Burford Books, Inc.
The GPS handbook; an outdoorsman's guide, rev. and updated ed.
Kansas outdoorsmen/orienteers introduce the basics of the Global Positioning System (GPS) tool and advances in this navigation technology since the 2003 edition. Including information on the latest models of and future trends in handheld GPS receivers, Egbert and King discuss new features, e.g., downloadable maps, and offer tips on linking with other electronic devices, classic back-up tools for finding one's location, and geocaching, a high- tech form of treasure hunting. The guide includes resources. (Annotation ©2008 Book News Inc. Portland, OR)