Sudoku (Full Set of Two Books)

Author: (New Zealand) Wayne Good
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Publish Date: 2005-08-01
Features: The term "Sudoku" comes from Japanese, but the concept originates from Latin squares, invented by the 18th-century Swiss mathematician Euler. The New Zealander Wayne Good, who had served as a judge in the Hong Kong High Court, discovered this game in Tokyo, Japan, and began recommending it to the British newspaper The Times in 2004. Since its first appearance in The Times in November 2004, it sparked a "Sudoku" fever, spreading to the entire Europe and even the world within a few months. "Sudoku" is a book primarily focused on games. Many scholars have also discussed the effects of this game on intellectual development, as stated by Chen Tianqiao, CEO of Shanda Network: "On this seemingly simple 9x9 grid, using all your imagination, logical reasoning, and innovative thinking, you can experience the thrill of success and failure on the brink. Sudoku provides us with a rare opportunity for such an experience!" This book once ranked 3rd on the total book sales list on Amazon UK ( "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" children's and adult versions). The copyright of this book has been sold to 25 countries worldwide, making it a global phenomenon in the Sudoku craze. Suitable for readers of all ages, it is a number game that cannot be resisted by anyone from 9 to 99 years old. While solving the puzzles, readers can effectively exercise their brain's reaction and logical reasoning skills.