How do you get a desk copy of a text book?
A desk or exam copy is a copy of a textbook sent to an educator
in the hope that they will "adopt" the text for their course. The
book is usually free, and is sent as long as the publisher can
verify that the individual requesting the book is actually in a
position to adopt it for a course.
To obtain a copy, you (or your school's bookstore) contact the
publisher. Some publishing houses have a link with instructions for
obtaining a desk copy, some do not. You will need to provide your
name, email, the name of your school/university, the course you
will be teaching, contact info for the school, and sometimes the
number of students you anticipate will be in the course.