Books

The Global Positioning System and GIS : An Introduction

A book/CD-ROM primer for students, professionals, and managers in mapping science, for use in the classroom or as a self-teaching guide. Explains how GPS works, examines software and hardware...More

Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems

Provides an introductory, conceptual level of understanding of spatial analysis through the implementation of modern geographic information systems software, while presenting useful material for...More

Exploring Geographic Information Systems

An informal introduction to the technology used in many disciplines to measure, represent, manipulate, and transform geographic phenomena. Emphasizes the geographical information at the core of...More

Market Mapping : How to Use Revolutionary New Software to Find, Analyze, and Keep Customers

by Sunny & Kim Baker. A bit dated now, but a good overview. This book is out of print, but Amazon will try to locate it.

Minding Your Business With MapInfo

This book illustrates how business mapping technology and MapInfo software can improve decision making and compeitiveness. Professionals in a variety of fields can explore the advantages of...More

Maps and Man; An Examination of Cartography in Relation to Culture and Civilization

Norman J. W. Thrower, Prentice-Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1972
Out of print.

Introduction to Map Projections

Porter W. McDonnell, Jr., Marcel Dekker, Inc., New York and Basel, 1979.
Out of print.

A New View of the World

Ward L. Kaiser, Friendship Press, Cincinnati, OH, 1987.

Zeroing In: Geographic Information Systems at Work in the Community

An accessible and engaging introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) for government officials, business people, planners, teachers--indeed, anyone who deals with maps and geographic...More

Managing Natural Resources with GIS

As global population continues to grow, mankind must learn to balance consumption and conservation of the planet's scarece commodoties. Geographic information system (GIS) technology brings a...More