Robert B. Stone was an internationally known expert in the powers of the mind. Based in Hawaii, he was author and co-author of over 80 published books, most notably on harnessing mental abilities. He was a close associate of José Silva, founder of the Silva Method, with whom he coauthored several books. As a Silva lecturer for 20 years and Ambassador-at-Large, he introduced the Silva Method to several nations and was honored with many Silva awards.