Book Adoption Information

Mindful Science Press welcomes inquiries from instructors and departments interested in adopting our titles for academic use.

Why Adopt a Mindful Science Press Title?

• Engaging, Accessible Scholarship — Written to balance intellectual rigor with clarity and readability.
• Student-Conscious Pricing — Affordable print and digital options designed to reduce student cost barriers.
• Flexible Formats — Available in print and digital formats suitable for individual or institutional purchase.
• Direct Instructor Support — Complimentary desk copies (where eligible), supplementary materials, and direct communication with the publisher.

Instructor Desk Copies

• Print Desk Copy — Provided at no cost for confirmed course adoptions with enrollments exceeding 40 students (limit one per instructor).
• Digital Review Copy — PDF or ePub review copies available upon request for course evaluation purposes.

Instructor Support Materials

Select titles include supplementary teaching resources designed to support course integration, such as:

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

Availability of instructor materials is indicated on each individual Book Information Page.

Ordering & Distribution Options

Faculty and departments may select the ordering method best suited to their institution:

• Direct Student Purchase — Students may order directly through Mindful Science Press.
• Campus Bookstore Orders — Titles are available through standard wholesale distribution channels, including Ingram and affiliated bookstore partners.
• Departmental Bulk Orders — Departments may arrange advance bulk purchases for classroom distribution.

Publishing & Distribution Infrastructure

All Mindful Science Press titles are professionally registered and distributed through established industry channels. We provide:

• ISBN assignment and formal publication registration
• Copyright processing and documentation
• Library of Congress cataloging submissions (where applicable)
• Print and digital distribution through IngramSpark
• Access to national and international retail and academic markets via Ingram’s global network

Our publishing model ensures that titles are accessible to bookstores, libraries, and institutions through standard wholesale and distribution systems.

Timeline

Please allow the following lead times:

• Review Copy Requests — 2–3 weeks for processing and shipping
• Bookstore Orders — 2–3 weeks for processing and fulfillment
• Bulk or Regional Delivery Orders — Lead time varies by quantity, typically 2–3 weeks

Faculty Adoption Request

Instructors interested in adopting a title for course use are invited to complete the Faculty Adoption Request Form below.

Adoption Request Form

Please fill out the adoption form