Books

12 results found
Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Blue sky July Blue sky July Nia Wyn This gripping autobiography follows the story of a mother who battles impossible odds in the hopes of healing her son Joe who, six months after he was born, was diagnosed with severe cerebral palsy. … OL17740028W
Bachgendod Isaac - Atgofion Cynnar Derec Llwyd Morgan (Welsh Edition) Bachgendod Isaac - Atgofion Cynnar Derec Llwyd Morgan (Welsh Edition) Derec Llwyd Morgan (author) 189 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : 19 cm OL19357349W
Black Barty Black Barty Aubrey Burl Bartholomew Roberts was easily one of the most successful and deadly pirates in all of history. He went to sea at a young age and took to pirate life well. Two years after Roberts was made captain he… OL1939005W
Riding the magic carpet Riding the magic carpet Tom Anderson The right-hand point at Jeffreys Bay is one of the surfing world's most exciting finds, and from the age of twelve it had been my life's purpose to surf there. J-Bay, South Africa, has the fantasy, t… OL19900010W
Dr William Price Dr William Price Dean Powell Chartist, surgeon, heretic, Archdruid and pioneer in the legalisation of cremation in the British Isles, Dr William Price was undoubtedly one of the most flamboyant, romantic and eccentric characters… OL21031839W
Charming Predator Charming Predator Lee Mackenzie 245 pages ; 23 cm OL21138277W
Fatal Neglect Fatal Neglect David N. Thomas "Dylan Thomas went to New York in October 1953 to perform in Under Milk Wood. Three weeks later, he was dead. This fascinating book confronts painful facts about why he died." "Dylan suffered from a … OL21447552W
Aled a'r Fedal Aur Aled a'r Fedal Aur Aled Sion Davies A title in the short and fast-paced series Quick Reads. This is Aled Sion Davies, the Paralympic Champion's story. He won a gold medal for throwing the discus and a bronze medal for the shot putt in … OL21670847W
A life in history A life in history John Davies The distinguished historian John Davies made an enormous contribution to Welsh life and culture over more than half a century. Here, in his own words, he recalls his upbringing in industrial Rhondda … OL24156135W
Cap gwlân a'r oriau mân Cap gwlân a'r oriau mân Ifan Lodge This title features anecdotes by Ifan Lodge, owner of Garej Ceiri, Llanaelhaearn. OL25071354W
Richard Burton Richard Burton Michael Munn From a small mining village in Wales to Hollywood's silver screen, Richard Burton broke every rule in his quest for the American Dream. Burton was known for his charisma, his explosive temper, his ex… OL2764777W
Caitlin Caitlin Caitlin Thomas Until now, Dylan Thomas's widow, Caitlin, has refused to discuss her marriage with biographers. With good reason: the story of those seventeen years is tumultuous, sordid, and ultimately tragic. But … OL4714565W