Daniel Phillips
1) War in Words
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War in Words is a gripping journey through World War I. In this rare firsthand account, Corporal Daniel W. Phillips describes his tour of duty from high school to boot camp and then overseas as a machine gunner at the front lines of battle. This narrative recounts with bone-chilling detail and brutal honesty the hardships of survival, the horrors of war, and the incredible strength of the human spirit.
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Born in Prague when it was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire and recognized today as a master of verse, poet Rainer Maria Rilke was considerably less well known in 1902 when he received a heartfelt letter from an aspiring poet. A 19-year-old student sent Rilke some of his verses, seeking an opinion of their worth. Rilke declined to offer a critique, instead encouraging the student to rely upon his own inner judgment: "Nobody can advise and help...
5) Awoken
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A medical student attempts to cure her brother from a terminal sleep illness, but a more sinister reason for his condition is revealed.