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Learn the latest version of ArcGIS Pro with the newest edition of this bestselling series. Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.8 introduces the tools and functions of ArcGIS Pro, the powerful desktop GIS application. Geographic information system (GIS) software is making a huge impact in businesses and organizations with mapping and analytic capabilities.  Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.8 uses practical project workflows to teach best practices to readers of all skill levels. Readers will explore data visualizations, build a geodatabase, discover 3D GIS, create maps for web and physical presentations, and more. With more than 300 full-color images, Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.8 clarifies complicated processes such as developing a geoprocessing model, using Python to write a script tool, and creating space-time cubes for analysis. Throughout the book, short sidebars about real-world GIS scenarios in specific industries help readers understand how ArcGIS Pro can be applied widely to solve problems. At the end of each chapter, a summary and glossary help reinforce the skills learned.  This edition has been completely updated for use with ArcGIS Pro 2.8. Other updates include new chapters on ArcGIS Online and geocoding. The Getting to Know series has been teaching readers about GIS for more than 20 years. Ideal for students, self-learners, and professionals who want to learn the premier GIS desktop application, Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 2.8 is a textbook and desk reference designed to show users how they can use ArcGIS Pro successfully on their own.

The definitive guide to analysis techniques for examining the geography of crimeUnderstanding Crime: Analyzing the Geography of Crime delves into both theory and technique to explain the geographic analysis of crime. Intended as a comprehensive resource and textbook, this book breaks down old, new, and complex approaches to make crime analysis more accessible for readers wanting to improve their own understanding of crime.Through detailed descriptions, explanations, and illustrations of geographic analysis techniques, Understanding Crime examines spatial and temporal patterns of crime, the use of spatial data in the analysis of crime, and methods for evaluating the impact of geographically targeted interventions. Topics include:Hot spot analysis, using cluster analysis techniquesTemporal analysis, including techniques for examining the stability of crime patternsAnalysis of repeat and near repeat victimizationAnalysis of persistent and emerging patterns of crimeSpatial regression analysis, including geographically weighted regressionDetermining crime risk, and where crime is likely to happenPerforming robust evaluation and applying techniques that determine whether an intervention workedEvery chapter begins with key learning points and ends with a summary and references. "e;Thought boxes"e; with useful information for understanding a theoretical principle or a technical matter are included throughout the book.Written by world-renowned crime science expert Dr. Spencer Chainey and designed for both students and practitioners of all levels,Understanding Crimeis a vital reference that will support you in your spatial analysis of crime and ultimately in making better recommendations for improving your community.

From Prague to Berkeley to Nairobi to Kyiv, The Geography of Hope tells the stories of optimists who map the world and make it a better place.These are the real-life stories of people who turn "where" into better health care, fairer law enforcement, inclusive communities, more nature, greater profits, and smarter national intelligence. All of them use the most important technology that most people have never heard of--geographic information system (GIS) technology--to improve lives and change the world.

Unlock the power of Python in ArcGIS(R) Pro with this definitive, easy-to-follow guide designed for users with limited programming or scripting experience.Get started learning to write Python scripts to automate tasks in ArcGIS Pro with Python Scripting for ArcGIS Pro. This book begins with the fundamentals of Python programming and then dives into how to write useful Python scripts that work with spatial data in ArcGIS Pro. You'll learn how to use geoprocessing tools; describe, create, and update data; and execute specialized tasks. With step-by-step instructions, practical examples, and insightful guidance, you'll be able to write scripts that will automate and improve your ArcGIS Pro workflows.Helpful points to remember, key terms, and review questions are included at the end of each chapter to reinforce your understanding of Python. Corresponding data and tutorials are available online. This third edition has been updated for ArcGIS Pro 3.2 and Python 3.9.18 and includes updated images, a fully updated chapter 2, and expanded chapters 4, 8, 9, and 10.Whether you're new to Python or already have some experience, Python Scripting for ArcGIS Pro is the go-to resource for learning the versatility of Python coding to solve problems and enhance productivity and efficiency in ArcGIS Pro.Dr. Paul A. Zandbergen is a professor in the GIS program at Vancouver Island University. His research focuses on the robustness of spatial analytical techniques in crime analysis, environmental science, public health, spatial ecology, and water resources. His research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, the National Institute of Justice, and the National Institutes of Health. In addition to this book and Advanced Python Scripting for ArcGIS, he has published over 50 journal articles and book chapters. He lives with his family in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Top 20 Essential Skills for Python in ArcGIS(R) guides you through the basics of Python and developing solutions to enhance your geospatial workflows.Supercharge your ArcGIS workflows and enable others to work with your tools with the versatility of Python coding. Top 20 Essential Skills for Python in ArcGIS guides readers through integrating Python with ArcGIS capabilities, from performing market analytics to managing ArcGIS Online organizations, to delivering work through Jupyter Notebook and other applications. Solving complex geospatial problems and delivering solutions has never been easier.Top 20 Essential Skills for Python in ArcGIS includes easy to understand, step-by-step tutorials and jargon-free explanations with plenty of illustrations and guidance. This book is ideal for those who want a single, dependable resource for learning how to use Python in ArcGIS.These bite-sized chapters with easy-to-follow steps will help you to become adept at understanding and using Python in ArcGIS.Daniel Yaw, GISP, is an enterprise solution architect and Python developer with Esri's Advanced Enterprise Systems team. With over 15 years of experience in GIS, he has a passion for developing cutting-edge technology and a proven track record of designing and implementing efficient and innovative enterprise-grade geospatial solutions.Dave Crawford is a technical consultant and Python developer with Esri's Professional Services division based in Oakland, CA. Prior to his time working with geospatial data, he was an archaeologist. Now he spends his time designing and implementing data engineering and automation solutions.

Getting to Know Mobile GIS empowers readers to creatively use Mobile GIS and drive innovation in this fast-advancing field."Mobile-first" and the "post-PC era" aren't just buzzwords; they represent today's reality. Within the GIS industry, the mobile internet and Mobile GIS have profoundly transformed how we acquire, visualize, analyze, and disseminate geospatial information. With its ubiquitous use and location-aware capabilities, the mobile platform is an essential part of enterprise GIS across industries, making Mobile GIS crucial to the business operations and future success of wide-ranging organizations.Getting to Know Mobile GIS helps GIS professionals and GIS students grasp the opportunities presented by Mobile GIS. It provides principles and detailed tutorials to teach today's cutting-edge Mobile GIS technologies. Using a no-code, low-code approach, it makes Mobile GIS easy and fun to learn. Readers can immediately become productive in creating enterprise GIS solutions, ranging from online and offline spatial data visualization, data collection, location sharing, and workforce coordination to integration with enterprise workflows.Dr. Pinde Fu leads the Configuration team at Esri Professional Services and teaches at universities, including Harvard University Extension School. Dr. Pinde Fu champions the configure-first approach, maximizing Esri's out-of-the-box Web and Mobile GIS technologies to swiftly build GIS solutions. Additionally, as a Senior Principal Software Developer, Dr. Fu employs full-stack programming to develop custom solutions as needed. Several of his projects have won special achievement awards. Fu is the author of Getting to Know Web GIS (Esri Press, 2022) and lead author of Web GIS: Principles and Applications (Esri Press, 2010).

Embark on an extraordinary journey into the depths of the ocean.Oceanographer Dawn Wright made history in 2022 when she became the first Black person to visit Challenger Deep, the deepest and most unexplored place on Earth--a trip that took her over 10,000 meters beneath the Pacific Ocean's surface. Remarkably, we know less about the ocean floor than we do about the surface of the moon. Barely one-fifth of the seabed has been mapped in high resolution to date. As an ocean scientist and explorer, Dawn has made it her mission to change that.Mapping the Deep takes you on an extraordinary adventure with an extraordinary woman into the depths of Challenger Deep, showcasing the perseverance and innovation needed for ocean exploration. With a focus on Dawn's historic dive, her personal journey, and the cutting-edge technology that made the expedition possible, this book highlights the crucial importance of mapping the ocean and its profound impact on our planet's future. From the fascinating history of the area and the incredible stories of its explorers to the diverse marine life that resides within, prepare to be inspired.Through a blend of history, fascinating facts, and beautiful images, Mapping the Deep offers a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of deep-sea exploration.As Chief Scientist of Esri(R), Dawn Wright aids in strengthening the scientific foundation for Esri software and services, while also representing Esri to the scientific community. A specialist in marine geology, with record-setting submersible dives in Alvin (to the East Pacific Rise), Pisces V, and the Limiting Factor (to Challenger Deep), she has also authored and contributed to some of the most definitive literature on marine GIS. Dawn is an elected member of both the US National Academy of Sciences and the US National Academy of Engineering, as well as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, The Oceanography Society, and the Geological Society of America. She holds lifetime achievement awards from the American Association of Geographers, the Geological Society of America, and WINGS World Quest Women of Discovery. Dawn is a professor of geography and oceanography at Oregon State University, where she was named Oregon Professor of the Year in 2007. She has coauthored several books for Esri Press, including Ocean Solutions, Earth Solutions, and the GIS for Science series.

With the world facing immense challenges, how do we create a safer and more equitable world? Geospatial intelligence offers valuable insights to help organizations and governments protect communities. By using technology to obtain location-based data, these groups can make spatially informed decisions about how best to help people who are most at risk. Learning the technical skills needed to use GIS (geographic information system) to visualize and interpret this data has never been more essential for working to find resolutions for the numerous challenges humanity faces today.  Security First: Geospatial Workflows for a Safe and Equitable World guides readers through 20 specific geospatial workflows and examples to show how GIS can be used to address significant world issues. Whether using spatial data to address food security, human rights violations, environmental justice, or other challenges, Security First is the book you need to work in the human security and geospatial intelligence field. Readers with no prior GIS experience or with an intermediate technical understanding can gain the required technical skills to work in this field through detailed exercises using ArcGIS software and downloadable data.This is the first crowdsourced workbook in the growing field of human security and geospatial intelligence. Contributors and editors include human security and geospatial intelligence professors, students, and professionals.Written for practitioners working in geospatial intelligence and for students and teachers in geospatial intelligence academic programs, Security First helps guide strategic decision-making and get readers on their way incorporating GIS into their work for improved analysis and results. Get the technical and critical-thinking skills you need to work in the growing field of human security and geospatial intelligence. Darren Ruddell is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Southern California’s Spatial Sciences Institute in Los Angeles, California. His teaching and research efforts use geospatial technologies to investigate and advance issues of human security and geospatial intelligence. Diana Ter-Ghazaryan is an Associate Professor of Spatial Sciences at the University of Southern California’s Spatial Sciences Institute in Los Angeles, California. In her research and teaching experience, she has applied geospatial analysis to diverse pursuits, including international relations and human security.

Learn from the best with this popular book on creating successful maps with any GIS or illustration product, written by an expert cartographer.For more than 18 years, Designing Better Maps: A Guide for GIS Users has been essential reading for all mapmakers who use geographic information systems (GIS) across industries and sectors, including government, commercial, creative, or academic. This third edition continues the reliable legacy of this book, distinctive in its clear and efficient emphasis on core cartographic concepts and updated with new and revamped design practices.With more than 400 full-color illustrations, this book applies map design best practices to both reference and statistical mapping, guiding you through the processes of planning maps, using scale and time, understanding and using color, customizing symbols, and more.Whether you face the challenge of making well-designed maps or are already adept at GIS data management and analysis but need better ways to visually communicate spatial information and results, Designing Better Maps teaches how to use GIS tools to design maps in provocative and accessible ways.Award-winning author Cynthia A. Brewer uses her sophisticated mix of experiences--conducting academic research, teaching novice cartographers, mentoring research and mapmaking by advanced students, and collaborating with analysts and mapmakers at various federal agencies--to present this practical information. Brewer is a professor and chair of the Department of Geography at Pennsylvania State University. She teaches introductory cartography and map design courses and advises graduate students working in cartography. She has worked as a map and atlas design consultant for the US Census Bureau, National Cancer Institute, National Center for Health Statistics, and National Park Service.

Discover a geographic approach to defense and intelligence.Mission-Critical Mapping: GIS for Defense and Intelligence explores a collection of real-life stories about defense and intelligence organizations successfully using GIS to manage processes, workflows, policies, and communication. The book also includes a section on next steps that provides ideas, strategies, tools, and actions to help jump-start your own use of GIS for defense and intelligence applications. A collection of online resources, including additional stories, videos, new ideas and concepts, and downloadable tools and content, complements this book.Edited by Chris Oxendine, Esri's director of defense and intelligence solutions, and Matt Artz, a principal content strategist at Esri.Applying GISThe Applying GIS series explains how to become a spatial thinker with ideas and strategies for building location intelligence into your profession, industry, or discipline. Each pocket-size book is divided into relevant topic areas that include a set of case studies and a road map for getting started with GIS.

Spatial Data Science will show GIS scientists and practitioners how to add and use new analytical methods from data science in their existing GIS platforms. By explaining how the spatial domain can provide many of the building blocks, it's critical for transforming data into information, knowledge, and solutions. This book is for those using or studying GIS and the computer scientists, engineers, statisticians, and information and library scientists leading the development and deployment of data science.

Making interactive web maps has never been easier. Top 20 Essential Skills for ArcGIS Online guides beginners step-by-step through the process of creating maps that simplify location data and unlock spatial insights. In just a few clicks, you'll publish professional web maps that use smart, data-driven mapping styles and powerful analysis tools.These bite-sized chapters with easy-to-follow steps show how to create layers, build web maps, and showcase your location data in professional visualizations. This book serves as a reliable and comprehensive resource, inspiring everyone to explore the endless possibilities of web mapping.Craig Carpenter Craig Carpenter is a product engineer on the Esri Press Books team and helps to develop and improve ways of learning GIS.Jian Lang Jian Lange is a principal product manager at Esri. She is responsible for various aspects of ArcGIS spatial analysis products, including business planning, road maps, requirements, and management.Bern SzukalskiBern Szukalski is a tech evangelist and product strategist at Esri, focusing on ways to broaden access to geographic information and helping users succeed with ArcGIS.

Every year, works of mapmakers from around the world are selected for the Esri Map Book to demonstrate how geographic information system (GIS) technology helps our governments, businesses, and citizens. Esri Map Book, Volume 39, continues this tradition, showcasing maps and applications that use Esri's ArcGIS technology to evaluate the sustainability of resources, determine efficient transportation routes, mitigate the effects of natural disasters, and much more. Each map or application includes a description of its purpose and how it was produced. Esri Map Book, Volume 39, is an important collection of maps for GIS users, cartographers, collectors, and map libraries.

Learn to use ArcGIS Pro confidently, quickly, and effectively with the newest edition in this best-selling series. Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 3.2 introduces readers to ArcGIS Pro, the world's most powerful desktop GIS. Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 3.2 walks readers through how to build a geodatabase, discover 3D GIS, create maps for web and physical presentations, and more. With more than 300 full-color images, Getting to Know ArcGIS Pro 3.2 clarifies complicated processes such as developing a geoprocessing model, using Python to write a script tool, and creating space-time cubes for analysis in easy-to-follow workflows. This edition has been completely updated for use with ArcGIS Pro 3.2.Michael Law is a cartographer and GIS professional with more than 16 years of experience. He lives in Toronto, Canada. Amy Collins is a writer and editor who lives in Northern California.

No matter what electronic tools you take into the field, everyone takes a notebook or a guidebook. Along with all your equipment, be sure to include this fieldwork guide.   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. Covering preparation, equipment, workflows, and data, this book will show you how to Organize and reconcile field dataEffectively coordinate and dispatch field resourcesRefine fieldwork workflowsSync the office with the fieldThis handbook is your friend in the field.

¿Cómo usan las empresas la inteligencia de ubicación para lograr ventajas competitivas y el éxito empresarial?En la economía digital global en la que vivimos, las empresas necesitan saber dónde obtener recursos, dónde operar y comercializar sus productos y servicios para aumentar su base de clientes. Mediante el análisis de ubicación y la inteligencia de ubicación, una empresa puede tomar decisiones mejor informadas y, en última instancia, agregar valor a su organización, sus clientes y la sociedad. Pero, ¿cómo integran las empresas los análisis de ubicación en el desarrollo, el marketing y las operaciones de la empresa?El negocio espacial: competir y liderar con análisis de ubicación es un libro escrito por expertos en el negocio espacial y diseñado para directores, profesionales y estudiantes de todos los niveles en el que se examina por qué la ubicación es un factor clave de las decisiones de negocio inteligentes y de la consecución del éxito. Los lectores aprenderán cómo pueden diseñarse, implementarse y gestionarse las soluciones de análisis de ubicación desde puntos de vista operativos y estratégicos por medio de varios ejemplos exhaustivos del mundo real.

In today's world, organizations face a multitude of problems that require an unprecedented need for tools to share information and work better together. In Working Beyond Borders: GIS for Geospatial Collaboration, see how government, industries, and others, are using location intelligence and GIS to interconnect people across jurisdictions and sectors, to respond to some of our most critical issues, such as climate change, sustainable development, racial equity, emergency management, conservation, and public health and safety.Readers will also see how organizations are integrating geospatial infrastructure to improve efficiency, drive innovation, and empower every day decision-making in communities around the world.Edited by Dr. Jill Saligoe-Simmel and Maria JordanApplying GIS The Applying GIS series explains how to become a spatial thinker with ideas and strategies for building location intelligence into your profession, industry, or discipline. Each book is divided into relevant topic areas that include real-life case studies that will inspire new ways to solve complex problems.

Discover the geographic approach to enabling science for a more exceptional planet.Place matters to governments and citizens, and location intelligence and data science have never been more critical for smarter national decision-making. Addressing Earth's Challenges: GIS for Earth Sciences explores a collection of real-life stories about how geoscience, sustainable energy, environmental monitoring, climate science, weather, and marine science organizations successfully use geographic information systems (GIS) to visualize and analyze data to streamline workflows, gain competitive insight, drive decision-making, design efficient operations, and foster civic inclusion.The book also includes a section on next steps that provides helpful ideas, strategies, tools, and actions to help jump-start your use of GIS for earth sciences. A collection of online resources, including additional stories, videos, new ideas and concepts, and downloadable tools and content, complements this book.Edited by Lorraine Tighe, director of earth sciences solutions at Esri, and Matt Artz, an Esri content strategist.Applying GISThe Applying GIS series explains how to become a spatial thinker with ideas and strategies for building location intelligence into your profession, industry, or discipline. Each pocket-size book is divided into relevant topic areas that include a set of case studies and a road map for getting started with GIS.

Top 20 Essential Skills for ArcGIS® Pro introduces the most important skills you need to get up and running with geographic information systems (GIS).With its location data advantage, geographic information system (GIS) software is a tool to help with key projects, decisions, and problems. But how do you start using GIS in your projects? If you need a fast track to using this valuable tool, learn and get experience with Top 20 Essential Skills for ArcGIS Pro. With this book, you can start using ArcGIS Pro quickly and successfully.Easy to understand, step-by-step exercisesConversational, upbeat language with lots of illustrations and tipsInteresting user stories covering how GIS is applied in many situationsExercises for working with spatial data, creating maps, and doing basic analysisThis handy resource with easy to follow, how-to steps will help you build your skill set to become adept at understanding and using ArcGIS Pro.Bonnie Shrewsbury, MA, GISP, is the GIS manager for the City of Manhattan Beach, California. She has more than 26 years of experience in GIS, including 16 years of coteaching a GIS course with her coauthor at the University of Southern California (USC) for graduate-level planning and public policy students.Barry Waite has almost 40 years of local government experience as an administrator and city planner. He has a master's degree in public administration from the University of Southern California where he teaches GIS with Bonnie. He is also a city council member for the City of Lomita, California.

The fundamental guide for police commanders on using crime analysis to lead effectively Effective, actionable crime analysis can empower modern law enforcement agencies, and their commanders, to promote public safety. But how do police commanders use this information to lead their agency strategically? Leading with Data: A Police Commander's Guide to GIS & Crime Analysis shows how to take a geographical approach to analyzing and utilizing police data, allowing commanders to make more efficient and effective decisions. A strong crime analysis and mapping platform can help commanders sift through large amounts of data and other information to discover what matters most in relation to the agency's operational priorities as well as those voiced by local communities.  This book covers how to: Use crime analysis and GIS to provide substantial insight into the causes of a given problem and design the best possible strategies for collaboration and positive outcomes Utilize crime analysts in a productive and impactful way Successfully implement GIS and crime analysis into practice on the job Support crime analysis in an organization Written to be immediately useful for police commanders, whether new to crime analysis or having direct experience in the matter, Leading with Data is a practical reference guide and provides both introductory and complex topics. The primary goals of this book are to expose law enforcement command staff to basic elements and concepts of GIS and crime analysis, and to then build on that exposure by encouraging the ongoing use of the different types of analysis for day-to-day operations as well as other needs, such as strategic planning, crime accountability meetings, or public outreach. Today's policing requires that commanders know how to use crime analysis and data-driven strategies effectively for problem-solving purposes - and this book shows the way.

Combines a comprehensive examination of human geography with engaging activities using the ArcGIS Online service. Why are birth rates higher in one country than another. Are there patterns? Are there correlations? This book presents sophisticated software to actively explore, analyse, and answer these questions and many more.

This classic ArcGIS® exercise book has been revised and streamlined for learning the latest ArcGIS® Pro tools and workflows.GIS Tutorial for ArcGIS Pro 3.1 is the book of choice for classrooms and self-learners seeking to develop their expertise with Esri's premier desktop geographic information system (GIS) technology-no prior experience is necessary.This fifth edition, revised to ArcGIS Pro 3.1, features new datasets, exercises, and instructional text guiding you step by step through the latest tools and workflows. Updated to explain core skills through progressive learning, the book's examples use current, real-world scenarios as you learn to make maps and find, create, and analyze spatial data while using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.Downloadable video lectures and teaching slides that complement this book are also available.Wilpen L. Gorr is emeritus professor of public policy and management information systems at the School of Public Policy and Management, H. John Heinz III College, Carnegie Mellon University, where he taught and researched GIS applications. He was also chairman of the school's Master of Science in Public Policy and Management program and editor of the International Journal of Forecasting.Kristen S. Kurland is a Teaching Professor of Architecture, Information Systems, and Public Policy at the H. John Heinz III College and School of Architecture, Carnegie Mellon University, where she teaches GIS, building information modeling, computer-aided design, 3D visualization, infrastructure management, and enterprise data analytics.

APPLYING GISMAPPING YOUR MISSIONGIS FOR NONPROFITSImprove communication, develop deeper community insights, and measure effecctiveness. Nonprofit and non-governmental agencies around the world apply a geographic approach to help achieve their missions. They use location intelligence and GIS to bring a unique perspective to their work, to better communicate their cause, understand their community, and measure the effectiveness of what they do. GIS helps nonprofit organizations extend services, attract volunteers, expand their donor network, and shape public policies.InMapping Your Mission: GIS for Nonprofits, readers will learn how nonprofits advance their mission through engaging storytelling tools, data visualization, and spatial analysis of demographic, behavioral, economic, and environmental data to rally passionate change makers within their organization, in communities, and in government.Edited by Keith Mann and Matt Artz at Esri, Esri Press.Applying GIS The Applying GIS series explains how to become a spatial thinker with ideas and strategies for building location intelligence into your profession, industry, or discipline. Each book is divided into relevant topic areas that include real-life case studies that will inspire new ways to solve complex problems.

Spatial statistics empower you to go beyond visual analysis to answer questions confidently and make data-driven decisions.Spatial Statistics Illustrated is an introductory book for learning the concepts behind the powerful spatial statistics tools in ArcGIS.With approachable explanations and uncomplicated drawings, Spatial Statistics Illustrated gives readers an accessible understanding of some of the most widely used spatial statistics methods, including how they work and when to use them. In a friendly, conversational tone, the authors share techniques that can help you explore your data in meaningful ways; quantify patterns and relationships; understand trends, and make informed, impactful decisions. This book is a perfect complement to more traditional, technical statistics and spatial statistics texts. From seasoned data scientists looking to explore the value that spatial thinking brings to the GIS analyst looking to expand into spatial statistics, this book has something for everyone.Dr. Lauren Bennett leads the Spatial Analysis and Data Science product engineering team at Esri. Lauren received a BA in Geography from McGill University, an MS in Geographic and Cartographic Science from George Mason University, and her PhD in Information Systems and Technology from Claremont Graduate University.Flora Vale is a product engineer on Esri's Spatial Analysis and Data Science team. In addition to building software, Flora loves teaching analytical methods through conceptual illustrations. Flora studied Geography and GIS at University of Maryland, and is currently pursuing a PhD in Information Systems and Technology at Claremont Graduate University.

GIS FOR NATURAL RESOURCES Discover The Geographic Approach to managing natural resources for efficiency and sustainability.  Managing Our World: GIS for Natural Resources explores a collection of real-life stories about agriculture, forestry, mining, energy, pipeline, and renewable energy organizations successfully using GIS to streamline workflows, gain competitive insight, and increase sustainability. The book includes a section on next steps that provides ideas, strategies, tools, and actions to help jump-start your own use of GIS for natural resources. A collection of online resources, including additional stories, videos, new ideas and concepts, and downloadable tools and content, complements this book.Edited by Geoff Wade, Esri¿s director of natural resource solutions, and Matt Artz, an Esri content strategist.

Getting to Know Web GIS, a workbook with detailed, step-by-step exercises, teaches readers how to share resources online and build web GIS applications easily and quickly. It covers Esri's suite of web GIS technologies including ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS for Server, web app templates, WebApp Builder, API for JavaScript, mobile GIS apps, mobile SDKs, CityEngine, and 3D web maps. Holistic Approach: Unlike books that focus on individual products, this book teaches web GIS technologies as a holistic platform. Each chapter completes an application project using multiple products from server side to browser/client side. Easy to Apply: You don't have to be a developer to build web apps. This book facilitates immediate productivity. It teaches how to build engaging web apps without a single line of programming. The two chapters involving programming are easy to follow and don't require a strong programing background. Each of the 10 chapters in this book has a conceptual discussion section that gives readers the big picture and the principles, a system requirements section that helps instructors to prepare for the lab setup, a detailed tutorial section with abundant screenshots that confirm progress along the way, a Q/A section to answer common questions, an assignment section for readers to practice what they have just learned, and a robust reference section. This book is the result of the author's extensive working experience at Esri and teaching experience at Harvard University Extension and other universities. It is a practical manual for classroom lab work and on the job training for GIS students, instructors, GIS analysts, managers, web developers, and a broad range of GIS professionals.

Create useful and usable map apps that your users will love.Turn your next map app project into a success with Designing Map Interfaces: Patterns for Building Effective Map Apps. Whether you're configuring an out-of-the-box solution, building an app using one of the readily available app builder tools, or working on a custom app project, this book will guide you toward developing more useful and usable apps. Current courses for application development focus on technology and architecture rather than the tenets of interface design. This book teaches GIS professionals, developers, and designers the principles and best practices that will help them create stunning consumer-grade apps.Designing Map Interfaces provides a language for planning and building map apps. The elements of this language are made up of user interface (UI) patterns. Each pattern describes a solution to an observed and recurring problem in UI design. This book explains when to use the pattern, why it is important, and what to consider-and in turn will help readers make educated decisions on what, why, when, and how to solve problems to make their apps work. Throughout the book, patterns are illustrated through real-world examples.Key topics include:getting started with design,selecting the right layout,interacting with the map, dealing with complex data,designing for mobile devices,building single-purpose apps, andcommon mistakes and how to avoid them.This book is aimed at anyone who configures (solution engineers, GIS professionals) or builds (developer community, designers) map apps, especially the fast-growing group of users who employ application builders and tools that create apps to publish their own data and maps on the web. Designing Map Interfaces fills the gap that documentation lacks-practical tips on how to assemble a meaningful UI.This book is the essential guide to designing map interfaces that are usable and efficient, and that look good in the process.

Discover how educators, researchers, IT support, and administrators can transform education inside and out, now and for the future.Geographic information system (GIS) technology offers a powerful decision-making tool in various aspects of education. It gives educators a new opportunity to teach problem-solving to a tech-savvy generation of learners. Researchers can use GIS for data visualization and integration, and IT professionals can improve the offerings of their cloud-based platforms. GIS offers administrators a way to visualize and manage everything from mapping campus buildings to planning where and when to close schools and open new ones.Creating a Smarter Campus: GIS for Education explores a collection of real-life stories about education organizations doing just that with GIS. Through their ideas, plans, and goals, they help readers understand how to use GIS and integrate spatial reasoning into teaching, research, and management. A "e;next steps"e; section provides ideas, strategies, tools, and actions to help you jump-start using GIS for education. A collection of online resources, including additional stories, videos, new ideas and concepts, and downloadable tools and content, complements this book.Edited by Joseph Kerski, education manager at Esri, and Matt Artz, an Esri content strategist.

How do companies use location intelligence to achieve competitive advantage and business success?We live in a digital, global economy, and businesses need to know where to source, operate, and market to grow their customer base. Through location analytics and location intelligence, a business can make better-informed decisions and ultimately add value to their organization, their customers, and society. But how do businesses integrate location analytics into their business development, marketing, and operations?Spatial Business: Competing and Leading with Location Analytics examines how location is a key factor in intelligent business decisions and achieving success. Through varied, in-depth, real-world examples, readers learn how location analytics solutions can be designed, deployed, and managed from strategic and operational perspectives.Each chapter of Spatial Business examines how real companies have integrated location into their business intelligence and decision-making. Some key concepts include:The fundamentals of spatial business and the technologies and methods by which businesses can understand the location value chainThe creation of spatial business architecture to facilitate location analytics in meeting business goals and needsThe themes of spatial business and implications for practiceWritten by experts in spatial business and designed for managers, professionals, and students at all levels, Spatial Business provides a road map for realizing the potential of geospatial data across the entire business value chain.