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Discover QGIS 3.x

A Workbook for Classroom or Independent Study

by Kurt Menke



PDF $45.00
405 pages
ISBN (Print) 978-0998547763
ISBN (PDF) 978-1734464337
Published 2019-04-29 

Explore the latest Long Term Release (LTR) of QGIS with Discover QGIS 3.x!

A comprehensive up-to-date workbook built for both the classroom and professionals looking to build their skills.

Designed to take advantage of the latest QGIS features, this book will guide you in improving your maps and analysis.

Discover QGIS 3.x is an update of the original title, using QGIS 3.6, covering Spatial analysis, Data management, and Cartography.

What's new in this edition:

  • Fifteen new exercises
  • A new section, Advanced Data Visualization, covering:
    • Blending modes
    • Live layer effects
    • Geometry generators
    • Rendering Points
    • Time Manager
    • Native 3D
    • Mesh data
  • Appendices covering:
    • Keyboard shortcuts
    • Useful Plugins
    • Getting involved

The book is a complete resource and includes:

  • Lab exercises
  • Challenge exercises
  • All data, discussion questions, and solutions

For questions regarding this book, please contact: [email protected]

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Contents

To see what's included in the book, download the Table of Contents (PDF).



Kurt is a passionate advocate for open source software, especially QGIS. He recent completed his 10th QGIS book and he can frequently be found speaking at FOSS4G and QGIS conferences.

Kurt was a professional archaeologist before returning to graduate school and earning a Masters of Science degree in Geography from the University of New Mexico in 2000. He now lives in Denmark where he works for Septima as a spatial analyst, data visualization expert and teacher.

In 2015 was elected as an OSGeo Charter Member.

Some titles he has authored include: Collecting Field Data with QGIS and Mergin Maps, Discover QGIS 3.x and QGIS for Hydrological Applications with Locate Press.

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