Steeped in history, surrounded by myth and legend and full of historical significance, many of these trees have become landmarks within the landscape, dominating their surroundings with their physical and cultural presence. Others are more hidden from view. This stunning new book by Archie Miles captures the full fascinating story of Wales’s heritage trees.

• Contains over 70 different trees from all parts of Wales
• Includes chapter on lost heritage trees of Wales
• Includes map, location and accessibility
• Published in association with the Tree Council

14 loose-leaf sheets with English one side and Welsh the other side and displayed in a clear acrylic case perfect for the desktop, shelf or kitchen side.

These photographs are taken from the forthcoming book Wales – a collection of black and white photography offering a new, never-seen-before, perspective to our land. Publication June 2012. ISBN 9781905582594

“This is a book written for oyster lovers by an oyster lover and will prove to be a handy memory-jogger when that craving for a dozen number twos sweeps over you.” – Charles Campion

The definitive oyster guide to London’s seafood bars, restaurants, retailers and markets. Written in association with the Shellfish Association of Great Britain, this book is ideal for seafood connoisseurs or those who wish to try something new.

• Foreword by Charles Campion
• Over 150 reviews of London’s top oyster establishments
• Listings include location, contact details, sample dishes, prices and types of oysters served
• A ‘spotters guide’ to UK oyster types
• Useful indices on London retailers, UK suppliers, UK and Irish oyster festivals
• Recipes and serving suggestions
• Charles Campion’s days out from London
• Handy ribbon marker with bookmark

For more books about food see: Bryan Webb’s Kitchen, Celtic Cuisine, Flavours of Wales, Food Wales- a second helping, Food Wales eating out guide second edition

11 top chefs and 24 kids cook up a storm in the kitchen. Cooks & Kids is a new cookbook for kids by kids!

From Lemon Curd Crumble to Chocolate Quickies, Vegetarian Dahl to Sunday Left-over Risotto, there’s something for everyone. Ideal for rainy days and budding chefs!

• Inspired by kids’ favourite dishes eleven top chefs turn kid’s favourite dishes into culinary masterpieces
• Expert tips to make kids comfortable and creative in the kitchen
• Save money and improve eating habits by showing kids how much fun they can have in the kitchen

11 top chefs featured: Mitch Tonks, Chris Lee, Atul Kochhar, Lisa Allen, Tom Kerridge, Stephen Terry, John Woodward, Matt Tebbutt, Gill Moss, Shaun Rankin and Bryn Williams.

Watch
little Macie, aged 6 bake her favourite fairy cakes and Criag, aged 7 cook stovies with the help of professional chefs.

In association with the National Fostering Agency the Cooks & Kids project aims to encourage kids help other kids less fortunate then themselves. All royalties go to the Magic Breakfast charity

Join in the spirit of Cooks & Kids and visit here for the latest about the project.

Marine biologist Judith Oakley explores and explains the diversity of the seashore in her new book ‘Seashore Safaris’. Through her infectious enthusiasm she aims to encourage people to plan and organise a Seashore Safari with explorers of all ages – to enjoy and conserve this delicate ecosystem.

Watch a clip of Judith in action.
Listen to Judith talk about her love of rock pools and exciting finds on the shore.

Seashore Safaris is an introduction to exploring the shore with an underlying message to protect and conserve. The book is brilliantly illustrated throughout with photographs and text explaining the influences on the shore, zones of the shore, patterns of shore life, over 180 species of shore inhabitants, 10 different shore habitats, threats, the seashore code, safety on the shore, basic classification and organisations for recording findings.

With excellent reviews from amateur naturalists, educationalists and marine biologists Seashore Safaris is a unique guide to starting your own safari on the seashore with family and friends – it’s for explorers of all ages. It’s an ideal book for popping into your beach bag this summer, so don’t leave home without a copy of Seashore Safaris.

For more books on wildlife see: Skomer

Cordon bleu cook Gilli Davies introduces this stunning collection of traditional Welsh recipes. With fresh local produce, traditional cooking techniques and brand new photography, the book gives even the novice cook a true taste of Wales.

Welsh cooking
Flavours of Wales provides over 80 traditional Welsh recipes from across the country, covering starters, main courses, snacks, desserts, drinks and baking. With recipes such as Spicy Mussel Casserole, Deep-Fried Laver Seaweed, Leek and Goat’s Cheese Parcels and Anglesey Shortbread, it’s the ultimate recipe book for Welsh cuisine. With the background of each recipe and cooking technique described, the book provides an insight into the history of Welsh food, and its place in Welsh culture.

Flavours of Wales includes:
• Fish
• Leeks
• Lamb, Beef and Pork
• Poultry
• Cheese
• Baking
• Pudding
• Drinks
• Wild Wales specialities

For more cookery books from Wales see: Bryan Webbs Kitchen, Celtic Cuisine, Food Wales- a second helping, Food Wales eating out guide second edition, London Oyster Guide

Skomer is a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a world-renowned bird paradise. This superb natural history book by Skomer resident Jane Matthews illustrates the landscape, seasons, flora and fauna in over 150 photographs.

Skomer Island lies less than a mile off shore from the Marloes Peninsula in Pembrokeshire, yet it is this short span of water that sets the island a world apart from its neighbours. Free from all land-based predators, Skomer has evolved as its own bustling ecosystem in a unique and spectacular landscape. It is a National Nature Reserve, a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a world-renowned bird paradise.

Skomer includes:
•Birds, flora, fauna and landscapes
•Seasonal timeline
•Map of the island
•Contributions from Iolo Williams and Matthew Parris
•Bird Log poem by Jeremy Grange
•Over 100 photographs
For more books on local wildlife see: Seashore Safaris

Welsh food
Farmers markets, food festivals, food websites and Welsh produce information are also included in the book. This pocket guide is an essential tool to discovering the best dining in Wales, and ideal for those who enjoy dining out.

Food Wales eating out guide second edition includes:

• Restaurant reviews
• Restaurant addresses and contact information
• Maps of each area
• Welsh produce information
• Food festival dates
• Farmers markets dates and locations
• Recipes from Wales’ top chefs

If you wish to comment on any of the places listed, or not listed, in this book please download and fill in this recommendation form and send to foodwales@graffeg.com

For more books on food from Wales see: Bryan Webb’s Kitchen, Celtic Cuisine, Flavours of Wales, Food Wales- a second helping, London Oyster Guide

The Ryder Cup 2010, the first ever to be played in Wales, saw an unprecedented four days of electrifying golf. It was played at the purpose-built Celtic Manor Twenty Ten course in the verdant Usk valley, and culminated in a win for Europe after one of the most dramatic finishes in the tournament’s 83 year history.

Covering practise days, four days of play, the Cup presentation and the glittering opening and closing ceremonies, the book uses brilliant photography to get you closer than ever before to the action of this momentous, world class event.

If you like golf, see: Golf Wales