Six Gems Of Geometry Brings a Literal Understanding of How to Get From Point A t

o Point B - and Why

Terms of geometry which are familiar to people of all levels and interests becom
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Portland, OR - November 04, 2010 -- Six gems of geometry by Thomas Reale leads
the reader through that sector of mathematics that caused so much challenge and
discouragement in school in order to provide a greater awareness of the mechanic
s and reasons behind it. Reale's presentation serves a general audience equally
as well as it will supplement the study of geometry by students in secondary sch
ools.
By detailing the paths and purposes of his six Six gems of geometry, Reale lays
before the reader the roots and origins of geometry, combined with the importanc
e of their associations, clarifying how all the elements work together. While le
aning on the classic work of Euclid, Six gems of geometry additionally presents
a bridge into more modern processes.
Starting with Gem One: Basic Constructions, Six gems of geometry ( http://bit.ly
/SixGemsOfGeometry ) introduces and explains the methods by which form can be ca
ptured from void. Using the basics from Euclid's Elements, written around 300 BC
E, the reader quickly learns exactly why some techniques are considered to be cl
assic, yet stand the test of centuries due to their reliability and consistency.
Gem Two: The Pythagorean Theorem addresses axioms such as the Parallel Axiom, an
gles in a circle, and proofing. Easy-to-absorb explanations, combined with a gen
erous use of diagrams, assist in the student and reader's progress.
Gem Three: Area Of Triangles, brings the abstract of distance and measurement in
to the concrete. The obvious is used to give a greater comprehension of the more
detailed. The use and role of squares and their areas serve as the means to bri
ng a sharper vision to the mechanics of the triangle.
Gem Four: The Perpendicular Bisector continues the proof of foundations, which l
end a greater sense of understanding. Reale's detailing of Euclid's concepts and
roots assist the student in the growth of their comprehension. As the perpendic
ular bisector leads to the isosceles and equilateral triangles, the proof proces
s takes the reader to the Isosceles Triangle Theorem.
Gem Five: The Coordinate System explains the process that proves a satisfaction
of Euclid's axioms. Beginning with the simple x-axis and y-axis, Six gems of geo
metry advances into lines with their equations, angles, slopes and the algebraic
criterion for constructability. Finally, a presentation of the practice and rol
e of Isometics along with its elements of transformation, translations and rotat
ions offers a grasp of how Euclid sought to bring the idea of motion into his pr
oofs.
Gem Six: Vectors presents the role of this tool in Euclidean geometry. Reale exp
lains that once vectors are used to create real vector spaces, all theorems of E
uclidean geometry can be proven. Direction, linear independence, the inner produ
ct and cosine, along with their formula and rule conclude the presentation conta
ined in Six gems of geometry.
In order to further the students' achievement and to affirm their advancement, S
ix gems of geometry ( http://bit.ly/SixGemsOfGeometry ) includes exercises for t
he reader to complete at the conclusion of each chapter.
Interspersed throughout his book, Reale takes the reader back in time to an imag
ined meeting and conversation between Euclid, Sir Isaac Newton, and the ancient
Gods, where the schools of mathematics converge with each other. The man of the
origins leads the man of the now to a challenge placed before him by the Gods. T
he future of all alignment then rests upon his understanding and ability to exec
ute.
Six gems of geometry deconstructs the challenging impression initially made by t
his area of mathematics. By building on the visual, along with an easy-to-absorb
presentation of the descriptive, Thomas Reale helps students and readers take a
firm grasp of the "what's" of geometry to better understand the "why's".
About The Author
Tomas Reale studied English Literature at Northern Arizona University, and at Re
ed College studied Arts and Liberal Studies with a focus on Mathematics. He is t
he author and illustrator of Oodles and Oodles of Ooze. Reale currently lives an
d writes in Portland, Oregon.
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