If it's in print, it's in stock.

Earth's biggest river surges with ten timesthe volume of the next mightiest river. And, in keeping with its namesake,Amazon.com Books offers over one million titles, more than five timesas many titles as you'll find at even the largest Barnes & Noble, Borders,or other chain superstores. The good and the bad, the hard-to-find and theeasy-to-find -- our goal is to carry every book in print, all availablefor immediate delivery.

30% off bestsellers.
10% off hardcovers.
10% off paperbacks.
Every day.

Unlike traditional bookstores, we don't haveto warehouse our books in expensive retail real estate and our operationsare largely automated. So we're able to offer consistently low prices.

We discount hardcover and paperback bestsellers a full 30%. Otherbooks (including paperbacks) are 10% off the publishers' prices,except for textbooks and especially obscure books.

Our customers have spoken.

We have made a tremendous effort to make Amazon.comBooks a useful service for all book lovers, be they customers or not. Webelieve the interactive nature of the Internet makes possible new opportunitiesunparalleled by any existing resources. We hope to be such a resource foryou -- and for all book lovers with access to the Web.

When one million choices is too many.

If you know what you're looking for, you canfind it here without wandering aisles or waiting in line at an informationcounter, and without even leaving your desk. Searching our database of onemillion titles and ordering online is simple and fast.

But sometimes you want a recommendation. this is one reason why wehave created our Associates Program. It is designed to let specializedweb sites like studyabroad.com make suggestions to their audience and publicizesome of the treasures of our database

How easy is it to use?

We have designed a system that is both secureand easy to use. From the list of offerings in the studyabroad.com bookstore,you will link to our ordering system. At anytime in the ordering processyou can cancel without obligation. Credit Card ordering is safe, our orderingprocess is protected by Netscape's SSL (real high tech data encryption!)

Returns are easy.

You may return any book in its original condition within 15 days of receipt of your order for a full cash refund. We can only refund shippingcosts if the return is a result of our error. Please put the original packing slip in the carton, and wrap the package securely. For your protection please use UPS, FedEx, RPS or Insured Parcel Post for shipment.

How to reach us.