Pocket Sudoku Presented by Will Shortz, Volume 1

Book excerpt: DON'T MISS OUT ON THE NEWEST PUZZLE CRAZE! From Japan to London to the U.S., sudoku is the new puzzle craze that's taking the world by storm! Now Puzzlemaster and New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz presents this brand-new collection featuring 150 sudoku, along with an introduction that explains these fascinating puzzles and how to solve them. These addictive puzzles are easy to understand -- just fill the grid with numbers according to the few simple rules -- but incredibly fun and engaging to complete. You don't need any knowledge of mathematics: just a pencil and an inquisitive mind. Once you've mastered the easier sudoku, try the last fifty puzzles, designed to challenge those who want to give their brains more of a workout. If you're a crossword enthusiast, a fan of logic puzzles, or just a puzzle lover in general, you will be engrossed and delighted with sudoku! "Diabolically addictive." --The New York Post