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With revised material and new exercises based on ArcGIS version 9, this updated work acquaints geographers and GIS professionals with the principles of GIS as it teaches the mechanics of using ArcGIS software. Conceptual material is followed by scripted software exercises. Necessary GIS skills are presented in a variety of areas--map symbology, data overlay, map projection, and data conversion--as the making of maps and the analysis of geographic data is conceptualized. Spatial modeling exercises using the Model Builder technology of ArcGIS version 9 are also provided. Other topics covered include organizing data, planning a GIS project, creating derived data, and presenting results.
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ArcGIS.......2007-09-28
The Book is perfect. I received activation and registration from the publisher the next business day for starting use the software. I am perfectly satisfy with the product.
Worthwhile.......2007-09-14
Very through tutorial. Successfully completing the lessons in this book would probably be worth 4 semester units if it were a college level course.
It can be a little obtuse at times therefore 4 stars not 5.
The perfect guide to learn ArcGIS.......2007-08-27
Complete, easy to use and with a lot of color illustration step by step, the best guide for a software i have ever read...
Not with Vista.......2007-08-10
This is a good book for learning ArcGIS. Just don't expect to run the provided software, ArcVIEW 9.1, on Windows Vista. Some features work fine, others crash the program.
Echo Prior .......2007-07-02
An earlier comment reported, "it doesn't address theory of GIS programs in general that well, and I felt like my hand was being held a little too much in some things." I certainly agree. The book is simply a series of examples. The examples are repetitive in part. There is very little explanation. Using up 10 pages to demonstrate drag-and-drop functions is really not necessary.
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ArcGIS users can streamline workflow, increase functionality, and improve efficiency by learning to program ArcObjects, the development platform for ArcGIS. Programming ArcObjects with VBA: A Task-Oriented Approach directly relates what you already know about ArcGIS to programming, making it easier to sort out objects, properties, and methods in code. This volume, which adopts Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) for programming, first analyzes Geodatabase, the organization of ArcObjects, and ArcOjects help sources. It then reviews programming basics including the writing of code, calling subs and functions, Visual Basic Editor, code debugging, and user interface customization. The book discusses the programming of ArcObjects for solving common GIS tasks such as dataset and layer management, data conversion, vector and raster data analysis, and much more. Each task-programming chapter has three parts: a quick review of ArcGIS commands; a discussion of related objects; and sample programs for problem solving. An accompanying CD contains 95 sample programs, each of which describes its usage, contains a list of key properties and methods, and a listing and explanation of code. Many samples are divided into segments to better connect code lines with explanations. These programs, stored as text files, can be easily imported into Visual Basic Editor in either ArcMap or ArcCatalog to view and run. The CD also contains datasets that can be used to run the sample programs.
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Good book .......2007-08-30
First-off, there is a new edition of this book coming out. So, i won't judge this one on 'outdatedness.'
This is a very good follow-up to the 'getting to know arcpbjects' book from esri (which are the only 2 guide books to arcobjects out there).
It is fairly easy to read, and i like the code given in the text and on the cd, especially on the cd, because you can copy and paste it right into your ArcGIS.
Overall a good instructional book on various arcobjects technics.
Expensive for a dated book.......2007-05-07
The book is out of date, covering ArcObjects in ArcMap v 8.x.
Even if it were current (up to ArcObjects 9.x), I did not find the book particularly useful or interesting, covering only the rudimentary basics of programming ArcObjects.
Code is very poorly documented and explanations are thin.
Excellent.......2006-06-03
Good examples. I wish more depth of knowledge with more application oriented examples required.
Excellent book!.......2005-10-19
It is a quick starter, it is a phenomenal reference book, and it gives you real examples with plain English explanations! Everything that you need in order to start tweaking your ArcGIS environment!
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New from OnWord Press, ArcGIS Developer's Guide for Visual Basic for Applications is a must for GIS professionals and students alike. This compact how-to and reference manual provides the examples, exercises, and professional tips and hints skilled ArcGIS users need for developing their own applications. No prior experience with ArcObjects is required! Each chapter of this book walks the reader step by step through the process of developing a small application, from start to finish. In this way, ArcGIS application developers are exposed to the entire code and can maintain sight of the big picture as they achieve new levels of expertise in using data windows, maps, layers, page layouts, and more! Ideal for the novice, initial chapters introduce and explain the VBA development environment; Component Object Model (COM) basics, interfaces, and applications; and critical ArcObjects elements. Experienced GIS developers will also benefit tremendously from the straightforward, no-nonsense presentation of information used as a starting point for developing their own applications.
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How did this make it to print?.......2005-07-30
Other reviewers have done a good job of stating the flaws in this book. I'll also throw my vote in to say that this book is awful, hoping that people read these reviews when deciding whether to purchase the book. My opinion was so negative of this book, that I returned it for refund. The book is full of too many typos, incomplete code samples that won't run, and incomplete logic that it is essentially more confusing than helpful, in my opinion. Definitely not recommended.
If you want to learn to program ArcGIS, look for Robert Burke's book instead. It is a real winner.
Not good.......2002-08-08
In the introduction of this book it states that "you do not have to be a seasoned programmer to understand this book". Not true. Razavi's treatment of the subject is superficial, and does not cover the fundamental bases well enough to give beginning programmers what they need. If you do not know how to program in VBA before you read this book chances are you won't know how to after reading it. {This refers to the 1st (2002) edition.}
Thin and light.......2002-07-07
I too was disappointed with this book. There's not much substance here, especially if you already know a bit of VB/VBA programming. Half of the book reviews basic VB/COM concepts, syntax and programming practices. I bought this book because I already know VB and I am starting an ArcGIS programming project. I learned more looking at the ESRI provided samples and poking around their excellent support forum and sample code web site... Just by tinkering around with ArcGIS in the time it took for the book to arrive, I built sample applications that are way beyond those presented in Razavi's book.
The book doesn't really give you enough information to begin to grasp the ArcObjects data model. If you're going to do any serious ArcObjects programming, you'll need the ESRI reference book "Exploring ArcObjects" ... which is also included in electronic format on the ESRI CD's, but it's so big that the paper version is easier to use. {This refers to the 1st (2002) edition.}
Anticipation unrealized.......2002-06-25
Only one word I can think of to describe this latest offering from Razavi and OnWord Press: DISAPPOINTING.
I pre-ordered this book months ago because this topic is not covered by any other current books and Razavi's tome on ArcView programming is well written and informative. Unfortunately, he did not rise to the occasion in this instance. I received this book on a Monday and by Wednesday I was done reading it and ready to sell it off. First, the book is NOT 256 pages as the Amazon description says it is. At a scant 188 pages this ... "book" reads more like a pamphlet with a cursory introduction to the basics of programming that barely caters to ArcGIS specifically. When the book finally starts to get up and running with some useful coding examples (at page 80!), Bam!, it ends appruptly with no closing section, no advice for further research, no additional help tips. It almost seems as though the thing had to get off Razavi's desk to make it to the publisher so he just spit out the index and sent it off.
I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone. If you are just starting at programming the intro sections are far to shallow and brief to be any help. If you are working at a more advanced level and would like to cater your programming to ArcGIS you had better keep your dough and wait it out.
Unless half of my book got lost in the mail, this one is useless to those of us starving for a volume to fill the hole in programming this new software. {This refers to the 1st (2002) edition.}
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Interactive web maps generated by MapPoint-Microsoft's popular mapping technology are crucial for businesses in a number of fields, including real estate, package delivery, and commercial air travel. In a word, MapPoint provides businesses with "location." Specifically, it provides an integrated set of products, servers, and services to enable a business to track the precise location of remote assets, thereby reducing operational costs and improving productivity. Whether the asset is a truck, a taxi, or even a field rep, MapPoint can tell you exactly where it is at any time.
Programming MapPoint in .NET from O'Reilly shows you how to use MapPoint to build custom applications for the desktop, the web, and mobile devices. The book also explains how to analyze and share data generated from a wide range of maps, including those that show demographic trends, population density, and sales potential. Chandu Thota, one of Microsoft's main MapPoint developers and the book's author, has organized the material into four major sections, each dedicated to a different MapPoint technology:
- MapPoint 2004 - calculating routes, rendering data maps, integrating with Global Positioning System (GPS) for obtaining real-time location
- MapPoint Web Service - techniques for finding points of interest, creating applications using the Find APIs and Route APIs, rendering LineDrive maps and polygons
- MapPoint Location Server - deployment scenarios, getting real-time location using mobile phones, managing contacts and privacy settings
- MSN Virtual Earth - the basics of programming with new MSN Virtual Earth APIs
The book provides a jumpstart for working with these technologies, including in-depth discussions about the core concepts and sample code provided in C#. It's ideal for anyone who wants to develop locations-based applications with MapPoint technologies.
The next time you follow online directions to the airport, you can chalk up an assist to MapPoint's state-of-the-art interactive mapping abilities. Better yet, you'll know how to create that same type of map yourself.
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LOCATION! LOCATION!.......2006-07-27
Do you want to develop a location-based application? If you do, then this book is for you! Author Chandu Thota, has done an outstanding job of writing a book that provides an integrated set of products, servers, and services that helps enterprises improve their customers' experience by applying mapping and location.
Thota, begins by introducing the MapPoint suite of products and technologies, setting the stage by discussing the basics of each technology and usage scenarios. Then, the author covers programming with the MapPoint 2004 ActiveX control and MapPoint 2004 object model for rendering maps, finding places and addresses, and calculating routes. Next, he covers dealing with business data, rendering data maps, and adding thematic shapes using geographic data. The author then covers integration with GPS for obtaining real-time location and extending MapPoint capabilities by writing add-ins. He continues by introducing the basics of programming with MapPoint Web Service. Then, the author shows you how to create applications using the Find APIs of the MapPoint Web Service, including techniques for finding places, addresses, and nearby points of interest. Next, he covers programming with the Route APIs, such as calculating routes and getting driving directions. The author then covers programming with the Render APIs available with MapPoint Web Service, including rendering maps, routes, LineDrive maps, and polygons. He continues by covering the basics of programming with Microsoft Location Server and deployment scenarios. Finally, he covers programming with the Location Server Web Service to get real-time location using mobile phones.
This most excellent book provides a jump-start for working with the preceding technologies, with in-depth discussions about the core concepts and sample code provided in C#. More importantly, this book covers the most common application development scenarios with the MapPoint platform.
The best MapPoint / Virtual Earth book for developers.......2006-06-18
OK, that's relatively easy to say since there aren't a whole lot of them. So why did I give Chandu Thota's book five stars?
Because of both what is included and what isn't:
- Breadth of coverage. The author manages to cover every single Microsoft mapping technology (of interest to the programmer), including the CD-based MapPoint 2004, the Location Server, the Web Service, and the new Virtual Earth control, and do so well.
- Concise code snippets. They are plentiful, well explained, and never longer than a page or so. All of those I tried _did_ work.
- No marketing fluff. Although Chandu Thota works for Microsoft, we don't see any of the "product brochure" type of language that maybe convinces execs but fails to impress developers.
- Focus. The author assumes that we can program, know C#, and have at least a basic grasp of maps and such things as lat/lon, and spares us lengthy introductions on these subjects.
Samples are not running .......2006-06-16
As a mapppoint developer , I spend most time to programming the function of the application. The book does give some samplese , but most of them are over complexed, and the if you read the source code , you will found that the Author , Cthota, didn't put all the dataset in the download zip file , which is a major regret.
MapPoint 101.......2006-01-30
MapPoint by Microsoft (who else) is an outstanding tool to be able to use all types of geographic/demographic data in a myriad of different ways. Before the book 'Programming MapPoint in .NET' there weren't any good resources out there on the market for learning how to use this amazing bit of code, but now that has all changed. With this text you will quickly learn the ins and outs of MapPoint, from being able to generate maps in your own application to talking to MapPoint web services to be able to output driving directions, demographic data... whatever you can think of!!!
It's quite clear that MapPoint is a tool that will be growing every day, and with the importance of up to date geographic data, it's a niche that Microsoft was smart to get into. My only "complaint" about this book is that it seems a little light in the source material (API calls, examples and such), but I don't think this is any fault of the author or the programmers. Simply MapPoint is still a fairly new tool and it will take time to document and create examples for all the cool stuff that this application can do. If you use MapPoint, you would be wise to pick up this book and read it cover to cover.
**** RECOMMENDED
The book on MapPoint.......2006-01-26
This is an excellent book on MapPoint that covers everything from architecture through advanced usage. The examples are solid, and the problems that the author chooses to solve are right on target. Not only does it give useful technical examples, it also provides inspiration for how you can use MapPoint throughout your product.
This is a solid piece of work.
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ArcGIS is the newest and most powerful GIS technology from ESRI, and this comprehensive reference teaches Geographic Information System (GIS) technology users the concepts and methods for its customization. As ArcObjects are the building blocks of COM-based ArcGIS software, GIS professionals are given an introduction to basic object-oriented programming concepts and the classes, properties, and methods that make ArcObjects unique. Also stressed are the use of Visual Basic for Applications and the use of ArcObjects to modify the ArcGIS interface, change its basic operations, and create entirely new functionality. Included are two large-scale, fold-up object diagrams.
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Review of Getting to Know ARC OBJECTS.......2007-08-13
This book exceeded my expectations as a beginner. It is simple to follow yet stimulating enough to maintain my interest. Persons without experience and needing to do customization will find this extremely useful. Recommended for young entrants in the field of GIS who are focused on application development.
Save your money: Ditch the ESRI class and buy this book instead.......2007-02-21
I've read the ESRI ArcObjects course material and I have to say that this book is far better. I'm not a programmer, I just need to occasionally write code at work. For the last project that I was working on, I dug through the ESRI coursework and then a friend at work mentioned that they had this book. I asked to borrow it, and I must say that I'm impressed.
The examples were excellent, and the book took the time to actually explain what was going on. Using this book I had a working core for the program in about two hours, with no previous experience. I dug through the ESRI coursework for about six hours and came up fairly empty handed. I've ordered a copy of this for work and now I've ordered one for home use (which is kind of like unpaid work). The examples work with ArcGIS 9.1, which is nice. I haven't tried them in 9.2, but I have no reason to doubt that the book would still be relevant.
With a price this low, the book is a good deal. Even if it only helps you learn a few new tricks with ArcObjects, it's certainly worth the price.
good beginners book.......2007-02-20
This book really helped me understand the underlying principles of programming with VBA and ArcObjects. I found it very useful, the best ESRI affiliated book I have used yet.
Examples still works at ArcGIS 9.1.......2006-09-20
Even though we are on ArcGIS 9.1, all the examples in this book still worked, since ESRI assures that the interfaces will still work from release to release. The exercises cover the basics of simple applications: adding tools, building forms with drop down lists, programmatically adding layers, setting symbolization and changing the layout. There was also a useful example of summing a field for records in a feature class. The method with VBA allows adding buttons and drop downs and storing them into the map document. This would also work to create a template, but would not be used to create a Dynamic Link Library ( DLL. ). There was an introduction to the object model diagrams, but I did not feel confident that I could use those diagrams to find out how to use new objects not covered in the book. The good counter to that is the many scripts available on the ESRI's web sites.
Great for graphics, a bit weak for tables.......2006-02-01
As a former MapInfo user, I miss everything there is about the ease of programming there. Not the author's fault of course, but the point is that ArcObjects is not that easy for novice programmers. This book makes a valiant attempt to plug the gap (see the impenetrable ESRI documentation to see how vast the gap is!) and generally succeeds. The graphics side is well covered, the explanations are sound and I'm generally happy with the book. My only criticism, from a researcher viewpoint, is that table manipulation is not covered as well as other sections. This is the section that covers creating and updating fields. It seems rushed and akwardly placed in the last chapter or so. I'd have liked more on that, but there again, this book was written for a wider audience than me. Recommended.
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Computers tend to be very good at repetition and very bad at interpretation. People, on the other hand, are poor at repetition, because we can get bored or distracted. We are, however, excellent at interpretation, if we have the proper information. Basic GIS Coordinates is about providing some of the critical information needed to understand coordinate systems and effectively interpret GIS technology. GIS is emerging in all facets of business and government at an incredible rate; GIS and mapping professionals must have a clear understanding of coordinate systems. Basic GIS Coordinates explains how coordinates tie the real world to its electronic image in the computer. It is about understanding how these systems work, and how they sometimes don't work. It examines how points that are expected to be in one location are in reality somewhere completely different, even when the computer has done everything exactly as it was told. Basic GIS Coordinates explains the progression of ideas that are the foundation of coordinate systems without overwhelming you with supporting mathematics. It is a user-friendly study for those who need to apply GIS technology and resulting coordinates. From the basics of coordinate systems to specific practical examples, this book covers GIS coordinates without pages of complicated math; yet it is not oversimplified. This volume analyzes state plane coordinates, UTM coordinates, and the rectangular system in a concise format. To help you apply the information, each chapter concludes with review questions and answers.
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Basic GIS Coordinates.......2004-07-17
Well Jan has done it again! "Basic GIS Coordinates" should prove to be a much applauded and appreciated work not unlike his other books. Again he has explained and presented complex subjects in a simple down-to-earth manner. This book is great for gaining a basic understanding of geodesy without all of the "science". For the seasoned veteran it has value as well. There are some new illustrations that he has put in the book that give a different perspective for the veteran mapper as well as the neo-phyte. Cartographers, surveyors, educators and all others involved in "geo-mapping" should have a copy of this book at their fingertips. There is a great mix of history, mathematics and physical geodesy. Overall the book is extremely well organized and well written following a logical order. The illustrations are clear and easy to understand. Jan Van Sickle is a top-notch author and educator and his newest work "Basic GIS Coordinates" illustrates his knowledge, experience and commitment to professional education. I plan to recommend it to my own students.
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This essential resource offers GIS professionals and students the programming skills to create state-of-the-art GIS applications using MapObjects and Visual Basic. Developing GIS Solutions with MapOjects and Visual Basic teaches GIS programming in a complete hands-on environment. This how-to manual provides instruction in how to use the latest version of the popular MapObjects ActiveX control from leading GIS application developer ESRI. Along the way, readers will gain a hands-on introduction to Visual Basic (VB) programming through practice VB programs utilizing MapObjects. GIS topics such as spatial selections, thematic mapping, overlays, map projections, and web-based GIS are all addressed and explored thoroughly using a blend of thought-provoking software design discussions, detailed examples, and carefully crafted exercises.
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Nearly useless.......2004-01-21
Poorly written, very confusing and error plagued. The author's intentions are great but he misses his goals entirely. Unfortunately, the book is a waste of money.
Good source for MO beginners, could have been better.......2003-09-12
I am currently learning ESRI MapObjects 2, and was recommended this book as it was quite tough to really understand the vast object model of MapObjects 2 through the samples alone. This book gives quite a good explanation of the MapObjects 2 object model.
However, be warned of a few things - Some of the explanations are terse and you wish the author spent some more time to explain them. Also, there are some mistakes in the code printed in the book (I prefer typing down the code to learn rather than looking at it on the CDROM). For the intermediate level VB programmers, there are better ways to code some parts of a project than mentioned in the book. For example, in Chapter 5, where the author uses a cumbersome method to split a filename - something that can be done in 3 single lines. A final thing I disliked was the editing/format of the print. It would be a lot better to print the code in a better manner (to make it really apart from the rest of the text), and also the indenting and spacing between lines in the code. The code looks like one long sentence in some places, making it a little difficult to read.
Otherwise this book is a good source, and something that you will want to refer to while coding MapObjects - but do not blindly follow the bad coding habits, try to use your knowledge to accomplish the task in a better way once you have understood the MapObjects model.
Great book for learning the principles of MO.......2002-08-29
I think this book is nicely written and explains thoroughly every aspect of the principles on working with MO. It should be said that there aren't many quality books concerning this subject (i found it hard to find one myself!).
Regarding the book itself, if you're a beginner working with MO, this is definitely your book. It has an introduction about working with basic VB; later, the book comprehends MO Class, Objects Properties and Methods.
In my opinion, this book should focus so much on web basics, it should work harder on advanced subjects.
Not as good as I expexted........2002-07-09
The one major flaw this book has, which someone else touched on was that the author does not thoroughly explain what is happening in the code. Being a VB developer, I still found myself scratching my head in some areas. Also, it is hard to tell if the errors in the code are intentional or typos. If you copy the code out of this book to the letter, your program will not work properly. For example on page 116 one line of code reads, "If lstlayers.Count > 0 Then". This code SHOULD be "If lstlayers.Listcount > 0 Then".
Mistakes, or learning tools like this are very annoying, but seeing as my choices for a book on MapObjects is between this and another book, which has not faired too well in it's reviews, it will have to do. If you are new to Visual Basic, I suggest you learn the basics before delving into MapObjects...this book requires it, although it does attempt to show you very basic things.
Best resource for learning GIS Programming available.......2002-05-26
I've been a GIS programming consultant for several years, mostly developing Visual Basic and MapObjects applications for government and commercial clients. I have recommended this book to several people as the best available to tackle this difficult subject, and I've got good feedback from them. Organized as a tutorial, it begins with a basic introduction to Visual Basic and then adds all essential tools for mastering GIS programming on desktop and web environments. GIS concepts such as map projections are explained along the way, and as clearly and expertly as I have ever seen them. It's well paced so you aren't overwhelmed. I've been through 90 percent of the code in this book thoroughly and it's rock solid -- I haven't found any errors. If you're just beginning with programming and GIS, this book is essential. There's also useful tricks about MapObjects that aren't available in the ESRI documentation, so it's great as a resource for experienced GIS programmers, too. If you're interested in GIS programming, get this book.
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An abundance of literature exists that examines how organizations use GIS to solve problems, but until now there has been very little instructional material that details how the software performs these operations. GIS Basics introduces many of the main ideas and issues in the design of GIS, focusing on the technical issues relating to the inner workings of these systems. This textbook provides undergraduates with an introduction to supporting concepts in computer science, making much of the GIS literature much more accessible. Based upon a series of articles that explained in simple language how computer science fundamentals apply to GIS, the text begins by considering the data structures and algorithms used to handle vector data. It then explores the way in which efficiency is addressed in practice, and describes the data structures and algorithms used for raster data. The text continues by discussing how large spatial databases can be indexed so that individual features can be accessed efficiently. The final chapters investigate geographical phenomena which can be modeled using both vector and raster, and compares the algorithms which are used in each case. About the Author Stephen Wise became a lecturer in the Department of Geography at the University of Sheffield in 1990. He teaches GIS at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His research interests include the study of error propagation in digital terrain models, the development of spatial analysis facilities in GIS, and the use of image processing techniques to capture data from scanned maps.
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- History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)
- History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)
- History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)
- History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)
- Home Ground: Language for an American Landscape
Books Index
Books Home
Recommended Books
- Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom
- Getting Pregnant: What You Need To Know Right Now
- Ain't No River
- ASPCA Complete Cat Care Manual: The Ultimate Illustrated Guide to Caring for Your Cat
- Bizarro and Other Strange Manifestations of the Art of Dan Piraro
- Earth System History
- Detection, Estimation, and Modulation Theory, Part I
- One Day on Beetle Rock
- A. P. Giannini: Banker of America
- A Battlefield Encounter
GIS Tutorial: Workbook for ArcView 9.0 (GIS Tutorial series)
Getting to Know ArcObjects (With CD-ROM)
Geographic Information Systems and Science
The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis Volume 1: Geographic Patterns & Relationships
The ESRI Guide to GIS Analysis: Volume 2: Spatial Measurements and Statistics
