Bøger udgivet af Y Lolfa

Compelling oral history, collecting personal Welsh memories of D-Day, Kindertransport, Home Guard, Women's Land Army, bombing raids, POW camp escape and more. Published to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, it gives the whole spectrum of experiences of the people of Wales during the conflict. -- Books Council of Wales

Highly readable history of the Nanteos Estate near Aberystwyth, Wales from 1589-1954. It focuses on the colorful stories of the Jones and Powell gentry families who lived there, with emphasis on the fascinating George Powell (1942-82) and the fabled Nanteos Cup - a medieval drinking bowl which was claimed to be the Holy Grail. 16 pages of images.

Attractive coffee table book with 50 myths, legends and folk tales from all around Wales, each paired with a breathtaking full-page photo of the landscape where the events are said to have happened. Discover the legends of this ancient Celtic land - including the story of Prince Madoc, who it is claimed found the Americas in 1170!

Hywel Dda, who ruled most of Wales in the 10th century, codified a system of laws which was in use for over 500 years. This clear English translation by an eminent lawyer and expert in Welsh legal history includes an introduction and fascinating explanatory notes by the author. Out of print for many years, this is the first paperback edition.

The first autobiography by much-loved landscape painter Kyffin Williams, widely regarded as the defining Welsh artist of the 20th century. Originally published in 1974, the book paints a humorous picture of Williams' childhood and early years as a painter. Includes illustrations by the artist himself. In paperback for the first time.

Book for young teens set in south Wales in 1943-44. Teen rugby genius George and young GI and quarterback Oliver, stationed nearby with the US Army, become friends after discovering their shared family bereavements and love of sports. However, both start to realize the importance that fate will have on Oliver in the upcoming D-Day invasion.

A guide to the highest peaks in Wales, complete with log to fill in as you climb them! This unique pocket guide - to be used in conjunction with Ordnance Survey maps - provides walking routes and approximate times for ascent. It also gives heights (imperial and metric measurements), translation and pronunciation of mountain names and information about where to park, as well as indexes listed by height and alphabetically. Like the Munro list in Scotland, the Welsh One Hundred offers an exciting physical challenge in the great outdoors. Are you good enough to complete the Welsh One Hundred Challenge?

Jos Simon's second book of memoirs looks at his memories of growing up in north Wales and how his upbringing informed the later part of his life as a Welsh exile in England. After focusing on his youth in Pwllheli, he discusses how, after leaving Wales in 1964, he believed he was drifting away from Wales, only to realise he was always unconsciously looking for ways to relate to it - by writing about it, by returning and exploring it, and by following Welsh rugby and football. He came to the conclusion that, in old age, he must rekindle a closer relationship with the Llŷn Peninsula and with Wales in general, and set about exploring his native country both geographically and by getting up to speed on Welsh current affairs, music and literature. Finally, he ponders the nature of that indefinable Welsh emotion which mixes nostalgia and longing: hiraeth. This sequel to On Bonfires, Butlins and Being Welsh takes a similar epistolatory approach, but with Facebook posts rather than letters, and is great creative non-fiction, more about north Wales than about the author himself.

A true story (or maybe not!) about Elin who is searching for the Magic Marble Mill. But her friends don''t believe that such a place exists. But when she escapes to her favourite tree, she comes across a giraffe who opens her eyes to a field full of wild animals, a dragon that hides in a cave and pigs that want to fly.

Biography of the presenter and farmer Meinir Howells who is a familiar figure in the agricultural world in Wales.

The autobiography of a Welsh music icon who has produced some of the best Welsh records of all time. The book concentrates on his career as a musician, but also portrays a particular period of Welsh history, from his upbringing in Pwllheli to a career in the media.

The creative biography of Melanie Owen presented as a collection of lessons learnt. We learn how she has reached where she is today, we are given insight into her career, and what she has to work on to ensure further development and happiness.

12 people open their hearts about living with Autism and ADHD, including an essay by pop star Non Parry from the popular Welsh group, Eden.

A collection of meditations and personal tracts. Each chapter is spurred by nature, but this is not a nature book. As the author considers flowers, stones, bones and birds, we are drawn on unexpected routes to the depths of her mind. We are given a glimpse of her life as she shares memories and views, and tries to make sense of the world.

Translation of the bestselling Welsh-language novel of all time. Set in rural Wales just after World War II, it is the gripping story of vivid young characters struggling to find their place in life in the face of great change, clashing with the traditional values and lifestyles of their parents.