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This volume looks back on the past campaigns of Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg, which celebrates its 60th year in 2022, and sets out to evaluate the aims of the society as it looks to the future, through the eyes of key members.

A novel that moves from 1908 and 2018. The shadow of Vosper''s famous painting is woven through the story, and the belief that the devil''s face lies in the shawl. Neta has to face her ghosts, and through her actions, the lives of Ceri, Beca and Olwen Agnes are all affected, and prejudice and negative attitudes towards gender and convention are...

A novel for girls between 10 and 13 years old mainly. It deals with the relationship between schoolchildren, bullying and the concept of a perfect body. Beca is being bullied, but she has a secret - she hopes to be chosen as a member of the Welsh swimming team.

This novel about the relationship between a grandfather and his grandson touches on Wales''s relationship with slavery, and discusses how to acknowledge the horrors of history in a sensitive way. After exploring the family''s ancestry, Elis and Taid journey to Virginia, USA to tread in the footsteps of Edward Powell.

This is a historical story about James Parry (the author''s grandfather), and Asmus Nikolai Clausen. Here we get the story of their upbringing, their families, and their life journeys, until their paths cross.

On the centenary of Urdd Gobaith Cymru (Welsh League of Youth Movement), it''s appropriate to hear from famous Welsh personalities about the part the movement played in their lives. Diverse clips of personal experiences are recorded giving us a lighthearted and alternative look at the activities and value of the Urdd.

This is the first volume to portray the Welsh countryside in colour. It is a hardback, coffee table book, comprising 120 black and white images, selected wisely by Gwyn Jenkins and coloured skilfully by Richard Huw Pritchard to reflect the social history of Wales, especially the countryside, with an introduction and relevant captions.

A mystery story with a twist. Betsan Morgan isn''t looking forward to spending a week with her classmates at Plas yr Hydd. Her best friend is ill at home, and she has to go on her own, with strangers. But once she arrives, Betsan finds that she is able to travel to the past to live in the time of her great-great-great-grandmother.

Living in London, Lydia is struggling through her twenties, regretting drunken nights, reflecting on texts and trying her best nor to be late for work. She has a complicated relationship with Wales. Far from home, she questions her identity and her vision of herself as a Welsh woman in the world.

A simple picture story book in rhyme by author and artist Sioned Medi Evans. Byd Bach Dy Hun asks readers about the wonders of their world. What do you see, what special places are there, and what types of people and creatures live there?

Another colourful story about Cadi, and her little brother, Mabon. This time the two are snatched on a boat on the Pembrokeshire coast and learn a very important lesson: people should not be judged on their appearance. But how will they manage to escape from the enormous octopus? An entrancing, hard cover book.

60 recipes for the whole family. If you are having trouble thinking of appealing, delicious and healthy meals, suitable for all ages including children, this is the perfect book for you. Each meal has been created and trialled by Nia Tudor, a mother of two small children.

Sharon Morgan, the Welsh actress of stage and screen opens up to reveal the hidden challenges she has faced as a devoted mother of two.

A comprehensive 90-lesson self-study Welsh-language course with basic dictionary. In full color with an attractive modern design and illustrated throughout. Includes link to download the audio which accompanies the course.

The story of a century of sport, 1920-2020, celebrating the achievements of Swansea University students and alumni, set against the events of the time. It charts the advent of the professional era, the rise of women''s sports, the explosion of new sports and many other far-reaching changes over 100 years.

A moving and poignant family saga spanning several generations in Italy and Wales, ''The Hokey Pokey Man'' tells of the hopes and struggles of a young man as he leaves his beautiful native mountain home to find his fortune in a land which is alien to him.

The medieval castles built & occupied by the native princes of Wales hold a special place in the imagination of the Welsh and have an unique historical appeal. An illustrated guide to some of the most awe-inspiring & romantic castles in Wales.

This thoroughly researched but sympathetic biography has established itself as the one essential and unsurpassed work on Dylan Thomas' life.

54 popular Welsh folk songs, including English translations and historical notes

The first detailed study of Thomas Rees/Twm Carnabwth and his part in the mid-19th century Rebecca Riots in west Wales. Events are seen in their social and historical context, with information drawn from the folk memory and Welsh-language publications which have not previously been studied.

Autobiography of the front man of ground breaking 70s rock Welsh group, Edward H Dafis. As well as stories about the band and his career as a TV director, Cleif Harpwood shares personal stories about his regrets and his divorce.