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Access eBooks from your learning management system.
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eBook Features
Learn more about types of Cengage eBooks and their features.
Search eBook and Notebook
Search your eBook, notes, and highlighted text for information.
Open eBooks in Cengage Read
Download an eBook to read it in Cengage Read.
Where is My eBook?
If you don't see your eBook when you attempt to access, most likely it has expired.
Change eBook Accessibility Settings
You can adjust the size and font used in your eBook content and display the alternative text for eBook media.
Navigate eBook in Cengage Read
Navigate through pages after opening an eBook in the Cengage Read app.
Add eBook to Favorites in Cengage Read
Add eBooks under Favorites for quick access from the Cengage Read homepage.
Read the eBook Aloud in Cengage Read
You can make the eBook read text and alternative text out loud to support audio learning. This also makes content accessible if you are visually impaired. You can listen to the eBook in your preferred language or speed.
eBook-Only Help
If your class uses a Cengage eBook without a Cengage learning platform, link to the eBook in your learning management system.
Scroll Through the eBook in Cengage Read
Scroll vertically or horizontally through the pages of your eBook.
Open eBooks
Open your eBook. Depending on how your course was set up, some options might not be available. To do this Do this From your learning management system Click the reading link to open your eBook in a new window. Open an eBook section and start reading. To do this Do this Open a textbook section If necessary, click to show the table of contents. Click a section title. Go to a page number Enter a number in Page and press ENTER . Page numbers in eBooks match the print version. Go to the next page...
Multiple eBook Links
This is expected behavior. Your eBook is available in multiple formats, and all available formats are linked from your dashboard. Each format has the same content, but your notes and bookmarks do not transfer across formats. You can identify the format of your eBook by its title: eTextbook: Title Example: eTextbook: Calculus A reflowable eBook that adapts to fit different devices. This format provides the most accessible experience for people using assistive technology and conforms to ePUB...
System Requirements
Other browsers and versions, such as Firefox, might also work but are not supported. If you have problems when using an unsupported browser version, try using a supported browser version before contacting Customer Support. Workstation Recommendations Download bandwidth: 5+ Mbps RAM: 2+ GB CPU: 1.8+ GHz / multi-core Display: 1366 × 768, color Graphics: DirectX, 64+ MB Sound (for some content) Related information Allow Cookies in Allow Cookies in Allow Cookies in Allow JavaScript in Allow...
Link to Cengage eBooks
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Cengage Read Mobile App
Download the Cengage Read app to read Cengage eBooks on your iOS or Android device.
Manually Link to Your Cengage Textbook
For K–12 schools or other course management systems, use the Cengage eBook ISBN to manually add a link to the eBook.
Accessibility in Cengage Read
Use accessibility features to read eBooks aloud, change text font and size, and display alternative text.
Manually Link to Your Cengage eBook From Brightspace
Do not use this procedure if your Brightspace course is integrated with Cengage courseware like MindTap, SAM, or WebAssign. Get the ISBN of the eBook you want your students to use. Open your Brightspace course. In Announcements , select New Announcement . Write an announcement linking to the eBook. Enter your title in Headline . Cengage eBook Enter your message in Content . To access your Cengage eBook, sign in with your Cengage email address and password (not your Brightspace credentials)....
Manually Link to Your Cengage eBook From Canvas
Do not use this procedure if your Canvas course is integrated with Cengage courseware like MindTap, SAM, or WebAssign. Get the ISBN of the eBook you want your students to use. Open your Canvas course. Click Announcements › + Announcement . Write an announcement linking to the eBook. Enter your title in Topic Title . Cengage eBook Enter a message in the message field. To access your Cengage eBook, sign in with your Cengage email address and password (not your Canvas credentials). Highlight your...
Manually Link to Your Cengage eBook From Blackboard
Do not use this procedure if your Blackboard course is integrated with Cengage courseware like MindTap, SAM, or WebAssign. Get the ISBN of the eBook you want your students to use. Open your Blackboard course. Click Build Content › Web Link . In Name , type Cengage eBook or the eBook title. In URL , type the following address: https://gateway.cengage.com/rest/launchBasicLTI/etext/ ISBN Substitute your eBook ISBN number for ISBN . For example:...
Manually Link to Your Cengage eBook From Moodle
Do not use this procedure if your Moodle course is integrated with Cengage courseware like MindTap, SAM, or WebAssign. Get the ISBN of the eBook you want your students to use. Open your Moodle course. Click Announcements . Click Add a new topic . Write an announcement linking to the eBook. Enter your title in Subject . Cengage eBook Enter your message in Message . To access your Cengage eBook, sign in with your Cengage email address and password (not your Moodle credentials). Highlight your...
Manually Link to Your Cengage eBook From Schoology
Do not use this procedure if your Schoology course is integrated with Cengage courseware like MindTap, SAM, or WebAssign. Get the ISBN of the eBook you want your students to use. Open your Schoology course. Click Updates . Write an announcement linking to the eBook. Enter a message in the message field. To access your Cengage eBook, sign in with your Cengage email address and password (not your Schoology credentials). To add a link, click . In Link/Embed , type the following address:...
Manually Link to Your Cengage eBook From Sakai
Do not use this procedure if your Sakai course is integrated with Cengage courseware like MindTap, SAM, or WebAssign. Get the ISBN of the eBook you want your students to use. Open your Sakai course. Select Lessons from your navigation. Click Add Content › Add Content Links . Enter your title in Item Name . Cengage eBook Under Or add a URL , type the following address: https://gateway.cengage.com/rest/launchBasicLTI/etext/ ISBN Substitute your eBook ISBN number for ISBN . For example:...
Highlight and Take Notes
Highlight important content in your eBook and add notes to review later. Your notes and highlights are saved in the Notebook.
Add Bookmarks
Bookmark important content in your eBook to review later. Your bookmarks can be accessed across browsers and devices.
Sign in to Cengage Read
Sign in to your Cengage account to access your eBooks on Cengage Read.
Use Read Aloud
Use Read Aloud to listen to eBook contents, including descriptive text for images. You can adjust the reading speed and voice.
Edit Notes and Highlights
Edit and delete notes and highlights from your eBook page or the Notebook .
Link to Your Cengage Textbook From Canvas LTI Advantage
Link to the eBook from your Canvas course for easy access for you and your students.
Link to Your Cengage Textbook from Blackboard
Link to the eBook from your Blackboard course for easy access for you and your students.
Link to Your Cengage Textbook from Brightspace
Link to the eBook from your Brightspace course for easy access for you and your students.
Link to Your Cengage Textbook from Canvas
Link to the eBook from your Canvas course for easy access for you and your students.
Link to Your Cengage Textbook from Moodle
Link to the eBook from your Moodle course for easy access for you and your students.
Link to Your Cengage Textbook from Schoology
Link to the eBook from your Schoology course for easy access for you and your students.
Review Notes and Highlights
Review your notes and highlights in the Notebook . You can search, edit, and print your Notebook contents.
Link to Your Cengage Textbook from LMS
Link to the eBook from your LMS course for easy access for you and your students.
Link to Your Cengage Textbook from Sakai
Link to the eBook from your Sakai course for easy access for you and your students.
Link to Your Cengage Textbook from LTI Advantage LMS
Link to the eBook from your LTI Advantage LMS course for easy access for you and your students.
Access Study Tools in Cengage Read
Use notes, highlights, or bookmarks in Cengage Read to study or prepare for tests.
Link to Your Cengage Textbook From Sakai LTI Advantage
Link to the eBook from your Sakai course for easy access for you and your students.
Link to Your Cengage Textbook From LMS LTI Advantage
Link to the eBook from your LMS course for easy access for you and your students.
Manage Account
Use your Cengage account to access Cengage eBooks.
Link to Your Cengage Textbook From Blackboard
Link to the eBook from your Blackboard course for easy access for you and your students.
Link to Your Cengage Textbook From Canvas
Link to the eBook from your Canvas course for easy access for you and your students.
Link to Your Cengage Textbook From Brightspace
Link to the eBook from your Brightspace course for easy access for you and your students.
Link to Your Cengage Textbook From Sakai
Link to the eBook from your Sakai course for easy access for you and your students.
Link to Your Cengage Textbook From Moodle
Link to the eBook from your Moodle course for easy access for you and your students.
Link to Your Cengage Textbook From Schoology
Link to the eBook from your Schoology course for easy access for you and your students.
Link to Your Cengage Textbook From LTI Advantage LMS LTI Advantage
Link to the eBook from your LTI Advantage LMS course for easy access for you and your students.
Link to Your Cengage Textbook From Blackboard LTI Advantage
Link to the eBook from your Blackboard course for easy access for you and your students.
Link to Your Cengage Textbook From Brightspace LTI Advantage
Link to the eBook from your Brightspace course for easy access for you and your students.
Link to Your Cengage Textbook From Moodle LTI Advantage
Link to the eBook from your Moodle course for easy access for you and your students.
Link to Your Cengage Textbook From Schoology LTI Advantage
Link to the eBook from your Schoology course for easy access for you and your students.
Change Background Color in Cengage Read
Change the background color of the Cengage Read app to reduce eye strain or adjust for color blindness.
Display Alternative Text in Cengage Read
Visually impaired users can enable alternative text to understand images that are difficult to see.
Change Text Font and Size in Cengage Read
Adjust the font and size of text in the Cengage Read app.
Create and Edit Bookmarks in Cengage Read
Save bookmarks in Cengage Read to return to content you want to review again later and for test preparation.
Create and Edit Highlights in Cengage Read
Highlight text in Cengage Read to remember certain content and for test preparation.
Link to Your Cengage Textbook From LTI Advantage LMS
If your LTI Advantage LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI Advantage compliant LMS. Link to the eBook from your LTI Advantage LMS course for easy access for you and your students.
Link to Your Cengage Textbook From LMS
If your LTI Advantage LMS is not otherwise specified, the following steps apply to any LTI Advantage compliant LMS. Link to the eBook from your LMS course for easy access for you and your students.
Create and Edit Notes in Cengage Read
Take notes in Cengage Read to analyze important concepts or for test preparation.
Cengage Read System Requirements
These are the system requirements necessary to install and use Cengage Read.
September 30: Cengage eReader Redesign
The redesigned Cengage eReader, coming September 30, delivers a modern, responsive, and accessible reading experience across all devices. This update introduces performance enhancements, improved usability, and expanded accessibility features to support learning anytime, anywhere.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
Add a link to the Cengage student dashboard in the same way that you add links to your eBook. The student dashboard link is listed at the bottom of the list of chapters.
Add a Link to Technical Support
Add a Cengage technical support link in the same way that you add links to your eBook. The technical support link is listed at the bottom of the list of chapters.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
Add a link to the Cengage student dashboard in the same way that you add links to your eBook. The student dashboard link is listed at the bottom of the list of chapters.
Add a Link to Technical Support
Add a Cengage technical support link in the same way that you add links to your eBook. The technical support link is listed at the bottom of the list of chapters.
Troubleshooting
Sometimes the unexpected happens. This could be the result of a technical problem, a limitation, or user error.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
Add a link to the Cengage student dashboard in the same way that you add links to your eBook. The student dashboard link is listed at the bottom of the list of chapters.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
Add a link to the Cengage student dashboard in the same way that you add links to your eBook. The student dashboard link is listed at the bottom of the list of chapters.
Add a Link to Technical Support
Add a Cengage technical support link in the same way that you add links to your eBook. The technical support link is listed at the bottom of the list of chapters.
Cengage on iPad
Most Cengage features are available on iPad, but some features require a desktop or laptop computer.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
Add a link to the Cengage student dashboard in the same way that you add links to your eBook. The student dashboard link is listed at the bottom of the list of chapters.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
Add a link to the Cengage student dashboard in the same way that you add links to your eBook. The student dashboard link is listed at the bottom of the list of chapters.
Add a Link to Technical Support
Add a Cengage technical support link in the same way that you add links to your eBook. The technical support link is listed at the bottom of the list of chapters.
Add a Link to Technical Support
Add a Cengage technical support link in the same way that you add links to your eBook. The technical support link is listed at the bottom of the list of chapters.
Add a Link to Technical Support
Add a Cengage technical support link in the same way that you add links to your eBook. The technical support link is listed at the bottom of the list of chapters.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
Add a link to the Cengage student dashboard in the same way that you add links to your eBook. The student dashboard link is listed at the bottom of the list of chapters.
Add a Link to Technical Support
Add a Cengage technical support link in the same way that you add links to your eBook. The technical support link is listed at the bottom of the list of chapters.
Add a Link to Student Dashboard
Add a link to the Cengage student dashboard in the same way that you add links to your eBook. The student dashboard link is listed at the bottom of the list of chapters.
Add a Link to Technical Support
Add a Cengage technical support link in the same way that you add links to your eBook. The technical support link is listed at the bottom of the list of chapters.
Added Wrong Cengage Product or Course in LMS
When you add Cengage content to your LMS, you select a product, then create or copy a course using that product. If you accidentally select the wrong product, or copy the wrong course, you can easily change your selections in the Cengage tool.
What's New
The latest Cengage release notes with improvements and updates.
Browser Plugins
Some content and tools might require the following browser plugins.
Check Your System
Use the browser check tool to see if you need to update your browser or install missing plugins.
Microsoft Office
Cengage regularly updates Cengage to remain current with Microsoft updates and the evolving learning needs of students and instructors. SAM 365 and 365/2021 Projects Windows 10 or later Microsoft 365 subscription or Microsoft Office 2021 Home, Premium, or University macOS 10.14 or later Microsoft 365 Home/Premium subscription or Microsoft Office 2021 Home/Student Not compatible with Microsoft Office Online. Office Online files have a different structure than files created on the desktop version...
Browser Settings
Configure the following settings in your web browser.
Configure Browser Settings in Chrome
If needed, configure your browser settings in Chrome.
Configure Browser Settings in Microsoft Edge
If needed, configure your browser settings in Microsoft Edge.
Configure Browser Settings in Safari
If needed, configure your browser settings in Safari.
Sites to Allow
To ensure that Cengage learning platforms work correctly, the following sites should not be blocked by firewalls. Browsers should also allow cookies and pop-up windows for these sites.
Find Instructor Resources
Cengage products often include resources you can use to supplement your online classes. Open the Instructor Companion Site to see what instructor resources are available for your product. View the product details in your library to see what instructor resources are available for your product.
Disable Homework Help in Chrome
You can disable the Homework Help feature in Google Chrome that provides AI-generated answers to educational content.
More Information
See the following resources for more information or help with specific issues.
Contact Support
Contact customer support with additional questions.
Find and Use PowerPoint Presentations
Many Cengage products are accompanied by PowerPoint presentations created by subject matter experts. These presentations are available for download in your product's Companion Site. These presentations are available for download on your product details page.
Allow Cookies in Chrome
Go to chrome://settings/cookies. Select Allow third-party cookies .
Allow Cookies in Microsoft Edge
Click ⋯ › Settings . Click Cookies and Site Permissions . Click Manage and delete cookies and site data . Turn on Allow sites to save and read cookie data (recommended) .
Allow Cookies in Safari
You can't allow cookies only for specific sites. Click Safari › Settings . Click the Advanced tab. Clear Block all cookies . Click the Privacy tab. Clear Prevent cross-site tracking .
Allow JavaScript in Chrome
Go to chrome://settings/content/javascript. Select Sites can use JavaScript .
Allow JavaScript in Microsoft Edge
In Microsoft Edge, JavaScript is always enabled and you cannot disable it.
Allow JavaScript in Safari
Click Safari › Settings . Click the Security tab. Select Enable JavaScript .
Allow Pop-Up Windows in Chrome
Go to chrome://settings/content/popups. Next to Allowed to send pop-ups or use redirects , click Add and add each of the following domains: The domain used by your, for example, ncsu.blackboard.com [*.]cengage.com Related information Chrome help: Block or allow pop-ups
Allow Pop-Up Windows in Microsoft Edge
Click ⋯ › Settings . Click Cookies and Site Permissions . Under Site permissions , click Pop-ups and redirects . Turn off Blocked (recommended) . Related information Microsoft Edge help: Block pop-ups
Allow Pop-Up Windows in Safari
If not open already, open Cengage in a browser tab. Click Safari › Settings . Click the Websites tab. Click Pop-up Windows . Select Allow for the following domains, if listed: The domain used by your, for example, ncsu.blackboard.com [*.]cengage.com Related information Safari help: Block pop-ups and unnecessary content
Can't Find Cengage Content in Blackboard
When setting up your Cengage course in Blackboard, you cannot find Cengage content under Content (Blackboard Original) or Institution Tools (Blackboard Ultra).
Can't Find Cengage Content in Blackboard
When setting up your Cengage course in Blackboard, you cannot find Cengage content under Content (Blackboard Original) or Institution Tools (Blackboard Ultra).
Can't Find Cengage Content in Blackboard
When setting up your Cengage course in Blackboard, you cannot find Cengage content under Content (Blackboard Original) or Institution Tools (Blackboard Ultra).
Can't Find Cengage Content in Blackboard
When setting up your Cengage course in Blackboard, you cannot find Cengage content under Content (Blackboard Original) or Institution Tools (Blackboard Ultra).
Can't Find Cengage Content in Blackboard
When setting up your Cengage course in Blackboard, you cannot find Cengage content under Content (Blackboard Original) or Institution Tools (Blackboard Ultra).