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1	Burmese days more books like this by George Orwell add to wishlist Set in the days of the Empire, with the British ruling in Burma, "Burmese Days" describes both indigenous corruption and Imperial bigotry, when 'after all, natives were natives - interesting, no doubt, but finally only a 'subject' people, an inferior people with black faces'. Against the prevailing orthodoxy, Flory, a white timber merchant, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.46! \| first editions \| SVS
2	From the Land of Green Ghosts: A Burmese Odyssey more books like this by Pascal Khoo Thwe add to wishlist The author, who was born in 1967, recounts his life from his childhood in a Burmese mountain tribe to his experiences in Mandalay studying English, to student life in Cambridge. Along the way, he provides a harrowing picture of the changes that overcame Burma after the political upheavals that transformed it into the repressive country of Myanmar. ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.26! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	The Brothel Boy and Other Parables of the Law more books like this by Norval Morris add to wishlist The mystery does not always end when the crime has been solved. Indeed, the most insolvable problems of crime and punishment are not so much who committed the crime, but how to see that justice is done. Now, in this illuminating volume, one of America's great legal thinkers, Norval Morris, addresses some of the most perplexing and controversial ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $5.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	The Coffin Tree more books like this by Wendy Law-Yone add to wishlist Wendy Law-Yone opens her first novel with the phrase of a survivor, "Living things prefer to go on living." A young woman and her older half-brother are expelled from their home in Burma by a savage political coup. Sent to elusive safety in America, the motherless siblings find themselves engulfed by the indifference, hypocrisy, and cruelty of an ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $11.67! \| first editions \| SVS
5	The Life of the Buddha more books like this by Patricia M Herbert add to wishlist Buddhism, one of the great religions of the world whose followers today are numbered in hundreds of millions, owes its origin to the inspiration and teachings of one man, Prince Siddhartha, who preached in India over 2,500 years ago and became known as the Buddha, "the enlightened one". Here Patricia Herbert tells the story of the Buddha's life as ... see all copies from $6.24! new only from $15.89! \| SVS
6	Burmese Looking Glass: A Human Rights Adventure and a Jungle Revolution more books like this by Edith T Mirante add to wishlist As captivating as the most thrilling novel, Burmese Looking Glass tells the story of tribal peoples who, though ravaged by malaria and weakened by poverty, are unforgettably brave. Author Edith Mirante first crossed illegally from Thailand into Burma in 1983. There she discovered the hidden conflict that has despoiled the country since the close ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.90! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	Burmese Design & Architecture more books like this by John Falconer, Elizabeth Moore, Daniel Kahrs add to wishlist The Burmese tradition of architecture, art and design is ancient, diverse and wonderfully rich. A reflection of a civilization unbreached by European powers for 3000 years and influenced by China to the north and India to the West, Burmese design is interwoven with spiritual, religious and political messages. It is only now that this tradition is ... see all copies from $17.30! new only from $18.06! \| SVS
8	True Love and Bartholomew: Rebels on the Burmese Border more books like this by Jonathan Falla add to wishlist Jonathan Falla, a nurse and prizewinning playwright, spent an illegal year living with the Karen rebels. His richly illustrated account of life in the Burmese jungle creates an evocative portrait of a people fighting to preserve their way of life. The Karen, one of Burma's many minority peoples, have been waging an increasingly desperate war for ... see all copies from $10.17! new only from $62.25! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Proper Care Burmese Cats more books like this by Dennis Kelsey-Wood add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.93! \| first editions \| SVS
10	The Golden Triangle: Inside Southeast Asia's Drug Trade more books like this by Ko-Lin Chin add to wishlist see all copies from $16.63! new only from $16.63! \| SVS
11	Flavors of Burma (Myanmar): Cuisine and Culture from the Land of Golden Pagodas more books like this by Susan Chan add to wishlist Burma, also called Myanmar, is located in South-eastern Asia between Bangladesh and Thailand, bordering the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal. Typical meals include rice, curries, salads, vegetables, and side dishes such as cucumber and tomato slices eaten with traditional Burmese fish sauce (Ngi-Pi-Yae) and Fried Shrimp with Shrimp Paste ... see all copies from $12.00! new only from $12.00! \| SVS
12 view cover	Burmese Pythons more books like this by John Coborn add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99!
13	Burmese legacy more books like this by Sue Arnold add to wishlist Sue Arnold returns to Burma and the origins of her grandparents. This account of her travels makes an exotic detective story about a now seldom visited part of the world. see all copies from $2.27! new only from $13.15! \| first editions
14	Burmese Family by Mi add to wishlist see all copies from $3.00! signed copies \| first editions
15 view cover	Burmese for Beginners more books like this by Gene Mesher add to wishlist The perfect guide to mastering the Burmese language. Designed for either self-study or classroom use. It teaches all four language skills speaking, listening (when used in conjunction with the CDs), reading and writing. Offers clear, easy, step-by-step instruction, building on what has been previously learned. Three CDs follow along with lessons ... see all copies from $12.64! new only from $12.64!
16 view cover	Guide to Owning a Burmese Cat: Feeding, Grooming, Health, Handling, Exhibition more books like this by Justine O'Flynn add to wishlist The Burmese is a sleek and wise-looking cat, an ancient breed who shares its origins with the Siamese. For current owners or those exploring this fine cat, the book covers history, character, the standard, selection, general care, health, exhibiting and more. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.38!
17 view cover	Buddhism and Society: A Great Tradition and Its Burmese Vicissitudes, Second Expanded Edition more books like this by Mr. Melford E Spiro add to wishlist see all copies from $3.80! new only from $39.54! \| SVS
18 view cover	The great Po Sein; a chronicle of the Burmese theater more books like this by Kenneth Sein, Joseph A. Withey add to wishlist see all copies from $4.65! new only from $102.22! \| first editions
19 view cover	The Mystery of the Burmese Bandicoot more books like this by Judy Cox, Omar Rayyan (Illustrator) add to wishlist Frederick is the brave one. Ishbu is the hungry one. The rat brothers live in a cage in Miss Dove's classroom, where they can learn??????and eat??????to their hearts' content. Then the fateful day arrives when class bully Millicent Mallory teaches them the meaning of the word . . . extermination! No sooner have the two rats fled the school than ... see all copies from $3.22! new only from $6.46! \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	The Life or Legend of Gaudama - The Buddha of the Burmese more books like this by P Bigandet add to wishlist Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. see all copies from $18.80! new only from $34.14! \| SVS
21 view cover	Cuisines of Southeast Asia: Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Burmese and More more books like this by Jay Harlow add to wishlist see all copies from $3.88! new only from $7.98!
22 view cover	Fenton Burmese Glass more books like this by Debbie Coe add to wishlist Burmese glass, developed by the Mt. Washington glass company in 1885, was named by Queen Victoria because the shaded colors reminded her of a sunset in Burma. Fenton introduced Burmese in 1970 and continues to produce it. This beautiful book includes 719 color photographs of fine examples. Each caption has a ware number, size, year of production, ... see all copies from $28.01! new only from $28.01!
23 view cover	On the Irrawaddy more books like this by G A Henty add to wishlist George Alfred Henty (1832-1902), referred to as G. A. Henty, was a prolific English novelist, special correspondent, and Imperialist born in Trumpington, England. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. His works include Out on the Pampas (1871), The Young Buglers (1880), With Clive in ... see all copies from $13.99! new only from $13.99! \| first editions \| SVS
24	Buddhism and society; a great tradition and its Burmese vicissitudes more books like this by Melford E. Spiro add to wishlist see all copies from $3.81! first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Burmese Pythons: Including Notes on Other Large Pythons more books like this by Philippe de Vosjoli add to wishlist see all copies from $1.99! new only from $20.93! \| first editions

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