APPRECIATING GEOMETRY THROUGH EXTRAORDINARY RELATIONSHIPS

APPRECIATING GEOMETRY THROUGH EXTRAORDINARY RELATIONSHIPS

Author: Alfred S Posamentier
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Published date: 2026
ISBN: 9789819815784

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This book presents 125 unusual geometric relationships, offering clear proofs that will captivate readers of all backgrounds. Geometry is one of the most visually compelling and surprising branches of mathematics, full of unexpected relationships that are easy to see but astonishing to uncover. From the concurrency of triangle lines — medians, altitudes, and bisectors — to the mysterious parallelogram hidden in any quadrilateral, the discoveries explored in this volume reveal the intuitive and exciting nature of geometry.

To ensure all readers can fully appreciate these ideas, the opening chapters serve as a refresher on key high school geometry concepts, such as tangents and trigonometry, as well as powerful but often-overlooked theorems such as those by Ptolemy, Ceva, and Apollonius. With these tools in hand, you'll be ready to explore remarkable relationships that will deepen your appreciation for geometry. Whether you're a student, teacher, or math enthusiast, this collection will inspire fresh curiosity and excitement. Prepare to be amazed!

Contents:

  • About the Author
  • Introduction
  • The Basic Elements of Geometry
  • Spectacular Named Relationships in Geometry
  • Applications of Some Named Geometric Relationships
  • Properties of Components of Triangles
  • Unusual Geometric Experiences
  • Proofs of the Geometricks
  • Index

Readership: This book is intended for the general readership who would like to pursue mathematics (particularly geometry) in a motivating fashion beyond the high school curriculum.

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