Twilight Territory: A Novel

Twilight Territory: A Novel
Author: Andrew X. Pham
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2024-01-23
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1324064854

A sweeping first novel of love, war, and resistance in post–World War II Vietnam, by the award-winning author of Catfish and Mandala. The peak of the hot season, 1942: The wars in Europe and Asia and the Japanese occupation have upset the uneasy balance of French Indochina. In the Vietnamese fishing village of Phan Thiet, Tuyet ekes out a living at a small storefront with her aunt Coi, her cousin Ha, and her two-year-old daughter, Anh. She can hardly remember her luxurious life in the city of Saigon, which she left just two years ago. The day Tuyet meets Japanese major Yamazaki Takeshi is inauspicious and stifling, with no relief from the sand-stirring wind. But to her surprise, she feels not fear or wariness, but a strange kinship. Tuyet is guarded, knowing how the townspeople might whisper, yet is drawn to Takeshi’s warmth all the same. A wounded veteran with a good heart, Takeshi grows to resent the Empire for what it has taken—and the promises it has failed to keep. As the Viet Minh begin to battle the French and Takeshi risks his life for the Resistance, Tuyet and her family are drawn into the conflict, with devastating consequences. A lushly panoramic novel, by turns gritty and profoundly moving, Twilight Territory is at once a war story and a love story that offers a fascinating perspective on Vietnam’s struggles to break free of its French colonial past. At its heart is one woman’s struggle for independence and her country’s liberation.

Twilight Territory

Twilight Territory
Author: Chris Cook
Publisher: Forks Forum Newspaper/Olympic View Publishing LLC
Total Pages: 88
Release: 2009
Genre: Clallam County (Wash.)
ISBN: 9780615234472

A Twilight fan's guide to the real locations in Forks and LaPush of the best-selling fictional book and film series from the Forks Forum newspaper.

The Twilight Mystique

The Twilight Mystique
Author: Amy M. Clarke
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2014-01-10
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 0786462043

The 13 essays in this volume explore Stephenie Meyer's wildly popular Twilight series in the contexts of literature, religion, fairy tales, film, and the gothic. Several examine Meyer's emphasis on abstinence, considering how, why, and if the author's Mormon faith has influenced the series' worldview. Others look at fan involvement in the Twilight world, focusing on how the series' avid following has led to an economic transformation in Forks, Washington, the real town where the fictional series is set. Other topics include Meyer's use of Quileute shape-shifting legends, Twilight's literary heritage and its frequent references to classic works of literature, and the series' controversial depictions of femininity.

Misty's Twilight

Misty's Twilight
Author: Marguerite Henry
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2012-12-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1442488069

Misty’s Twilight is part thouroughbred, part Chinoteague pony, and one hundred percent fire and talent. A direct descendant of the most famous pony ever, Misty of Chinoteague, Twilight has greatness in her blood. Now it’s her turn to shine, perhaps as a cutting horse, a jumper, or in the graceful art of dressage. Can Twilight, whose ancestors were wild ponies living on an untamed island, do it? Can she compete against the best horses in the world...and win?

Alaska Twilight

Alaska Twilight
Author: Colleen Coble
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2006-03-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1418526614

“Wonderful romantic suspense . . . took my breath away! Readers of Dee Henderson and Nora Roberts will love it!” —Hannah Alexander, award-winning author USA TODAY bestselling author Colleen Coble brings her signature blend of suspense and romance to the beautiful—and deadly—Alaskan wilderness. “You hide behind your camera instead of stepping out and engaging life with both hands. You're so afraid you'll fail at something, you won't even try.” For some people, Alaska is a breathtaking wilderness adventure, full of light and beauty. For Haley, it is a dangerous world of dark dreams and tortured memories. On the surface, she's here to document wildlife activist Kipp Nowak's bear encounters. But her real reason is to unearth the truth about a past murder. The suspense mounts when another body turns up, and Haley begins to wonder if the tragedies she experienced in the past are connected to the dangers and mysterious incidents of the present. From behind her camera, Haley observes it all, including Tank Lassiter, the wildlife biologist who has been forced to lead Kipp and his team into the Alaskan backcountry. As she watches him with his work, she feels a growing attraction. It will take great courage and faith to confront the truth she once ran away from. Before it's over, Haley may be viewing herself from an entirely new angle. Alaska Twilight is the story of a young woman's emergence from the shadows of past sorrow into the light of forgiveness and grace. “Colleen Coble will keep you glued to each page as she shows you the beauty of God’s most primitive land and the dangers it hides.” —romancejunkies.com “Colleen Coble’s Alaska setting is like an outback adventure without ever leaving the comfort (or warmth) of your own home. The reality will make you feel like there’s a grizzly bear breathing heavily over your peaceful night’s rest. Suspense, romance, and adventure, this one has it all.” —Kristin Billerbeck, author of The Theory of Happily Ever After “Coble . . . takes us on a dangerous trek through the beautiful Alaskan wilderness and introduces us to characters we can’t help but love. A suspenseful tale of murder and romance, Alaska Twilight grabs you by the heart and won’t let go until you finish the last page.” —Denise Hunter, bestselling author of The Convenient Groom and Honeysuckle Dreams

Supergods

Supergods
Author: Grant Morrison
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 482
Release: 2011-07-19
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0679603468

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • What Masked Vigilantes, Miraculous Mutants, and a Sun God from Smallville Can Teach Us About Being Human Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Iron Man, and the X-Men—the list of names as familiar as our own. They are on our movie and television screens, in our videogames and in our dreams. But what are they trying to tell us? For Grant Morrison, one of the most acclaimed writers in the world of comics, these heroes are powerful archetypes who reflect and predict the course of human existence: Through them we tell the story of ourselves. In this exhilarating work of a lifetime, Morrison draws on art, archetypes, and their own astonishing journeys through this shadow universe to provide the first true history of our great modern myth: the superhero. Now with a new Afterword

The Twilight Mind

The Twilight Mind
Author: Julie-Anne Sykley
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
Total Pages: 229
Release: 2012
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1780991010

A psychological analysis of Stephanie Meyer's Twilight saga series.

Ecopiety

Ecopiety
Author: Sarah McFarland Taylor
Publisher: NYU Press
Total Pages: 367
Release: 2019-11-12
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1479891312

Tackles a human problem we all share―the fate of the earth and our role in its future Confident that your personal good deeds of environmental virtue will save the earth? The stories we encounter about the environment in popular culture too often promote an imagined moral economy, assuring us that tiny acts of voluntary personal piety, such as recycling a coffee cup, or purchasing green consumer items, can offset our destructive habits. No need to make any fundamental structural changes. The trick is simply for the consumer to buy the right things and shop our way to a greener future. It’s time for a reality check. Ecopiety offers an absorbing examination of the intersections of environmental sensibilities, contemporary expressions of piety and devotion, and American popular culture. Ranging from portrayals of environmental sin and virtue such as the eco-pious depiction of Christian Grey in Fifty Shades of Grey, to the green capitalism found in the world of mobile-device “carbon sin-tracking” software applications, to the socially conscious vegetarian vampires in True Blood, the volume illuminates the work pop culture performs as both a mirror and an engine for the greening of American spiritual and ethical commitments. Taylor makes the case that it is not through a framework of grim duty or obligation, but through one of play and delight, that we may move environmental ideals into substantive action.

Intergalactic Stories: 60+ SF Classics in One Edition (Illustrated)

Intergalactic Stories: 60+ SF Classics in One Edition (Illustrated)
Author: Clifford D. Simak
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 1762
Release: 2023-12-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Intergalactic Stories: 60+ SF Classics in One Edition, illustrated and compiled from the pens of some of the most celebrated authors in science fiction, traverses the broad spectrum of humanity's outermost fantasies and fears. The collection showcases an array of literary styles, from the pioneering explorations of space operas to the intricate web of speculative science fiction, providing a panoramic view of the genre's evolution over several decades. Noteworthy for both its diversity and significance, the anthology presents an opportunity to engage with seminal works that have shaped the contours of modern science fiction, capturing the imagination with tales of interstellar adventure, dystopian futures, and the boundless curiosity of the human spirit. The contributing authors and editors, including Clifford D. Simak, Poul Anderson, Frederik Pohl, Damon Knight, and others, bring a rich tapestry of backgrounds to the collection. Their collective work aligns with various historical, cultural, and literary movements, from the golden age of science fiction to the more nuanced, philosophical undertones of the genre's later years. Through their diverse narratives, these authors contribute to a holistic exploration of what it means to venture beyond the known, blending tales of alien encounters, time travel, and cosmic wars with profound questions about humanity's place in the universe. For aficionados of science fiction and newcomers alike, Intergalactic Stories: 60+ SF Classics in One Edition offers an unparalleled journey through the myriad landscapes of speculative fiction. The anthology serves not only as an educational tool, enlightening readers on the genre's historical development and thematic richness but also as an invitation to witness the dialogue between some of its most influential voices. This collection promises a captivating exploration of the endless possibilities that science fiction represents, making it an essential addition to any literary library.