Surveying Principles for Civil Engineers: Review for the Engineering Surveying Section of the California Special Civil Engineer Examination

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Summary: THIS BOOK WILL NOT PREPARE YOU FOR THIS EXAM
Review: I used this book as well as it's companion "practice exam" as a study guide for the California Special Surveying Exam and was SOARLY disappointed by how useless it was. The level of difficulty of the actual exam far surpasses ANY information this book provides or prepares you for. If you have NEVER taken a surveying class in your life, this book is good for introducing you to the subject but should be followed up with a practical surveying reference. It has no index and proves completely useless as a reference to use during the exam. Don't be misled by it's being marketed as a review for the exam because it is NOT.

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Summary: Not worth the time...The book price tells it all...
Review: I'm completely disappointed with the book. Everything is so superficial and at times not very well explained. The example problems also do not contain a detailed step-by-step solution, which at times can be very frustrating. The book lacks dedication and hard work from the author and appeals more like a "get rich quick" scheme type of work.

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Summary: Don't waste your money
Review: Totally inadequate for the California Surveying examination. The 3 chapters in Civil Engineering Reference Manual by Lindeburg covers more surveying than this entire book. A real surveying book or review course is required. This book is a rip-off.