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The traditional fields which form the subject Geography is comprised in this volume. Yet, no book like it has been published before. Suitable for Key Stage 2-3 (11-14 year olds).

30 years on from the death of his grandfather, Alwyn Harding Jones inherited a book very dear to him: a copy of Captain John Hughes, Twthill, Caernarfon''s diary, in his own handwriting. It describes a troublesome voyage when his ship, The Inverness, was burned in 1918.

A heavy metal novel, translated from Welsh. Sophie went through a difficult foster upbringing, but she is a live spark. Although she appears defiant and full of confidence, she is also a sensitive character, easily hurt. When she comes across members of heavy metal band Konquest one night, her world changes for ever as she is employed as their...

The Girl of Gold a coming of age, fantasy of sorts story about Ebba and Ina. It is set in Brythonia, a region in Spain where some of The Old Welsh people migrated to over 1500 years ago. It is a novel stocked full of themes - religion, folklore, witchcraft, and identity.

An ambitous novel by a new author of fiction: a novel analysing identity in a philosophical way and questioning memory and friendship to the uttermost.

When Detective Jeff Evans is called to investigate an attack on an old friend, he discovers that someone has been poisoning the local river. Is this the result of poaching or something more sinister?

Two one man shows - ''Grav'' which was first produced by the Torch Theatre in 2015, and ''Carwyn'' which was first produced by the Torch Theatre in 2022. Both plays explore the lives and achievements of two of Wales''s most celebrated sons, and were warmly received by both press and audiences alike.

A treasury of poems, essays and other creative writings about Cardiff by those to whom the capital of Wales has played an important role in their lives, with photographs responding to the text by Richard Outram. Contributors: Ffion Dafis, Huw Llywelyn Davies, Beti George, Hanan Issa, Carwyn Jones, Dafydd Llewelyn, Gareth Potter, Rebecca Thomas,...

The principal characters in Celtic folk tales are strong and brave women. Here is a collection of tales from seven Celtic countries about life on the wild western coast where secrets are kept in the rough seas and hills.

Sibrwd is the mill cat at St Fagan''s Museum. Usually, the village is full of people and children, craftspeople and workers - making it an interesting place. This is the story of Sibrwd''s first Christmas at St Fagan - the day when the car park is empty and the village is quiet.

We have heard Dafydd Iwan''s songs for over half a century. We are so familiar with the words and melodies. They are part of the fabric of being Welsh. Yet, there is always something new to learn about each song.

A humorous story about a crew of talented fish (who used to be considered as sea-food) who join forces to save the lobsters from the evil octopus and shark.

''I will build you a castle here, to keep you safe forever.'' Brycheiniog in the tenth century is a dangerous kingdom - so dangerous that the king''s sister must be hidden from sight. Elwedd has not been allowed to leave the castle on the water for twelve years. On the island, she is safe. As she discovers the truth about the castle she is drawn...

A treasury of entertaining snippets with a sprinkling of folk tales which will be of interest to all who wish to know more about their folk traditions, especially in the field of Welsh Folk Dance.

Ffion the farmer is unable to go on holiday without taking her stock of cows with her, resulting in a hilarious holiday for all! Join Ffion, Fflei and the cows as they enjoy all the excitement of the Royal Welsh Show.

It was appropriate to begin this musical pilgrimage in Pwllheli, and to draw it to a close only a few miles from the town. Leila Megàne travelled far from her home, but wherever she went she took a part of home with her.

In October 2021, Gwasg Carreg Gwalch published a volume of short stories by Aled: Tynnu. This volume is in the same vein.

David Vaughan Thomas was the most prominent and influential Welsh composer in the first decades of the 20th century, as he sought to move his country forward from the conservative tendencies of the composers and performers of the Victorian age. This volume by composer Eric Jones traces his life and work, and evaluates anew his musical compositions.

When Ifan returns from the Second World War to his home in rural Eifionydd, his wife Mair is overjoyed to see him. After all, some of his peers did not return. But with Ifan bearing the deep shadows of battle, how will the family survive?

After a quarrel with her mother, Ana, a young girl from Patagonia, flees to Wales on her own. She travels all the way to Aberdaron, her grandmother''s birthplace to learn more about the place she''s heard so much about, without knowing how long she''ll stay. However, instead of escaping her troubles, she is drawn deeper and deeper into the...

This is the third volume about Welsh dialectal words, new words and a discussion on all things relating to the Welsh language. We hear the people''s own words, full of energy about their own language.

Superintendent Daf Dafis''s daughter is competing with her pony Tanyfoel Tinci Winci at the Royal Welsh Show in Builth Wells... and someone has to sleep with Tinci on site. As the body parts of famous horse breeder Joc Jehu are found around the show field, Daf has to make enquiries into the complex history of his family...

Twm Morys and his songs need no introduction, and you are sure to encounter the unexpected and incredible in this volume, which presents the background to 21 of his compositions.

A celebration by two friends of their home area in Ll¿n. The poems and photographs reflect the beauty of the area, and discuss its diverse heritage - seafaring and industrial, religious and cultural, community and family. The book in its entirety shows how it is possible to appreciate all the rich complexity of life on the Ll¿n peninsula.

A volume that gives us an insight into the life and career of poet and composer Gwyneth Glyn from Eifionydd and of the stories behind some of her songs, such as ''Angeline'', ''Cân y Siarc'' and ''Adra''.

The Welsh Folk Museum at St Fagan''s is 75 years old in 2023, and this volume, comprising commissioned photographs by Richard Outram and 20 new poems, celebrate the buildings rebuilt at St Fagan''s - shops, homes and workplaces moved there from all corners of our country.

Following on from his volumes on the archaeology of north Wales, the Marches, and south-west Wales, this volume completes archaeologist Rhys Mwyn''s explorations of Wales.

Katja, a young girl from Germany, finds a letter in Welsh sent to her great, great grandfather by a friend from Wales while she explores her mother''s papers. To learn more, she visits Wales during the National Eisteddfod in Llanrwst. As the letter leads her to the slate-quarrying area of Blaenau Ffestiniog, Katja learns more about family''s life...

After the global warming came the Great Thaw. Following that came the Ark, whose new governor wants to prohibit speech for ever. Mair is a Word Crafter, and her work is to keep words alive. In the shadows of the trees, she and the other crafters teach the children about language, music and art.

A beautiful and fun book, full of variety, which serves as an introduction to the opposing sides of the animal world. An ideal present for small children that are just becoming acquainted with the world.