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Distance Library Services Guide: Buy and Rent Ebooks

A one-stop guide to library services and resources for distance & online education students

Buy or Rent Google Books

We don't have the ebook you are looking for? - after you have exhausted all of the ebook and print holdings at Tyndale Library - you may wish to purchase ebooks.

Google Play is one option - among their millions of titles you can find a solid selection of academic Bible commentaries and theology books at reasonable prices. Google Play Books can be read on your personal computer or on a mobile device. If you notice page numbers missing or displaying incorrectly, you can learn about troubleshooting.

Google Play also has some books available for rent

Buy or Rent Kindle Books

You may also purchase Kindle ebooks through Amazon. Download the appropriate app to read Kindle ebooks on your computer or mobile device.

If your Kindle ebook lacks page numbers, the Chicago Manual of Style recommends including a section title or a chapter or other locator in its place when citing.

Textbookrental.ca

This Canadian site allows students to rent and buy print copies of standard textbooks for up to 75% below cover price.