{"product_id":"unlocking-sudoku-the-art-of-seeing-the-logic-core-principles-and-foundational-techniques-volume-one","title":"Unlocking Sudoku - The Art of Seeing the Logic: Core Principles and Foundational Techniques - Volume One","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cu\u003e[NOTE: This is Volume 1 of a four-volume set; each volume must be purchased separately.]\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Unlocking Sudoku: The Art of Seeing the Logic\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume 1: Core Principles and Foundational Techniques (This Book)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Master essential \u003cb\u003elogic\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003etechniques\u003c\/b\u003e with this step-by-step \u003cb\u003eguide\u003c\/b\u003e for \u003cb\u003ebeginners\u003c\/b\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis \"how-to\" four-volume workbook series is not a collection of mere \"tricks\" or \"shortcuts.\" Instead, it meets the puzzle on its own terms by providing comprehensive, clear, and patient education in every logical concept and technique needed to solve even the most challenging Sudoku puzzles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Unlocking Sudoku: The Art of Seeing the Logic\"\u003c\/b\u003e, the series, contains over 1,000 pages of instruction, 40+ dedicated technique chapters, hundreds of large real world example puzzles with concise explanations, and a variety of FAQs after each chapter to further solidify what you just learned. It also features a comprehensive assessment quiz with each chapter that gauges your knowledge of the technique studied. All of this supports the entire learning cycle, from initial discovery to practical application.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe spent many hours deconstructing thousands of Sudokus, from beginner to expert level (and beyond), to ensure we provide engaging, cogent, and thorough explanations for all the essential solving strategies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eOnline Support Access:\u003c\/b\u003e We realize that sometimes there are situations where you just get stuck. You may not see that Swordfish, or X-Wing. That's why we invite you to visit our community site, which we launched, where you can get answers when you're stuck at no extra charge. Our online support is here to ensure you never feel alone in your Sudoku journey.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries Structure: \u003c\/b\u003eEach volume in the series contains chapters with clear technique explanations, FAQs, chapter reviews, and chapter assessment quizzes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume 1: Core Principles and Foundational Techniques (This Book) contains the following chapters:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1:  Start Here: Grid and Language Essentials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 1:\u003c\/b\u003e The Remarkable Puzzle Game Called Sudoku\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 2:\u003c\/b\u003e Exploring the Architecture of the Sudoku Puzzle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 3:\u003c\/b\u003e Pinpointing Each Cell Using Grid Notation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 4:\u003c\/b\u003e Tracking All of the Possibilities With Candidate Notation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 5:\u003c\/b\u003e How Divergency Affects Perception of Difficulty\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 6:\u003c\/b\u003e Why You Get Stuck and What to do About it\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2:  Building Blocks and the Power of Subsets\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 7:\u003c\/b\u003e The Art of Deduction with Forced Moves\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 8:\u003c\/b\u003e Realizing the Power of the Naked Single\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 9:\u003c\/b\u003e How to Find the Elusive Hidden Single\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 10:\u003c\/b\u003e Visually Unlock a Puzzle by Cross-Hatching\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 11:\u003c\/b\u003e Step By Step Through a Real Sudoku Puzzle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 12: \u003c\/b\u003eUsing Locked Candidates to Unlock the Grid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 13:\u003c\/b\u003e Strength in Numbers with Naked Subsets\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 14:\u003c\/b\u003e Understanding the Power of the Naked Pair\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 15:\u003c\/b\u003e Mastering the Power of the Naked Triple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 16:\u003c\/b\u003e Chasing the Shadows of an Elusive Naked Quad\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 17:\u003c\/b\u003e Decoding the Secrets of Hidden Subsets\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 18:\u003c\/b\u003e Discovering the Unseen with Hidden Pairs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 19:\u003c\/b\u003e Unleashing the Power of Hidden Triples\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 20:\u003c\/b\u003e Revealing the Mysteries of the Hidden Quad\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCHAPTER 21:\u003c\/b\u003e Sudoku Vernacular: The Evolution of its Language\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walton \u0026 Hammar","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53061900304749,"sku":null,"price":16.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/7685\/1565\/files\/Unlocking-Sudoku_Volume-One_Front-Cover-v2.jpg?v=1775298457","url":"https:\/\/shop.sudokuhangout.com\/products\/unlocking-sudoku-the-art-of-seeing-the-logic-core-principles-and-foundational-techniques-volume-one","provider":"Sudoku Hangout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}