than 90% of Yosemite is roadless wilderness and home to more than 750 miles of trails. This collection of 80 day hikes in and around Yosemite provides access to all of the well-known park features as well as many lesser-known trails and destinations. Highlights include incredible waterfalls, granite monoliths, expansive alpine meadows, giant sequoia groves, and unforgettable views from unique perspectives that are only accessible from the hiking trails. Outstanding scenery surrounds every trail regardless of its difficulty. Companion guides include Day Hikes In Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Day Hikes Around Sonoma County, and Day Hikes Around Napa Valley.

Retired professor Walter Rubin inherits the diaries of his late friend Harry Rosenberg, and finds himself fascinated by hints of a 30-year-old conspiracy to ruin a promising student''s career.

The Missoula area is home to some of the finest alpine hiking in Montana. This collection of 83 great day hikes ranges from popular vista overlooks of Missoula to remote backcountry trails through stream-fed canyons. Spectacular scenery and hikes for every level of experience.

There is an old saying, "God created the Grand Canyon, but he lives in Sedona." The Sedona region is home to extraordinary red rock formations, natural arches, majestic pinnacles, cliffs, gorges, sculpted canyons, mesas with panoramic views, ancient Indian ruins, plus year-round creeks and swimming holes. Sedona offers an abundance of outdoor activities, and hiking is one of the most popular. Day Hikes Around Sedona is a comprehensive guide to the extensive network of trails throughout this beautiful area. These one hundred hikes include trails to all the best-known rock formations, as well as secluded trails that travel down remote canyons, across vast plateaus, or lead to archeological sites. Oak Creek gently cascades through town, leaving a corridor of lush vegetation that contrasts with the eroded red rock landscape. Interconnected valleys, canyons, and mesas offer abundant opportunities for hiking and exploration. A range of difficulty levels and scenery is included. All hikes can be completed during the day. Map sources and references are listed for extending the hikes. Each hike includes:

Day Hikes In the Beartooth Mountains is an extensive collection of eighty-seven day hikes in and around Montanas highest mountain range Hikes range from 11000-foot alpine plateaus and peaks to treks along the Yellowstone River as it begins its journey

Day Hikes In Hawaii includes ninety spectacular hikes from Oahu Kauai and Maui Hikes range from leisurely beach strolls to dense rainforests and expansive overlooks Highlights include coastal cliffs lush canyons dormant volcanos waterfalls tidepoo

This 224-page guide is a collection of the best coastal day hikes along the southern California coast, the latest addition to the popular Day Hike Books series! It is an essential guide for both residents and travelers who appreciate the outdoors. The southern California coast has some of the most diverse and scenic geography in the state. This guide includes 100 great day hikes along 238 miles of coastline, from Ventura County to the U.S.--Mexico border. Discover hundreds of miles of trails in scenic and undeveloped land, despite the expansive urban areas. Highlights include wide sandy beaches, marine terraces, rocky headlands, tidal estuaries that are ideal for exploring, bay-side coves and caves, sandstone cliffs, great locations for viewing wildlife, lighthouses, expansive dunes, forested canyons, waterfalls, thousands of acres of undeveloped public lands, and panoramic ocean-front overlooks. Each hike includes the following: *Detailed map *Accurate driving and hiking directions *Distance/time/elevation statistics *List of relevant maps *Summaries to help hikers find a trail appropriate to their ability and desire Companion hiking guides, also by Stone, include Day Hikes Around Los Angeles (an Los AngelesTimes Bestseller), Day Hikes Around Ventura County, and Day Hikes On the California Central Coast.

Becoming involved with new faculty member Lara, who claims to be possessed, professor Michael Ahern journeys to Lara''s native island of St. Trinity, where he is enmeshed in a smuggling scheme.

Michael Ahearn enseigne dans une université américaine. Marié, père de famille, entouré d''amis avec qui il lui arrive de chasser le week-end, il mène une vie tranquille. Tout bascule lorsqu''il rencontre Lara Purcell, une jeune collègue originaire des Caraïbes. Michael tombe totalement sous son charme - ne lui a-t-elle pas d''ailleurs affirmé avec le plus grand sérieux qu''elle est elle-même possédée par un esprit ? Michael accompagne Lara dans son île natale, St. Trinity, inconscient du danger : l''île est le théâtre de convulsions politiques qui risquent à tout instant de dégénérer en guerre civile, sans compter les activités de contrebande et les rituels bizarres auxquels se livre la jeune femme. Mais qui est Lara ? Une princesse vaudou ? Une employée de la CIA ? Une femme fatale ? Lorsque Michael découvre la vérité, il est trop tard pour reculer. On retrouve dans ce " thriller littéraire " plein de mystère et d''intensité érotique les grands thèmes de Robert Stone l''Américain égaré dans un Tiers Monde qu''il ne comprend pas ; les diplomates, les agents secrets et les journalistes ; les idéalistes et les opportunistes ; la violence et la corruption. Mais le vrai voyage, comme toujours, est intérieur.

Includes 77 great hikes throughout this scenic area. Hikes range from easy beach strolls to moderately strenuous mountain climbs with panoramic vistas. The trails have been chosen for their scenery, variety, and ability to be hiked within a day.

From tropical gardens to beaches backed by silvery waterfalls, this guide includes some of the best scenery found in the Hawaiian Islands. Ample maps and clear directions ensure a memorable hike.

Features 55 incredible hikes, from the coastline to the island''s highest ridges. Each hikes includes a summary of its highlights, a map, and concise driving and hiking directions.

From the award-winning author of "A Flag for Sunrise" and "Children of Light" comes a collection of stories spanning nearly 30 years--from 1969 to the present--that explore the humanity that unites people.

Jewish and Christian terrorists unite in a scheme to blow up Islamic mosques on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem. The plot is discovered by Christopher Lucas, a Jewish-Catholic journalist from the U.S. writing a book on religious passions. He has a romance with an Arab nightclub dancer.

A portrait of two men and the powerful, unforgettable woman they both love - and for whom they are both ready, in their very different ways, to stake everything.

Les personnages de Robert Stone ont en commun le goût des situations extrêmes et des atmosphères louches. Une cantina mexicaine où traînent des voyous, un yacht bourré de drogue dérivant dans les Caraïbes, un quai de métro new-yorkais un soir de bagarre sont des lieux " typiquement Stone ". Ajoutons qu''il leur arrive, plus souvent qu''à leur tour, de forcer sur l''alcool et autres substances, et le tableau sera complet. A condition de ne pas oublier l''essentiel : chez Stone, tout se passe à l''intérieur. Le reste - castagnes, dope et mauvais lieux - n''est qu''une occasion, un signe du destin. Comme si le mouvement de l''histoire n''était là que pour refléter, en surface, la lente implosion de ces héros combustibles.

Rheinhardt, a disk jockey and failed musician, rolls into New Orleans looking for work and another chance in life. What he finds is a woman physically and psychically damaged by the men in her past and a job that entangles him in a right-wing political movement. Peopled with civil rights activists, fanatical Christians, corrupt politicians, and demented Hollywood stars, A Hall of Mirrors vividly depicts the dark side of America that erupted in the sixties. To quote Wallace Stegner, "Stone writes like a bird, like an angel, like a circus barker, like a con man, like someone so high on pot that he is scraping his shoes on the stars."