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Wholesale Textbooks

Global Academic Supply sells textbooks and professional reference titles in bulk to schools, colleges, training programs, libraries and other institutional buyers. Every title has tiered volume pricing, ships free, and arrives brand new, shrink-wrapped and well protected.

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What you get when you buy wholesale

✓Tiered volume pricing: price drops at 10 and 25 copies
✓Most titles start at 5 copies
✓Free shipping on every order
✓Dispatched within 1–2 business days
✓Brand new · shrink-wrapped · well protected
✓Bulk quotes for 100+ copies

How wholesale textbook ordering works

1. Find your titles
Search by title, author or ISBN, or browse by subject below. Each title page shows its ISBN, minimum order and price tiers.
2. Choose your quantity
Order from the title's minimum (most start at 5 copies). The unit price steps down at the next quantity tiers, so larger classroom and department orders cost less per copy.
3. Order online or request a quote
Check out online for standard quantities. For 100+ copies of a title, request a bulk quote with the title and quantity.
4. We ship free
Orders are usually dispatched within 1–2 business days. Standard delivery is 4–14 business days after dispatch, with tracking sent by email. See delivery timelines.

Example textbooks in stock

Molecular Biology of the Cell, 7th Edition
ISBN 9780393884821 · tiered volume pricing from 5 copies.
Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches, 6th Edition
ISBN 9781071817940 · tiered volume pricing from 5 copies.
Fundamentals of Aerodynamics, 6th Edition
ISBN 9781259129919 · tiered volume pricing from 5 copies.
Introduction to Criminal Justice: Practice and Process, 5th Edition
ISBN 9781071848982 · tiered volume pricing from 5 copies.
Medical Terminology: A Living Language, 7th Edition
ISBN 9780134701202 · tiered volume pricing from 5 copies.
Intuitive Biostatistics: A Nonmathematical Guide to Statistical Thinking, 4th Edition
ISBN 9780190643560 · tiered volume pricing from 5 copies.
Applied Behavior Analysis, 3rd Edition
ISBN 9780134752556 · tiered volume pricing from 5 copies.
Microwave Engineering, 4th Edition
ISBN 9780470631553 · tiered volume pricing from 5 copies.

Browse wholesale textbooks by subject

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Wholesale textbooks and reference titles in Finance, Real Estate & Investing.
Education & Teaching
Wholesale textbooks and reference titles in Education & Teaching.
Fire & Emergency Services
Wholesale textbooks and reference titles in Fire & Emergency Services.
Cosmetology & Personal Care
Wholesale textbooks and reference titles in Cosmetology & Personal Care.
Skilled Trades & Safety
Wholesale textbooks and reference titles in Skilled Trades & Safety.

Buying guides by organization type

Buying for a school or university? See Wholesale Books for Schools & Educators.

Stocking a library or reselling? See Libraries & Resellers.

Healthcare programs: Healthcare. Counseling programs: Psychology & Counseling. Corporate training: Business. Public sector: Government. Nonprofits: Nonprofits.

Need purchase order and tax-exempt details? See the Purchase Orders & Tax-Exempt Buying guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum order for wholesale textbooks? +
Minimum order quantities are set per title. Most titles start at 5 copies, with tiered pricing at 10 and 25 copies. The exact minimum and price tiers are shown on each title's product page.
How does volume pricing work? +
Each title has quantity tiers, for example 5–9, 10–24 and 25+ copies, and the unit price drops as the quantity rises. Current prices are always shown on the title's product page.
What if I need 100 or more copies? +
Titles with a 100+ tier are quoted individually. Use the bulk quote option and tell us the title and quantity.
What condition are the textbooks in? +
Brand new, shrink-wrapped and well protected for shipping.
How much is shipping and how long does it take? +
Shipping is free on every order. Orders are usually dispatched within 1–2 business days, and standard delivery takes 4–14 business days after dispatch. Very large orders (100+ copies) may need 1–2 extra days for packing.
How do I find a specific textbook? +
Search by title, author or ISBN from the search bar, or browse the catalog by subject. Every title page shows its ISBN, tiers and minimum order.
Can my school, college or training program order by purchase order? +
Purchase order and tax-exempt buying details are covered in our Purchase Orders & Tax-Exempt Buying guide.