e-book download guide

A step by step guide to our e-books

Our e-books are in epub format, making them easy to search, annotate and link to live URLs for further reading. 


For iPhones and iPads

Step 1 - Purchase an e-book from our bookstore

All of our publications can be found at our Bookstore

Step 2 - Go to your Dashboard 

Login to your Dashboard. In the top right of the screen, click 'My Profile', then click 'Settings'. From the tabs at the top, select 'My book downloads'. Here you will find your e-book ready for download. 

Step 3 - Open in ibooks

After clicking 'Download' you will be prompted to 'Open in ibooks'. Now you will be able to enjoy your download. 


For PCs, Macs and e-readers like the Kobo

Step 1 - Purchase an e-book from our bookstore

All of our publications can be found at our Bookstore

Step 2 - Go to your Dashboard 

Login to your Dashboard. In the top right of the screen, click 'My Profile', then click 'Settings'. From the tabs at the top, select 'My book downloads'.  Here you will find your e-book ready for download. 

Click on the 'Download' button for the e-book you wish to download. The file will appear at the bottom of your browser, or go to 'Downloads' and the file will be there.

Step 3 - Install Adobe Digital Editions

You will need to first have Adobe Digital Editions installed on your device. 

Step 4 - Open the e-book

Select the epub file and open using ‘Adobe Digital Editions’

Step 5 - For ereaders like the Kobo

Select the epub file and then 'send to device'.

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