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Poverty is one of today's greatest global challenges, driven by inequality, conflict, and climate change. In this timely book, Darren Evans explores the causes and consequences of poverty and food insecurity, while highlighting resilience, hope, and the actions needed to build a fairer future. -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

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Founded in 2010 and based in Cardiff, Wales, Candy Jar Books is an award-winning independent publisher with a diverse and exciting catalogue. After 15 years, the company continues to grow, delivering bold, fresh titles across multiple genres that captivate readers of all ages. Candy Jar has built a strong reputation in children’s publishing, bringing beloved stories to new generations. Standout successes include the official books based on the classic animation The Raccoons and the reissue of the very first Ivor the Engine book, originally published in 1962. The company also relaunched Michael Lawrence’s bestselling Jiggy McCue series, revealing Jiggy’s face for the first time and giving these beloved adventures a fresh lease of life for today's readers. Candy Jar delights in taking great stories and ensuring they continue to spark joy and imagination for a new generation. Candy Jar has carved out a major presence in the Doctor Who universe, with bestselling spin-offs such as The Lethbridge-Stewart series and the family-friendly Lucy Wilson Mysteries (based in Ogmore-by-Sea, Wales). These titles continue to attract loyal fans as well as younger readers discovering the Whoniverse for the first time. Alongside fiction, Candy Jar’s high-quality coffee table art books – featuring the work of artists such as Chris Achilléos, Colin Howard, and Jeff Cummins – remain must-have collector’s items. Beyond its flagship titles, Candy Jar publishes a growing range of picture books, adult fiction and non-fiction, and YA. Recent years have also seen the launch of Graphic Novels and Welsh-language children’s books – an exciting development that supports Welsh bookshops while offering bilingual families fresh, engaging stories. With instantly recognisable brands, a strong backlist, and a reputation for producing collectable, giftable titles, Candy Jar Books continues to be a publisher that readers love. -- Publisher: Candy Jar Books

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Darren Anthony Evans FRSA is a British author from the village of Pontypridd, whose writing explores social responsibility, human welfare, and the role of ideas in shaping understanding and empathy. He writes across non-fiction, fiction, and children’s literature, with a particular interest in place, ethics, and imagination. His research-led non-fiction includes World Poverty: What Has Been Done, a reflective and accessible introduction to global inequality. The book has been accepted into the libraries of the Royal Society of Arts and the Royal Society of Medicine and has been described by an Emeritus Professor at the University of Manchester as “a clear and accessible introduction to global poverty, especially valuable for general readers and early university study.” Darren has had articles published in Royal Society of Medicine Connect Magazine and on the Royal Society of Arts online platform, including work on the future role of artificial intelligence in developing greener power stations. His writing is held in legal deposit and national collections including the British Library, the Bodleian Library, Cambridge University Library, and the National Library of Wales. All of his books raise funds for humanitarian charities. His forthcoming titles include the novel The Ink of a City and the children’s book Selwyn the Dragon of Snowdonia, which was inspired by the aftermath of Storm Dennis and reflects on flooding, economic deprivation, and the dignity and purpose found in helping others within a Welsh community. Darren is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), an Associate Member of the Royal Society of Medicine, and a Rotarian with interests in global foundations, community charities, and the support of young musicians. -- Publisher: Candy Jar Books

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