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Description Johanna Francis watched the Nazis take Amsterdam, her wealthy family active in the resistance, sheltering a Jewish family and running a...
View full detailsDescription This is the story of Irfon Williams, a courageous, determined cancer sufferer who fought for the right to obtain drugs to extend his li...
View full detailsDescription Fighting to Speak reveals the journey of a miner's son with a stutter who succeeded to play rugby at the highest level and defeat his d...
View full detailsDescription When the author is given a small package, containing letters and papers relating to his grandfather’s brother, who was killed in Syria ...
View full detailsDescription Mike Phillips is one of Welsh rugby's most decorated players. With multiple Grand Slams and Lions tours under his belt, he was revered ...
View full detailsDescription Cathi McGill offers us an insight into Asturias, a relatively unknown part of Spain, and a small part of the Iberian peninsula that is ...
View full detailsDescription This is the story of the Hennessys from the standpoint of Dave Burns, one of the trio who enriched the folk singing scene in Wales and ...
View full detailsDescription A comprehensive biography of Eirian Wyn, popular minister and magician from Brynaman, comprising an account of his childhood, including...
View full detailsDescription The autobiography of the portrait artist David Griffiths, who was inspired to paint under the tutorship of his school art teacher, Elis...
View full detailsDescription The diary of farmer Tom Jones, Plascoch, Dolanog, during 2015, comprising interesting anecdotes by one who serves on many rural organiz...
View full detailsDescription In this clear and absorbing memoir John Sam Jones writes of a life lived on the edge. It's a story of journeys and realisation, of acce...
View full detailsDescription In this clear and absorbing memoir John Sam Jones writes of a life lived on the edge. It is a story of journeys and realisation, of acc...
View full detailsDescription Covering one Sunday tournament in the depths of Languedoc when his team bids to make the National Finals, Bill Rees produces a deeply f...
View full detailsDescription The story of Gwobr Goffa Llwyd o'r Bryn, the main recitation prize presented at the National Eisteddfod, published on the occasion of t...
View full detailsDescription Satirical and humorous autobiography of popular tv character, the talented Gareth the Orangutan. Also comprises poems, images and song ...
View full detailsDescription The inspirational story of Anglesey postmaster, Noel Thomas, who was unjustly accused of being a thief by the Royal Mail and jailed. He...
View full detailsISBN: 9781784618445 Publication Date January 2020Publisher: Y Lolfa, Tal-y-bont Edited by James Withey, Olivia Sagan Format: Paperback, 196x130 mm,...
View full detailsDescription One man's memories of supporting Wrexham Football Club for up to sixty years. Details ISBN: 9781800994416 Publication Date: 01 August...
View full detailsDescription The story of Welsh star Margaret Williams. In this warm autobiography, we learn about both the public and private diva from Anglesey as...
View full detailsDescription Rhodri Jones began his professional life as a footballer at Man U between 1996 and 2000. He played for Rotherham, and also for Cwmbrân ...
View full detailsDescription The autobiography of a past headteacher at Ysgol Maesyryrfa, Cefneithin, reflecting an era that has disappeared. The volume mentions lo...
View full detailsDescription Memoir of Wrexham's star player, Paul Mullin - as seen in 'Welcome to Wrexham', a Disney+ documentary series by Ryan Reynolds and Rob M...
View full detailsDescription The story of the second half of Nigel's career as one of the most famous referees in World Rugby and one of only two Welsh referees eve...
View full detailsDescription Nonconformist is about discovering Welsh roots, exploring the language and culture of the contemporary Cymru. It is the true story of J...
View full detailsDescription Glan Davies is a familiar Welsh personality throughout Wales after a long career as a performer on concert and television platforms. He...
View full detailsDescription The autobiography of former leader of Plaid Cymru and Deputy First Minister. Extraordinary stories are revealed about an important peri...
View full detailsDescription Autobiography of versatile singer Aled Hall, co-written with Alun Gibbard. Aled's life journey takes us to two completely different wor...
View full detailsDescription The honest and humorous autobiography of Aled Wyn Davies, well-known sheep farmer from mid-Wales, and renowned tenor who has won the Bl...
View full detailsDescription A boy running around a running track in the early evening opens a memoir of candour and insight. From a working-class Rhondda childhood...
View full detailsDescription The name Rhian Williams isn't the most famous, but she has played an important role in many of your favourite TV shows and films. Now s...
View full detailsDetails ISBN: 9781785151934 Publication Date June 2019Publisher: William Heinemann, London Author: Mike Parker Format: Hardback, 222x138 mm, 400 pa...
View full detailsDescription On The Red Hill celebrates the ebb and flow of seasons, of ever-changing landscapes, and the family (both beloved and infuriating) that...
View full detailsISBN: 9780008336578Publication Date September 2019Publisher: HarperCollins, CheltenhamFormat: Hardback, 242x160 mm, 398 pagesLanguage: English Open...
View full detailsDescription Open Side is not simply a chronology of events or a celebration of statistics. Written in a compelling but soul searching style, this i...
View full detailsDescription Recklessly honest, and as funny as it is grave, Original Sins is an extraordinary memoir of faith, family, shame and addiction. But ul...
View full detailsDescription A cheeky but charming personal account of the outrageous Stifyn Parri in the first ever bilingual, back to back autobiography. He has s...
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