burma

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The caged bird

2008
Serawoot, a young Burmese boy whose parents are imprisoned by the government, meets Aung San Suu Kyi, a leader of the Burmese fighters.

Burma chronicles

2010
Guy Delisle uses the graphic novel format to reflect on the experiences he had while living in Burma, also known as Myanmar, where his wife's career allowed him to explore Burma's rural and impoverished regions.

Myanmar

2000
An overview of the country of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, that includes information on geography, history, government, lifestyles, language, art, food, and current issues.

Bamboo people

a novel
2010
Two Burmese boys, one a Karenni refugee and the other the son of an imprisoned Burmese doctor, meet in the jungle and in order to survive they must learn to trust each other.

Myanmar

2002
Photographs and text profile the people, history, geography, economy, and culture of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma.

The bridge over the river Kwai

a novel
2007
British prisoners of war are forced by their Japanese captors to build a bridge in the jungles of Burma.

Saving fish from drowning

2005
When Bibi Chen, the leader of a group of twelve American tourists, mysteriously dies while on an art expedition in the Himalayan foothills of China, the remainder of the group discover that the Burma Road is filled with danger and uncertainty.

The river of lost footsteps

histories of Burma
2006
Explores the history of Burma, discussing centuries of imperialism, war, and global isolation; examining the emerging democracy movement; and theorizing about the country's economic and social future.

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