Teach Yourself Sudoku (Paperback)

~ James Pitts (Author)

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Product Description

Have you caught the Su Doku bug yet? Combining the excellence that is customary of the teach yourself brand with the very latest developments in the world of Su Doku, this collection of over 200 puzzles is suitable for amateur and genius alike. It contains hints and strategies for solving the infernal beasts, in addition to information on the technological trickery involved, with full guides to online resources and even an explanation of how it works. There's even a collection of advanced puzzles for those who delight in truly fiendish logical puzzles. It is written by the compiler of www.Sudokufun.com, one of the UK's most popular websites.

About the Author

James Pitts is a computer scientist, website compiler and self-confessed Sudoku addict.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Teach Yourself Books (July 29, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0340913762
• ISBN-13: 978-0340913765
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,765,346 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It was the best of times, it was the 794563281, January 22, 2006

By	P. Horvath - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Teach Yourself Sudoku (Teach Yourself: Games/Hobbies/Sports) (Paperback)

If you find yourself ready to roll up your sleeves and roil the waters of Sudoku this is a fine book to start with. Its compilation of challenging puzzles and accompanying strategy guide offer a great start for anyone looking to take the next sudoku step. Broken up into four seperate skill levels, the jump in challenge isn't dramatic, but it's definitely noticed. Even the "novice" section is challenging enough to side-step any breeze-through puzzles. Quotes spread throughout the pages of the book range from notables to anonymous and it keeps the mood light, especially when you're pulling your hair right before what mystics refer to as the "ah-ha" moment. And to cap it all off it contains a very welcome solutions section for every puzzle.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not for beginners, August 5, 2006

By	Daniel S. Harmer - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Teach Yourself Sudoku (Teach Yourself: Games/Hobbies/Sports) (Paperback)

After a good introductory section the book launches into Sudokus at the beginner, novice, intermediate, and expert levels. I do not advise this book for beginners. My average completion times (although they may be slow compared with many others!) were 26 minutes for the first 5 of the "beginner" level, and 39 minutes for the "expert" level. For "beginner" in other publications my average is about 6 minutes. In my opinion the "beginner" level puzzles are much too difficult and will probably lead to the book receiving little attention from beginners.

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beware of two puzzles, February 7, 2006

By	A. Molnar - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Beware of puzzles 43 and 141... they're unsolvable. One clue needs to be added to each. For puzzle 43, add a "9" to row 5, column 5 (very middle of the puzzle). For puzzle 141, add a "6" to row 6, column 5. This will help save your hair from being pulled out.