Thirteen Days: A Memoir of the Cuban Missile Crisis
Thirteen Days: A Memoir of the Cuban Missile Crisis

Author: Robert F. Kennedy

Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company

Published: 2011-04-25

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 0393341534

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"A minor classic in its laconic, spare, compelling evocation by a participant of the shifting moods and maneuvers of the most dangerous moment in human history." —Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr. During the thirteen days in October 1962 when the United States confronted the Soviet Union over its installation of missiles in Cuba, few people shared the behind-the-scenes story as it is told here by the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy. In this unique account, he describes each of the participants during the sometimes hour-to-hour negotiations, with particular attention to the actions and views of his brother, President John F. Kennedy. In a new foreword, the distinguished historian and Kennedy adviser Arthur Schlesinger, Jr., discusses the book's enduring importance and the significance of new information about the crisis that has come to light, especially from the Soviet Union.

Thirteen Days in September
Thirteen Days in September

Author: Lawrence Wright

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2015-04-28

Total Pages: 466

ISBN-13: 0804170029

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ONE OF THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW’ S 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR One of the Best Books of the Year: The Washington Post, The Christian Science Monitor, NPR, Entertainment Weekly, The Economist, The Daily Beast, St. Louis Post-Dispatch In September 1978, three world leaders—Menachem Begin of Israel, Anwar Sadat of Egypt, and U.S. president Jimmy Carter—met at Camp David to broker a peace agreement between the two Middle East nations. During the thirteen-day conference, Begin and Sadat got into screaming matches and had to be physically separated; both attempted to walk away multiple times. Yet, by the end, a treaty had been forged—one that has quietly stood for more than three decades, proving that peace in the Middle East is possible. Wright combines politics, scripture, and the participants’ personal histories into a compelling narrative of the fragile peace process. Begin was an Orthodox Jew whose parents had perished in the Holocaust; Sadat was a pious Muslim inspired since boyhood by stories of martyrdom; Carter, who knew the Bible by heart, was driven by his faith to pursue a treaty, even as his advisers warned him of the political cost. Wright reveals an extraordinary moment of lifelong enemies working together—and the profound difficulties inherent in the process. Thirteen Days in September is a timely revisiting of this diplomatic triumph and an inside look at how peace is made.

Thirteen Days to Midnight
Thirteen Days to Midnight

Author: Patrick Carman

Publisher: Hachette+ORM

Published: 2010-04-02

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 0316088803

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You are indestructible. Three whispered words transfer an astonishing power to Jacob Fielding that changes everything. At first, Jacob is hesitant to use the power, unsure of its implications. But there's something addictive about testing the limits of fear. Then Ophelia James, the beautiful and daring new girl in town, suggests that they use the power to do good, to save others. But with every heroic act, the power grows into the specter of a curse. How to decide who lives and who dies? In this nail-biting novel of mystery and dark intrigue, Jacob must walk the razor thin line between right and wrong, good and evil, and life and death. And time is running out. Because the Grim Reaper doesn't disappear. . . . He catches up.

The Thirteen Days of Christmas
The Thirteen Days of Christmas

Author: Jenny Overton

Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780192752130

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This is the heart-warming story of how three of the Kitson children help the wealthy merchant woo their older sister Annaple with a different gift for each of the twelve days of Christmas - with hilarious results! But as the house groans at the seams with partridges, calling birds, swans, maids-a-milking, etc., will Annaple really succumb to the romance of it all, or will she just want the house returned to its normal, tidy state!

The Thirteen Days of Christmas
The Thirteen Days of Christmas

Author: Graham Rutt

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2017-03-18

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 1326968661

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Based loosely on the old English carol about the Twelve Days of Christmas, this is a pantomime written for amateur performers and with a degree of flexibility, so that it can be acted by a cast of any size and ability. Yours to adapt as you wish to the cast who volunteer to join you.

13 Days
13 Days

Author: Louis Paul DeGrado

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2020-06-30

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 166320134X

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In this sequel to The 13th Month, 2015 Finalist Foreword Review Book of Year Contest, forces of good and evil battle for power. Samar Hamish is an archeologist obsessed with confirming his faith by digging up proof of historical events. He is warned in a dream that he has 13 Days to prevent the Shadows, parasitic creatures waiting inside moments of time that warp reality and influence their hosts. The countdown begins. He seeks out a team made up of a priest, shaman, psychiatrist and a college professor, who have been waging a covert battle against the creatures. Once banished into another dimension, the Shadows are fighting to take control. A secret plan to send soldiers through a portal to combat the Shadows in their dimension is in jeopardy and may backfire allowing the creatures to enter into the world of humans. With a limited number of days to react, the team must find a way to stop the plan. First, they must convince a council representing the world’s religions to delay the soldiers. They must also confront the demons and tragedies of the past, and learn to trust each other. Can the team find a way to stop the force that feeds on our own ill-intentions and insecurities or is it too late? What sacrifice must be made to turn back the tide and close the gates of Hell? “In his page-turning Christian themed novel, The 13th Month, Louis Paul DeGrado offers a fresh take on the theme of demonic powers among us. With its unusual theme, colorful characters and nail-biting plot, this book is sure to please anyone who appreciates a different take on evil.” --BlueInk Review “A thriller filled with intrique.” -Clarion Review

Thirteen Days of Tension
Thirteen Days of Tension

Author: Terri Kaye Duncan

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2020-07-15

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1725342197

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The words "nuclear war" strike fear into the hearts of people all over the world. Movies and books depict the apocalyptic aftermath of such an event. While fictitious accounts may not be totally accurate, in October 1962, the United States came perilously close to finding out the reality of such a catastrophe during the Cuban Missile Crisis. For thirteen days, the country teetered on the verge of nuclear war. Through engaging text, accompanied by dynamic images and intriguing sidebars, students will learn exactly how close the nation came to World War III and how the country was pulled back from the brink.

13 Days in Ferguson
13 Days in Ferguson

Author: Ron Johnson (Police officer)

Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 303

ISBN-13: 1496416570

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An account of the thirteen days of riots, protests, and marches following Michael Brown's death-- from the perspective of a Ferguson, Missouri police commander.

Michel Vaillant - Volume 8 - 13 Days
Michel Vaillant - Volume 8 - 13 Days

Author: Lapière

Publisher: Europe Comics

Published: 2021-09-22T00:00:00+02:00

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13:

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The Vaillant family is struggling to pick itself back up following the loss of Jean-Pierre. For his part, Michel is determined to return Vaillante racing to its former glory. But when he is unexpectedly given the chance to enter the upcoming French Grand Prix with Renault, he hesitates. How could he possibly get back in shape, and learn an entirely new car, in just thirteen days? But it could be a golden opportunity for him, and Michel is not one to back down from a challenge. The clock is ticking, and the climb back to the top is steeper than ever. Can he regain the summit?