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The gruesome stories of the hardest, most ruthless rugby players from around the world since World War I. As talented as they were fiery, many were just as lively off the pitch as on it. In our era of citing commissioners, super slow-motion replays and trial by social media, some of their actions are quite hard to believe! Foreword by Nigel Owens.

Authorised biography of Welsh nationalist and activist John Barnard Jenkins, one of the most iconic figures in recent Welsh history. The leader of Mudiad Amddiffyn Cymru (MAC), he masterminded their 1960s bombing campaign protesting British state oppression and exploitation of Wales' natural resources. -- Y Lolfa

Megs is a mystery novel for 8-11 year olds. Megs is 10 years old and neurodivergent. She lives with her mother and Beca, the cockapoo in Aberystwyth. She has few friends, but is close to Gwilym, who lives next door. When Gwilym disappears, Megs is worried that it''s all her fault.

Buddug, Ben a Betsi yw''r Disgyblion B - disgyblion arferol sy''n newid dros nos yn ddisgyblion anarferol ar ôl iddyn nhw dderbyn pwerau goruwchnaturiol. Mae''n rhaid iddynt gyd-dynnu a chydweithio er mwyn datrys sawl dirgelwch.

Llyfr deniadol a hwyliog am 20 o bobl ysbrydoledig o Gymru. Nod y llyfr ydy cyflwyno modelau rol i blant gan gyflwyno gwybodaeth am bobl o liw sy''n arbenigwyr yn eu meysydd penodol. Bydd y gyfrol yn ysbrydoli plant ar hyd a lled Cymru i fod â balchder yn eu hunaniaeth, i fod yn driw i''w hunain ac i anelu''n uchel. Ceir gweithgareddau hefyd ar...

Dyma lyfr ar fydr ac odl am fwystfilod erchyll ac arswydus Cymru - Yr Hwch Ddu Gwta, Gwrachod Llanddona, Bwystfil Llyn Tegid a llawer mwy! Ceir penillion doniol a lluniau bywiog i danio''r dychymyg yn ogystal â geirfa, gweithgareddau a chân.

This is an account of a year in the life of Peter Berry, an ordinary man living in a sleepy Suffolk village. Happily married and running a successful business, Peter''s life changes when, at the age of fifty, he is given a terminal diagnosis of early onset dementia.

This publication is the result of a series of lectures and dialogues in the Science and Technology Village at the 2023 Ll¿n and Eifionydd Eisteddfod. It does not comprise all the lectures, but a selection only. A further aim of the volume is to present an opportunity for young scientists and engineers setting out on their careers to share...

A Welsh rhymes dictionary including simple guidelines about rules relating to the Welsh Language and writing poetry in strict metre. A brand new edition of a volume first published in 1978; edited and revised by Alan Llwyd.

Analytical history of the Church in Wales'' contribution to Welsh literature, history and culture.

Christopher Davies, aka Gyp, is a former miner from the Maesteg area in south Wales. It recounts the tale of a working-class man who has led an extraordinary life of hard, dangerous work allied to heavy drinking and raucous rugby stories. This thoughtful, 'larger than life' miner opens up to recount his struggles with alcohol and depression. He offers hope through his total commitment to his community, where he is well known and well-liked by so many. He is now a local councilor and runs the local Men's Shed, which offers refuge and support to many men, the ripples of that work felt by everyone in the area. Gyp's story encompasses Valleys life in south Wales, the rise and fall of coal mining, toxic masculinity, trade unions and mental health.

A bilingual, A5 size, 17 month diary, August 2024-December 2025. Comprises a year planner, timetables, pages for notes and a comprehensive list of useful addresses and phone numbers.

History of a Welsh reserve squadron, from 1930s biplanes through WWII bombing raids and Cold War fighter jets to disbandment in 1957 and relaunch in 2014. The story not just of operations but also the human side of fighting thousands of miles from home and facing danger with humour and courage.

An introduction to Welsh churches written to appeal to those who are unfamiliar with the subject, with a view to stirring interest. In the belief that curiosity leads to understanding and enjoyment, the book seeks to invite questions and answer some of them. Illustrated in colour throughout.

A tribute volume to one of Wales'' most substantial thinkers over the past half century. A professor and author, E. Gwynn Matthews has published extensively on diverse topics, from local history to philosophy. Reflecting the wide and magnanimous interests of Gwynn, this is a series of entertaining articles by contemporary leading, bold scholars,...

Arthur Gwynn Jones is a talented craftsman who spent half his life in Flintshire. Through a series of entertaining reminiscences, we gain a glimpse of a century of tales - about family, a Welsh rural community, and about a way of life that has almost disappeared from memory.

A series of biographical essays that move swiftly through memory but also give rein to imagination to weave colour. The essays comprise stories from Iola''s childhood to the present day as she imagines what the future holds. The volume also faces sadness and challenges honestly and with conviction, that love can shine through darkness.

A sequel to the novel Manawydan Jones: Y Pair Dadeni. This is a novel full of adventure, mystery and friendship.

A diary for 6-12 year old children, based on the book Na, Nel! by Meleri Wyn James. Two pages for each week with space to record every day''s activities, both at school and outside school, including doodles and information about Nel. The only Welsh diary for children. Reprint. First Published in 2014.