Books with author Whitney Stewart

Eric Weiman is on his way to a famous music camp in San Francisco, a prize he won in a New Orleans guitar contest. He hopes he'll find a teacher and mentor there. He expects the best summer of his life. But there will be complications whom he met when they both won the Quickfinger Guitar contest in New Orleans, he's never been so far from home. He hopes he'll make friends and learn a lot about music. That will happen but not before a strange twist of fate causes Eric to call on reserves of courage he never knew he had as he visits the most fascinating places in this complex and beautiful city.

When Aung San Suu Kyi returned to her native Burma to tend to her ailing mother, no one could have known that, within a few months, the quiet woman would become a leader of her people. In 1989, after Suu Kyi had worked only a year in Burma's renewed struggle for democracy, the military government place her under house arrest. The following years, while still confined to her home, Suu Kyi led Burma's National League for Democracy to victory in a national election. The military government refused to recognize the election. In 1991, still under arrest, Aung San Suu Kyi won the Nobel Peace Prize. Upon her release from house arrest in 1995, thousands flocked to Suu Kyi's home in Rangoon to hear her speak. There she offered hope that democracy may yet blossom in Burma. Whitney Stewart's biography, based on personal interviews with Aung San Suu Kyi and those around her, illuminates the dangers endured and the triumphs enjoyed by this inspiring woman, who has been put back under house arrest in her homeland. Additional materials by Burmese authors brings this fascinating biography right up-to-date, including the Saffron Revolution of 2007.

When Aung San Suu Kyi returned to her native Burma to tend to her ailing mother, no one could have known that, within a few months, the quiet woman would become a leader of her people. In 1989, after Suu Kyi had worked only a year in Burma's renewed struggle for democracy, the military government place her under house arrest. The following years, while still confined to her home, Suu Kyi led Burma's National League for Democracy to victory in a national election. The military government refused to recognize the election.In 1991, still under arrest, Aung San Suu Kyi won the Nobel Peace Prize. Upon her release from house arrest in 1995, thousands flocked to Suu Kyi's home in Rangoon to hear her speak. There she offered hope that democracy may yet blossom in Burma.Whitney Stewart's biography, based on personal interviews with Aung San Suu Kyi and those around her, illuminates the dangers endured and the triumphs enjoyed by this inspiring woman, who has been put back under house arrest in her homeland.Additional materials by Burmese authors brings this fascinating biography right up-to-date, including the Saffron Revolution of 2007.

Walt Disney always loved to entertain people. Often it got him into trouble. Once he painted pictures with tar on the side of his family's white house. His family was poor, and the happiest time of his childhood was spent living on a farm in Missouri. His affection for small-town life is reflected in Disneyland Main Streets around the world. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, this biography reveals the man behind the magic.This book is not authorized, licensed or endorsed by the Walt Disney Company or any affiliate.

Soundprints and the Nantucket Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum are pleased to showcase this special-edition book, covering the real-life rescue story of Marshall, the Newfoundland dog, and the people aboard the W.F. Marshall in 1877. Also included is a tear-out map, suitable for framing.Book Features:- Hard cover - 56 pages - 8-page tear-out poster - full-color dust jacket - Keepsake format

Marshall is a big, friendly Newfoundland who is rescued during a ferocious storm near the Nantucket shore. With the care and training of his new family, Marshall soon becomes a life-saving dog. Kids will love this story which is based on a real Newfoundland, and has been approved by the American Veterinary Medical Association. This book includes an audiobook CD.Book features:- A photograph and story of a real life animal- Colorful illustrations- 32 pages- Audiobook CD- A portion of each sale supports the American Veterinary Medical Association- Ages 3-7- Book dimensions: 8 x 8 inches

Soundprints and the Nantucket Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum are pleased to showcase this special-edition book, covering the real-life rescue story of Marshall, the Newfoundland dog, and the people aboard the W.F. Marshall in 1877. Also included is a tear-out map, suitable for framing.Book Features:- Hard cover - 56 pages - 8-page tear-out poster - full-color dust jacket - Keepsake format