Mindful Science Press welcomes inquiries from educators interested in adopting our titles for course use.

• Engaging, Accessible Content – Written to balance academic rigor with readability.
• Student-Friendly Pricing – Options for direct purchase, bulk orders, or campus bookstore arrangements.
• Flexible Formats – Print and digital versions available (institutional and individual).
• Direct Support for Instructors – Complimentary desk copies, support materials, and direct communication with the author or publisher.

Instructor Desk Copies

• Print Desk Copy – Available at no cost for confirmed course adoptions with enrollments over 40 (limit one per instructor). For lower enrollments, a digital review copy is recommended.
• Digital Review Copy – PDF or ePub versions available upon request for evaluation.

Instructor Support Materials

Many Mindful Science Press titles include supplementary resources to make adoption seamless:

• Lecture slides
• Quiz and exam question banks
• Suggested syllabi and reading schedules
• Discussion prompts and activities

Books that include these materials are clearly noted on their individual Book Information Pages.

Ordering & Distribution Options

Faculty can choose the distribution method that works best for their course:

• Direct-to-Student – Students purchase directly from Mindful Science Press or Payhip.
• Through Campus Bookstore – Wholesale options available for bookstores such as Akademos or VitalSource (at the author’s discretion).
• Bulk Purchase by Department – Departments or programs can order copies in advance for distribution to students in the classroom.
• Local Delivery (Ithaca Area) – Based in Ithaca, NY, we offer direct delivery to institutions within a 50-mile radius, with hand delivery to department offices for confirmed adoptions.

Timeline

Please allow:

• Review Copy Requests: 2 to 3 weeks for printing and shipping
• Bookstore Orders: 2 to 3 weeks for processing, printing, and shipping
• Bulk or Local Delivery Orders – Lead time varies by quantity, typically 2 to 3 weeks

Faculty Adoption Request Form

Interested in adopting a book for your course? Fill out the book adoption request form below.