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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 Welsh week-to-two-pages Filofax for the year 2025 comprising a comprehensive directory of Welsh organizations and societies.

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.

A second collection of stories for Foundation Level learners by the author and television presenter, Siôn Tomos Owen. Each story takes a light-hearted look at life in the Rhondda and is accompanied by Siôn''s black and white photos. Includes vocabulary on bottom of each page and at end of the book.

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,...

A valuable record of life on a farm in rural Meirionethshire in the early years of the twentieth century, by one who was raised in the area. Goronwy Owen (1901-1994) was raised on Bryn Moel farm in Llanycil, Y Bala, where, as a teenager, he was a farm labourer for his father, George Monks Owen, before following a Church calling. During...

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 simple, colourful Welsh book about Cyw and her friends. Jangl, Cyw and Triog are dressing up as superheroes in the garden. But while helping Plwmp to find his teddy, they realize that everyone has the magic power to help each other.

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.

This is a great book for children who are fascinated by agricultural machinery. It is full of interesting facts, pictures, activities and QR codes to inspire children to read.

A tribute to one of Wales''s greatest figures: the presenter, singer and farmer, Dai Jones, by the people who knew him best. The book''s editor, Beti Griffiths, was a close friend of Dai''s and she and Olwen, his widow, have worked closely to compile a list of contributors including well-known names such as Nia Roberts, Lyn Ebenezer and Margaret...

Four unlikely heroes are thrown together as they try to defeat a cult which has sinister plans to change Wales forever. An epic, exciting, contemporary novel set in Wales where myths become horrifyingly alive for the characters involved. Peredur Glyn''s first book reached the shortlist for the Welsh Book of the Year in 2023.

A light-hearted, fully illustrated retro-style picture book with 60+ German words and phrases for you to practice with your furry best friend. Suitable as a first introduction to German for learners of all ages: for adults who would like a fun way to pick up a few basic words for when visiting Germany or to connect with their heritage, or for children, who will love the cute pictures. Pronunciation guide for every phrase, and many of the words and phrases can also be used in non dog-related situations! Anne Cakebread's first book in this series, Teach Your Dog Welsh, was Book of the Month for UK retailer W H Smiths and has barely been off the Books Council of Wales' monthly Top 10 bestsellers list since it was published in 2018. The series as a whole has sold over 70,000 copies.

Dylan Thomas' nostalgic account of Christmases in a small Welsh town during his childhood is one of his most popular works. A gorgeously illustrated new edition of this lyrical 1952 classic, featuring popular Swansea artist John Upton's illustrations of the very house Thomas grew up in on Cwmdonkin Drive in Swansea.

ITV Wales News anchor Andrea Byrne tells the story of the battle she and rugby star husband Lee Byrne faced in trying to start a family. Seven long years of invasive medical procedures and alternative therapies including 'magic pants' led to them both being diagnosed with depression and left their marriage flailing. And yet their story finally had a happy ending. Andrea now hosts a podcast called Making Babies and is a Tedx speaker on fertility. By talking candidly about her own story, she wants to help break one of life's big taboos and encourage couples in a similar situation to open up and get the support they desperately need. The book will feature unpublished photos of the family as well as sections on the stories of guests to Andrea's podcast, which include well-known names such as comedian Geoff Norcott and sports presenter Gabby Logan.

Novella set in a dystopian, post-apocalyptic Wales a few years into the future. Aeronwy, a very ordinary middle-aged woman, finds herself alone in the world after a series of sinister 'removals', where - one by one - people completely disappear in their sleep. Left completely alone with no electricity, media, retail or way of knowing if anyone might remain elsewhere, she learns to survive by foraging, growing and taking food from abandoned houses and shops. Eventually she decides to make the long walk back to her family farm in west Wales, in search of the only other person she thinks may have survived: her brother. On arriving, she discovers scenes of destruction and carnage and becomes the captive of a violent stranger, Blake, who has taken up residence at the farm and whom she suspects of having murdered her brother. Aeronwy believes that swans hold the key to the future, but Blake is intent on killing them all. Initially, her instinct is to escape his clutches but her purpose becomes clear to her: she must defend the swans and stand up to Blake, whatever the cost, even if that involves murder.

Having discovered Welsh folk dancing as a freshman student at University College of Wales, Swansea, in 1960, Tenby-born Mavis Williams-Roberts became hooked for life on this Welsh tradition. She joined Parti Prifysgol Abertawe, the college's Welsh folk dance team, took part in many a noson lawen and competed in folk dance competitions at the Inter-collegiate Eisteddfod, the National Eisteddfod, and the Llangollen International Eisteddfod. Mavis recalls her folk dancing journey in this book, giving details about those who were at the forefront of rediscovering many of these folk dances and setting up the Welsh Folk Dance Society in 1949, such as Englishwoman Löis Blake. Mavis records highlights of her own sixty years in Welsh folk dancing, during which she has traveled widely to dance and taught the discipline in the USA; she explains the history and intricacies of some of the dances; and gives information about dances that she has composed herself. This is a bilingual book, with one color photo section, and diagrams to help with learning the dances.

Autobiography of the late Ron Jones (1934-2021), one of the all-time greats of Welsh athletics. He had an incredible sporting career, firstly as an international sprint runner, and then, on retirement, as the first-ever chief executive of an English football league club. Raised in Aberaman, south Wales, during his outstanding and lengthy athletics career he set 28 Welsh sprint records, won 12 Welsh titles, was Europe's best sprinter in 1963, competed in a record four Commonwealth Games and was captain of the British athletics team at the Mexico Olympic Games in 1968. His second sporting career was just as glittering: he went on to become the first Chief Executive of Queens Park Rangers (1976-80) and then the Managing Director of Cardiff City FC (1980-88). He was director of SportsAid Cymru Wales, was inducted into the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame in 2013, and in 2018 he opened the Ron Jones Athletics Stadium in Aberdare. Ron gives an account of his travels worldwide as a runner, and also of his friendships with other athletes - in particular with Lillian Board (1948-70), the golden girl of British athletics who died so tragically young, and those actors and musicians he entertained while a football executive at Queens Park Rangers.

A collection of poems by the late Dic Jones, edited by Ceri Wyn Jones.

A novel full of tension, mystery and excitement, that moves between two periods - the present and the 1960s/70s. After surgery, Caerwyn has forgotten periods in his past but, with the help of his daughter, Heulwen, his memory returns step by step. During the process, Caerwyn has to relive his troubled past - the violence, guilt and heartbreak.

On her 32nd birthday, Martha receives a unexpected present from her parents. The news marks the beginning of a journey that will change her life. A contemporary novel full of twists and dark humour. BBC Produrcer Ffion Emlyn has been writing and editing drama for twenty years. This is her first novel.