A witty guide to idiomatic French written in 1927 by a remarkable author identified for decades only as 'H-T-R-'. -- 'H-T-R- doesn't just want you to parrot French phrases. The essential of fluent speech is to think as the French do. As he says, it won't do just to formulate in English what you want to say and then utter a translation. Those who have reached a good level in French (or, indeed, any language) will recognize the hurdle of idiomaticity - the native speakers always have a way of saying things which is different from your correct but painfully generated French.'[ - Elsevier SYSTEM MAGAZINE (2010), Robert Vanderplank, Director, Language Centre, University of Oxford]. -- Example: [1] 'What did he die of?' 'Nobody knows. But then nobody knew what he lived on, either.' [1] "De quoi est-il mort ? -- On ne sait pas. D'ailleurs on ne savait non plus de quoi il vivait." -- Or (to illustrate a use of the subjunctive): [53] 'One moment, Monsieur - I can't see you. I'm in my chemise.' 'Take your time, my dear, I'll wait till you take it off.' [53] "Un instant, Monsieur - je ne peux pas vous recevoir. Je suis en chemise. -- Prenez tout votre temps, chere amie, j'attendrai que vous l'ayez retire." -- New extended edition, with new biographies (including 28 photos) of the author, Harry Thompson Russell, and of the illustrator, Eric Fraser. Contains all of the original 1927 drawings, plus many new drawings by Fraser, who was one of the leading illustrators of the 20th Century. Equally suitable for French or English speakers -- 'Ces ouvrages ont le merite de servir egalement a l'usage des francophones et des anglophones.'

This is Eric Fraser's first endeavor with a fictional work. He calls upon his vast experiences as a thirty-four year veteran in the United States Army, and his vivid imagination to bring the main character in this book to life.

"God Is" is written by author Eric Fraser who has written two previous books about American culture. This latest work delves into his newfound journey into Christianity. It is intended as a guide for others just starting out on the road to salvation.

'The Way It Is' is a continuation of the first book 'The Way I see It' exploring topics of American culture and how they affect our lives. The writing is easy to read and voiced from the perspective of the average American middle class worker. It is intended to enlighten and reawaken the reader to subjects that directly impact our daily living.

An opinion of the American Culture from the eyes of a Middle-Class American worker. This work encompases many subjects of today's American lifestyle to include: Political Correctness, Racism, The Family Unit, Taxes, The American Military, Inner-city Living, Advertising, Politics in America, News Reporting Agencies, Religion, The Internet Dilemma, The Judicial System, The Rights of Others, The Divorce Expirience, The Credit Contradiction, Wealthy and Famous People, The American Vacation, Health Care in America and Illegal Aliens. Mr. Fraser is an average American citizen from various walks of life and experiences. His opinion of the subjects in this book is intended as both enlightening and entertaining. "I've had a difficult time finding books written by, and about a working class American citizen. I felt it was time to speak about several topics that affect us daily, and how we can change the way things are done, or hold accountable those that are obligated to serve the American people." -Eric Fraser