Identify the book's publisher. If you have a copy of the book in hand -- for example, if you've borrowed it from a friend or library -- you can find the publishing company's name at the bottom of the title page. If you do not have a copy of the book, perform an Internet search to identify the publisher's name.
Contact the publisher. You can do this by calling, writing a letter or email message or visiting the company's website. The copyright page, which is the page directly after the title page, contains the publisher's contact information. If a website or email address is not listed and you prefer to contact the company via one of these methods, you can enter the publishing company's name in an Internet search to obtain this information.
Choose which form of the book you would like to order. Common formats include hard cover, paperback and large print editions.
Examine the available ordering options. For all ordering options, you will need to provide payment information.
Provide your address and any other contact information required by the publishing company. This will likely include your phone number and possibly your email address as well.
Choose a shipping method and make sure the contact information you have provided is correct. Accuracy here will expedite your order.
Submit your order. If you are ordering online, this is done typically by clicking a "Complete My Order" button, or one similarly named. If you are ordering by phone, the person with whom you are speaking will likely indicate that your order has been placed and tell you if there is anything else you need. To submit your order by mail, simply mail the order.