Contact us

Before getting in touch, the frequently asked questions (FAQs) below may help resolve your query. 

If after reviewing the FAQs you are unable to find an answer to your question, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Frequently Asked Questions

I WOULD LIKE TO CHECK THE STATUS OF MY ORDER, IS THIS POSSIBLE?

Tracking is not provided as standard on our parcels, however can be provided when requested in advance. Email us directly at mng.csd@wiley.com

Once you’ve placed your order, we aim to dispatch it as soon as possible. Once dispatched you will not receive email confirmation, however the estimated delivery times below provide a rough estimate:

UK 
Estimated 3-5 working days from dispatch. Please note this does not account for processing or packing times.  

EU
Estimated 1-2 weeks from dispatch for parcels dispatched by air, 2-3 weeks for parcels dispatched by surface mail. Please note this does not account for processing or packing times.  

Non-EU
Estimated 1-2 weeks from dispatch for parcels dispatched by air, 2-3 weeks for parcels dispatched by surface mail. Please note this does not account for processing or packing times.  

Middle East, Africa, and Asia
Estimated 2-3 weeks from dispatch for parcels dispatched by air, 4-6 weeks for parcels dispatched by surface mail. Please note this does not account for processing or packing times. 

HOW DO I ACCESS THE WEB RESOURCES ASSOCIATED WITH MY BOOK?

If your book comes with online resources such as videos, you will be able to access these by using a key code. Your book will contain a key code and instructions on how to redeem the key code online. The key code can usually be found just before or after the contents page.

If you are having difficulty using your key code please contact our technical support team. Please note our technical support team are only able to assist with technical queries around online resource access. All other queries should be directed to the contact details at the bottom of this page.

HOW DO I ACCESS MY EBOOK?

If you have purchased an eBook you can access your redemption code by clicking on the “View your order” button in your order confirmation email. You will then need to log in using the email address with which you placed your order. Once you have your redemption code, you will need to follow the guidelines on our eBook FAQs page.

MY EBOOKS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE IN ADOBE DIGITAL EDITIONS, HOW CAN I ACCESS THEM?

Human Kinetics eBooks are now supplied by VitalSource Bookshelf. Please get in touch and we can switch your eBook access to this new platform. You will need to provide proof of your original order such as a receipt, pre-paid invoice or order confirmation email from Human Kinetics.

HOW CAN I REQUEST AN E-INSPECTION COPY OR ANCILLARY ACCESS?

E-inspection copies are available to academic staff. To request an inspection copy or ancillary materials please complete our desk copy request form. Please note ancillary materials are only provided to academic staff able to provide evidence of adoption.

WHAT IS YOUR RETURNS POLICY?

Physical books

If you are not completely satisfied with your print book purchase, please contact us to arrange a return for a refund within 30 days of the date of receipt of your shipment. Human Kinetics issues refunds for purchase price based on original payment method (excluding shipping/handling). Please contact us at mng.csd@wiley.com to confirm the return before sending the book(s) to:

Wiley

European Distribution Centre

Oldlands Way

New Era Estate

Bognor Regis

West Sussex

PO22 9NQ

Unfortunately we cannot provide a returns label. 

eBooks

eBooks can be returned for a full refund within 7 days of purchase provided less than 20% of the content has been accessed and access codes for accompanying resources have not been used. Returns cannot be accepted where the customer has previously returned the same eBook from a prior purchase. Contact us to arrange a return.

No returns are accepted for opened shrink-wrapped software,CD/DVD-ROM, and DVD products.

For our full returns policy see our full terms and conditions.

Contact us

If after reviewing the FAQs above you’ve not found an answer to your query please contact us using the contact details below.

SALES, MARKETING, AND GENERAL INQUIRIES

Mare Nostrum Group Ltd
39 East Parade
Harrogate
HG1 5LQ
North Yorkshire
Phone: +44 (0)1423 562232
Email: contact@human-kinetics.co.uk

ORDERING AND SHIPPING

Wiley, European Distribution Centre
Oldlands Way, New Era Estate
Bognor Regis
West Sussex
PO22 9NQ
Phone: +44 (0)1243 843291
Email: trade@wiley.com