Thir13en Days

Author : Robert F. Kennedy
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2011-04-25
Category : History
ISBN : 0393341534

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Thirteen Days: A Memoir of the Cuban Missile Crisis by Robert F. Kennedy Pdf

"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.

Author : Michelle Young
Publisher : Michelle Young
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017-04-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781370595617

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Thir13en Days by Michelle Young Pdf

Benjamin Fritz, a known and well produced YouTuber finds himself caught in the spirals of a cult that seem to follow him like ghosts wherever he goes. How far down the path will Ben have to go to escape from the mad trail he has found himself on?

Author : Patrick Carman
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2010-04-12
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780316088800

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Thirteen Days to Midnight by Patrick Carman Pdf

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.

Author : Lawrence Wright
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-28
Category : History
ISBN : 9780804170024

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Thirteen Days in September by Lawrence Wright Pdf

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.

Author : Leo Hunt
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-25
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780763682231

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Thirteen Days of Midnight by Leo Hunt Pdf

In a devilishly dark and funny debut, a teen finds himself the unwitting beneficiary of eight enslaved and angry ghosts seeking bloody vengeance. When Luke Manchett’s estranged father dies unexpectedly, he leaves his son a dark inheritance: a collection of eight restless spirits, known as his Host, who want revenge for their long enslavement. Once they figure out that Luke has no clue how to manage them, they become increasingly belligerent, and eventually mutiny. Halloween (the night when ghosts reach the height of their power) is fast approaching, and Luke knows his Host is planning something far more trick than treat. Armed with only his father’s indecipherable notes, a locked copy of The Book of Eight, and help from school outcast Elza Moss, Luke has just thirteen days to uncover the closely guarded secrets of black magic and send his unquiet spirits to their eternal rest—or join their ghostly ranks himself.

Author : Ramsey Campbell
Publisher : Flame Tree Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2018-09-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1787580318

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Thirteen Days by Sunset Beach by Ramsey Campbell Pdf

“An absolute master of modern horror. And a damn fine writer at that”- Guillermo del Toro It’s Ray’s and Sandra’s first family holiday in Greece, on the island of Vasilema. The skies are cloudier than anywhere else in Greece, and they’re intrigued by local eccentricities—the lack of mirrors, the outsize beach umbrellas, the saint’s day celebrated with an odd nocturnal ritual. Why are there islanders who seem to follow the family wherever they go? Why do Sandra and the teenage grandchildren have strangely similar dreams? Has Sandra been granted a wish she didn’t know she made? Before their holiday is over, some of the family may learn too much about the secret that keeps the island alive. FLAME TREE PRESS is the new fiction imprint of Flame Tree Publishing. Launching in 2018 the list brings together brilliant new authors and the more established; the award winners, and exciting, original voices.

Author : Disney Book Group,Steven Davison,Carolyn Gardner
Publisher : Disney Electronic Content
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-07-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781368074520

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Nightmare Before Christmas 13 Days of Christmas by Disney Book Group,Steven Davison,Carolyn Gardner Pdf

What happens when two holidays collide? Thirteen days of frighteningly festive fun! Count down the days to see Jack, Sally, and their Halloween Town friends put a spooky spin on Christmas traditions! Jack Skellington is here from Halloween Town. You'll notice his handiwork scattered around. This year, he's decided to play Sandy Claws. But when Halloween creates Christmas . . . you might see a few flaws. From the minds of Tim Burton, Disney Imagineers, and acclaimed artist Jerrod Maruyama comes a picture book celebrating the classic animated film and the Disneyland ride it inspired. Renowned Imagineers Steven Davison and Carolyn Gardner's text turns turtle doves and French hens into floating candles and true-love potions, accompanied by beloved Burton characters painted in a new art style that will appeal to fans of all ages. Adorably spooky and frightfully festive, this tale will get fans of all ages into the holiday spirit!

Author : Michael Robinson
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781504937269

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13 Days by Michael Robinson Pdf

Having returned home from wandering the nearby moors, Justin’s fear soon becomes realized. There on the floor lays a letter postmarked Dundee. Only one person he knows lives there, and that is Tom. They haven’t spoken to each other for three years—and for a good reason. The letter is asking Justin to make contact again. Initially unsure, he agrees to meet. Thirteen days is that journey. It is a story about the loss of friendship. It examines the consequences for Justin and Tom after having both denied their consciences. For three years, each man has lived within the dark shadow of their actions. Heartache fills both men’s lives. Will their meeting help them clear their consciences? Can their love overcome mistrust and nonforgiveness? This novel will take the reader on a roller coaster of human emotions and changing values and will ultimately leave them with more questions than answers. It is a narrative of triumph and hope over stagnation and resentment.

Author : Carol Greene
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Children's songs
ISBN : 1402230966

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The 13 Days of Halloween by Carol Greene Pdf

A Halloween version of "The Twelve Days of Christmas," featuring such seasonal gifts as bats, goblins, spiders, worms, and ghosts.

Author : Mikal Keefer
Publisher : David C Cook
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2018-04-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780830772995

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13 Very Bad Days and How God Fixed Them by Mikal Keefer Pdf

If you want kids to do God’s Word and not just hear it—you’re in exactly the right place. Each session focuses on one key Bible truth—kids will discover it, think about it, talk about it, pray about it, and apply what they learn. You’ll drive that point home through Bible exploration, fun discussions, giggle-worthy games, and oh-wow activities that engage kids in multiple ways. Just add an adult or teenage leader to these easy-to-lead sessions to keep kids engaged, entertained, and growing in their faith! Each session is Flexible—sessions work for 1 or 2 kids, 12 kids, or more Multi–aged—suitable for all elementary kids Low–prep—using easy-to-find supplies 45 minutes of fun—with time stretchers to fill an hour Relational—children grow close to Jesus and each other Perfect for any children’s ministry program—Sunday school, children’s church, and more! Help kids discover the faith-building, life-changing truths tucked into 13 stories of people who had very bad days and how God fixed them. They will see God’s power at work in the lives of Noah, Daniel, Mary, Lazarus, Stephen, and others. And along the way, kids will discover that the same God of long ago watches over them—and can fix their bad days too!

Author : Ron Johnson
Publisher : NavPress
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2018-08-07
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781496416612

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13 Days in Ferguson by Ron Johnson Pdf

On August 14, 2014, five days after the fatal shooting of Michael Brown ignited race riots throughout the city of Ferguson, Missouri, the nation found an unlikely hero in Captain Ron Johnson of the Missouri Highway Patrol. Charged with the Herculean task of restoring peace between a hostile African American community and the local police, Johnson, a 30-year law enforcement veteran and an African American, did the unthinkable; he took off his bullet-proof vest and joined the protesters. The 13 days and nights that followed were the most trying of Johnson’s life—professionally, emotionally, and spiritually. Officers in his own command called him a traitor. Lifelong friends stopped speaking to him. The media questioned and criticized his every decision. Alone at the center of the firestorm, with only his family and his faith to cling to, Johnson persevered in his belief that the only way to effectively bridge the divide between black and blue is to—literally—walk across it. In 13 Days in Ferguson, Johnson shares, for the first time, his view of what happened during the thirteen turbulent days he spent stabilizing the city of Ferguson, and the extraordinary impact those two historic weeks had on his faith, his approach to leadership, and on what he perceives to be the most viable solution to the issues of racism and prejudice in America.

Author : Jenny Overton
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Children's stories
ISBN : 0192752138

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The Thirteen Days of Christmas by Jenny Overton Pdf

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!

Author : Terri Kaye Duncan
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-15
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781725342194

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Thirteen Days of Tension by Terri Kaye Duncan Pdf

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.

Author : William E. Mattatall
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010-12-08
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781456829704

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Thirteen Months, Fourteen Days The Journey by William E. Mattatall Pdf

Author : Jack Erickson
Publisher : RedBrick Press
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781301336371

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Thirteen Days in Milan by Jack Erickson Pdf

Sylvia de Matteo, an American single mother, is taken hostage by terrorists during a political assassination at Stazione Centrale, Milan’s train station. She is seized at gunpoint and thrown into the back of a van. Moments later, a Paris-bound train with Sylvia's fiancé and ten-year old daughter aboard departs Centrale without Sylvia. The terrorists drive Sylvia to a warehouse where she is imprisoned in a cell. When the terrorists discover Sylvia's father is a wealthy Wall Street investment banker, they demand a ransom for her safe release.