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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.

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.

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.

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''.

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.

Rachel Ross has succeeded in creating a new life for herself and her mother, and has settled into her new school. She has also begun to get acquainted with Tony, her blood father. But should she feel anxious as Jason, the man who raised her, prepares to be released from prison? A sequel to #Helynt, winner of both Book of the Year and Tir...

An exciting discovery by Alwen, who hails from Llandudno, and Olivier, whose roots are on the Chagos Islands, bring the young people together. Will they be able to bring life to their histories?

A volume of short stories about individuals who all keep others at arm''s length. The stories are full of dark comedy which are skilfully interwoven to create a complete work that throws a cynical look at West Wales society.

Farmer Ffion is unable to go on holiday unless she takes all the cows with her. However, this time she won''t have to move from the farm to enjoy a holiday. The National Eisteddfod is coming to Cwm Cawdel Farm.

Most travel guides suggest that the Ll¿n Coastal Path can be completed in 10 simple walks, perhaps over a week or two. Jean and her husband Jim, who have been visiting Ll¿n regularly since 1991, took a more leisurely approach, dividing the journey into 42 return walks and completing their ramble in August 2021 after just over three years!

It''s Christmas eve and snow is falling thickly, forcing Rose and her mam to stay in her great grandmother''s cold, abandoned house. Another gripping, magical adventure, set in Wales, from the author of the acclaimed The Thirty-Third Owl.

Dyn Dweud Drefn, who always gives someone a telling off, is back again! Every day is tedious for Dyn Dweud Drefn - even Christmas Day!

A graphic novel about a pet donkey who suffers from a distorted self-image. She identifies with humans and, although she has the body of an animal, she owns a human mentality and believes all other donkeys are stupid and barbaric! As a result of the story''s events, she comes to question her identity.

Ina and Ebba are now part of the family of Caradog and Eleri, and their children Macsen and Gwennan. Since Ebba found a stone with gold in it, the men of the fort have been searching diligently for the gold vein. Soon, a promising vein is discovered ... not of gold, but of iron.

Looking at Celtic legends, everyone wonders at the strength and bravery of the female characters. This collection of fifteen myths from seven countries demonstrates this. Welsh adaptations by Angharad Tomos, Haf Llewelyn, Mari George, Aneirin Karadog, Myrddin ap Dafydd, Anni Ll¿n and Branwen Williams.

In an anonymous location in Dolgellau is the headquarters of a secret agency that is investigating unexplained, supernatural events. As Beca and Ceri Fôn co-operate to try to solve the mystery, they are drawn into the entangled past of Wales, and learn that it''s not from the outside only that danger lurks.

Richard Holt has become a familiar face after opening his cafe at Melin Llynnon, Anglesey, and via the two S4C series - ''Anrhegion Melys Richard Holt'' and ''Yr Academi Felys''. In this volume he records his story, his upbringing on Anglesey, his work at some of London''s best restaurants and his return to his roots, and also presents a feast of...

Detective Jeff Evans and his family welcome a puppy to their home. Meira notices chalk marks by the garden gate, and it becomes obvious that someone is stealing dogs in the area. As Jeff delves deeper, he is drawn into the violent under-world of right-wing movements.

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...