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John Wiley & Sons Wiley Desktop Editions

Developed in partnership with VitalSource^TM Technologies, creaters of Bookshelf the worlds most advanced e-book software. Wiley Desktop Editions provide students with benefits not available with other e-book and traditional text book solutions. Best of all, you can save more than 50% off the retail price of the printed text – without sacrificing any of the features commonly associated with a printed textbook.

Purchase your textbooks and download them straight to your desktop through Wiley Desktop Editions. Take them with you and study when and where you choose. Use the built-in active learning features to help you study more effectively.

Why VitalSource^TM Bookshelf

Completely portable Once a Wiley Desktop Edition is downloaded you can access all of the content without an Internet connection. Traveling without your computer? You can print out the sections you need.		Real time notes and highlights Take as many notes as you want - you never have to worry about running out of room. Highlight as needed - when you come back to the book, your highlights will be there.
Advanced Search Search... All text and notes Across many books at a time Search figures labels and tables Across custom collections		Permanence: Simply download the Wiley Desktop Edition to the virtual bookshelf installed on your computer desktop, and you own the content for life.
Collaboration Now you, your friends, classmates, and teachers can use Bookshelf to share notes and highlights right on the pages of your textbooks.		Price Up to 50% off the price of the printed text!

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Ready to try Wiley Desktop Editions for yourself?

Wiley has graciously offered to extended a 7 day demo to several of the best titles. Follow the steps below, to try Wiley Desktop Editions for yourself.

Step One: Download, Install Bookshelf, and Register

Choose your version of Bookshelf based on your PC (Windows or Mac) once the download is complete follow the steps to install Bookshelf on your PC or Mac.

After Installation create a new user account with VitalSource^TM (if you do not already have one.) Once finished return here to choose your book.

Step Two: Choose your Wiley Desktop Edition Demo

• Visualizing Geology
• Mathematics for Elementary Teachers: A Contemporary Approach
• Principles of Genetics

Once you click on the link it will take you to our store, add your book to your cart. Once added, click on the "View Cart" button. Here you can click on the "Check Out" button. Use the username and password you just created, and click on the purchase button.

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Have questions?

We know there will be questions and we want to help. Check out our Bookshelf Q&A page for more information.

If you have support questions please feel free to contact our 24/7 U.S.A. based phone support. Or feel free to drop us a line at support@VitalSource.com.

Welcome to Wiley Desktop Editions and VitalSource^TM Technologies!