Purcell: The Tempest

Years of experience in a single book─the official Quantum GIS Training
Manual written by seasoned trainers. It's the jump-start you need to learn this incredibly popular free desktop mapping and GIS toolset.

Comprehensive and structured, your introduction begins with a quick download of example data, making it easy for you to work your way through the concepts and practical exercises, complete with answers and examples.

Ideal for classroom instruction and self-guided learning, included are all the materials needed to run a five day course on Quantum GIS, PostgreSQL and
PostGIS. Content is structured for novice, intermediate and advanced users alike. Seasoned Quantum GIS users will also find tips and new techniques to apply to every mapping project. Windows, Mac OS X, or Linux? It's your choice, this book works for all.

Take this fast track to your success with Quantum GIS!