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The gruesome stories of the hardest, most ruthless rugby players from around the world since World War I. As talented as they were fiery, many were just as lively off the pitch as on it. In our era of citing commissioners, super slow-motion replays and trial by social media, some of their actions are quite hard to believe! Foreword by Nigel Owens.

Authorised biography of Welsh nationalist and activist John Barnard Jenkins, one of the most iconic figures in recent Welsh history. The leader of Mudiad Amddiffyn Cymru (MAC), he masterminded their 1960s bombing campaign protesting British state oppression and exploitation of Wales' natural resources. -- Y Lolfa

History of a Welsh reserve squadron, from 1930s biplanes through WWII bombing raids and Cold War fighter jets to disbandment in 1957 and relaunch in 2014. The story not just of operations but also the human side of fighting thousands of miles from home and facing danger with humour and courage.

An introduction to Welsh churches written to appeal to those who are unfamiliar with the subject, with a view to stirring interest. In the belief that curiosity leads to understanding and enjoyment, the book seeks to invite questions and answer some of them. Illustrated in colour throughout.

A sequel to the novel Manawydan Jones: Y Pair Dadeni. This is a novel full of adventure, mystery and friendship.

A diary for 6-12 year old children, based on the book Na, Nel! by Meleri Wyn James. Two pages for each week with space to record every day''s activities, both at school and outside school, including doodles and information about Nel. The only Welsh diary for children. Reprint. First Published in 2014.

Having discovered Welsh folk dancing as a freshman student at University College of Wales, Swansea, in 1960, Tenby-born Mavis Williams-Roberts became hooked for life on this Welsh tradition. She joined Parti Prifysgol Abertawe, the college's Welsh folk dance team, took part in many a noson lawen and competed in folk dance competitions at the Inter-collegiate Eisteddfod, the National Eisteddfod, and the Llangollen International Eisteddfod. Mavis recalls her folk dancing journey in this book, giving details about those who were at the forefront of rediscovering many of these folk dances and setting up the Welsh Folk Dance Society in 1949, such as Englishwoman Löis Blake. Mavis records highlights of her own sixty years in Welsh folk dancing, during which she has traveled widely to dance and taught the discipline in the USA; she explains the history and intricacies of some of the dances; and gives information about dances that she has composed herself. This is a bilingual book, with one color photo section, and diagrams to help with learning the dances.

Autobiography of the late Ron Jones (1934-2021), one of the all-time greats of Welsh athletics. He had an incredible sporting career, firstly as an international sprint runner, and then, on retirement, as the first-ever chief executive of an English football league club. Raised in Aberaman, south Wales, during his outstanding and lengthy athletics career he set 28 Welsh sprint records, won 12 Welsh titles, was Europe's best sprinter in 1963, competed in a record four Commonwealth Games and was captain of the British athletics team at the Mexico Olympic Games in 1968. His second sporting career was just as glittering: he went on to become the first Chief Executive of Queens Park Rangers (1976-80) and then the Managing Director of Cardiff City FC (1980-88). He was director of SportsAid Cymru Wales, was inducted into the Welsh Sports Hall of Fame in 2013, and in 2018 he opened the Ron Jones Athletics Stadium in Aberdare. Ron gives an account of his travels worldwide as a runner, and also of his friendships with other athletes - in particular with Lillian Board (1948-70), the golden girl of British athletics who died so tragically young, and those actors and musicians he entertained while a football executive at Queens Park Rangers.

A collection of poems by the late Dic Jones, edited by Ceri Wyn Jones.

A novel full of tension, mystery and excitement, that moves between two periods - the present and the 1960s/70s. After surgery, Caerwyn has forgotten periods in his past but, with the help of his daughter, Heulwen, his memory returns step by step. During the process, Caerwyn has to relive his troubled past - the violence, guilt and heartbreak.

On her 32nd birthday, Martha receives a unexpected present from her parents. The news marks the beginning of a journey that will change her life. A contemporary novel full of twists and dark humour. BBC Produrcer Ffion Emlyn has been writing and editing drama for twenty years. This is her first novel.

Jesus teaches us about prayer. He tells us that God loves us, actively wishes to hear and address our prayers, and that coming into God''s presence is as simple as speaking the thoughts of our heart. Prayer doesn''t need any special words or actions, but being provided with words can often assist.