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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.

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.

Drawing upon a wealth of real-life case studies, this is the captivating story of Julie, a new General Manager at New Zealand Financial Services (NZFS), a company plagued by the all-too-familiar issues that afflict large organisations. As she measures the company's current state, identifies pain points, and enhances customer value, this compelling tale offers a gripping narrative and the academic foundation that explains why these pain points arise and how they can be resolved. With each iteration, Julie brings her department closer to success, proving that change is indeed possible. Will Julie's pursuit of change usher in a new era for NZFS? This story is crafted for leaders who see the future, understand that the customer is changing faster than their organisation, and can empathise with how this will impact the employees around them. Blending fiction with firsthand encounters, this unique combination of storytelling and practical insight will keep you hooked from the first page to the last.

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