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"We've made a lot of progress as a county in GIS over the last couple of years. We've switched from being mapmakers to being technologists."

- John Ferketic, the GIS manager for Spotsylvania County, Virginia in the Free Lance-Star

Ed. note: In observance of Thanksgiving, Directions Magazine will not publish a newsletter this Thursday or Friday.

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Transit Maps of the World
Transit Maps of the World is the first and only comprehensive collection of historic and current maps of every rapid-transit system on earth. Using glorious, colorful graphics, Mark Ovenden traces the history of mass transit-including rare and historic maps, diagrams, and photographs, some available for the first time since their original publication. Transit Maps is the graphic designer's new bible, the transport enthusiast's dream collection, and a coffee-table essential for everyone who's ever traveled in a city. From Penguin, 2007.

Outdoor Navigation With GPS: Hiking, Geocaching, Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing, Outdoor Photography, Backpacking, Mountain Biking
GPS has been called the greatest advance in outdoor navigation since the invention of the compass. Whether you are a backpacker on a multi-day trek or a mountain biker out for an afternoon ride, GPS can help you find your destination and return safely. This book shows you how to get the most from GPS in the outdoors. From Wilderness Press, 2007.

GIS for Web Developers: Adding 'Where' to Your Web Applications
There is a hidden revolution going on: geography is moving from niche to the mainstream. News reports routinely include maps and satellite images. GIS for Web Developers introduces GIS in simple terms and demonstrates hands-on uses. With this book, you'll explore popular websites like maps.google.com, see the technologies they use, and learn how to create your own. Written with the usual Pragmatic Bookshelf humor and real-world experience, GIS for Web Developers makes geographic programming concepts accessible to the common developer. From Pragmatic Bookshelf, 2007.

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