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New book promotes a better life for future generations through liberation economics
With the world in such a state of flux, with decision-making often in the hands of those who are only in it for themselves, a new book published this week seeks to reset how we live our lives. Liberation Economics: Spirituality in Supply and Demand is written by Guy Wildwood and looks at how we can try to 'live more skilfully' in the future so that there is something of this planet, as well as a culture of respect for human well-being, left for our descendants. read more
Three Welsh companies collaborate to create "game changing" wellbeing books for young children
A huge hit when trialled in schools across three Welsh counties, Tom the Lion is a new series of five books aimed at children who may be experiencing anxiety or other problems with socialising. The series follows Tom and his squirrel friends Hazel and Sid, and is designed to promote literacy, wellbeing, and good mental health. read more
Passion and defiance of Miners' Strike shared in new photography book to mark 40th anniversary
6 March 2024 will mark 40 years since the start of the Miners’ Strike, a year-long conflict that ripped apart communities in Wales. To mark the 40th anniversary, a book of compelling press photographs of the period leading up to, during and just after the industrial action, capturing the defiance, passion and solidarity experienced by miners, their families and their communities will be published. read more
A celebration of the Welsh Christian experience: new book explores pilgrim sites across Wales and beyond
This week sees the publication of Where the Saints Came From: On Pilgrimage in Wales and Beyond by Anne Hayward (Y Lolfa). The book tells the story of the Christian faith in Wales from late-Roman times to the present day and includes discussion of over forty off-the-beaten-track religious sites and artefacts. read more
Diaries of Victorian Welsh swagman republished
This week sees the extraordinary book Pity the Swagman: The Australian Odyssey of a Victorian Diarist by Bethan Phillips republished. Described by the late Jan Morris as “a truly fascinating book”, Pity the Swagman is a classic that has been out of print for over twenty years. read more
New artwork for bestselling course for Welsh learners
Y Lolfa has commissioned a young artist from Llannerch-y-Medd in Anglesey to redesign its bestselling Welsh-language course, Welcome to Welsh. First published in 1984, the book has gone through innumerable reprints and sold 75,000 copies. The new edition uses engaging new strip cartoons by Osian Roberts, making it ideal for self-study. read more
A 'lyrical' Welsh novel of boyhood set during Second World War
Described as “a lyrical and beautifully crafted story of growing up in the Valleys in the shadow of World War II” by poet, essayist and editor John Barnie, the novel follows Jac, a young boy at the start of the story, as he grows in awareness of the world beyond his home and family. read more
Brand new edition of bestselling beginners' Welsh course published
A new, updated version of the classic beginners’ Welsh course, Welcome to Welsh, has been published by Y Lolfa. Written by Heini Gruffudd, bestselling author of materials for Welsh learners, the content of the new edition has been completely revamped and the book has been redesigned to bring it up to date. read more
New edition of Condry's classic guidebook to Wales
This month sees the publication of William (Bill) Condry’s original Exploring Wales, which was first published in 1970. This new edition retains Condy’s superlative prose but includes an introduction by his long-time friend Neville Jones and hopes to reach an increasingly receptive audience. read more
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