Designing Better Maps: A Guide for GIS Users, Second Edition by Cynthia A. Brewer provides a comprehensive resource for creating effective and professional cartographic designs. Published by Esri Press, this textbook covers fundamental mapping principles including layout design, color selection, font choices, and symbol construction. This updated edition features new sections on preparing basemap content and combining multiple variables on maps, making it an essential reference for GIS professionals, students, and cartography enthusiasts. The softcover book includes detailed visual examples and practical guidance for utilizing modern GIS software to communicate spatial data clearly.