Adobe® Digital Editions

SPE uses the free Adobe Digital Editions software to deliver its eBooks DIRECTLY to customers.

Adobe Digital Editions reader software can be downloaded here.
   The ADE app that will play on Android devices can be downloaded here.
   The ADE app that will play on Apple devices can be downloaded here.

ADE eBooks will also play on a reader app ($4.99 fee) called Bluefire.
   The Bluefire app that will play on Android and PC devices can be downloaded here.
   The Bluefire app that will play on Apple devices can be downloaded here.

Each SPE eBook contains Digital Rights Management (DRM.)  SPE has established reasonable limits on printing, cutting and pasting of the content found within SPE eBooks.  Transfer of eBooks to someone other than the purchaser and printing of a complete eBook violates the terms and conditions of use.

Many of SPE's more recent and top selling books are available in several formats including Adobe Digital Edition, Amazon Kindle and Apple iBook. If you are unable to find the eBook you need in the format you need on the SPE Bookstore, please let us know by emailing books@spe.org.

Follow These Steps Before Purchase

 1. Download and install Adobe Digital Editions or Bluefire readers BEFORE purchasing your eBook.

 2. During installation, you will be prompted to create an Adobe ID.  It is highly recommended that you create an Adobe ID as this will allow you to move your ebooks between devices. 

 3. Next, download SPE's free test eBook SPE Symbols Standard to ensure SPE eBooks will play successfully on your device and in the reader.  Downloaded eBook files should not be opened outside of Adobe Digital Editions.  Simply drag and drop the file into Adobe Digital Editions to open the eBook.

 4. If the eBooks open smoothly on your device, we recommend purchasing SPE eBooks.  eBooks cannot be returned.

 5. Depending on the date of purchase, please allow up to 2 business days for your payment to be processed and the eBook to be posted to your SPE Bookstore account.