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Siân James has been plucking harp strings since childhood. In this volume we gain an honest and clear self-analysis as she traces her world-wide connections whilst co-operating with stars of the folk scene. Through songs and their significance we learn about the girl from Maldwyn - sometimes humorous, sometimes agonising, and with honesty...

The author decided to buy a traditional cottage in Penllyn and set out to renovate it using as many environmentally friendly materials and methods as possible. This is the story of the work carried out, from beginning to end, the successes and all the difficulties.

On the eve of their 60th birthdays, four lifelong friends venture on a special journey. As their lives have all been in complete contrast to one another, will the celebration turn bitter?

Rather than going home, Rachel decides to skive off school and head into Rhyl for an adventure. In the bar of a seaside nightclub she meets Shane, a handsome and mysterious man who knows something about her past. His secret could shatter her family, but Rachel needs him to tell her the truth ... First published in Welsh in 2020 - #helynt...

Adidas, Nike, Puma, Vans, Converse, Reebok ... This is a story about a boy who is obsessed about trainers. Yes, really!! He''s desperate to own a pair of the best adidas trainers in the town''s coolest shoe shop - Foot Locker.

Will you help me save the Prince of Wales? King Edward has seized the castles of Wales, and Ifor is not happy about the situation.

A collection of about 90 paintings by Rob Piercy of his favourite area - Snowdonia. Bilingual text by the artist describes the landscape, his journeys in the area and the way he sets out to create his paintings.

A gripping tale of human horror, survival and resilience, and of the ways in which humankind confronts death. This is a Welsh adaptation by Anna Gruffydd of La Peste, a masterfully crafted novel, eloquently understated and epic in scope, and a parable of ageless moral resonance, profoundly relevant to our times during the Covid age.

A story set in Wales of the tenth century and told through the eyes of Angharad, daughter of Hywel Dda (Howell the Good). Angharad''s life is one that crosses borders: born in Dyfed in west Wales, she is sent as a child to the court of Æthelflaed, queen of Mercia.

The second title in the new picture story by mother and daughter Rhian Cadwaladr and Leri Tecwyn. Ynyr, the charming ghost is quite happy, but he would dearly love to have a friend. Who is Pip the fairy? Could she become his friend?

A powerful novel about the reaction of a mother to her sixteen year old son''s suicide.

A novel about Aberystwyth and Urdd Gobaith Cymru (the Welsh League of Youth). Two Kindertransport children flee from Germany before the Second World War begins. Their journey''s end is to reach their father who has gained refuge from Hitler in Aberystwyth.

John Parker held the living of two parishes either side of the Welsh border, first at Llanmerewig near Newtown and later at Llanyblodwel; he made dramatic changes to both churches which are described in his original paintings.

Rivers of Wales does exactly what it says on the tin - in this book Jim Perrin introduces and revels in the nature of our rivers, writing from diverse perspectives. He looks at the geography, mythology, social history and natural history which exist as a result of the flowing waters. This is a celebration of Wales'' rivers and appeals to...

Where rivers flow over rock, the combined action of water and sediment can create intricate and beautiful natural sculptures. Some of the most striking forms are potholes: roughly circular depressions carved into the rocky beds of turbulent, upland rivers.

A celebaration of the Sesiwn Fawr festival on reaching its 30th year, by Ywain Myfyr and friends.

Where rivers flow over rock, the combined action of water and sediment can create intricate and beautiful natural sculptures. Some of the most striking forms are potholes: roughly circular depressions carved into the rocky beds of turbulent, upland rivers.

A collection of Welsh legends, rewritten by master storyteller, Fiona Collins. Suitable for entry level Welsh Learners.

For 70 years, from his early days at secondary school until the present time, Hywel Gwynfryn has composed words in co-operation with numerous musicians to create memorable, popular songs. By recalling the words of some of these poems, he raises the curtain on significant periods in his life.

Ffion the farmer cannot go on holiday without taking all her cows with her. She therefore sets out on a hilarious holiday with her entourage, travelling this time to Snowdonia.

Ceri has returned to Garn Fadryn village on the Ll¿n peninsula. She moves to her grandmother''s old home to run a bed and breakfast business. Suitable for Foundation Stage Welsh Learners.

This collection moves from opening poems about Wales and the possilibities of independence, to an ending of three poems based in Corfu.

It''s summer 1843 - the time of the Rebecca Riots - and feelings are running high in the Tywi valley. The teenage twins of Tafarn y Wawr in Llangadog find themselves caught up in the struggle, but they need to learn from the gyspy Mari Lee how to run faster than the swords ...

The community of Parc near Bala lost two valuable members in 2019; it was a loss felt throughout Wales. Both received the T. H. Parry-Williams Medal by the National Eisteddfod of Wales - the highest accolade for service to culture and community. This is a unique feat in the history of any village throughout Wales.

A story that follows the journey of a young girl from the Arctic Circle as she sets out to look for the source of the wondrous things that are washed up on the shores of her homeland. A story that combines magic and enchantment with the burning issue of plastic pollution. A Welsh adaptation by Mari Huws.

In the 1930s, two journeys were made in two countries - an Irishman in Wales and a Welshman in Ireland. For the first time, both accounts are published in one volume. The mode of travelling and of receiving kindness is interesting in both cases, and the impression of each country on both travellers remain relevant today.

April 1988. Siôn, an Aberystwyth University student, is a Welsh activist. The plans are in place and the holiday home is empty, but a friend''s reckless decision destroys Siôn''s life. A novel about principles and venturing, about friendship and rejection.

Arfon Wyn was born in Y Gors, Holyhead, and reared in Gwalchmai and Llanfair PG. He is an Anglesey boy, through and through, and the island''s people are held close in his heart. He is the author/composer of some of our most popular songs such as ''Harbwr Diogel'', ''Cae o ¿d and ''Pwy wnaeth y sêr uwchben?''. Enjoy this look behind the scenes...

Ann begins a new chapter in her life in September 1956, moving from rural Pen Ll¿n to begin a college course in Bangor. She finds comfortable lodgings in Rhes Brynhyfryd, Upper Bangor - but she soon feels that there is something unusual about her landlady, Mrs Powell. How will Ann''s college experience affect the life of the Reverend Prysor...