December 2005
Intermediate to advanced
372 pages
9h 52m
English
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Foreword
It’s not surprising that discovery has always been rooted in the art and science of mapping. Maps represent many complex relations and hordes of data, yet a child is intuitively able to navigate and comprehend them. Maps have long been the information windows through which explorers and others have peered to find answers. Maps tell the story of the past, record the present, and reveal the future.
Today is no different from the past in that most information—whether business or personal—has a strong relational tie to the place where we reside. The real world provides a commonly understood framework for the endless fields of digital data—whether it lives on the Internet, your corporate network, your desktop, or your mobile device.
The conventional map is changing quickly into a digital representation of the real world. Traditional maps are quickly merging with immersive imagery, local content, 3-D models, and real world sensors. The digital map will have life through its vibrant contributing community of authors and experts that fulfill the dream of global access to local knowledge. Imagine a world where you pivot information in a highly visual place to discover what it’s like somewhere else. Layers of information—whether you seek the news, classifieds, weather, stores, restaurants, photos, local businesses, tourist attractions, sporting events, music venues, or recreational activities—are easily discoverable. Your friends and colleagues share favorites and experiences among ...
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