Below are some frequently asked questions about how to make books more affordable for classroom use as well as a couple that come up pretty often.
Question: I would like to use a few chapters from one of your books for a
class. Are there any affordable options for my students?
Answer: There are options that are affordable—even free—for your students.
1. The first way is to have your students rent the e-book for only $12.99.
2. The second way is to have them purchase the e-book. Prices start at $19.99.
3. The third way, which will be free for your students, is to have your university
library purchase the Gold E-Book Library Edition of the title.
Question: I would like to use a few chapters from one of your books for a
class. Are there any affordable options for my students?
Answer: There are options that are affordable—even free—for your students.
1. The first way is to have your students rent the e-book for only $12.99.
2. The second way is to have them purchase the e-book. Prices start at $19.99.
3. The third way, which will be free for your students, is to have your university
library purchase the Gold E-Book Library Edition of the title.
Q: What is the Gold E-Book Library Edition?
A: When your library purchases the Gold E-Book Library Edition, it means that
you, as well as your colleagues and students at your university, enjoy unlimited, concurrent access to the the title in all popular digital formats including html, PDF, ePub, Kindle reading devices, and smart phones.
Q: For which titles are there Gold E-Book Library Editions?
A: Virtually all our titles have Gold E-Book Library Editions.
Q: Does my library have to install any kind of software for the Gold E-Book Library Edition?
A: No, your library does not have to install any kind of software. It is a fast, seamless process. The content is immediately available to read online or download.
Q: How does my library order the Gold E-Book Library Edition?
A: Please ask your librarian to go to the webpage of the title you wish to have them order. They should click on the yellow “See All Buying Options” button to order. They can then select and order the Gold E-Book Library Edition.
Q: What if my library wants to purchase from a supplier like EBSCO or YBP?
A: Cambria books and e-books can be purchased from these suppliers.
Q: Is there anything else I should know about the Gold E-Book Library Edition?
A: Yes, if you recommend the title and your library then purchases it from us or from another supplier, we will send you a complimentary hardcopy of the book. Please ask your library to e-mail sales<AT>cambriapress.com to give us your name and the order number.
Q: I have a book proposal that I would like to submit to Cambria, but it would not be for any Cambria series. Would Cambria still be interested?
A: Yes, we have many books which are not in any series. Please submit your proposal at http://www.cambriapress.com/proposal or e-mail editor<AT>cambriapress.com.
Q: Is it true that Cambria generates the index page numbers for their authors?
A: Yes, our authors are very pleased about it, especially how it expedites the process.
If there are any questions that are not answered here, please feel free to send us your questions here.
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