No president today is more controversial than Venezuela's Hugo Chávez Frías. Elected in a landslide in 1998, he promised a peaceful revolution. That peaceful dream became a nightmare when Chávez was overthrown in a coup d'état in 2002. As a former Catholic priest who has lived in Venezuela for the past twenty years and spent eight of those years in a cardboard-and-tin shack in one of Caracas' barrios, Charles Hardy is in a unique position to explain what is taking place. Cowboy in Caracas: A North American's Memoir of Venezuela's Democratic Revolution gives the reader insight into the Venezuelan reality, using an anecdotal presentation drawn from the writer's personal experiences.

In 'The Aural System,' Charles Hardy presents a revolutionary methodology for mastering a foreign language through a direct, straight-line approach aimed at simultaneous fourfold competence: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Hardy advocates for an immersive aural engagement, predicated on the belief that true language acquisition mirrors the innate process of first language learning. His style is meticulous and prescriptive, offering a step-by-step guide within a robust pedagogical framework. This work finds its place in the literary canon amongst educational treatises, resonating with linguistic theorists and practitioners who seek to challenge traditional language learning paradigms with innovative techniques. Charles Hardy's background as an educator and linguist is palpable in the detailed construction of 'The Aural System.' His experiences with the challenges and triumphs of language acquisition have no doubt informed this systematic approach. Hardy's dedication to the field is reflected in his commitment to the accessibility of his methods, fostering a global dialogue on effective language learning. His novel contributions are underscored by a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of language and culture, a theme that threads throughout the narrative. 'The Aural System' is an indispensable read for educators, linguists, and language enthusiasts. Its unique perspective on language mastery through the aural dimension offers an alternative to conventional methods, promising efficacy and efficiency in learning. This book is especially recommended for those who are embarking on the journey of acquiring a new language and for professionals seeking to enrich their instructional repertoire. Hardy's work invites readers to engage with language learning in a holistic and transformative fashion, making it a timeless addition to the pedagogical literature on foreign language education.

A companion to History of Oral History, Thinking about Oral History presents parts III and IV of Handbook of Oral History, an essential resource for scholars and students. Guided by Charlton, Myers, and Sharpless, the prominent authors capture the current state-of-the-art in oral history and predict key directions for future growth in theory and application.

Before it was over, they fired him from the little schoolhouse at which he had taught devotedly for ten years. And they fired his wife and two of his sisters and a niece. And they threatened him with bodily harm. And they sued him on trumped-up charges and convicted him in a kangaroo court and left him with a judgment that denied him credit from any bank. And they burned his house to the ground while the fire department stood around watching the flames consume the night. And they stoned the church at which he pastored. And fired shotguns at him out of the dark. But he was not Job, and so he fired back and called the police, who did not come and kept not coming. Then he fled, driving north at eighty-five miles an hour over country roads, until he was across the state line. Soon after, they burned his church to the ground and charged him, for having shot back that night, with felonious assault with a deadly weapon, and so he became an official fugitive from justice. In time, the governor of his state announced they would not pursue this minister who had caused all the trouble, and said of him: Good riddance.

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