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Ordering basics:

To order a book you select it from the search/buy books menu and add it to your shopping cart.

If you wish you can email the names of the books you want by clicking here and we will send you information on their price and availability. Or you can always ring us on 02 6247 4459 or if you are overseas #61 2 6247 4459.

Detailed description of ordering
Ordering involves several simple steps.

1. Go to Search/Buy Books menu. Enter the name of the book (or any other identifier) and click Find. The name of the book will appear in a list.

2. Adding An Item To The Shopping Cart
Once you have found an item you wish to purchase then click on Check Out or the Shopping Cart Icon to add that item to your Shopping Cart. If you wish to search for more items you can return to the online store by clicking the Continue Shopping link at the top of the page. You can return to your Shopping Cart at anytime by clicking the My Cart link at the top right of every page.

3. Checking Out
If you wish to complete your purchase you must return to your Shopping Cart by clicking the My Cart link. Please take a moment to verify that all the items you wish to purchase are listed and that the quantities are correct. You can remove items from your Shopping Cart by clicking Delete, or adjust the quantity by changing the number in the quantity field and clicking Update. Below the item list is the Subtotal cost of the purchase, and below that is a table of possible freight charges. Please take a moment to consider the possible freight options and their costs before proceeding. All prices quoted are in Australian Dollars. When you are ready to proceed click Proceed to Payment and Select Shipping.

4. Enter Your Information
The next page you will see will be the Customer Information page. On this page you will need to enter your personal details, the shipping address, and payment details. If you have any special requests regarding your parcel then please enter the details in the Comment field. We accept Mastercard, Visa, Bankcard (Australia), Diners Club and American Express. Payment may also be made by bank draft, personal cheque, and direct bank transfer. Please Note: For overseas personal cheques and bank transfers you will need to add AU$25 to cover our conversion charges. When ready to proceed to the next page click Select Shipping.


5. Select Shipping
At the top of the Select Shipping page will be displayed both the personal details you entered and the items you are about to purchase. Please take a moment to review this information and ensure it is correct. If it is not correct then click the Back to Review Cart or Continue Shopping link to change it. DO NOT CLICK THE BACK BUTTON ON YOUR BROWSER. If the information is correct then select the appropriate shipping method from the freight table. The total cost of your order is included in the right hand column of the freight table. Finally, when you have selected a shipping option, click Confirm This Order Now... to place your order.

You should shortly receive an automatic confirmation email including your order number. Please retain this number for future reference. You will also receive another email from us when your order is dispatched. To return to the online store click the Continue Shopping link.



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Our opening hours are:
Mon-Thurs 9.00-5.30
Fri 9.00-7.30
Sat 10.00-4.30
Sun 12.00-4.30