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Overview

Using Google™ Maps and Google Earth is more than just a book: it’s the fastest, easiest way to master Google’s amazing mapping applications! Don’t just “read” about it: see it, hear it, live it, with step-by-step screencasts and expert audio tips. Discover how to map your favorite places with Google Maps…see actual locations with Street View…generate driving, walking, and public transit directions…find and learn more about businesses…create and share custom maps and mashups…use Google Maps on iPhone…navigate Google Earth to find locations fast…create life-like Google Earth roadmaps, and tour your route…even explore Google Sky, Google Moon, and Google Earth’s Flight Simulator! Exclusive online Show Me video walks through tasks you’ve just got to see…Tell Me More audio delivers practical, “straight from the experts” insights…Point-Counterpoint audio compares alternative solutions—so you can pick the one that’s best for you. It’s all the help you’ll ever need…where you want it, when you want it!

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"Wrong code!!!" - by Anonymous on 21-SEP-2012
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Oooops! I just started from chap. 5 (APIs) and all coding examples are wrong! Wrong URL and wrong param order.
I hope the rest of the book is better ...

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"Only for Absolute Beginners" - by TybeeFlip on 30-MAY-2012
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Simple navigation instructions for Google Maps and Earth. Extremely introductory information. Very easy to read and clear if you do need basic instructions.
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