Citi of Books proudly brought the books of our remarkable authors to the heart of the 39th Guadalajara International Book Fair (FIL), turning our space into a lively corner where stories, ideas, and creativity met.
Being part of FIL from November 29 to December 7, in Expo Guadalajara, Av. Mariano Otero 1599, Col. Verde Valle, Guadalajara, Jalisco, meant more than simply displaying books—it meant becoming part of a larger cultural heartbeat. Our gallery served as a bridge between authors and curious readers, offering a close-up look at stories that deserve the spotlight. From powerful biographies to practical guides, and from imaginative fiction to soul-stirring reflections, our curated collection drew in visitors who left with new favorites in hand. And with the vibrant spirit of FIL all around us, every conversation, recommendation, and smile felt like a reminder of why we love sharing books with the world.
With FIL’s electric atmosphere—filled with authors, readers, and cultures from around the globe—our gallery became a warm stop for visitors eager to discover fresh voices and inspiring works. Among the standout titles we showcased was “The Pyramids Of Giza: Scaled With Respect To Space and Time” by Brent Crowder.
Brent Crowder grew up working alongside his father, installing irrigation systems and maintaining heavy construction and farm equipment. These early hands-on experiences nurtured his interest in how things work. As a student, Brent gravitated toward math, chemistry, thermodynamics, and physics—subjects that offered him logical, quantitative insight into the natural world.
He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and built a career in the power generation industry, working on the design, construction, startup, and operation of coal-fired, geothermal, natural gas, nuclear, and hydroelectric power plants across the United States.
Brent’s fascination with the deeper patterns of nature led him to explore sacred geometry. His studies of the Flower of Life, vesica piscis, and unit-circle geometry revealed surprising mathematical relationships that inspired his work. He also connected these geometric principles to architectural and spiritual structures, including the Great Pyramid of Giza.
Known as a devoted sacred geometry enthusiast, Brent hopes his work encourages others to explore the meaningful links between numbers, geometry, architecture, and spirituality.
If you’ve ever been fascinated by the mysteries of the Great Pyramid, Brent Crowder’s “The Pyramids Of Giza: Scaled With Respect To Space and Time” takes that curiosity to an entirely new level. Far from the typical “hidden secrets” narratives, Crowder uses precise mathematical analysis to argue that the ancient builders encoded modern units of measurement—like the foot and the meter—into Khufu’s pyramid itself. According to the author, the structure doesn’t just reflect architectural brilliance; it mirrors planetary dimensions, geometric relationships, and the very math that shapes our world.
Crowder introduces readers to an ingenious connection: the geometry of Earth, the moon, and the Great Pyramid forms a natural Pythagorean triple—a perfect 3-4-5 right triangle emerging directly from their proportional relationships. He also walks readers through how a simple compass set at a radius of r = 1, combined only with a straightedge, can be used to construct a scale model of Khufu. Not only does this highlight the elegance of ancient design, but it also suggests a surprising compatibility between ancient tools and modern mathematical concepts like the golden ratio.
One of the most captivating sections of the book reveals what Crowder calls a “distillation of the Fibonacci series.” This breakdown shows how the foot—and even more impressively, the ancient cubit—appear to be encoded in the pyramid’s dimensions with uncanny precision. He explains that a cubit corresponds almost exactly to the arc length generated by a π/6 angle using a one-meter pendulum. These relationships raise exciting questions about whether ancient builders intentionally embedded universal mathematical constants into their constructions.
Perhaps the most mind-stretching revelation is Crowder’s demonstration that scaling the pyramid by a factor of 43,200 aligns it with Earth’s actual size at the North Pole. This scaling highlights the remarkable significance of key elements such as the meter, the cubit, π/6, and even our modern measure of time—the second. For readers who love uncovering hidden patterns, exploring ancient engineering, or diving into mathematical mysteries, this book offers an irresistible journey into the possibility that the Great Pyramid is much more than a monument—it’s a coded map connecting Earth, time, and cosmic geometry.
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It’s exciting to see how events like the Guadalajara International Book Fair bring such unique and thought-provoking works to a global stage. *The Pyramids of Giza* seems like a fascinating way to explore the intersection of history, culture, and the way we perceive time and space.