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Well-known Royal Welsh Show shearing commentator Evans discusses his farming life, from a tough postwar childhood with no mother, tractor or car, to days on shearing gangs and in hedge-laying competitions, to his own sheep farming, commentating and his impact on policy through work with the National Farmers Union.

A fun coloring book for Welsh rugby fans, children and adults alike! Dynamic outlines of 21 golden moments in rugby history - anyone from 4 to 94 will enjoy bringing these memorable images to life. Includes glossary of rugby terms in Welsh and English and bilingual captions.

A volume which traces the history of Epynt and the people who lived there, particularly the events in 1939 and 1940 when 54 families were evicted from their homes by the army, who wished to create a firing range on the mountain. Black-and-white photographs.

Another book in the Na, Nel! series. The book is aimed at 6-8 year olds but is also suitable for parents and teachers to read to children ages 5-10 years old. It comprises three entertaining stories about the mischievous girl who never listens! Reprint. First Published in 2015.

A collection of short stories by Andrew Teilo, comprising stories that oscillate from light-hearted to serious, from the natural to the supernatural and metaphysical.

A factual book for girls aged 8+ relating to issues about growing up. Each chapter deals with a specific growing up issue such as: Why does my body mature?, hormones, breasts, hair, sweating, skin, periods, understanding my emotions, my body, friends.

A new bilingual cookery book full of mouth-watering recipes by food expert Nerys Howell with rich colour photography by Phil Boorman. Nerys is a familiar face to viewers of Pnawn Da (Good Afternoon) on S4C and visitors to food shows all over Wales.

An exciting novel about Morgan John Rhys (1760-1804) when he became a campaigner against slavery, and during his later years in America.

After World War I's unprecedented slaughter, a petition with 7 miles of signatures begging America to join the League of Nations to help prevent another war was presented to President Coolidge in March 1924, signed by 75% of the women of Wales. Fascinating bilingual English/Welsh history of this peace movement, published to celebrate its centenary.

Cymru Gudd is a photographic volume about bygone eras, comprising images and stories about interesting locations in Wales - inactive buildings and forgotten ruins. The atmospheric images all carry personal histories, with stories about the people who used to live and work there, their lives and reminiscences.

A series of practical, pocket-sized booklets presenting recipes of traditional Welsh dishes.

Rosie is mad about the tv series ''Yr Estronos'' and about astronauts, and when a spaceship lands in her back garden, she cannot believe her luck. This is a novel about friendship, about time-travelling, about growing up in a complex and difficult world, and about pushing the boundaries of the imagination to the extreme.

The story of a particular Welsh community during the American Civil War. It focuses in an easy-to-read style on the army members and also portrays the relationship between the Welsh soldiers and the communities at home. At least 70 soldiers in the Wosconsin 22nd Regiment of Footsoldiers were Welsh speakers - both immigrants and American-born...

Memoir of renowned actress Siân Phillips by Hywel Gwynfryn. Siân Phillips is one of Wales''s most iconic actresses ever. As she celebrates her 90th birthday, this volume records her interesting and entertaining life and career - both full of variety and drama.

Nina and Anti Eirlys take a bus trip to Cardiff. But Anti Eirlys has soon made new friends and leaves Nina to chat to the bus driver, Marc Jones. It''s the start of a romance. When Anti Eirlys dies suddenly, Nina becomes a rich woman and soon has a ring on her finger. One day, Marc disappears, and when Nina rings the bus company she is in for a...

Rhiannon lives in Wales 58?60 AD when the Romans, led by Suetonius Paulinus, arrive on the isle of Anglesey from the North of England. The people of her village fight bravely but are defeated, and many are killed, including her own family. The Romans recognise that Rhiannon is a brave fighter and take her to Rome to become a Gladiator and...

Wales' mining heritage clashes with the modern world in this character-driven working class tragicomedy with an underlying theme of loss: of an industry, of a way of life, and of a life partner. The protagonist is an anti-hero - Johnny 'the Cutter' Morgan, a widowed ex-miner who discovers coal under his allotment shed and, with good intentions of providing work for antisocial local teenagers, opens a clandestine coal mine. The venture becomes a rollercoaster ride as Johnny battles to keep his tiny colliery secret from prying allotment tenants, the authorities, retired never-off-duty police officers, a mad coal merchant, and a band of militant climate activists. Can Johnny hold it all together and resurrect his unfashionable mining past, in microcosm, in an increasingly hostile green world? Published in advance of the 40th anniversary of the UK's 1984-85 Miners' Strike.

A humorous, charming and sensitive novel. Jac a''r Angel is a lively Christmas story. Children and adults alike can enjoy the ''coming of age'' story of an innocent boy who uses his imagination to overcome grief and the dark forces of life.

A contemporary novel for young people by a popular novelist relating the frictions and friendships, failures and successes of a mottley crew of GCSE students as they learn to co-operate on an open-air adventure course. Reprint; first published in 2000. Tir na n-Og Award winner 2001.

A gripping detective novel by a popular author. 1997 is a year of great change on the islands of Britain. In Aberystwyth, it''s a traumatic year for Moses John who wakes up in hospital with no memory of the last seven years. He learns that he was the chief detective on a murder case and his attempts to catch the murderer forces him to ask - who...

Guto dreams of dragons. Some are fierce and sparkling, some are tender and quiet, but they all keep him company all through the night and the following day. The problem is that no-one else can see Guto''s dragons. Can they? A beautiful illustrated book which tells a story with a precious, comforting message, celebratating the imagination and...

Criw''r Coed (The Forest Crew) - Gwdi-Hw, Carwww, Mwyalchen, Eryr and Chwim yr Eog - need to help Dyfrig y Draenog to cross the road and to find his friends who are swiftly disappearing. A colourful book with a lively text which teaches an important lesson about the environment.

A dark, fantasy novel that follows Ithel as they try to unravel the mystery that threatens to destroy the kingdom. With the help of Adwen, the trader, they try to find the guilty attackers, but all kinds of atrocities occur before the journey''s end.

A volume of short stories for Welsh Learners at Entry Level, with a glossary on each page. The stories will take the reader to all kinds of unexpected places and to experience various awkward situations which will cause both embarass and goosebumps.

A step-by-step guide designed to help familiarize beginners with the structures and spelling of formal written Welsh, making grammar practical and fun with a system of color-coded building blocks and easy-to-follow exercises that walk you through creating your own simple Welsh sentences. With Welsh-English and English-Welsh glossaries.

The gripping stories of 20 of Wales' most remarkable sportspeople, celebrating diversity and beating huge odds to succeed. Brought to life by its colorful design and fun illustrations, it will educate, entertain and inspire, encouraging children to take more interest in being active. Specifically designed to help less confident readers. Ages 8-11.

A collection of in-depth interviews from one of Wales' best rugby journalists, looking back on the careers of 26 of Welsh rugby's finest players.

Comprehensive account of the part played by Wales in the Second World War, looking at the impact of the conflict on every area of the country and from the perspective of all involved: civilians, factory workers, children (both those evacuated to and those from Wales), national and regional politicians, soldiers, pacifists, writers, and more.

Fan of rugby union? Think you know it all? Test your knowledge with the ultimate Rugby Union quiz book: 50 rounds of 10 questions, with answers in the back.