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If you are searching for a practical guide for measuring distances, angles and completing surveys that does not require a civil engineering or advanced math degree, Land Use Measurement is the right book for you.Covering topics such as the history of surveying, terms, methodologies, equipment, and topography, this book teaches you the basic skills you will need to complete an accurate survey while providing information to allow you to choose the best method among the various methods presented.Sample problems help you practice your new skills prior to going out in the field. ... Read more

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"Landscape Surveying" by Harry L. Field and "Elementary Surveying" by Breed and Hosmer
I am not a surveyor, but am a physicist who needed to do some surveying.I purchased two books: "Landscape Surveying" by Harry L. Field and "Elementary Surveying" by Breed and Hosmer (B&F).Field's book was written in 2004, Breed and Hosmer's in 1938.

I found the text by Breed and Hosmer to be far more complete and useful than the book by Field. Although Field's book treats the same range of subjects as does Breed and Hosmer's, the subjects are not treated in as great a depth, nor as rigorously, nor is the exposition typically as clearly written.Field's book does have the advantage that it includes a discussion of technologies not available in 1938, such as laser range finders and laser levels, and electronic transits. Field's chapter on Global Positioning Systems is useful and interesting. Field's book lacks any treatment of calibrating the equipment discussed, whereas B&F provide a thorough discussion on calibration of equipment, especially of transits and compasses.Since my transit is a vintage 1945 Keuffel and Esser model, I found this particularly useful.

Field's book provides numerous figures although, in some cases, the figures could be improved.For example, Field discusses converting slope distances to horizontal distances.The supporting figure 4.2 could be significantly improved with some inset triangles showing distances and angles with appropriate labels. There is no discussion of errors and accuracy. In contrast, B&F includes a thorough discussion of errors, and has numerous suggestions for improved accuracy.

The text in Field's book could also be improved. In numerous instances, sloppy writing leads to confusion. To cite one example, in a discussion of "profile leveling", the author states, "Reducing the precision for both these two illustrations could easily double the number of stations" (p. 81). In fact, the author must have meant that an increase in precision could easily lead to doubling the number of stations.

In summary, I found Breed and Hosmer's book to be far superior to Field's, and far better suited to my purpose.However, Field's book provides a useful summary for someone wishing to get a feel for surveying.I give Field's book 3 stars, and Breed and Hosmer's book five stars.
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A practical guide to coordinate reference systems, Datums and Map Projections: For Remote Sensing, GIS and Surveying has become a key book for many students and professionals around the world. While retaining the benefits of the first edition - clear presentation assuming no prior knowledge, a problem-solving approach, practical examples and the combination of GPS-derived data from other sources - the rewritten and expanded second edition includes a revised structure that better groups common themes, greater scope and coverage of all possible types of coordinate reference systems, more examples and case studies from around the world, terminology of the ISO 1911, and color illustrations. ... Read more

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Essential book for those involved in coordinate system work
This second edition of an already excellent reference is essential to anyone working in datums and projections.I am not aware of another work with the scope and clarity of this text. ... Read more

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The Greeks and Romans achieved extraordinary feats of surveying in building their aqueducts, tunnels and roads and in measuring the circumference of the earth and the heights of mountains. This book, which contains translations of all the ancient texts on surveying instruments, including major sources hitherto untapped, sets out to reconstruct the instruments and to explain how they were used. The subject has never been tackled before in this detail, and a level of technical sophistication emerges which must count as one of the greatest achievements of the ancient world. ... Read more

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Refer
Just a note that this book was reviewed in 'Professional Surveyor' profsurv.comin the the March 2002 Issue. Volume 23 Number 3.
You could maybe get access to it? ... Read more

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This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger Publishing is the place to find hundreds of thousands of rare and hard-to-find books with something of interest for everyone! ... Read more

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Introductory book with great illustrations!
This book, designed for self study, or as in introductory text, will prepare the reader to perform successfully the duties of any member of a surveying party in both the field and office.Simply and clearly written, with principles all illustrated.Problems are presented in pairs, with all even numbered answers at the back of the book.

An OK survey book
_Surveying Practice_ was one of the first surveying text books I ever bought.After getting farther into my surveying career, I discovered that there are much better text books (not to mention being more up-dated) out there. ... Read more

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Abject Terrors is an expansive study of the most significant films from the prolific horror genre—from its origins in the 1920s and 1930s, to its contemporary representations. This survey brings together close analyses of individual motion pictures, demonstrating the interconnections among these filmic texts and their contribution to defining quintessential aspects of the modern and postmodern horror film. ... Read more

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This manual presents a clear discussion of surveying principles, and applications for mapping and engineering surveys. It has a good selection of problems that illuminate and reinforce concepts, as well as providing up-to-date information on the latest technological innovations. Real-world emphasis is key to the continued success of this volume and the success a reader has in understanding surveying concepts. So real world is this text that readers often arrive for their first day of work carrying it.The volume addresses basic surveying principles from distance measurement, and transits/theodolites to traverse surveys, electronic surveying measurement, geographic information systems (GIS) and global positioning systems (GPS), as well as remote sensing and surveying applications.For construction, civil technology, civil engineering and surveying professionals. ... Read more

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Excellent companion for the California PE - Principles of Surveying
I had used the standard study materials, and due to various reviews by others who had taken the test, decided to supplement my review by studying the topics covered in more detail with this reference, having not taken a surveying course in my undergraduate studies.The material is clear and concise (for a novice like myself), and aided my preparation greatly.

very nice
the sender sent the book in a timely manner and the book is in great condition

Not for Beginners
I have been a Civil engineering Instructor for the past five years and have used this text also.The text is quite handy for the intermediate to advanced level of Civil Engineeering students.This text should not beused for the beginner due to it's higher level of content.If this is tobe used for the introductory level, the instructor should have a copy onlyand use it a guide.More students in the introductory phase wash out afterreading a few chapters.

Good reference
I've been teaching from this book for five years, so I'm obviously prepared to endorse it.I have required it for both civil engineering technology and civil engineering science students, although it is mostuseful to the former.

Several competing texts in surveying are in theirninth (or greater) editions.Ordinarily in academia, this is a testamentto the staying power of the author's work.The surveying profession,however, still relies upon texts that have long out-lived their originalauthors, who have since retired or passed away (e.g., Bouchard, Brinker,Brown).

In the area of boundary control and legal principles, theseminal ideas of Brown are still the standard.In measurement techniques,however, much has changed.Tape corrections, for the typical civilengineer, have been relegated to an obscure niche in surveying trivia.GPSand GIS should be separate and substantial chapters in a good generalsurveying reference.Current general tomes, however, are far from thecutting edge.

Kavanagh and Bird have provided in their fourth edition adescription of GPS that amounts to 12 pages.GIS is afforded even lessspace.The text remains a good practical reference for civil engineers ontraditional topics, without digressing into treatment of esoteric subjects,but as GPS continues to make inroads to the mainstream of measurementtechnique, and GIS becomes the standard by which surveying models will beconstructed, the demand for a fifth edition that gives these topicsexpanded treatment will increase. ... Read more

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This unique DVD is the only text available which teaches the fundamentals of construction surveying layout through over 2 1/2 hours of instructional video. Developed for the "Surveyor's Boot Camp" at Auburn University, this text has been used in numerous classes with overwhelming responses from the students and instructors, wowed by the strength of the content, the sophistication of the presentation, and the ease of learning enabled by this new approach. Presenting content impossible to replicate in a printed book format, this text allows the user to see the techniques actually applied in-field, see the equipment used and adjusted in real time, experience the survey and layout as though the user was on site, watch the author work through exam exercises before trying the problems themselves, and test themselves with free, self-grading online exams. ... Read more

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Great Software to learn the art of surveying
I'm a spec house contractor and have wanted to learn more about surveying and layout so I can save money and layout my homes.In my area there is not any professional training so I've been using books and software to learn.This is a great tool. ... Read more

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Known for its state-of-the-art coverage and clear, concise approach, Surveying with Construction Applications, Seventh Edition covers the latest advances and foundational principles of surveying. Emphasizing instrumentation technology, field data capture, and data-processing techniques, this text highlights real-world applications of surveying to the construction and engineering fields. Ideal as a reference in the field, additional complexities in electronic distance measurement and the order of presentation of surveying topics have been revised in this edition. All state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) in the U.S. and the provincial Transportation/Highways Departments in Canada conduct extensive training sessions for their large staffs. This book covers topics that are taught in these training sessions, in addition to all of the introductory topics needed for survey training.

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Review of textbooksnow
Textbooksnow did not send me the books I ordered. I was told that I would receive them within a certain time frame and they were not sent to me within that time frame or ever for that matter. I emailed them to find out where they were, they told me to track my order through amazon or another site that they suggested but I was unable to do so. It seemed as if they just never even sent them. I emailed them several times because I needed the books for class and I never received them. Now I'm 4 weeks into my term and still without books, thanks a lot textbooksnow. Honestly you are better off just paying more for your books at your school's bookstore than trying to deal with textboooksnow. ... Read more

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Surveying Fundamentals and Practices, Sixth Edition, covers up-to-date surveying technology without losing perspective of the need to provide students with a strong foundation in traditional surveying fundamentals. Through clear explanations and applied examples, the text presents the methods of measuring and computing distances, angles, and directions. It provides students with a firm grasp of modern equipment and office and field procedures related to horizontal control surveys, property surveys, topographic surveys, roadway curve calculations, and construction layout surveys. The sixth edition offers students a "user-friendly" text that they will be able to rely on as a meaningful learning tool in class and at home.

Plus! A companion student website, "MyConstructionKit", is now available!

• MyConstructionKit is an online resource that offers a wealth of study tools to engage students for a variety of Pearson construction management, architecture, and civil engineering technology textbooks! 

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Just As Good
Last summer, when I graduated with an associate degree in land surveying, I have been trying to get a hold of the second edition, 1001 Solved Surveying Fundamentals Problems, 2nd ed., since that was all I had ever heard of, but I always found it no less that $400 dollars which is a rip-off.Finally I saw a link that said there was a third edition, this book, for less than a hundred.I was skeptical, but it is just as good. (Yes, I have used the second edition and know the comparison)So unless you are really into antique collecting, just get this book.

Studying for the FS
I'm studying for the FS and I've found this book to be very helpful for example problems, but your definitely going to need to get the Reference Manual as well because that explains in more detail on how to do problems.

Surveying for FS PS Exams
I have not had a chance to finish the book, but I am hoping to get an ample knowledge and practice preparing me for the upcoming PE exam. ... Read more

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This textbook describes and examines the basic constructional techniques, choice and use of materials and the statutory requirements for domestic buildings. Continued developments in materials and techniques together with syllabus changes have made this fifth edition necessary. It contains many new and replacement diagrams, which now occupy more than 80 pages, compared with 65 in the fourth edition. New topics included are: environmentally friendly buildings and radon - free-standing walls - more extensive cavity wall details and their insulation - more solid and joisted floor detailing including insulation - sound insulation of partitions - prevention of condensation in pitched roofs - warm deck and cold deck roofing details - aluminium / timber and PVC-U windows and doors - GRP interceptors, septic tanks, cesspools and sewage treatment plant. The book is suitable for the following courses: building, built environment, quantity surveying, building surveying, estate management, architecture, housing management, environmental health, structural and civil engineering.It is aimed at undergraduates, BTEC HND, Diploma, GNVQ Advanced, RICS, and CIOB students and is suitable for the professional exams of: Incorporated Association of Architects and Surveyors, Incorporated Society of Valuers and Auctioners, Architects' and Surveyors Institute, Institute of Clerks of Works. ... Read more

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Presenting the first in-depth study of Thomas Moran's early western landscapes, Joni Louise Kinsey describes how the artist created three monumental paintings—The Grand Cañon of the Yellowstone (1872), The Chasm of the Colorado (1873-74), and The Mountain of the Holy Cross (1875)—that, in the aftermath of the Civil War, evoked the nation's spiritual journey and suggestsed its cultural upheaval. The author describes how the paintings reflected a new national identity of both failure and promise, and helped open the West for tourism and travel. ... Read more

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where's the color?
A bit of a major disappointment for a book with good B/W illustrations, this is a book about one of the great colorist painters of landscape art. Disheartened.

thomas moran and the american west
This is one of the most extensive books on Thomas Moran's life.The Smithsonian recently published it (1992).It also has an excellent assortment of pictures of his works.For a complete overview of his work and life, this is the book to have. ... Read more

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This unique and practical handbook compiles essentialinformation on state-of-the-art technology, standards, resources,legal issues, andoffice management of professional surveying. Itprovides a convenientone-volume reference on all aspects of thesubject. The book beginswith introductory chapters reviewing fieldnotes and data collection,measurement accuracy, instruments anddrafting. This provides thebasis for coverage of all surveyingprocedures currently in use,including such recently developedmethods as geographic informationsystems (GIS) and global positionsystem surveying (GPS), as well asestablished techniques such asplane table and compass surveying.This second edition is extensivelyrevised and expanded. In additionto new coverage of GIS and GPS, thebook features new chapters onboundary surveys on land and alongwaterways. All the chapter authorsare experts in their subjectareas, assuring users that theinformation presented is reliable,accurate, and practical.Professionals and advanced students insurveying, civil engineering,and land development, in both privateand public sectors, willbenefit from this indispensable reference.The book will also beuseful as a general reference for non-surveyingprofessionals. ... Read more

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The Surveying Handbook
Misleading description given by seller....
Bought book based on this, and was dissatisfied. Future buyers beware. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Publisher: Washington : U. S. Govt. Print. Off.Publication date: 1894Subjects: Surveying -- Public lands United StatesNotes: This is an OCR reprint. There may be typos or missing text. There are no illustrations or indexes.When you buy the General Books edition of this book you get free trial access to Million-Books.com where you can select from more than a million books for free. You can also preview the book there. ... Read more

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This book provides a comprehensive coverage of the essential skills necessary in surveying and civil engineering. It covers measurements, distance corrections, leveling, angles, area computation, computer calculations, topographic surveying, electronic distance measuring instruments, and construction surveying. ... Read more

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Clear illustrations, but many mistakes throughout the book
I was required to purchase this text for my beginning Plane Surveying class.As my title indicates, there are good points and bad points to this book. There are many misprints and outright mistakes printed throughout the book, but the teachers liked it because it does provide some simple illustrations to help the beginning student in understanding basic concepts of land surveying.Our school has since switched to a different text.

Dry but informative
This book has all the information you will need, but in a poorly laid out and difficult to read format

Maybe the 6th edition will be better.
It is amazing to believe that this is a fifth edition book.The subjects chosen are potentially good choices but the author slices and dices the text to the point of confusion.In order to make a smaller, more manageable book, he has excised discussions which would help in explaining many of these advanced topics.I would like to say he was creating a "Surveying for Dummies" book but that would discredit the concise and well-written texts of this nature and give him too much credit.At close to $100 for a flimsy, ill-written, badly or never edited text, I would be ashamed to put my name on the cover no less be the printing house associated with this book.If you are an instructor looking for a book, run quickly away from this title; you'd be better off sending your students out onto the internet for information that would be more legible and definitely much cheaper.

Terrible Book
This was a horrible text book, contradictory in information, difficult to understand and pontificatingly lengthy!One of the only textbooks I have ever sold back! ... Read more

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