Julie James Popular Books
Julie James Biography & Facts
Julie James (born February 1958) is a Welsh Labour politician serving as Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Local Government, and Planning since 2024. James has been the Member of the Senedd (MS) for Swansea West since 2011. She served as Minister for Housing and Local Government from 2018 to 2021. Early life James was born in Swansea, and was raised in various places around the world with her family. Her parents had married young, and they did not have more children until she was 8. Her sister, 8 years younger, lives in Swansea and her brother, 13 years younger, is the musician Richard D James (known as Aphex Twin). At the age of sixteen she joined the Labour Party and was the first of her family to study at university. Professional career James first studied American Studies & History at University of Sussex, graduating in 1980. She then studied law at the Polytechnic of Central London, graduating in 1982, then went on to the Inns of Court School of Law in London to train as a barrister, passing the bar in 1983. Her career started working as a policy lawyer with the London Borough of Camden. She then moved back to Swansea to raise her three children and start work for West Glamorgan County Council as the Assistant County Secretary (Legal Services). James later worked for the City and County of Swansea Council, where her final post was Assistant Chief Executive (Governance). She left of her own accord at the signing of a contract by the Liberal Democrats which she 'thought' to have wasted "millions of pounds". She went on to join the law practice Clarkslegal LLP, specialising in environmental and constitutional law. Political career On 5 May 2011, James was elected as Assembly Member representing Swansea West.She sat on several committees, including the Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee, Enterprise and Business Committee and Environment and Sustainability Committee. She has chaired the procurement and common fisheries task and finish groups.On 11 September 2014, she was appointed Deputy Minister for Skills and Technology during a reshuffle by Carwyn Jones, replacing Ken Skates who was appointed Deputy Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism.On 5 May 2016, James was re-elected as the Assembly Member for Swansea West by a higher majority than her previous term and was tipped at the time to be a likely candidate for a cabinet position.On 3 November 2017, she was promoted to the Cabinet as Leader of the House & Chief Whip.On 13 December 2018, following the election of Mark Drakeford to the position of leader of Welsh Labour and therefore First Minister, James was appointed Minister for Housing and Local Government. Julie James caused controversy by siding with Hanson Quarries (now Heidelberg Cement UK) over the decision by Rhondda-Cynon-Taf to deny an extension to CraigyrHesg Quarry - which was due to cease operations in December 2022. The appeal report claimed that "The dust assessments concluded that the potential impacts associated with both the continuation of existing activities and the proposed extension would be slight adverse at most." and that there were no "From all that I have seen and read there are no objections or concerns relating to landscape, visual impact, ecology, hydrology, cultural heritage, agricultural land quality impacts" This led to strong community action at the site when contractors, acting on behalf of Heidelberg Cement UK began removing trees and erecting fences. References Notes External links Senedd Political office website Election campaign website Welsh Labour profileOffices held. Discover the Julie James popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Julie James books.
Best Seller Julie James Books of 2024
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Something About You
JulieThis book is excellent when it comes to the romance between Cameron and Jack. The two talk when they have to talk and behave like levelheaded adults and professionals who respect e...
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The Long Way Home
Fanny Blake‘Thoroughly enjoyable, with endearing, believable characters and longheld secrets’ Katie Fforde 'The perfect summer read' Ruth HoganA family secret, a mysterious legacy, and a jour...
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A Perfect Husband
Hilary Boyd'Tackles a difficult subject with a light touch to keep you turning the pages' VERONICA HENRYA perfect husbandTo their friends, Lily and Freddy have a great marriage. He taught h...
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Julie Carlson and James Carlson v. State
Supreme Court of AlaskaThis case involves a bear attack. The issue is whether the State of Alaska may be held liable for personal injuries inflicted by a bear, when the bear is attracted to the site of t...
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Start Where Others Stop
Zack GeorgeBuild Resilience and Smash Your Goals!'Read this book, improve your life' JAKE HUMPHREY, TV presenter and host of The High Performance PodcastSet goals. Overcome challenges. Achie...
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The Book of the Year 2018
No Such Thing As A Fish‘My favourite geeks. Hilarious. Sideways. Brilliant.’ Tim MinchinIn a year dominated by Russian collusion and Brexit confusion, The Book of the Year returns with another dose of ba...
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The Someday Jar
Allison MorganFans of Sophie Kinsella and the Shopaholic series will fall in love with Lanie Howardyoung, fabulous, and desperate to transform her lifein this funny, quirky, and endearing s...
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A Perfect Shot
Robin YocumA local basketball star in a small Ohio town tries to remake his life in middle age, but instead must confront a murderer and the prospect of leaving his hometown and giving up eve...
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The Thing About Love
Julie JamesThe New York Times bestselling author of Suddenly One Summer blows the covers of two FBI agents who can’t hide who they are from each other... FBI agents Jessica Harlow and ...
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Regrets of the Dying
Georgina Scull'A beautiful and moving reminder to appreciate life' Roxie Nafousi, author of Manifest'This book may on first glance appear to be about death and regrets, but is in reality about l...
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Julie Walters
Bryony Sutherland & Lucy EllisFrom her BAFTAwinning television work, such as My Beautiful Son, to her big screen debut alongside Michael Caine in Educating Rita, her starring in Billy Elliot (both of which earn...
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Just the Sexiest Man Alive
Julie JamesNew York Times bestselling author Julie James’s debut novela dazzling romance about one of Hollywood's biggest movie stars and the woman who refuses to let him capture her heart......
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Captive of My Desires
Johanna LindseyThe #1 New York Times bestselling author of “firstrate romance” (Daily News, New York) returns with this dazzling Malory novel following a pirate’s daughter as she plots vengeance ...
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Number Nine Dream
Robert Howley & Graham CluttonRob Howley was a late developer in terms of playing international rugby. But the Cardif, Wales and British Lions scrum half has more than made up for lost time. In Number Nine Drea...
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To Love a Dog
Tom Inglis'A little gem of a book' Brendan O'ConnorTom Inglis and his Wheaten terrier Pepe have lived together for eighteen years: countless days of walks and play and the odd bit of chaos. ...
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Get Over It
Bev AisbettGot difficulties? Get over it... GET OVER IT is the perfect resource to help you feel more grounded in your ability to face the difficulties in your life. Finding Release From the ...
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Woman with a Blue Pencil
Gordon McAlpine“Woman with a Blue Pencil is a brilliantly structured labyrinth of a novelsomething of an enigma wrapped in a mystery, postmodernist in its experimental bravado and yet satisfyingl...
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Only with You
Lauren LayneWhat happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas in this "funny, sexy, sweet, laughoutloud romance" Harlequin Junkie from the New York Times bestselling author of Somebody Like ...
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The Energy Fix
Karina AntramFeeling tired but don't know why? This is the book anyone battling low energy needs to read.'It's a cracking book, a cracking, cracking book' Chris Evans, Virgin Radio The Energy F...
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Unexpected Lessons in Love
Lucy DillonNow with an exclusive extract from Lucy Dillon's uplifting new novel, After the Rain'Real, heartbreaking I loved it.' Katie Fforde'My heart is smashed and repaired for reading thi...
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Sandkastenliebe verzweifelt gesucht
Rosie Blake & Michaela LinkIsobels Leben könnte wirklich spannender sein. Mit Ende zwanzig hat sie immer noch keinen festen Job, und ihr Liebesleben besteht aus Fernsehabenden mit ihrem Freund Stevie. Als Is...
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Defying Limits
Dave WilliamsAn inspirational, uplifting, and lifeaffirming memoir about passion, resilience and living life to the fullest, from Dr. Dave Williams, one of Canada’s most accomplished astronauts...
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Minding Your Mind
James O'Loghlin & Ian HickieThe mind is a marvel. It’s at the centre of our most rewarding experiences. It lets in awe and laughter, love and wisdom, and helps us overcome life’s great trials. It’s our greate...
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Find Your Own Path
Fiona BucklandEmbark on a journey to living your most fulfilling, authentic life with the help of life coach Fiona BucklandYou are not in the waiting room of life. This is it. You sense you have...
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Kiss Me Lawyer
Lila Monroe & Antje AlthansWenn aus einer Nacht in Las Vegas so viel mehr wird ... NamensTattoos, ein Brautschleier und ein attraktiver Mann in ihrem Bett? LiebesromanAutorin Julia hofft inständig, dass alle...
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The One
Maria RealfYou never forget the one.You’ll never forget this book.Fall in love with this beautiful love story. A must read for fans of Jojo Moyes’ Me Before You and Cecelia Ahern’s PS I Love ...
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Ten Good Reasons
Lauren ChristopherIn the latest Sandy Cove romance from the author of The Red Bikini, ten good reasons aren’t enough to keep Lia and Evan apart… With a crazy eightyhouraweek job, an almostboyfr...
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Trust But Verify
Karna Small Bodman"Bodman's hardwon information and sheer storytelling talent make this a book to remember.” LEE CHILD, #1 worldwide bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series "Karna B...
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A Lot Like Love
Julie JamesAn FBI agent and an heiress have to get up close and personal on an undercover assignment in this thrilling romance from the author of The Thing About Love.As the daughter of a bil...
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Tanya Bakes
Tanya BurrYoutuber and actress Tanya Burr is back with her very first cookbook, sharing her passion for baking and all her favourite recipes. As well as cakes and bakes, readers will love Ta...
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Moving On
Kevin LewisA sequel to THE KID, where Kevin Lewis takes us through his journey of writing the novel, securing the book deal with Penguin and facing the enormous press interest.He also takes u...
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Fix Your Fatigue
Karina AntramLearn how to never feel tired again with the lifesaving toolkit to regaining your energy and finding happiness the book everyone NEEDS in 2023'It's a cracking book, a cracking, cr...
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After The Night
Linda HowardThe New York Times bestselling author of Open Season weaves a sizzling novel of love and hate between the girl from the wrong side of the tracks and the town’s wealthy and powerful...
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Dear Fatty
Dawn FrenchA SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLERThe hilarious and heartwarming memoir from one of Britain's bestloved comedians and Women's Prize longlisted author, Dawn French.Dawn French is ...
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The Career Change Guide
Rachel SchofieldDiscover what you really want from work and how to get there with this empowering, practical guide from expert career coach Rachel SchofieldAS SEEN IN GOOD HOUSEKEEPINGONE OF THE...
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Women in the Kitchen
Anne WillanCulinary historian Anne Willan “has melded her passions for culinary history, writing, and teaching into her fascinating new book” (Chicago Tribune) that traces the origins of Amer...
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The Fisher King
Melissa LenhardtWhen the dust settles in this Texas town, who will be left standing?It’s been six weeks since Jack McBride’s life went to hell: the resolution of his first case as chief sparked a ...
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All of It
Bev AisbettBev Aisbett's simple and humorous illustrated selfhelp books have provided guidance on anxiety, depression, selfimage and selfworth issues for thousands of readers over the past 18...
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Queen of the Ploughing
Anna May McHugh'The embodiment of the spirit of rural Ireland'Anna May McHugh's name is synonymous with 'the Ploughing' the annual Championships of the National Ploughing Association. The event ...
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Notes from Underground and the Double
Fyodor Dostoyevsky & Ronald Wilks'That sense of the meaninglessness of existence that runs through much of twentiethcentury writing from Conrad and Kafka, to Beckett and beyond starts in Dostoyevsky's work' Mal...
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Life and Laughing
Michael McIntyreDiscover the real Michael McIntyre through his remarkable and hilarious journey to comedy stardom in his first official autobiography'This book showed me the REAL Michael McIntyre'...
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30 Days 30 Ways to Overcome Anxiety
Bev AisbettFrom the bestselling anxiety expert, Bev Aisbett, comes a proven and practical workbook to help people manage their anxiety, with simple daily strategies for work and for home. A c...
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The Italian Wedding
Nicky PellegrinoTwo feuding families, two love stories and a lot of delicious Italian food.Pieta Martinelli's sister is getting married. Since she is a bridal designer it falls to her to make th...
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Living With It
Bev AisbettThe classic guide for panic attack sufferers now fully revised and updated. Panic attacks approximately 5% of the population will experience them at some time or another. The dre...
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Made for You
Lauren LayneSome mistakes are worth making...Lauren Layne's Best Mistake series continues with MADE FOR YOU. When the Wrong Guy is OhSoRight Will Thatcher is exactly the type of sexy playboy g...
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Shooting Midnight Cowboy
Glenn Frankel"Much more than a pageturner. It’s the first essential work of cultural history of the new decade." Charles Kaiser, The GuardianOne of The Washington Post's 50 best nonfiction book...
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The Book of Burnout
Bev AisbettAustralia's bestselling anxiety and mental health expert, Bev Aisbett, tackles a growing mental health emergency: burnout.Burnout happens when we take on too much, when we think we...