Paul Beale Libros

A catch phrase is a well-known, frequently-used phrase or saying that has `caught on' or become popular over along period of time. It is often witty or philosophical and this Dictionary gathers together over 7,000 such phrases.

ALL FOR ONE-From the pages of Alexandre Dumas' classic adventure novels come the Three Musketeers. The King of France's personal guard will pledge their loyalty to their country and themselves in their boisterous cry, "All for one and one for all!" Now these colorful characters are back. First we have Athos, the veteran soldier who lives with a broken heart. Then we have Aramis, the priest turned swordsman. Finally there is Porthos, the larger than life rascal with a giant appetite for food, women and adventure. All of them watching over their young protégé, the handsome and daring D'Artagnan.-In two fast-paced action tales and one thrill-packed novella, these four famous heroes are back to thrill and excite new readers. From Italy, to Spain and then the new world of Canada, these men will take on any and all villainy as only they can. New Pulp scribes Joel Jenkins, Paul Beale and Alan J. Porter deliver three amazing tales continuing the exploits of Dumas' cavalier musketeers.

Featuring around 5,000 contemporary slang expressions from various global origins, this collection spans seven centuries and provides a unique insight into late 20th-century communication. Each entry includes a clear definition, example usage, and the date of introduction into English. Originally compiled by Eric Partridge and expanded by Paul Beale, the work has been updated with new definitions by lexicographer Rosalind Fergusson, making it an engaging and informative reference for anyone interested in modern language.

For over fifty years the name of Eric Partridge has been synonymous with slang in the English language. This edition, based on his famous volume, makes it fully relevant to the language of today.