Books published by Y Lolfa

A beautifully illustrated, factual book about 50 birds seen in Wales, with a double page for each bird, comprising facts, photographs, poems and especially commissioned illustrations. Details include bird descriptions, size, habitat and food together with a useful glossary.

The Prize-winning volume of the Literary Medal Competition at the Conwy County 2019 National Eisteddfod of Wales. -- Y Lolfa

15 guided walks (4-9 miles each) along the Wales Coast Path, as undertaken by Derek in the 12th series of 'Weatherman Walking', broadcast by the BBC in spring 2019. Each walk includes route map, directions, beautiful photographs of the views, interesting information about landmarks and features of note on each walk. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

Autobiography of 1980s rugby union star Glenn Webbe. The Bridgend winger was a real ground-breaker: first black player to play for Wales, first black British player to appear in a Rugby World Cup and first of any colour to score a hat-trick of tries, as well as being famous for the good humour with which he faced the prejudice he encountered.

Profiadau dirdynnol dwsin o bobl ifanc sydd wedi gorfod brwydro gyda salwch a chyflyrau hir dymor. Mae'r cyfranwyr yn trafod yn fanwl afiechydon meddyliol a chorfforol fel cancr, epilepsi, clefyd Crohn's, spina bifida, nam ar y golwg, OCD, iselder a gor-bryder. -- Y Lolfa

Ray Gravell was undoubtedly one of Wales and rugby's greatest characters. He touched the hearts of all who met him, and his sincere interest in everyone made you feel better after being in his company. This volume brings together touching and humorous anecdotes about him by friends and acquaintances. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

In two years, Wales went from Home International wooden spoon winners four times running to 1976 European Football Championship quarter-finalists. The book provides the background to qualification, accounts of all matches, examination of the fallout from the campaign's controversial ending, and a 'Where are they now?' section. -- Y Lolfa

A light-hearted, fully-illustrated retro-style picture book with 60+ words and phrases you can use to practise your Cornish with your furry best friend. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

A light-hearted, fully-illustrated retro-style picture book with 60+ words and phrases you can use to practise your Irish with your furry best friend. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

A study of the imagery of Welsh saints across the centuries, in the form of stained glass, sculpture and painting. Including an overview and analysis, followed by sections on c.40 individual Welsh saints. Highly illustrated with 500 of the author's own photographs, in full color throughout.

A fun, fully-illustrated retro-style picture book with 60+ words and phrases you can use to practise your Welsh with your furry best friend. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

Union 50 mlynedd ers yr Arwisgo, portreadir yr hanes trwy gyfrwng cyfweliadau gyda rhai o'r cymeriadau amlycaf - protestwyr, heddlu, gwleidyddion ac enwogion. Adroddir am ralau Cymdeithas yr Iaith, yr ymateb i anerchiad Charles yn Eisteddfod yr Urdd, ymddangosiadau FWA, bomiau MAC a gweithgareddau amheus y gwasanaethau diogelwch a'r heddlu cudd. -- Y Lolfa

A new edition of the ground-breaking language tutor using actual Welsh forms in current daily use. These forms ignore verb endings, do not mutate and are often derived from English. Traditional grammarians will hate this book but learners will love it because they will learn actual, spoken Welsh - fast! -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

Winner of the Prose Medal at the 2018 National Eisteddfod. -- Y Lolfa

Set in 1850s Wales, London and the Crimea, Jane Evans is a novel about the real first woman on the drove, who also nursed under Florence Nightingale. Fleeing her harsh life in rural Wales, Jane ends up nursing wounded soldiers in inhuman conditions in the Crimea. Can she survive the dangers and return to Wales and what will await... -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

Learn Welsh now! This booklet has all you need to start: a phrasebook, a pronunciation guide, a basic grammar and English / Welsh vocabularies. Try out your Welsh and impress the locals and your friends while learning the basic elements of one of Europe''s oldest living languages, and one that continues to flourish in the 21st century.

Out at the Bright Edge is a collection of poetry rooted in North Ceredigion. The poems in this collection describe and respond to the landscape and history of the area from the Dyfi to the Teifi. They deal with ideas through a focus on place, capturing memorable moments in specific locations and celebrating an area of outstanding natural...