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	Teaching Mathematics Using Interactive Mapping by Sandra L. Arlinghaus, Joseph J. Kerski, William C. Arlinghaus 2024 | CRC Press This book offers novel ways to learn basic math topics such as simple relational measures or measuring hierarchies through customized interactive mapping activities. These activities focus on interactive web-based GIS and are relevant to today’s problems and challenges. All activities are designed to build practical and problem-solving skills that rest on mathematical principles and move students from thinking about maps as references that focus solely on "where is" something, to analytical tools, focusing primarily on the "whys of where." Success with this transition through interaction permits most readers to master mathematical concepts and GIS tools.
	Radical Atlas of Ferguson USA by Patty Heyda 2024 | Belt Publishing In over one hundred maps, Patty Heyda charts the systemic forces that have defined Ferguson, and the first-ring suburb in America more broadly. Through an in-depth look at the contradictions undergirding city planning and design, it illuminates how tax incentives, housing codes, urban design, policing, philanthropy, and even landscaping often work against the betterment of residents’ lives. At its heart lies a key question: Just who are our cities being built for? «Editor's note: the review copy of this book is digital »
	The Rise and Fall of the National Atlas in the Twentieth Century: Power, State and Territory By John Rennie Short Anthem Press | 2024 Between 1900 and 2000, more than seventy countries produced a generally comprehensive, officially sanctioned single-country atlas. This book considers the reasons behind and characteristics of this state-sponsored cartographic explosion. The changing form of the national atlas provides an intriguing window into the connections between science, state, territory and power.
	Mapping with Altitude: Designing 3D Maps By Nathan C Shephard 2024 | Esri Press Mapping with Altitude: Designing 3D Maps helps you create clear, compelling cartographic representations in 3D that are both eye-catching and informative. Using easy-to-understand workflows this book uses a fun and enthusiastic approach to explore the concepts, challenges, and opportunities in 3D cartography.
	Top 20 Essential Skills for ArcGIS Online By Craig Carpenter, Jian Lange, Bern Szukalski 2024 | Esri Press The first book from Esri Press exclusively for ArcGIS Online is for students looking for a comprehensive guide to follow from beginning to end, professionals looking to learn specific skills, or those who want a single, reliable, comprehensive resource for learning how to create web maps.
	Fieldwork Handbook: A Practical Guide on the Go By Marika Vertzonis 2024 | Esri Press A book on practical GIS: Fieldwork Handbook gives you tips, best practices, and activities that make your work in the field more productive and successful. No matter how you use location intelligence in the field, you can up your game with this book and improve your experience. It covers preparation, equipment, workflows, and data.