What are eBooks?
Books published electronically or digitally, which can be downloaded, read and printed immediately at some cost. You can create and save your own eBooks library in your PC, Laptop and handheld device.

What is Bentham eBooks?
Bentham eBooks is a comprehensive program, which covers a broad range of scientific disciplines featuring the following:

• Variety of eBooks such as monographs, handbooks, proceedings, textbooks, review volumes.
• Offering both Online and Printed versions for publishing.
• No processing fee involved.
• Instant and easy access to your contents for a wider audience.
• Packages/discounts for librarians.
• Open access facility at an affordable fee.
• IP-based access via BenthamDirect for libraries and institutions.

What subject areas are covered under Bentham eBookss program?
Bentham eBookss program covers all major disciplines of natural and social sciences and information technology.

Why choosing the eBook format?
• To save time: you can download and read your eBooks immediately.
• To save money: no handling or delivery charges.
• To save space on your bookshelf.
• Convenient for frequent travelers.
• You can highlight and add notes to your eBooks.
• eBooks allow you to search for keywords / topics of particular interest to you. ;

How do I purchase an eBook?
Bentham eBooks are sold by a wide variety of online retailers. For details please contact subscriptions@benthamscience.org

How long does it take to download an eBook?
eBooks can be downloaded in a matter of minutes. eBooks come in all different sizes. Download times depend on both the size of the file and the speed of your computer modem. In case of any difficulty in the electronic purchase, please contact by email to subscriptions@benthamscience.org

When will I receive my eBook?
Once your payment transaction has been processed successfully our staff will contact you with-in 2 working days with accessing details (I.P or Username and Password) after which you will be able to access and/or download the ebook.

What type of file is the eBook?
All eBooks are PDF files.

Do I get free online access to my eBook publications?
Authors could get free access of their own contents.

What happens to the eBook when I'm done reading it?
Since you owns the eBook, once you have read it you can store it in the Library that is included with the Acrobat eBook Reader.

How can I get eBook reader software?
Bentham eBooks available as PDF format requires Acrobat eBook reader which is readily available on adobe official website www.adobe.com

How much does the Acrobat eBook Reader cost?
The Acrobat eBook Reader is free.

What's the difference between Adobe Acrobat Reader and the Acrobat eBook Reader?
Acrobat Reader works well for all documents, while the Acrobat eBook Reader is designed specifically for eBooks. The Acrobat eBook Reader has all the functionality of the Acrobat Reader, plus it has annotation and bookmarking capabilities as well as enhancements such as display rotation for laptop computers and a built-in dictionary.

Can I print and copy my eBooks?
Bentham eBooks have their own established guidelines for fair usage of published eBooks in order to protect copyrights such as that how much of their eBooks can be printed or copied. These permissions may differ from eBook to eBook. For example, some of the free eBooks will have no restrictions on copying and printing, while in other cases publisher might give users the ability to print/copy several pages of an eBook within a set period of time.

Is there any provision of authors royalties?
Authors will receive royalties on eBook sales. Please contact Bentham’s representative for further detailed explanation of how royalties are allocated.

Who owns the eBook copyright?
Bentham Science own eBook copyright. Please contact your Bentham Science Editor for more information with respect to the copyright of your works.

How does one search for a Bentham eBook?
You could either visit http://www.benthamscience.com/ebooks/a-z.htm or you could use search titles via the search facility available on the eBook website. Search can be made either on entire eBook or a chapter through title, ISBN, author/editor, discipline and type of eBook via a search tool.

Can more than one person at a time access the same eBook?
Yes, it is possible via the BenthamDirect.

How long can one use an eBook?
There is no time limit on access to purchased content.

Can pages from an eBook be printed or saved?
eBooks can be saved as PDF’s on a user's computer which can be printed for later use. Printing and saving material is subject to fair use practices such that the copyright of the work is honored.

What is the pricing model for the eBook Collection?
Subscription prices vary for each published book depending on which field of science or social sciences they belong to. Different promotional and sales packages will be announced from time to time which can be viewed in sales packages tab of the home page.

Does Bentham eBooks offer pay-per-view service?
Yes, there is a pay-per-view option available.

Are usage statistics for eBooks available? How do I obtain usage statistics for eBooks?
Usage statistics are COUNTER compliant and available through the Institutional Home for Bentham eBook on BenthamDirect. Statistics for eBooks are similar to those for Bentham Science journals, e.g. full text downloads by title by month.

Are book series included in the Bentham eBook Collections? If yes, where can I get a list of book series per collection?
Yes, book series are included in each Bentham eBook Collection. A list of book series and their designated collection is available on the eBooks Website.

Are print copies of eBooks available?
Yes, ‘Print-on-Demand’ feature is available for eBooks. Now even a single copy can be provided; quantity discounts may apply for authors in certain cases. Please contact ebooksales@benthamscience.org for further information. At the time of placing an order, please bear in mind that order processing and delivery time may vary from 6-8 weeks after the receipt of payment, as in most cases, ready stock may not be available and your individual copy will need to be printed at the press.

Where can I get more information about Bentham eBooks?
Please login to www.benthamscience.com/ebooks to get more information.

Are there any discounts available on print copies of eBooks?
Yes, there is a 15% discount available to anyone ordering between 10-99 print copies and a 30% discount if one orders 100 or more print copies.

Is there any discount available on the electronic version?
Yes, the electronic version of the eBook will be available at a 50% discount if a print version of the same eBook is ordered.