<p align="center"> <big>ACROSS OR DOWN,<br /> THE BEST CROSSWORDS AROUND!<br /> WITH 300 BRAND-NEW PUZZLES TO SOLVE</big> <br /> <P> In 1924, Simon & Schuster published its first title, <I>The Cross Word Puzzle Book.</i> Not only was it the publisher's first release, it was the first collection of crossword puzzles ever printed. <P> Today, more than eighty years later, Simon & Schuster's legendary crossword puzzle book series maintains its status as the standard-bearer for cruciverbal excellence. This series continues to provide the most challenging, fresh, and original puzzles on the market. Created by the best contemporary constructors -- and edited by top puzzle master John M. Samson -- these Thursday to Sunday-size brain breakers offer hours of stimulation for solvers of every level. <P> With hundreds of puzzles in one volume, the <I>Simon & Schuster Mega Crossword Puzzle Book</i> will test the knowledge of solvers everywhere. <P> Can you avoid turning to the answer key? Sharpen your pencils, grit your teeth, and find out!