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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!

Memoir of four musicians who left Wales to pursue their art in the USA: Joseph Parry, Daniel Protheroe, Marie Novello and the author herself. Written in a blend of literary styles, it looks at what it is to be an immigrant with a creative soul in the vast land of opportunity that is America.

The annual Lectionary (in Welsh) for the services of the Church in Wales, 2022-23.

Bilingual cookery book, full of recipes and colour photos of the family created by Colleen Ramsey. This beautifully designed book will be published to coincide with Colleen''s first cookery series on S4C in December.

From hiraeth to cwtsh and crachach to popty-ping, some of the evocative and unique words you will only hear in Wales. A fun gift book, in color throughout and illustrated with lively cartoons.

"The story of Dr Henry Hicks, a doctor, amateur geologist and native of Pembrokeshire. This publication explores his early influences, his pioneering contributions to the understanding of geology and the clashes that made him a thorn in the side of the geological establishment" -- page 4 of cover.

A beginners' course for Welsh learners, ideal for self-study. With 16 units using strip cartoons to present sentence structures and grammar points, plus dictionary section. This new edition is completely revamped to teach the language you hear around you today. Accompanying audio CD for sale separately (published on the same date).

Novel based around a headstrong working-class girl in late 18th-century Wales. Peggin is a maid for the infamous Ladies of Llangollen, a real gay couple who moved in the literary circles of Byron and Wordsworth, and her brother Joe is involved the building of Thomas Telford's Pontcysyllte Acqueduct.

This is the story of Llywelyn ap Iorwerth, the penniless exile who became Wales's greatest prince. He presided over a turbulent and politically charged period of Welsh history, having to prove himself first on the battlefield before learning the statesman's craft so as to establish his control over the warring factions of his own country.

"A revealing and humorous trawl through the drinking establishments of the Rhondda Valley in south Wales, UK. Pub Life details pubs and clubs past and present, highlighting the characters that frequent them and the impact they've had as hubs of the Valleys community" --Publisher.

Rhys ap Gruffydd stands out from his fellow Welsh rulers, not simply on account of his singular appellation as The Lord Rhys, but because of some indefinable quality which marked him as a prince of unusual talent, vision and insight.

With Wales reaching the World Cup for the first time since 1958, this is a book to inspire and excite fans before the tournament in November. Comprising twenty diverse contributions.

A collection of poems embodying the thoughts and views of David Lewis, native of Pontypridd and a contemplative man who lived at the end of the 19th century and turn of the 20th century. The poems comprise keen comments and personal experience of social history which, with humour and solemnity, provide the reader with a lively and colourful...

This is a book about friends, family, growing up in north Wales, feeling you''re being left behind, snogging, sex, lessons learned along the way and the people who carried you when you didn''t even know you needed to be carried. A book about making sense of things when you have no idea how to do so.

This volume looks back on the past campaigns of Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg, which celebrates its 60th year in 2022, and sets out to evaluate the aims of the society as it looks to the future, through the eyes of key members.

A novel that moves from 1908 and 2018. The shadow of Vosper''s famous painting is woven through the story, and the belief that the devil''s face lies in the shawl. Neta has to face her ghosts, and through her actions, the lives of Ceri, Beca and Olwen Agnes are all affected, and prejudice and negative attitudes towards gender and convention are...

A novel for girls between 10 and 13 years old mainly. It deals with the relationship between schoolchildren, bullying and the concept of a perfect body. Beca is being bullied, but she has a secret - she hopes to be chosen as a member of the Welsh swimming team.

This novel about the relationship between a grandfather and his grandson touches on Wales''s relationship with slavery, and discusses how to acknowledge the horrors of history in a sensitive way. After exploring the family''s ancestry, Elis and Taid journey to Virginia, USA to tread in the footsteps of Edward Powell.

This is a historical story about James Parry (the author''s grandfather), and Asmus Nikolai Clausen. Here we get the story of their upbringing, their families, and their life journeys, until their paths cross.

On the centenary of Urdd Gobaith Cymru (Welsh League of Youth Movement), it''s appropriate to hear from famous Welsh personalities about the part the movement played in their lives. Diverse clips of personal experiences are recorded giving us a lighthearted and alternative look at the activities and value of the Urdd.

This is the first volume to portray the Welsh countryside in colour. It is a hardback, coffee table book, comprising 120 black and white images, selected wisely by Gwyn Jenkins and coloured skilfully by Richard Huw Pritchard to reflect the social history of Wales, especially the countryside, with an introduction and relevant captions.

A mystery story with a twist. Betsan Morgan isn''t looking forward to spending a week with her classmates at Plas yr Hydd. Her best friend is ill at home, and she has to go on her own, with strangers. But once she arrives, Betsan finds that she is able to travel to the past to live in the time of her great-great-great-grandmother.

Living in London, Lydia is struggling through her twenties, regretting drunken nights, reflecting on texts and trying her best nor to be late for work. She has a complicated relationship with Wales. Far from home, she questions her identity and her vision of herself as a Welsh woman in the world.

A simple picture story book in rhyme by author and artist Sioned Medi Evans. Byd Bach Dy Hun asks readers about the wonders of their world. What do you see, what special places are there, and what types of people and creatures live there?

Another colourful story about Cadi, and her little brother, Mabon. This time the two are snatched on a boat on the Pembrokeshire coast and learn a very important lesson: people should not be judged on their appearance. But how will they manage to escape from the enormous octopus? An entrancing, hard cover book.

60 recipes for the whole family. If you are having trouble thinking of appealing, delicious and healthy meals, suitable for all ages including children, this is the perfect book for you. Each meal has been created and trialled by Nia Tudor, a mother of two small children.

Sharon Morgan, the Welsh actress of stage and screen opens up to reveal the hidden challenges she has faced as a devoted mother of two.