Stock Indicators

Guide to Stock Indicators

Stock Availability Icons on the product information pages are updated several times a day and represent the most up to date information we can give you about product availability.

	In Stock This title is normally held in stock, and is available for same day despatch, however very popular items may very occasionally go out of stock between updates.
	Low Stock This title is normally held in stock, but at this time we have only a limited number available. This product is available for same day despatch, however due to limited quantities in stock this item may soon run out, and go to On Order. Same day despatch cannot be guaranteed.
	Very Low Stock This title is normally held in stock, but at this time we have only 1 or 2 copies left available. This product is available for same day despatch, however due to limited quantities in stock this item may soon run out, and go to On Order. Same day despatch cannot be guaranteed.
	Firm Sale We do not keep this item in stock, but we can order it for you. Despatch is usually within 3 to 4 working days. Because of supplier restrictions, this item is not covered by our usual returns policy, and may only be returned if defective.
	Firm Sale We do not keep this item in stock, but we can order it for you. Despatch is usually within 3 to 4 working days. Because of supplier restrictions, this item is not covered by our usual returns policy, and may only be returned if defective.
	On Order This item is a current title but may temporarily be out of stock. If you wish to place an order the item will be sent to you as soon as the title comes back into stock. Normally this takes less than 2 weeks.
	On Order (Publisher Reprinting) This item is a current title but is temporarily be out of stock. Items are expected to take longer than 2 weeks, although sometimes they will be despatched earlier. However there can be additional delays when publisher is re-printing a title.
	Firm Sale We do not keep this item in stock, but we can order it for you. Despatch is usually within 3 to 4 working days. Because of supplier restrictions, this item is not covered by our usual returns policy, and may only be returned if defective.
	Special Order We do not keep this item in stock, but we can order it for you. Despatch times average 2 to 3 weeks, although some products may take longer. Because of supplier restrictions, this item is not covered by our usual returns policy, and may only be returned if defective.
	Not Yet Published This title has not yet been released in the UK. The Date Published listed will tell you in which month it is expected this book will be released. We can accept advance orders for these - the item will be despatched to you on the day of release, and your payment card will not be charged until we send it.
	Old Edition This title is not longer stocked. Reasons for this include: the item being out of print, no longer available in the UK, about to be superseded, or no longer stocked by UK suppliers. Where possible, a link is provided to a newer edition of the product.
	Please Check If you see this item then we do not have stock information for it on file, although our customer service department will be able to provide you with details. Contact customers services here.
	On Demand This is a print-on-demand book. No stock is held anywhere, but when an order is placed, a brand new copy of the book is printed specially for you.