Books by Will Shortz

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Book SynopsisThe Biggest and Best Sunday Crosswords Ever Published in The New York Times!The New York Times Sunday crosswords are America''s favorite puzzles, and under the leadership of legendary Times crossword editor Will Shortz, the Sunday puzzles have become even more renowned, featuring virtuoso contstruction, clever clues, and increased wordplay, as well as fresh vocabulary, and a hip, contemporary attitude.Now Shortz has chosen his fifty all-time favorite Sunday puzzles from the pages of the Times and collected them all in this volume. Once you start these puzzles, you won''t be able to stop!* Special introduction by Will Shortz* Personal commentary from Will Shortz on why each puzzle made his list of all-time greats* Creative themes, wordplay, and amazing tricks-each puzzle has something that makes it one of the best ever!* Sunday puzzles are up to 40% bigger than weekday-size puzzles, with fewer black squares and more inve

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Book SynopsisThe biggest and best puzzles from the #1 name in crosswords!The Sunday New York Times crosswords are the most popular of the week. And in addition to forty-four of the regular, high-quality Sunday puzzles the Times is renowned for, this volume contains the six famous Millennium crosswords: the biggest puzzles the Times has ever published! They''re each over 40% bigger than a regular Sunday and twice as big as a Daily puzzle and contain two complete sets of clues, Hard and Easy. They''re like no other crossword you''ve ever seen, and editor Will Shortz is still deluged with requests to publish more. So prepare to dig in to the biggest, most puzzling crosswords that have ever appeared in The New York Times.- 50 of the world-famous Sunday crosswords- Six Bonus Millennium puzzles with two sets of clues-the largest crosswords ever to appear in the paper

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Book SynopsisThe hottest craze in puzzles!On no account should any reader not already hooked so much as a glance at a sudoku. That way lies addiction and madness. Sudoku are to the first decade of the twenty-first century what Rubik''s Cube was to the 1970s. --Tom Utley, The Daily TelegraphFrom puzzlemaster and New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz comes sudoku, the new wordless crossword puzzle that''s taking the world by storm! Once you start, you won''t want to stop. These addictive puzzles are easy to explain--just fill the grid with numbers according to the few simple rules--but incredibly fun and engaging to complete. You don''t need any mathematics knowledge: Just supply a pencil and an inquisitive mind.This brand-new collection features original, easy-to-solve sudoku from Will Shortz, along with an introduction that explains these fascinating puzzles and how to solve them. Once you''ve mastered the easier sudoku, try the last ten puzzlesTrade Review"The biggest craze to hit The Times since the first crossword puzzle was published in 1935." - The Times"

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Book SynopsisThe hottest craze in puzzles!On no account should any reader not already hooked so much as a glance at a sudoku. That way lies addiction and madness. Sudoku are to the first decade of the twenty-first century what Rubik''s Cube was to the 1970s. --Tom Utley, The Daily TelegraphFrom puzzlemaster and New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz comes sudoku, the new wordless crossword puzzle that''s taking the world by storm! Once you start, you won''t want to stop. These addictive puzzles are easy to explain--just fill the grid with numbers according to the few simple rules--but incredibly fun and engaging to complete. You don''t need any mathematics knowledge: Just supply a pencil and an inquisitive mind.This brand-new collection features original sudoku ranging from effortlessly easy to devilishly difficult, along with an introduction from Will Shortz that explains these fascinating puzzles and how to solve them. If you''re a crossword faTrade Review"The biggest craze to hit The Times since the first crossword puzzle was published in 1935." - The Times"

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Book SynopsisTHE HOTTEST CRAZE IN PUZZLES!From puzzlemaster and New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz comes sudoku, the new wordless crossword puzzle that''s taking the world by storm! Once you start, you won''t want to stop. 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 mathematics knowledge: Just supply a pencil and an inquisitive mind.This brand-new collection features original sudoku ranging from effortlessly easy to devilishly difficult, along with an introduction from Will Shortz that explains these fascinating puzzles and how to solve them. Plus, the last five bonus puzzles in the book are giants---more than 50 percent larger and correspondingly more fun to solve! If you''re a crossword fan, a fan of logic puzzles, or just a puzzle lover in general, you will be engrossed and delighted with sudoku!Trade Review"The biggest craze to hit The Times since the first crossword puzzle was published in 1935." - The Times"

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Book SynopsisFeaturing 100 wordless puzzles, this title also includes step-by-step Sudoku solving secrets. It is from the puzzle master Will Shortz, "The New York Times" cross word editor.

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Book SynopsisFeaturing 100 wordless puzzles, this title is from the puzzle master Will Shortz, "The New York Times" cross word editor.

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Book SynopsisFor puzzlers who just can''t get enough, here''s a collection to last from January to December! With:* 365 fun, solvable New York Times crosswords* Puzzles from easy to hard for all solvers to enjoy* Edited by crossword legend Will Shortz* Compact trade paperback lets you solve anywhere you want all year long!

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Book SynopsisSudoku has taken America by storm! Now kids can enjoy the puzzle that keeps their parents'' minds racing and pencils sharpened. This edition, designed for children 8 and up, begins with a sudoku lesson from Will Shortz and very easy 4 x 4 grids to warm up. Then young solvers advance to more challenging 6 x 6 grids and finally tradition 9 x 9 sudoku puzzles.Features: 150 all-new sudoku puzzles Four difficulty levels including smaller kid grids Fun commentary and illustrations Edited by legendary New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz Big grids with lots of space for easy solving

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Book SynopsisIt''s smart. It''s stylish. It''s fun! And with its unique design, Will Shortz Presents The Little Black Book of Sudoku is bound to be the must-have collection for any puzzle fan. Edited by crossword great Will Shortz, this beautiful book offers 400 easy-to-hard puzzles in a convenient portable size, perfect for carrying in your purse, briefcase, or backpack. Features:* 400 sudoku puzzles, arranged according to difficulty* Sleek design with a covered spiral binding makes it easy to solve puzzles* Durable hardcover protects the book as it travels with you wherever you go* The perfect gift for any holiday* Edited by Will Shortz.

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Book SynopsisTrue sudoku addicts never stop solving. Now, for the first time, here''s a year''s worth of great sudoku puzzles in just one volume. With:* 365 fun sudoku puzzles* Puzzles from easy to hard for all solvers to enjoy* Edited by puzzle master Will Shortz* Compact trade paperback lets you solve anywhere you want all year long!

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Book SynopsisReady for more of a challenge?Once you''ve mastered the easy puzzles, it''s time to take it up a notch!Features in Will Shortz Presents Let''s Play Sudoku: Middle of the Road:- 200 medium-level sudoku puzzles- Perfect portable size- Edited by legendary New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz

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Book SynopsisLooking for fast, friendly puzzles that won''t bite back? This fun, portable new series begins with 200 fast and easy sudoku puzzles to test your skills and tame your mind.This book contains:-200 easy, relaxing puzzles-Perfect portable size for solving on the go-Edited by New York Times puzzlemaster, Will Shortz

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Book SynopsisLet the sudoku solving begin! This fun, portible new series begins with 200 sweet and simple sudoku puzzles.Includes: -200 easy, relaxing puzzles-Perfect portable size-Edited by Will Shortz

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Book SynopsisPresented in a portable size, this title includes 200 medium-level puzzles.

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Book SynopsisHungry for more sudoku? Once you''ve mastered the easy puzzles it''s time to take it up a notch!This book is the second in the series that starts with Will Shortz Presents Ferociously Fun Sudoku and ends with Will Shortz Presents Fascinatingly Fierce Sudoku.Includes: -200 medium-level puzzles-Perfect portable size-Edited by Will Shortz

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Book SynopsisNever before have so many Sunday crossword puzzles been packed into a portable paperback! This collection contains almost three years worth of Sunday crosswords! So grab a pencil and enjoy 150 Sunday crossword puzzles wherever you go. * Edited by the #1 man in American crosswords, Will Shortz

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Book SynopsisLarge-print type may make these puzzles from the pages of The New York Times easy on the eyes, but they will still challenge the brain. This ninth volume in the popular Large-Print Omnibus series features:* 120 easy-to-read crossword puzzles* All levels of difficulty* Edited by crossword maven Will Shortz.

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Book SynopsisA collection of easy sudoku puzzles for avid sudoku fans. It features 300 puzzles. It contains big grids with lots of space for easy solving.Trade Review"Sudoku is dangerous stuff. Forget work and family - think papers hurled across the room and industrial-sized blobs of correction fluid. I love it!" - THE TIMES OF LONDON"

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Book SynopsisFeatures in The New York Times Easy Crossword Puzzle Omnibus Volume 7:* 200 Monday and Tuesday puzzles, the easiest crosswords published in The New York Times* Author bylines that allow fans to get to know today''s top contributors* The New York Times and Will Shortz--the #1 name in crosswords.

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Book SynopsisCollects the puzzles that are filled with pop culture based themes and clues, including: Singer born Stefani Germanotta: LADYGAGA; Ending for a female Smurf: ETTE; and, Apple debut of 2010: IPAD.

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Book SynopsisCan you handle it? This book features 200 sudoku puzzles.

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Book SynopsisFeatures 200 puzzles.

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Book SynopsisSerious solvers know that the puzzles in the New York Times get harder as the week goes on. From an easy Monday to a not so easy Friday puzzle, this brand new collection is sure to challenge you with every passing day. Features: * 200 weekday New York Times crosswords* Edited by crossword great Will Shortz* Puzzles range from fairly easy to fairly hard and everything in between.

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Book SynopsisEdited by a "New York Times" crossword editor, this title features 200 puzzles.

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Book SynopsisEdited by a "New York Times" crossword editor, this title features 200 fearsome puzzles.

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Book SynopsisThis brand-new collection packs hours of fun solving into a portable paperback. Enjoy 200 light and easy puzzles, chosen from Monday and Tuesday editions of the newspaper, wherever you go. Features:* 200 fun and easy New York Times crosswords* Portable and perfect for solving on the go* Edited by the #1 man in American crosswords, Will Shortz

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Book SynopsisFor the first time ever, Will Shortz personally selects 75 of his favorite puzzles from his tenure as editor of The New York Times crossword puzzles. Special commentary will appear along with each puzzle and give clever insight into the puzzle-solving world that Will Shortz dominates. Getting to know the background on these puzzles will add a new dimension for the growing number of crossword buffs. Also included is a special introduction written by Shortz that explains why these puzzles qualify as his favorites among the thousands of puzzles he has edited in his career. Since Will Shortz has become crossword editor of the Times, the puzzles have featured increased wordplay, and a hip, contemporary attitude towards crosswording.

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Book SynopsisIncludes a collection of crosswords that features 200 fun and easy "New York Times" crosswords.

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Book SynopsisGET HOOKED ON THE LATEST PUZZLE CRAZE!It''s hot, fun, mind-boggling, and once you start, you won''t want to stop. It''s sudoku -- the new puzzle rage that''s got the nation in a frenzy. New York Times crossword editor Will Shortz presents yet another stimulating and fun collection of 150 sudoku puzzles, ranging in difficulty from easy to more challenging. There are just a few simple rules: Fill in the empty boxes in the grid of 81 boxes, divided into nine three-by-three squares, so that every row, column, and square contains the numbers 1 through 9, without repeating. You don''t need any mathematical knowledge. Whether you''re a crossword enthusiast or a lover of puzzles, you''ll want to try this latest sensation. Don''t waste any more time. Pick up a pencil and test your wits with sudoku!Trade Review"The biggest craze to hit The Times since the first crossword puzzle was published in 1935." - The Times

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Book SynopsisContaining one hundred puzzles from the best of yesterday's and today's crossword constructors, this elegant commemorative edition is a collector's item for every New York Times crossword puzzle fan.To celebrate the twenty-fifth volume of Sunday crosswords from The New York Times, Times Books is proud to present this expanded anniversary edition. The first fifty puzzles in this book are the best and brightest from the history of The Times -- including their very first crossword -- and have been personally selected by Will Shortz. The next fifty are modern-day masterpieces edited by Mr. Shortz. A must-have for loyal fans, this historic edition is primed to be a classic.

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Book SynopsisThis brand-new collection packs hours of fun solving into a portable paperback. Enjoy 200 of The New York Times'' light and easy crossword puzzles, chosen from Monday and Tuesday editions of the newspaper, wherever you go. Features:* 200 fun and easy New York Times crosswords* Portable and perfect for solving on the go* Edited by the #1 man in American crosswords, Will Shortz

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Book SynopsisWith 300 puzzles, this collection intends to provide hours and hours of fun for even the most avid sudoku fan. It lets you challenge your mind and put your solving skills to the test. It also features big grids with lots of space for easy solving.

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