What is a desk copy?

A "desk copy" is a complimentary copy of a textbook that a faculty member has selected for use in a class. The department or faculty member arranges for the delivery of these books by directly contacting the publisher or publisher's representative.

1. What is the difference between an exam copy and a desk copy?
2. How do I order a desk copy?
3. What are exam copies?
4. What is a review copy of a textbook?
5. How do I get a copy of my desk at Pearson?
6. How do you ask a publisher for a book?
7. How do I request a book from Pearson?
8. What are desk copies of books?
9. Is it advance copy or advanced copy?
10. What does ARC stand for books?
11. How do I write an arc email?
12. Is Pearson free?
13. How do I download a Pearson eBook?
14. How do I access my Pearson eBook?

What is the difference between an exam copy and a desk copy?

Review copies are complimentary but are reserved for those reviewing a book for a publication or website. Desk copies are also complimentary but are reserved for teachers or professors who have assigned an MR Press book in a course. If you are a professor and would like to purchase an exam copy, click here.

How do I order a desk copy?

You will want to take note of the 13-digit ISBN of the book (usually starts 978). Many publishers will have a 'request a desk/exam copy' button or link near the price or ordering information for the title. If so, go ahead and click it and follow the prompts/fill in the forms to make your desk copy request.

What are exam copies?

Examination copies are available to college professors or instructors seeking titles to review for course adoption consideration. Exam copies will be fulfilled via eBook whenever possible within three business days, providing one-year access to the title.

What is a review copy of a textbook?

Definition of review copy

: a copy of something (as a book) sent to critics in order for them to give their opinion about its quality.

How do I get a copy of my desk at Pearson?

Please access our catalog at www.pearsonhighered.com and find the correct product page. If you are a college educator and need a printed copy of a title, find it in our catalog, click the "Educator order info" button, and select "Request a printed copy" on the product page, then complete the online form.

How do you ask a publisher for a book?

When emailing publishers, put in your subject line something like “ARC Request” or “Review Copy Request”. Feel free to add the name of the book as well. Then, in the body of the email, simply state who you are and add a link to your blog, then specify which book you're hoping to obtain an ARC of.

How do I request a book from Pearson?

In the U.S., call Pearson School Customer Service at 800-848-9500 to request an exam copy or make a purchase.

What are desk copies of books?

A "desk copy" is a complimentary copy of a textbook that a faculty member has selected for use in a class. The department or faculty member arranges for the delivery of these books by directly contacting the publisher or publisher's representative.

Is it advance copy or advanced copy?

An advance reading copy, advance review copy, advance reader's edition, advance copy, or a reader's edition (ARC or ARE) is a free copy of a new book given by a publisher to booksellers, librarians, journalists, celebrities, or others, or as a contest or school prize, before the book is printed for mass distribution.

What does ARC stand for books?

A Note: For those unfamiliar with the term, ARC stands for Advanced Reader Copy. These are early copies of forthcoming books, in physical or electronic form, distributed by publishers for readers to review prior to release.

How do I write an arc email?

A simple email stating your name, blog, social media links, stats, name of the book, ISBN, and publication date should be enough. Also, don't forget to give them you're mailing address when emailing to request ARCs.

Is Pearson free?

The Single Tier option allows access to one Pearson eText at a time for $9.99, whereas the Multi Tier allows unlimited access to over 1,500 Pearson eTexts for $14.99. When signing up, you're committed to a four-month term before the subscription auto-renews on a month-by-month basis after that.

How do I download a Pearson eBook?

Log in to the Reader+ desktop app with your Pearson Places email or username and password. 6. You should be able to see all of your eBooks available to download. A cloud icon shows that the eBook is available to download.

How do I access my Pearson eBook?

You can access your ebooks online by going to Bookshelf online at http://online.vitalsource.com or by downloading the Bookshelf app.