# BVT Publishing > BVT Publishing is an independent higher education publisher dedicated to producing high-quality, affordable college textbooks and educational technology. Founded by a former college professor, BVT's mission is to support student success by keeping textbook costs low — most titles are available under $39 via its LAB BOOK platform. BVT serves four primary audiences: - **Instructors** selecting textbooks and educational technology for their courses - **Booksellers** managing orders, inclusive access, and returns - **Authors and content experts** seeking a publishing partner - **Students** accessing course materials and study tools BVT's catalog spans Social Sciences, Humanities, Business & Economics, STEM, Health & Medicine, and Student Success. Educational technology includes the LAB BOOK platform (interactive eBook + online classroom), BVTLab (assessments and study tools), and Instant/Inclusive Access programs for day-one student access via LMS. Pages on this site respond to `Accept: text/markdown` will return a clean markdown version of the page, suitable for LLM context. ## Textbooks - [Full Textbook Catalog](https://www.bvtpublishing.com/books/all): Browse all titles by discipline, edition, and format - [Why Choose BVT](https://www.bvtpublishing.com/instructors/why-bvt): Value proposition for instructors considering adoption - [Customize a Textbook](https://www.bvtpublishing.com/instructors/customize): Options for adapting BVT titles to specific course needs ## Booksellers - [Bookseller Information](https://www.bvtpublishing.com/booksellers/): Overview for campus bookstores and retail booksellers - [Ordering Information](https://www.bvtpublishing.com/booksellers/ordering): How to place orders - [Returns Policy](https://www.bvtpublishing.com/booksellers/returns-policy): Terms and conditions for returns - [Return Authorizations](https://www.bvtpublishing.com/booksellers/return-authorization): Initiate a return authorization ## Authors & Experts - [Authors & Experts Overview](https://www.bvtpublishing.com/authors-experts): Publishing partnership opportunities with BVT - [Authors and Editors](https://www.bvtpublishing.com/authors-experts/authors): Information for prospective authors - [Content Experts](https://www.bvtpublishing.com/authors-experts/content-experts): Opportunities for subject matter experts ## Optional - [About BVT Publishing](https://www.bvtpublishing.com/about): Company history and mission - [Educational Technology Overview](https://www.bvtpublishing.com/technology): LAB BOOK, Instant Access, Inclusive Access, LMS integration, and eBook platform partners - [Student Bookstore](https://www.bvtstudents.com/): Where students purchase course materials - [LAB BOOK Platform](https://www.bvtlabbook.com/): Interactive eBook platform for students and instructors - [BVTLab](https://www.bvtlab.com/): Supplemental student resources, assessments, and classroom tools