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The stories of two brothers in World War II. Christopher Burney was a secret agent tortured by the Gestapo and interned at Buchenwald concentration camp, and Roger a conscientious objector who later worked with the Free French navy, and to whom Benjamin Britten's War Requiem is dedicated.

The story of one woman''s life in rural mid Wales at the turn of the 20th c. Despite poverty and setbacks, she climbs the ladder to become Cook at Gregynog Hall - a real achievement. Marriage and widowhood see her succumb to the fate of many women at that time who had little or no control over their own lives. Although she slid into relative...

When a family meets for a celebaration in a cottage on Bardsey Island, for some it is a rare opportunity to see relatives, while it is a task to be unwillingly suffered for others. A stranger arrives at the cottage, and many secrets are revealed. A mystery about a family in isolation on an island with a murderer amongst them.

A collection of short stories written for Welsh learners by Welsh learners. Each story has a twist in the tale. They are suitable for learners who have been learning Welsh for a year or two. Vocabulary is included at the bottom of each page and at the back of the book. Part of the exciting ''amdani'' series for learners.

A volume of literary extracts providing a concise insight into various Welsh locations - their stories, history, legends and charm. Light is thrown on places throughout the country, from North to South, to coastal locations and Offa''s Dyke. Gareth Evans-Jones is an author, playwright and lecturer. Each location is accompanied with a photograph...

A collection of 7 gripping short stories for adults. One street in North Wales... one rainy Saturday afternoon... they may live side by side but they are very different from one another. This is Jason Morgan''s first collection of short stories. He is the author of a blog and weekly column for Golwg magazine.

A novel set in the imaginary university town, Hergest. Dr Rodrigo Lewis of Patagonia is on a one year sabbatical there and is also exploring his ancestry. He discovers unexpected information and, after a promising beginning, his time in Hergest goes from bad to worse. A novel full of clashes and quarrels, with important consequences for the...

Biography of Dic Penderyn, an innocent man hanged after the 1831 Merthyr Rising workers' revolt, and held as the first martyr of the labor movement in Britain. This book examines Richard Lewis (aka Dic Penderyn)'s life and background as far as we can now know it, the causes and events of the Merthyr Rising, Dic's trial and his legacy.

A mystery novel for children set against the backdrop of the Caron marshland in mid-Wales. The story moves swiftly between two worlds, and deals with themes of relationship, love and the change in our attitude towards the environment.

How can a mischievous schoolgirl save the world? Nel is full of ideas, and when she realises that there is a fiendish plan in the offing, she sets out on an adventure to find the beast that is determined to destroy the planet. With colour illustrations by John Lund, this story is full of advice and ideas about how children can look after their...

Waldo Williams (1904-1971) is considered one of the most important Welsh poets of the twentieth century. He was a folk poet who wrote on universal themes of pacifism, faith, the brotherhood of humankind and belonging. This edition of his collection The Peacemakers sets his most famous poems in the original Welsh alongside English translations.

A light-hearted, fully-illustrated retro-style picture book with 60+ words and phrases for you to practice with your furry best friend. Suitable as a first introduction for language learners of all ages. Pronunciation guide for every phrase, and many of the words and phrases can also be used in non pet-related situations!

A light-hearted, fully-illustrated retro-style picture book with 60+ words and phrases you can use to practise your Guernesiais with your furry best friend.

Hidden in Cardigan Bay, between New Quay and Aberaeron is the charming beach of Cei Bach. In a little cottage, an old lady sits smoking her pipe with clocks on her feet. She is the famous Siani Bob Man. A story about an unusual character, with striking illustrations by talented artist Valériane Leblond.

Forget everything about what you think is true. Rhiannon, Gwydion, Mathonwy - did you think that they are only myths? The ''Blue Book'' has been rediscovered... strange creatures gather in the shadows... and forces beyond your understanding spread their claws to tear your reality to shreds..

A detective novel by a prize winning author. The time has come for revenge... revenge for what happened many years ago. There is a killer at large, one who is now ready to seek revenge. One dark night, he strikes. He claims his first victim, but not the last.

A Welsh adaptation by Emyr Edwards of Tennessee Williams''s play, The Glass Menagerie.

Johanna Francis watched the Nazis take Amsterdam, her wealthy family active in the resistance, sheltering a Jewish family and running an underground newspaper despite the Gestapo HQ in their street. After the war, she married a penniless Welsh farmer and theirs was a truly remarkable love story. 57 photographs.

Another title in the popular ''Cyw'' series. A perfect story for young children on how to learn St David''s Day related vocabulary, and simple language patterns. Also included are lessons about growing vegetables and caring for plants, and using comparative adjectives while learning about St David''s famous saying ''Do the little things''.

A colourful, 32 page, A4 activity book. Packed with lively double-page illustrations, the task is to find the baby dragon and other items hiding in amusing scenes from traditional Welsh myths and legends. Guaranteed to provide hours of fun for all the family!

A full list of adjectives that take comparison in Welsh. It includes some inflected forms which may not have seen the light of day before yet are still serviceable. It is aimed at advanced learners and Welsh speakers.

6 original, light-hearted short stories, about 1,000 words each aimed at Welsh learners Entry Level. It comprises a list of some unfamiliar words at the bottom of each page together with an A-Z glossary at the end of the volume.

A passionate, entertaining, challenging, and very practical workbook towards Wales' independence and readers' own independence of mind - including exercises to form your own action points and photocopiable information sheets to pass on.

A light-hearted, fully-illustrated retro-style picture book with 60+ words and phrases you can use to practise your North Wales Welsh with your furry best friend.

Test your knowledge about the Six Nations rugby tournament with this brand new set of quiz questions. 50 rounds of 10 questions, with answers in the back. From the author of Welsh Rugby Quiz, which has sold over 12,000 copies. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

An important volume that discusses dementia by those who are directly affected by the condition - parents, grandchildren, children, partner, care workers, nurses, doctors and specialists in the field.

If knowing what preposition to use is causing you problems while writing in Welsh, here is an easy-to-use guide that includes chapters on: all the Welsh prepositions that conjugate; a comprehensive (bilingual) list of prepositional phrases; compound phrases; verbal prepositions.