burma

Nick endures servitude, beatings, and more after his British father's plantation in Burma is invaded by the Japanese in 1941, and when his father and others are taken prisoner and Nick is stranded with his friend Mya, they plan a daring escape on elephants, risking their lives to save Nick's father and Mya's brother from a Japanese prisoner of war camp.

"In this moving tale, join war veteran James Howard Williams as he encounters Bandoola, a working Asian elephant for the first time. Working together on a teak plantation, the two develop a rare friendship, which even today set standards around elephant care and conservation. But when another war forces them to leave their home in the Burmese jungle, the two undertake a journey that will test their friendship, taking trust, understanding and bravery to the very limit. Together, they lead a group of refugees and over 70 elephants to safety, scaling 5000 ft mountains as they cross the border from Burma into northern India"--Provided by publisher.

"Syed lives in Myanmar, a country that has experienced many years of violence. Part of the Rohingya minority group, his family is unwelcome in their homeland. Syed and his father flee by boat. Sadly, his father does not survive the journey, and Syed must reach a refugee camp on his own. Interspersed with facts about Myanmar and its people, this narrative tells a story common to many refugees fleeing the country."--Provided by publisher.

A collection of articles that discusses the historical formation and the religious and political dimensions of ethnic identity in Burma.

Profiles the life and achievements of Aung San Suu Kyi, whose efforts to establish a democratic government and ensure freedom for her people in Myanmar have been recognized around the world.

A biography of Aung San Suu Kyi, the daughter of Gen. AungSan who helped to win the independence of Burma, and describes her work to establish democracy for her nation.

A biography of Aung San Suu Kyi, whose efforts to establish a democratic government and ensure freedom for her people in Myanmar have been recognized around the world.

The author discusses the plight of the Rohingyas of Myanmar who are one of the most persecuted minorities in the world.