Brown, Martin C. Hacking Google Maps and Google Earth ExtremeTech
1. Edition - July 2006 25.90 Euro 2006. 408 Pages, Softcover - Practical Approach Book - ISBN-10: 0-471-79009-5 ISBN-13: 978-0-471-79009-9 - John Wiley & Sons
Detailed description Going somewhere? Or just getting back?
Great vacation photos--too bad you can't remember where you took them. And wouldn't it have been terrific to find a pizza joint when you bumped into your college buddy in that little ski town? Well, by making Google Maps and Google Earth do your bidding, you can find out not only where you're going, but where you've been. Get an aerial view of the beach in that picture. Pinpoint every Thai takeout in your girlfriend's zip code. Plan the Great International Rollercoaster Tour. Here's how.
Get Going
Create applications that let you do all this and more * Make maps that reveal statistical data * Plot routes to include or avoid key factors * Build a community site * Create a realtor's presentation * Calculate distances for routes * Show where your holiday photos were taken * Merge Flickr photos onto a map * Highlight archaeological information
Companion Web site
Visit http://maps.mcslp.com to find full source code for all hacks and mods in the book, working examples, ongoing information about Google Maps and Google Earth, a blog, and more.
From the contents Acknowledgments.
Introduction.
Part I. Basics.
Chapter 1. Using Geographical Information.
Chapter 2. The Google Local Interface.
Chapter 3. The GoogleMaps API.
Chapter 4. The Google Web API.
Chapter 5. Storing and Sharing Information.
Part II. Instant Gratification.
Chapter 6. Working with Existing Address Information.
Chapter 7. Extending the Google API Examples.
Chapter 8. Discovering Overlays and Mash-ups.
Part III. Google Map Hacks.
Chapter 9. Using Overlays.
Chapter 10. Overlaying Statistical Data.
Chapter 11. Building a Community Site.
Chapter 12. The Realtors and Archaeologists Toolkit.
Chapter 13. I Need to Get To.
Chapetr 14. Merging with Flickr Photos.
Part IV. Google Earth Hacks.
Chapter 15. Introducing Google Earth.
Chapter 16. Generating Google Earth Feeds.
Chapter 17. History and Planning with Google Earth.
