The GPS Handbook: A Guide for the Outdoors [Paperback]

Robert I. Egbert (Author), Joseph E. King (Author)

Book Description

Series: GPS Handbook: A Guide for the Outdoors | Publication Date: April 24, 2008

Updated with information on the latest models of GPS and new technology such as sophisticated downloadable maps, this new edition provides all the information needed to work any GPS unit in the outdoors.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Burford Books; Revised and Updated Edition edition (April 24, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580801498
• ISBN-13: 978-1580801492
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,163,319 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Now in a thoroughly revised, updated, and expanded edition, October 9, 2008

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The GPS Handbook: A Guide for the Outdoors (Paperback)

Getting lost in the woods is no fun for anyone. Now in a thoroughly revised, updated, and expanded edition, "The GPS Handbook: A Guide for the Outdoors" by the team of Robert I. Egbert and Joseph E. King, is dedicated to assisting those who love the outdoors to improve their experience for maximum safety through the advantages of a global positioning system. A thoroughly 'user friendly' plain language guide to using the GPS to its fullest, "The GPS Handbook" covers the GPS's many abilities ranging from linking with other devices to being used stand alone. An essential addition to community library reference collections, all dedicated hiker, camper, sportsmen, and outdoor enthusiasts should have a copy of "The GPS Handbook".

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, January 7, 2009

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George Mitchell (Glen Burnie, Md. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The GPS Handbook: A Guide for the Outdoors (Paperback)

This is a good book for beginners and pros alike. Easy to read and understand with a wealth of GPS-related content. I purchased a hand held GPS and needed a crash course in the basics, this did the trick.