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This volume comprises 14 chapters describing and analysing the contribution of the Church in Wales to the literature and history of the Welsh nation from 1567 - the year of the publication of the Welsh translation of the New Testament by Richard Davies and William Salesbury - to the end of the eighteenth century.

Seven short stories, in which are found vivid retellings of the gypsy tales collected from the Wood family of Caegwyn. Including magical tales rich with the mystery of the Welsh landscape and quest stories. Paperback edition.

The Welsh numerical system uses a hybrid system of counting - using both the traditional system and the more modern system. This book sets out step by step how each of these systems are compiled and how they are used to tell the time, name dates and years and how to set down pounds and pence, and other numerals, in words.

A substantial collection of Welsh contemporary proverbs, listed according to the significant word in the saying for easy reference. Also included are English adaptations. A rich treasury of the Welsh language which will be useful to Welsh speakers and learners alike.

A new, mini edition of the Welsh Learner''s Dictionary by a renowned tutor of the Welsh Language among adult learners, comprising 10,000 Welsh words and phrases and pronunciation guidelines for use in evening classes and schools, and by tourists wishing to understand, speak or write everyday Welsh. First published in February 2002.

A book containing humorous material by one of Wales''s most colourful characters. Includes a collection of poems, jokes and stories, both true and absurd by the Swansea-born comedian who now lives in Tre-saith, Ceredigion.

Seven short stories by the author and tutor, Esyllt Maelor. They are suitable for those starting to learn Welsh at entry level (Mynediad). Welsh-English vocabulary appear at the bottom of each page and at the back of the book. Part of the ''Amdani'' series for learners.

The prize-winning entry in the 2022 Ceredigion''s Eisteddfod Prose Medal competition.

This story relates to Sam and Mo ends as Wales reaches Euro 2020. The relationship between the two is like a football game - there are spectacular highlights and heartbreaking low points. However, through football the two come to understand each other and come to appreciate that it is varied strengths and working together that creates a good team.

A comprehensive alphabetically arranged list of Welsh place-names with their English meanings. New edition. First published in 1983; ISBN 9780000676504.

A compilation of twenty short stories by authors from Wales and beyond. Includes stories by experienced authors such as Mihangel Morgan, Eigra Lewis Roberts, Kate Roberts; other popular writers such as Manon Rhys, Sonia Edwards and Fflur Dafydd; translations of works by Maupassant and Checkov and a brand new story by Caryl Lewis. Volume 2 also...

A full colour illustrated introduction to basic Welsh that will help learners to understand the Welsh around them, and engage in simple conversations with Welsh speakers. Reprint; first published in 2006.

A new version of Mared Lewis'' successful novel, for Advanced Level learners, which has been standardised to be part of the ''Amdani'' series. Lena''s only son has just left home to go to university, and the house and Lena''s life are empty without him. But why is Ben, Lena''s husband, behaving strangely? Is he hiding something? A warm and fun story...

Someone is stealing dogs in Gerddi Hwyan and Detective Sally Morris and her partner, Tej Williams, are in pursuit. But while the detectives chase their tails, Hels, a local taxi driver, is trying to please everyone. Unbeknown to the two women, there is a beast lurking in the streets. With the Day of Reckoning close by, there will be no escaping...

A collection of 60+ folk tales by expert in the field Robin Gwyndaf. Includes the stories of Cantre'r Gwaelod, Nant Gwrtheyrn, Gwenffrewi and the death of Llywelyn the Last at Cilmeri, plus information about Welsh folk customs in each area. Beautifully illustrated throughout by Margaret D Jones.

Set in the National Library of Wales in 2020, Y Llyfrgell (''The Library'') follows a group of characters during the course of a day when two armed, female librarians take the readers hostage in the reading room. This novel was awarded the Daniel Owen Memorial Prize at the 2009 National Eisteddfod.