And I Haven't Had a Bad Day Since: From the Streets of Harlem to the Halls of Congress
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And I Haven't Had a Bad Day Since: From the Streets of Harlem to the Halls of Congress
Charles B. Rangel
Manufacturer: Thomas Dunne Books
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ASIN: 0312372523
Release Date: 2007-04-03

Book Description

In this inspiring and often humorous memoir, the outspoken Democratic congressman from Harlem—now the chairman of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee—tells about his early years on Lenox Avenue, being awarded a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart for wounds sustained in a horrific Korean War battle (the last bad day of his life, he says), and his many years in Congress.
A charming, natural storyteller, Rangel recalls growing up in Harlem, where from the age of nine he always had at least one job, including selling the legendary Adam Clayton Powell’s newspaper; his group of streetwise sophisticates who called themselves Les Garçons; and his time in law school—a decision made as much to win his grandfather’s approval as to establish a career. He recounts as well his life in New York politics during the 1960s and the grueling civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery.
With New York street smarts, Rangel is a tough liberal and an independent thinker, but also a collegial legislator respected by Democrats and Republicans alike who knows and honors the House’s traditions. First elected to Congress in 1970, Rangel served on the House Judiciary Committee during the hearings on the articles of impeachment of President Nixon, helped found the Congressional Black Caucus, and led the fight in Congress to pressure U.S. corporations to divest from apartheid South Africa.
Best of all, this is a political memoir with heart, the story of a life filled with friends, humor, and accomplishments. Charles Rangel is one of a kind, and this is the story of how he became the celebrated person and politician he is today.
He opens his memoir with a preface about the 2006 elections and an outline of his goals as chairman of Ways and Means. From day one he wants to put the public first so that more Americans can say they haven’t had a bad day since.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars And I haven't had a bad day yet........2007-09-16

Charlie Rangel surprised me with his wit and respect for the institutions he has served in. He is a far more humble man than I would have guessed, but he knows what factors directed his life. Anyone who wants to see how his race has moved up, survived urban conditions, and then served and contributed has to read this book. It also shows how much prejudice and ethnic ties affect politics more this yuppie-fied world we now live in will admit. It has always been this way, and Charlie Rangel accepts it realisticaly and displays the years since the Korean war where he has served his country in its government. I like watching Congressional moves and am personally surprised more do not hang with C-SPAN observing both houses in these critical times. I found myself agreeing with the Congressman from NY City more than I thought I might; he is a brilliant man and I am glad he accomplished becoming chair of the Ways and Means Committee. The years immediately ahead are going to be tough, and we need him there. I am an Independent, but will always vote Democratic after what this current administration has done to this country. My book on flying helicopters in Vietnam stresses the USA's mistakes there, but the Bush Administration has unbelievably exceeded those mistakes of the past.

5 out of 5 stars A Very Impressive Man.......2007-09-07

Congressman Rangel, Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, has come a long way - thanks to lots of hard work and overcoming blatant racism for many, many years. The books tells his life story from the early days to the Korean War (almost totally surrounded by the Chinese at night, Rangel was wounded but still led 43 others to safety across a frozen river - it was after that experience that he declared he hadn't had a bad day since), to his discharge from the Army, to the present day.

Rangel's post discharge experiences were far from rewarding - one menial job after another, in stark comparison to the high non-commissioned officer status he could have had staying in. Rangel eventually found his way to the VA, battled past the old-time bureaucrats, and eventually settled on a goal of becoming an attorney - despite having two years of high-school remaining. Nonetheless, Rangel accomplished this with the help of the G.I. Bill and a scholarship.

The book is primarily about Rangel (no nasty revelations about fellow Democrats, and only a few down remarks about Republicans). Regardless, without question he is a very inspirational and impressive person!

5 out of 5 stars Charlie Rangel's Book.......2007-05-15

This book is excellent reading for all of America.
If you want to understand politics, racism and urban communities ,then this is the must read book for 2007.

4 out of 5 stars Evolution of a Good Man.......2007-05-13

A candid telling of the development of a good man by the man himself. Without rancor, he recalls a time in America when change was commonplace and opportunity for a black man grew as a result of the efforts of good men and women.

5 out of 5 stars Determination and Faith.......2007-05-12

This shows what a person can do when in a situation when you let your onw selt go and think of what needs to be done. He showed bravery in combat and has taken it into his life. His strong Faith needs to be stressed in today's world. Very good book.
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    Laurie E. Bass , Allan Bellman , Sadie Chavis Bragg , Randall I. Charles , David M. Davison , William G. Handlin , Art Johnson , Paul A. Kennedy , Landau , McCracken , and Thompson
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    3 out of 5 stars It's a typical modern textbook..........2007-07-05

    This book is for my son's summer class. It's a typical modern textbook - bigger and heavier than and not as good as the book I used and still have that was first published in 1962.
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    • Une théorie générale de la croissance
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    Charles I. Jones
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    One of the hottest fields in contemporary macroeconomics, economic growth is both fascinating to theorists and critically important to policy makers. In Introduction to Economic Growth—the only text in the field designed specifically for advanced undergraduates—Charles I. Jones explains in clear, direct language how economists have come to understand the long-run growth of economies. Beginning with empirical evidence—how rich are the rich countries, how poor are the poor, and how fast do the rich and poor countries grow? —Professor Jones then presents the major theories of economic growth, from the Nobel Prize-winning work of Robert Solow to the new growth theory that has ignited the field in recent years.

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    5 out of 5 stars Delivers on the promise.......2003-02-18

    This book delivers on its promise of being a textbook on economic growth theory for undergraduates. It is not easy (as economic growth is not), but it is definitely within the grasp of economics undergraduate with knowledge of basic economic principles. It also provides sufficient advance material in the second half of the book to stimulate further study into economic growth. However, beware that this is not a book about policy prescriptions for economic growth, it is about the theoretical framework to understand it (necessary, but not sufficient for policy prescriptions).

    5 out of 5 stars Excellent book about the economic growth theory........2001-05-19

    This is a excellent book about the economic growth theory. I've read excellent books as "Economic Growth" by R. Barro, "Advanced Macroeconomics" by David Romer and "Endogenous Growth Theory" by Philippe Aghion, the principal problem is the level, if you don't have notions about economic growth theory, you'll have problems to understand. Charles I. Jones wrote a excellent introduction about all the modern economic growth theory. I recommend this book amply.

    5 out of 5 stars A thorough introduction.......2000-07-06

    Since most intermediate-level macroeconomics textbooks - probably because of lack of space - usually decide to devote no more than a chapter or two to what is often considered to be the most important topic in economics, Jones' book serves as a very neat introduction to the field. Obviously, noone should expect to see the rigour one can find in advanced treatments, but - without doubt - it is easier to jump to advanced treatments if you see the intuitive explanation first. I could say this is one of the best textbooks I had a chance to read.

    4 out of 5 stars Une théorie générale de la croissance.......1999-11-24

    Une traduction francaise de l'ouvrage vient de paraître chez DE BOECK. Ce livre est une belle tentative de construction d'une synthèse des théories de la croissance et d'essai d'une théorie générale. A la lecture certaines manies de l'auteur apparaissent, certaines bonnes, d'autres curieuses. Les bonnes sont sans aucun doute la pédagogie, le lien permanent avec les faits, la volonté "to takes Robert Solow seriously" et la réalisation d'une synthèse entre Solow et les théories endogènes. Mais 1) le chapitre 5 donne une présentation bien compliquée du modèle de Romer, on pouvait faire plus clair.2) Alors que les commentaires insistent sur l'importance de la dynamique transitoire, aucune présentation théorique de la beta convergence n'est proposée. 3) Jones prétend que la croissance endogène est caractérisée par l'action de la politique economique sur le taux de croissance. Il a beau jeu de montrer qu'il n'en est rien et que selon lui, la croissance endogène se définit par le choix des agents qui investissent en recherche (page 159). En fait tout le monde est d'accord avec lui sur ce point.

    4 out of 5 stars Very good as an undergraduate text in the subject.......1999-09-02

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    A Practical Guide to Earned Value Project Management
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    • Finally, an understandable learning tool for Proj. Control.
    A Practical Guide to Earned Value Project Management
    Charles I. Budd
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    Now you don’t have to know accounting to understand and reap the benefits of earned value project management. In one convenient resource, "A Practical Guide to Earned Value Project Management" spells out everything you need to know to use this highly effective project management tool. First you’ll get an overview of the earned value management system (EVMS) and how it’s used. Then you’ll take a look at the 32 criteria — and learn how each corresponds with successful project management. Next, you’ll move through the lifecycle of a sample project to see how the components of the earned value system are applied. Along the way, you’ll learn how to: Interpret and use the earned value management system to manage your projects; Compute variances that are more meaningful to project owners and project teams; Design reports and graphs with more valuable information; Address unfavorable earned value metrics; Compare projects to better understand which ones are doing well, which are in trouble, and which need to go. With "A Practical Guide to Earned Value Project Management," you’ll gain an understanding of the EVMS, develop skills for using the system yourself, and learn techniques for meeting EVMS criteria – everything you need to complete projects successfully! Table of Contents: Introduction: Background and Motivation…Project Management · Preparing to Use EVMS: Earned Value Project Management: An Overview…Implementing EVMS · It’s All in the Plan: The Project Plan (Criterion 1)…The Organization (Criteria 2-5)…The Schedule (Criteria 6-8)…The Budget (Criteria 9-15) · Project Status: Tracking Performance (Criteria 16-21)…Reporting Variances (Criteria 22-27) · Handling a Project’s Changes and Termination: Time for a Change (Criteria 28-32) · Are We There Yet? · Epilogue

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    5 out of 5 stars Saying it's a "practical guide" sums it up well.......2005-12-29

    There are a number of reasons that you might choose to use an Earned Value Management System-it's required for government contracts, it can be used to show compliance to the Sarbanes-Oxley requirement for "disclosure controls and procedures", or to advance to the next level in your organization's Capability Maturity Model-and if you need a helpful and practical guide then this is the book for you. The authors do an excellent job of getting to the intent behind Earned Value by focusing on the 32 criteria for EVMS spelled out in the official standard: ANSI/EIA-748-1998. Any approach that follows these 32 criteria is, by definition, an EVMS. This is a key point and highlights that not all companies require the same system, methods, or tools to create a valid and valuable EVMS.

    This focus on the intent behind Earned Value is a constant theme throughout the book and is one of the things that sets it apart from other books on the subject. They also cover a number of common pitfalls to EVMS implementations, such as trying to create a "one size fits all" system that goes into way too much detail but provides minimal (if any) additional value. It also strongly cautions against using EVMS as the only means of managing projects by pointing out several of the major shortcomings in Earned Value variance reports and the use of SPI and CPI. Through descriptions and examples the book emphasizes how EV can be extremely useful when used in conjunction with other project management best practices. For example, from page 57,
    "Although EV can provide some objective measures of performance, the dollar-aggregated project measurements can point neither to specific areas of good or poor performance nor to their cause."
    The book also cautions against using EV metrics to drive short term actions, pointing out that the metrics do not differentiate between Common and Special causes of variation and can lead to what Dr. Deming called "tampering" on the part of management.

    An example of the book's breadth and insight is in the coverage of EVMS Criteria 19-"Record all indirect costs which will be allocated to the contract." Four different allocation methods are described: Direct, Step-Down, Reciprocal, and Activity-Based Costing. There are descriptions and examples of each as well as special cautions against using any allocation method that confounds fixed and variable costs. This section is not intended to make the project manager an expert in accounting, but it will give the project manager an insight into what questions to ask those providing them financial support. This type of multi-functional linkage, with references, is found throughout the book. Likewise, there are a number of example calculations throughout the book covering the difference aspects of EV.

    The book discusses how EVMS relates to waterfall and spiral development models and discusses the April 2005 "Earned Value Management Implementation Guide" from the Defense Acquisition University. Again, it reinforces that there is no "universal" EVMS system, nor does EVMS mandate or require any particular management system. This leads to what I consider to be one of the book's most important contributions-along with conventional Critical Path approaches it specifically discusses the use of EV in conjunction with Critical Chain Project Management, pointing out that EVMS and CCPM are completely compatible. Those looking for a precise guide on how to operate Earned Value and Critical Chain together will not find it here; that sort of detail would go against the book's focus on the intent behind the details. Instead, as the entire book reinforces, understanding the intent of EVM will help you create a compatible approach that best matches your situation. And that, ultimately, is of far greater value than following someone else's detailed implementation recipe.

    4 out of 5 stars Finally, an understandable learning tool for Proj. Control........2005-12-22

    I started my management career using what we called CS2, the forerunner to the Earned Value Management System. This book is a very valuable career tool in graduating to EV. It clearly explains the metrics of EVSM and describes all the basic requirements. I found it to be a most comprehensive and logically organized treatise on the enitre project management field. I highly recommend it to all current and aspiring project managers.
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    Algebra 2: Prentice Hall Mathematics
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      5 out of 5 stars "Boundary Power" is an excellent tool.......2007-07-20

      I disagree with the perspective expressed by a few others that this book is too Christian oriented. It contains very little Christian content and this can be skipped if desired without taking away from the rest of the book. Perhaps the book "Boundaries" by Drs Henry Cloud and John Townsend has been mistaken for "Boundary Power." In fact, "Boundary Power" discusses abusive religious systems and practices that violate personal boundaries.

      I am a mental health counselor, and I find that many of my clients have unhealthy boundaries that cause them to be taken advantage of or be victimized. This book points out what boundaries are, where we learn them, and why they are necessary. It gives numerous examples of both healthy and unhealthy boundaries while guiding the reader to examine their own boundaries and to develop. I recommend it.

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      Hello to all. I am glad to learn ahead of time that this book is Christian based. I am a non-christian and would rather not be exposed to this theology. I would have been really put off it I had begun to read it and learned it after the fact. But, because I read others thoughts on the book I have decided not to return it. I will read it anyhow.

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      This workbook explains the concept of boundaries, helps readers learn how to identify unhealthy boundaries, and learn to set new, healthier boundaries on all levels. It doesn't shy away from the tough questions, like "How have you violated someone's boundary recently?" Although from a Christian perspective, and containing a full (and excellent) chapter on religious boundary violations, those of other persuasions--including atheists--could overlook the slight religious content and benefit greatly by working through the book.
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      3 out of 5 stars Too Much + Too Soon = Too Confusing.......2003-05-02

      The 1998 Middle School Math book, Course 1 just tries too hard, and ends up being a big mish mash of confusion.

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      3. Institutionalizing a Broader View of Scholarship Through Boyer's Four Domains, Volume 29, Number 2 Institutionalizing a Broader View of Scholarship Through Boyer's Four Domains, Volume 29, Number 2
      4. Advancement of Learning: Building the Teaching Commons (JB-Carnegie Foundation for the Adavancement of Teaching) Advancement of Learning: Building the Teaching Commons (JB-Carnegie Foundation for the Adavancement of Teaching)
      5. Rethinking Faculty Work: Higher Education's Strategic Imperative Rethinking Faculty Work: Higher Education's Strategic Imperative

      ASIN: 0787910910

      Book Description

      Scholarship Assessed continues the exploration begun by Scholarship Reconsidered. It examines the changing nature of scholarship in today's colleges and universities and proposes new standards with a special emphasis on methods for assessment and documentation.

      Begun under the oversight of Ernest L. Boyer, and based on the findings of the Carnegie Foundation's National Survey on the Reexamination of Faculty Roles and Rewards, Scholarship Assessed provides a base of information for and gives focus to the debate of institutional standards of rigor and quality.

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      5 out of 5 stars Remarkably thorough and extremely well done!.......1998-07-18

      Scholarship Assessed: Evaluation of the Professoriate

      by Charles E. Glassick, Mary Taylor Huber, and Gene I. Maeroff

      (San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass Inc., 1997)

      In the Carnegie Foundation report, Scholarship Assessed: Evaluation of the Professoriate, authors Charles E. Glassick, Mary Taylor Huber and Gene I. Maeroff create an even more inclusive vision of scholarship from the late Ernest L. Boyer's Scholarship Reconsidered: Priorities of the Professoriate, the Foundation's 1990 report. With the blessing of Boyer, The Carnegie Foundation's past president, these authors suggest standards and applications by which the entire range of an institution's scholastic endeavor (research, writing, teaching, etc.) can be documented and evaluated. The new report will greatly benefit institutions of higher education desiring to define and evaluate the academic performance of faculty.

      The authors are impressively credentialed and each has been, or is currently, associated wit! ! h The Carnegie Foundation. Charles E. Glassick served as interim president of the Foundation between January 1996 and July 1997. Mary Taylor Huber is presently serving the Foundation as a senior scholar, and Gene I. Maeroff served the Foundation between 1986 and 1997. Presently Dr. Maeroff directs the Hechinger Institute on Education and the Media at Teachers College, Columbia University.

      The report is remarkably thorough and extremely well done. In every respect it supports the paradigm Boyer proposes in his initial work. Therein is both its strength and weakness. One has only to read Boyer's work in order to predict the logic of the new report. This is not to question the merit of the new work, but rather to suggest that as much effort seems to have been spent in reconciling the two reports as in the stated purpose of formulating standards of assessing scholarship and evaluating the professoriate.

      The report responds to what it considers to be a major societal transition! ! that requires higher education to keep pace and even facil! itate change. At stake, according to the authors, is "the capacity of higher education to meet its responsibilities for teaching, research, and service to society" (p. 5). The mission of higher education must be current, and the activities of faculty must relate "more directly to the realities of contemporary life" (p. 6). The authors link the evolution of higher education with historical precedents and key events from the educational philosophy of colonial days to its pragmatic role in the present. Within that philosophical shift, the priorities of faculty are established. While virtually all institutions continue to address education on the undergraduate level, some enjoy distinction in the areas of research, publishing, and service through the application of knowledge. The report observes that the performance of the professoriate is most often determined by the reward structure of their institution.

      At the conclusion of the report, the questionnaire us! ! ed for the survey and the survey results are presented in table form. Responses are reported collectively and broken down per institutional classification. The results profile research, doctorate granting, comprehensive, and liberal arts institutions in an impressive manner. An institution should be able to compare its own policies with others, and, at the same time, determine progress in addressing critical issues in higher education. The survey is as much a report card on higher education as an effective tool for the construction of the report.

      Scholarship Assessed discusses the strengths of Dr. Boyer's suggested definition of scholarship, specifically, "the scholarship of discovery, the scholarship of integration, the scholarship of application, and the scholarship of teaching" (p. 9). Thereafter, however, it begins to construct a timely system of evaluation intended to recognize, assess, and even link the contributions of the professoriate in its broadest sense! ! in a uniform and equitable manner. The results are both lo! gical and practical. It proposes six shared standards, comprising 1) clear goals, 2) adequate preparation, 3) appropriate methods, 4) significant results, 5) effective presentation, and 6) reflective critique. This methodology reflects the thinking of a broad range of higher education and para-educational systems. With little adaptation the standards can be applied to the evaluation of the professoriate.

      The versatility of Boyer's system of standards is best demonstrated by its application to specific tasks such as teaching assessment. The system can potentially provide uniform evaluation of teaching performance when it is administered by administrators or students or by faculty during self-evaluation. Results might prove interesting when three vantage points are combined into a single profile. The system is a powerful diagnostic tool for identifying strengths and weaknesses in teaching. If applied in this way it can potentially influence faculty behavior and in a larger sen! ! se, provide focus for remedial attention.

      Boyer's system might also be applied to learning assessment, providing certain adaptations are implemented. His fourth standard, "significant results," requires stronger definition. Specifically, it requires a clear means of learning measurement in conjunction with planned goals. His final two standards, "effective presentation" and "reflective critique," should be sufficiently defined to differentiate learning styles. An ultimate determination as to the system's suitability to assess learning would be its application to different learning theories.

      Scholarship Assessed inseparably links itself to Dr. Boyer's initial report. While the first twenty-one pages of the work serve as interesting background, they are essentially unnecessary, other than to recognize the vision of a distinguished scholar. Initially, the tone of the report is reminiscent of a family mourning the loss of a loved one. Perhaps the ! ! report would have been even stronger and more credible if t! he authorship had extended beyond family members. The report could have very easily eliminated the tribute portion and stood on its own merit. Still, Scholarship Assessed is certainly worthy to be recognized as a stand-alone work. It will undoubtedly assume a place as a valuable resource of institutions of all classifications. It will almost certainly inspire further study for many years to come.

      William G. Sunday
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