The Phantom Atlas

Looking for a gift for someone who loves maps?  Take a look at The Phantom Atlas.  Long before satellites and Google, cartographers traced out maps of the world, some with errors that persisted for hundreds of years.  The Phantom Atlas compiles the greatest “myths, lies and blunders” on maps, from honest mistakes to deliberate lies.  Check out this interview with the author:

Hardcover and Kindle versions available on Amazon:

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Free ESRI Public Safety Webinars

ESRI is hosting a webinar series dedicated to the trends, technical advancements, best practices, and special topics relating to GIS in public safety.  Each webinar highlights a different subject relevant to your organization’s missions, workflows, and operations.  Upcoming webinars include the following:

  • ESRI Law Enforcement Webinar Series: Introduction to the New ArcGIS Pro Add-In to Support Crime Analysis Workflows, June 7, 2018, 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. (PDT)
  • ESRI National Security Webinar Series: Indoors and Outside—Securing Critical Facilities and Workplaces, June 13, 2018, 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. (PDT)
  • ESRI Fire and EMS Webinar Series: Ventura County Fire’s Response to the Thomas Fire Using GIS, June 20, 2018, 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. (PDT)

Visit the ESRI Public Safety Webinar Series website to register for upcoming events and stay up to date with GIS solutions for public safety agencies.

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