Are you a practicing engineer, or an academic specializing in engineering (or both) who has written a monograph, scholarly book or textbook and are looking for a suitable publishing house?
Below you’ll find 17 top publishers of engineering books.
1. Nova Science Publishers
Founded in New York in 1985, Nova Science Publishers is one of the world’s leading scientific, technical, and medical publishers. They publish printed and electronic books, handbooks, journals, encyclopedias, conference proceedings, series collections, and edited collections. They publish more than a thousand new titles each year in the fields of social sciences, medicine and health, and science and technology—including agriculture, chemistry, engineering, physics, and more.
Prospective authors can visit the Authors’ Central on Nova’s website. This is where you can find their online submission form, as well as their submission guidelines and publication process. For any other questions or concerns, feel free to contact Nova Science Publishers here.
2. SAGE Publishing
SAGE Publishing is an academic publisher that was founded in 1965. SAGE specializes in producing innovative content in the areas of health and biomedical sciences, engineering, humanities, social sciences, and more. They publish journals in electronic and print formats, as well as professional books, teaching texts, and reference books. Publishing more than 800 books a year, SAGE Publishing has offices in Los Angeles, Dublin, London, Singapore, New Delhi, and Washington, DC.
If you are interested in publishing with SAGE, you can check out their submission guidelines for tips on preparing your proposal. Once you are ready, you can submit your proposal to the appropriate acquisitions editor. For general inquiries and other concerns, you can get in touch with the SAGE Publishing team here.
3. Macmillan International Higher Education
Macmillan International Higher Education is an academic publisher that specializes in learning resources and textbooks for university students. They publish books in the areas of economics, engineering, law, business, social sciences, mathematics, psychology, and more. They are a division of Macmillan Education and a part of Springer Nature with offices in London, New York, Melbourne, Johannesburg, Beijing, Shanghai, and Dubai.
If you would like to get published by Macmillan International Higher Education, you may submit your book proposal by filling out their Editorial Proposal Form and sending it to the appropriate editor. Make sure you highlight the ways students will find your book useful and which degree programs would potentially be interested in picking up your book. You can also visit their Author Hub for additional tips on preparing your proposal.
4. CRC Press
CRC Press is one of the world’s most trusted publishers of science, technology, and medical resources. They publish unique content written by experts in the subjects of business, healthcare, mathematics, various sciences, and the many branches of engineering—including chemical, civil, mechanical, electrical, mining, industrial, and general engineering. The main goal of CRC Press is to provide students, researchers, professionals, and academics with the tools and resources they need to unlock their full potential.
CRC Press publishes approximately 3000 new books each year, and they are always looking for fresh and innovative content. Should you be interested in submitting your work to CRC Press, you can download and fill out their proposal form. Once you’ve completed the form, you can send it to the appropriate editor. Learn more about their submission guidelines here.
5. Purdue University Press
Founded in 1960, Purdue University Press is committed to publishing quality resources in the areas of business, technology, engineering, health, and other disciplines in the sciences and humanities. The books they publish are read by academics, students, and general readers. At the moment, Purdue University Press is interested in receiving proposals in the following subjects: science and technology, veterinary studies, engineering handbooks, information literacy handbooks, regional works about Indiana and Purdue University, and more.
If you wish to submit your work for possible publication, you can check out their submission guidelines for instructions on what to include in your proposal and where to send it once you’re ready. You can expect a response from Purdue University within 3 to 5 weeks.
6. BrownWalker Press
BrownWalker Press publishes monographs, textbooks, and edited collections in various academic fields, including arts and humanities, engineering and technology, social sciences, physical science, mathematics, business, education, and medicine. They are currently accepting submissions in the form of book proposals. They are especially interested in books written by authors who are experts in the aforementioned fields—particularly those who hold advanced degrees.
The first step to getting published by BrownWalker Press is filling out their book proposal form. If they find your proposal interesting, they will ask you to submit your manuscript for review. You can learn more about the kind of work they are looking for here. Should you have any additional questions, you can reach BrownWalker Press through their online contact form.
7. Fordham University Press
Founded in 1907, Fordham University Press is the publishing arm of Fordham University. They publish non-fiction books on various subjects, such as anthropology, law, business and economics, history, technology and engineering, literary studies, political science, and more. You can find the full list of subjects Fordham University Press publishes here.
The Press currently welcomes book proposals via email or hard copy. All submissions must be accompanied by a cover letter, author’s CV, a brief prospectus, and a sample chapter. You can find more information about their submission guidelines here. If you would like to get in touch with Fordham University Press, you can find their contact information here.
8. Oxford University Press
Established in 1478, Oxford University Press is the world’s largest university press. They publish scholarly journals and academic resources, as well as general interest books. One of OUP’s main goals is to make innovative research and valuable resources available to as many people possible. This is why they are constantly on the hunt for new authors to publish, especially authors who are leaders in the key areas OUP publishes. Key areas include science and mathematics, technology and engineering, medicine and health, arts and humanities, law, and more.
Should you be interested in getting published by OUP, you may submit a book proposal to the editor in charge of the subject you’ve written about. All of OUP editors’ contact information can be found here. Before sending your proposal make sure you check out OUP’s submission guidelines.
9. Cambridge University Press
Founded all the way back in 1534, Cambridge University Press is known worldwide for its excellence in publishing academic books, journals, and educational resources. They always welcome submissions from prospective authors, and they are interested in professional books, textbooks, reference works, and monographs on almost every educational subject—including engineering, anthropology, economics, psychology, mathematics, history, and more.
All proposals must include the proposed book title, a description of its rationale and scope, and the author’s relevant credentials. You can check out their book proposal guide for more information. Once you are ready, you can submit your book proposal to the appropriate editor.
10. Wilfrid Laurier University Press
Wilfrid Laurier University Press was founded in Ontario in 1974. They publish more than 25 titles per year and currently have more than 700 titles in print. Their areas of interest include technology and engineering, mathematics, cultural studies, history, indigenous studies, psychology, philosophy, environmental studies, literary criticism, and more.
They currently welcome submissions of monographs, textbooks, and scholarly books. They do not publish fiction, unrevised theses, or children’s books. If you are interested, you can submit your proposal to their Senior Editor via email. Make sure you check out their submission guidelines here before sending a proposal.
11. University of Toronto Press
Founded in 1901, University of Toronto Press is one of Canada’s leading academic publishers. It is also one of the largest presses in North America. Since its establishment, UTP has published more than 6500 books, with 3000 still in print, and hundreds of new titles are added each year. They primarily publish scholarly, course, reference, and general interest books. Some of areas they publish in include literary studies, economics, psychology, engineering, law, indigenous studies, health and medicine, and more.
Interested in getting published by UTP? Check out their submission guidelines and send a proposal to one of their acquisitions editors.
12. Allen & Unwin Book Publishers
Allen & Unwin is an award-winning Australian publisher that was established in 1976. They publish around 250 new titles each year—primarily academic, general non-fiction, professional, and literary fiction. Their catalog is quite diverse, and they publish books across various fields of interest, including anthropology, media studies, health sciences, technology and engineering, education, history, social work, politics and public policy, and more.
If you have a manuscript that you’re interested in submitting to Allen & Unwin, you can send a proposal via email. Learn more about what to include in your proposal by reviewing their submission guidelines here.
13. Wiley
John Wiley & Sons, Inc.—now branded as Wiley—is an international publishing company headquartered in New Jersey. Founded in 1807, they have been delivering quality content for over 200 years. They specialize in publishing educational materials and academic books, journals, and encyclopedias, both in print and digital formats. Their main areas of interest include engineering and materials science, business and management, arts and architecture, mathematics, lifestyle, and more. They are also known for publishing the For Dummies books, a popular series of reference books.
If you would like to submit a proposal, it is recommended that you review Wiley’s book proposal checklist to make sure all their requirements are met. You can then submit your proposal by following the instructions stated here.
14. McGraw Hill Education
McGraw Hill Education is a learning science and publishing company that provides educational resources and software for students from pre-K to postgraduate level. They also publish trade and reference books in the areas of medicine, business, and engineering. They operate in more than 20 countries but are currently headquartered in the United States.
If you would like to submit your work for McGraw Hill Education’s consideration, you can start by checking out their submission guidelines. You can then fill out their Author Proposal Form. You can also visit their Author Support page for additional information.
15. Central West Publishing
Central West Publishing is an Australian publisher that primarily publishes monographs, edited volumes, and textbooks in various areas of science, technology, and engineering. They also publish books in the fields of linguistics, medicine, finance, and business. The books they publish mainly cater to industry practitioners, academics, researchers, and graduate and postgraduate students.
They currently welcome book proposals from prospective authors. Those interested can fill out the book proposal form on their website. They are very particular about formatting, so it is recommended that you can check out their author guidelines prior to submitting your work. You can also reach their editorial team via email.
16. Elsevier
Founded in 1880 as a publishing company, Elsevier is now considered one of the world’s leading providers of medical, scientific, and technical information. They have a wide collection of electronic journals, books, and other digital learning solutions, and their products are downloaded more than 1 billion times each year. They publish books in the areas of physical science and engineering, social sciences and humanities, health, and life sciences.
They currently welcome book proposals in the following subjects: biomedical research, energy, engineering, mathematics, neuroscience, finance, forensics, psychology, and more. You can find the full list of subjects they are interested in here, along with detailed information on how you can send them your proposal.
17. Nelson Education
Nelson Education is one of Canada’s leading educational publishers, specializing in the K-12, higher education, business, professional learning, and industry markets. They have several imprints, and they publish books and resources in the areas of business and economics, humanities and social sciences, science and mathematics, technology and engineering, and more.
They are always looking for new content to add to their list of learning and teaching materials. If you are interested in submitting a book proposal to Nelson, you can visit the Author’s Corner on their website to view their submission guidelines and instructions. Submissions can be sent via email or post. If you have any additional questions, you can send them to Nelson’s editorial team via email.
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