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  • Welsh History: Strange but True

    Strange but True

    by Geoff Brookes ...
    Series series Strange but True
    Sir John Pryce of Newtown Hall died in 1761. He kept the embalmed bodies of his first two wives on either side of his bed – until his third wife insisted that they were removed.In 1856 Ronald Rhys from the Vale of Neath disappeared for a week after seeing a strange light in a field and hearing a loud noise. He remembered being examined by small creatures who took a sample of his blood.Oh yes, and ... Read more

    $10.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Swansea Murders

    by Geoff Brookes ...
    Series series Murders
    Swansea has a dangerous past. As a seaport, the town confronted the unknown on a daily basis. In this book, we explore the dark underbelly of South Wales; from the dirty, lawless docks to the narrow, festering slums of the alleyways. Little Martha Nash, Claire Phillips, Peter Moitch… all met their sad end within these streets. Even where the town meets the countryside is no safer. It is this ... Read more

    $10.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Bloody Welsh History: Swansea

    by Geoff Brookes ...
    Series series Bloody British History
    Swansea has long been a busy industrial port and has always had an edgy history. Explore the hidden stories from its long and dangerous past, with tales of rebellion, shipwreck and murder. From Romans to the Red Lady, Viking raids to English attacks, deadly diseases, slums, cholera and Nazi bombs, you'll never see the city in the same way again. Why were all those men trapped in the hold when the ... Read more

    $14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Swansea in 100 Dates

    by Geoff Brookes ...
    Experience 100 key dates that shaped Swansea's history, highlighted its people's genius (or silliness) and embraced the unexpected. Featuring an amazing mix of social, criminal and sporting events, this book reveals a past that will fascinate, delight and even shock both residents and visitors of the city. ... Read more

    $5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Grave Tales from Wales

    Stories in Welsh Stone

    by Geoff Brookes ...
    You may touch a grave, and whilst it might appear to be, as the poet Andre Marvell said, 'a fine and private place,' you will be a welcome intruder, connecting instantly with the person it represents; you will feel the weight of the story that lies within. Headstones are not untouchable relics behind a security screen; they are physical memories. Your presence, your touch, brings those memories to ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • The Teaching Assistant's Guide to Dyspraxia

    by Geoff Brookes ...
    Series series Teaching Assistant's Series
    This practical guide encourages teaching assistants to reflect on their practice and to put into effect strategies which will increase and improve support for dyspraxic children. Written by an experienced educator, each chapter provides teaching assistants with a range of activities to learn from. ... Read more

    $19.99 USD

  • Dyspraxia 2nd Edition

    by Geoff Brookes ...
    Series series Special Educational Needs
    Up to ten per cent of the population is believed to suffer from some form of dyspraxia. Accessible and engaging, this practical guide provides teachers with tips and techniques for teaching students with dyspraxia."There are symptoms, there are problems, there are frustrations, there are tears. But there are strategies that can lead to positive outcomes. And while it is important to understand ... Read more

    $18.79 USD

  • 50 Gems of South West Wales

    The History & Heritage of the Most Iconic Places

    by Geoff Brookes ...
    Series series 50 Gems
    Watered by rivers, strengthened by castles, enhanced by beautiful villages, necklaced by a spectacular coastline and enriched by a long and fascinating history, South West Wales is one of the country’s most remarkable places. You can explore St David’s, the smallest cathedral city; Fishguard, the site of the last foreign invasion of Britain; Dolaucothi where the Romans mined for gold; and Myddfai ... Read more

    $11.69 USD

  • Swansea in 50 Buildings

    by Geoff Brookes ...
    Series series In 50 Buildings
    From its nineteenth-century industrial heyday when it was a key centre of the copper industry, earning the nickname 'Copperopolis', to its current role as a major service sector employer and university city, Swansea has a proud and distinctive identity. This extraordinary history is embodied in the buildings that have shaped Wales' second city. Swansea in 50 Buildings explores the history of this ... Read more

    $11.69 USD

  • 50 Gems of Mid Wales

    The History & Heritage of the Most Iconic Places

    by Geoff Brookes ...
    Series series 50 Gems
    Mid Wales remains untouched. It is an expansive and peaceful region, stretching across Wales from Cardigan Bay to the English border, a place to reflect and relax and discover the fascinating secrets of Paradwys Cymru, the paradise of Wales. Here are the significant moments in Welsh history, the politics and the murder, the ruined mansions and abbeys, and the forgotten battlefields. This book will ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • A-Z of Swansea

    Places-People-History

    by Geoff Brookes ...
    Series series A-Z
    This is a book for everyone who loves Swansea, this rainswept place by the sea. The town has not always lived in the full glare of history but it is a place that has made its own contribution to the world, always looking outwards. As Swansea’s industry developed, the rural poor moved into the town in search of employment in the copper works and mines, each trying to build a new life in a cramped ... Read more

    $11.69 USD