Moving from Penrhyn castle in Snowdonia in the 19th century to the harsh sugar plantations of Jamaica, this is a story of stark beauty and power exploring greed, violence and the struggle for equality and freedom. Two young girls on two continents. One lord with a hunger for profit. A shocking story of a slave girl and servant maid, a ship and...
A story of loss, survival and unexpected friendship set in a tumultuous period of early European history. An English adaptation of Y Pibgorn Hud.
A new collection of the poetry of Rhys Iorwerth - poems formed after his return to his home town of Caernarfon following 15 years in Cardiff. The poems, illuminated with photography by Geraint Thomas, present a mix of the sunny and stormy, the lighthearted and profound.
Sequel to the popular novel, Mudferwi, published in 2019. Alys is living her dream, running a successful restaurant in the Vale of Clwyd with her partner, Duncan. But when Duncan is offered a contract to film a tv programme in Patagonia, Alys is left to run the restaurant alone.
Biography of Jan Morris comprising photographs and stories, together with ten tributes by writers and friends.
A sequence of evocative stories presenting a warm portrayal of the unique relationship between a mother and son over twenty years and of a rural community on Anglesey that is swiftly disappearing.
Following the astounding success of the volume Curo''r Corona''n Coginio, this companion volume celebrates the craft talents of Merched y Wawr members and friends.
A story with a Christmassy atmosphere about giving and receiving presents that will resonate in the memory for a long time. A Welsh adapation of a magical German edition by Linda Wolfsgruber, illustrated by Gino Alberti from Italy, printed in Slofakia and originally published by a Swiss press.
The scene is a mother and young son standing on o high promontory near Dublin in Ireland. The mother points towards a mountainous country on the horizon. ''That''s Gwynedd,'' she tells her son. ''That''s the kingdom of Cynan, your father. He had to flee and leave - but one day you will return and become King of Gwynedd.''
In this book, historian Elin Jones shows us that evidence for the past is to be seen everywhere in Wales today. She takes us on a visual journey through over 5,000 years of history, and around every part of Wales. A must read history of Wales for every school, learner and teacher. Also available in English: History Grounded (9781845278328).
In this book, historian Elin Jones shows us that evidence for the past is to be seen everywhere in Wales today. She takes us on a visual journey through over 5,000 years of history, and around every part of Wales. A must read history of Wales for every school, learner and teacher. Also available in Welsh: Hanes yn y Tir.
The third title in the series that follows the man who gives someone a telling off daily. This time he thinks that he is the best footballer in Wales. Will the little puppy help him make his dream come true?
It''s important to remember and celebrate Welsh heroes and heroines, and in this volume we learn more about these interesting characters. A companion to 20 o Arwyr Cymru in the series Amdani.
The tenth novel by popular author John Alwyn Griffiths about the criminal investigations of Detective Jeff Evans.
Comedies for young actors (and the young at heart): ''Pla''r Gwylanod'' by Eirlys Wyn Tomos and ''A Oes Heddwch?'' by Dafydd Llewelyn.
Two comedies for young actors (and the young at heart): ''Rhiwbob'' by Peter Hughes Griffiths and ''Lle bo camp bydd rhemp'' by Meinir and Gwion Lynch.
Comedies for young actors (and the young at heart): ''Gwylltio'' by Haf Llewelyn and ''Ffyrst Rispondars'' by Gwynedd Huws Jones.
Comedies for young actors (and the young at heart): ''Oli'' by Carwyn Blayney, Cennydd Jones and Endaf Griffiths and ''Y Bwldoser'' by Sam Jones.
Comedies for young actors (and the young at heart): ''Dan y Morthwyl'' and ''Nyth Cacwn'' by Ifan Gruffydd Jones.
A comic novel following the exploits of Eos Dyfed, namely the poet Dafydd ap Gwilym, his servant Wil and their contemporaries during the 1340s. The story focuses mainly on Dafydd''s endeavours to win the heart of Morfudd together with the fiery relationship between Wil and Dyddgu.
In the dictionary, a ''hero'' is described as a very brave person or someone who possesses incredible powers. Heroes are people who accomplish great feats that change the world somehow. In this book we read about 20 special heroes. Welsh heroes. Suitable for Welsh Learners at Intermediate Level.
A journal, in art and verse (both Welsh and English) of the recent period in our lives. Siôn Aled and Iwan Bala give us a glimpse of how they view their world in the shadow of the twin plagues COVID-19 and Brexit.
A record of the perils of adventures in Snowdonia, as portrayed in the story of a rowing tragedy on the Mawddach estuary in 1894. When a group of idealistic and hopeful young people on a reading holiday in Barmouth set out on a boating excursion upriver in the early evening of 1 August 1894, they have no idea of the tragedy that will unfold....
Owen''s life is fine: as a television producer with an independent company in the capital, he has been milking the system for years, earning lots of money for only a little work. But things change when his wife leaves him... and he is sacked.
A volume of articles by one of the most subtle authors writing in the Welsh language today, encompassing such diverse topics as phonetics, cakes, cleaning and Karl Marx, as we are taken on a speedy trip around Wales and beyond. REPRINT FIRST PUBLISHED 2020
A tortuous historical novel by experienced Welsh novelist. The story takes us to Penrhyn''s magnificent castle and to the terrible plantations of Jamaica, as we follow the lives of two young girls, Dorcas and Eboni. This is a novel that attempts to get to grip with this shocking chapter in the history of mankind.
A collection of stories and poems responding to the artwork of Welsh children during the period of self-isolating at home. Every child is welcome to join in the fun with the characters. If you are ready for adventure, this is the book for you.
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