Table of contents : - Introduction Part I: Principles of Data Visualization 1. Visual Processing and Perceptual Rankings 2. Five Guidelines for Better Data Visualizations 3. Form and Function Part II: Chart Types 4. Comparing Categories 5. Time 6. Distribution 7. Geospatial 8. Relationship 9. Part-to-Whole 10. Qualitative 11. Tables Part III: Designing and Redesigning Your Visual 12. Developing a Data Visualization Style Guide 13. Redesigns - Conclusion - Appendix 1. Data Visualization Tools - Appendix 2. Further Reading and Resources - Acknowledgments - References - Index