Paul's books cover a wide range of subjects, from whether the Romans ate crisps to how to build the world's best skatepark, but he writes mostly about sport. Whether you are interested in swimming, cycling, snowboarding, surfing or another sport, Paul has probably written something that will inspire you to get out and give it a try. Paul writes in a shack by the beach, which he shares with his one-eyed surf dog, Daisy.

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• 1: The Anglo-Saxons2: The Anglo-Saxons are coming!3: Why are they here?4: Anglo-Saxon ships5: Fearsome raiders6: Anglo-Saxon armies7: Leaders and followers8: Inside an Anglo-Saxon village9: Gods and other creatures10: Death and the afterlife11: Crime and punishment12: The Battle of Badon Hill13: Rise and fall of the Anglo-Saxons14: Glossary15: Anglo-Saxon insult contests16: Finding out more17: Index