Geographic Information Systems.
This book provides a hands-on introduction to the fundamentals of geographic information systems and automated map-making. Written from an applied science perspective, each chapter of the book builds on an application problem designed by you that may be completed using techniques presented in the book.
'GIS In Practice' teaches you how to define an application problem; plan a pilot project; and employ spatial analysis techniques to solve project problems. The book also contains exercises on designing the final map products to support the analytical decision process, and offers a glimpse into the future of GIS technology.