Macmillan Publishers has a long and distinguished history of publishing in the book industry. Their rich, varied publishing portfolio spans the full range of genres and includes business, science, fiction, poetry, autobiography, history and more.
Founded in London in 1843 by brothers Daniel and Alexander Macmillan, the company quickly established itself as one of the leading English-language publishers. Their stable of authors included such notables as Charles Kingsley, Christina Rossetti and Lewis Carroll.
Language Learning
Aside from publishing world-class books, Macmillan Publishers has a wide range of language learning products and materials. From English language teaching (ELT) courses and curriculum resources, to learners’ dictionaries and games, we offer something for everyone in the language learning market.
From the Macmillan English 6 Primary English course to the awe-inspiring Social Dimensions of Autonomy in Language Learning, the team at Macmillan has produced an array of high-tech language learning tools for students and instructors alike. The best part is, you won’t have to break the bank to enjoy the fruits of our labours.
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Schools Curriculum
Macmillan Publishers offers a comprehensive schools curriculum in many countries around the world. This global publisher is known for the highest quality content, digital resources and sound teaching practice and pedagogy that inspire learners to achieve more. Through its two divisions, Language Learning and Schools Curriculum, Macmillan Education provides the right mix of content, support and opportunities for students to succeed in their lives. The Macmillan portfolio of books, eBooks and online resources help students to master English, study for the SATs, prepare for the ACT, learn about history and much more. Across the globe, Macmillan works with educators to leave the world better than they found it. This includes reducing the use of plastic in teaching materials and donating textbooks to schools and universities in less affluent countries.
Higher Education
Across the globe, Macmillan Education is an important part of the publishing picture, working hard to get close to the people who matter and develop long-lasting relationships with students, teachers and educational authorities. With local presences in over 120 countries, and a focus on regional success, they develop print, digital and online solutions to support students and teachers in their learning journeys.
Higher education at Macmillan Publishers includes a number of different imprints, all of which are focused on improving teaching and learning. Together, these include Bedford/St Martins, W.H. Freeman & Company, Hayden-McNeil and Worth Publishers. Each of these companies is known for its high quality, innovative textbooks and other course materials.
These companies also have a strong reputation for developing and distributing custom course materials that are based on individual professors’ manuscripts. This includes textbooks, lab notebooks and other instructional resources, as well as study aids, assessment tools and multimedia content.
With a strong reputation for high quality textbooks, Macmillan Education has a large global market, serving a variety of disciplines and academic interests. This market is growing rapidly, and the company aims to be one of the global leaders in the field of higher education textbooks.
As part of our commitment to supporting the needs of educators and students, we partner with AccessText Network (ATN), a clearinghouse for accessible files from all major higher education publishers that ensures students with disabilities have access to their textbooks in an inclusive environment. This service is available for free to all qualified students in the U.S.
In addition, Macmillan Education works closely with colleges and universities to help students learn how to use technology in a way that improves their learning. Through its Macmillan Learning eBook service, students can download textbooks and use them anytime, anywhere, without an internet connection. They can also personalize their study experience with features such as highlighters, audio recordings and interactive flashcards. In addition, Macmillan Learning eBook offers a fully integrated learning solution that lets users sync their reading position and all their work across devices so they can learn in an intuitive way.
The Macmillan Story
Macmillan Publishers is an international company whose family roots are deeply rooted in the world of literature. It was founded by brothers Daniel and Alexander Macmillan in 1843. The book covers the history of the company from its humble beginnings to the current state of the business and features personal anecdotes from people who have worked at Macmillan throughout the years.
The book starts with Daniel and Alexander Macmillan’s childhood in Scotland, their early careers in the book trade and the development of the company as well as their relationship with authors and poets such as Charles Kingsley, Tennyson, Matthew Arnold and Thomas Hardy. It also retraces the difficulties faced by the company as it expanded and developed into a global enterprise.
It was during this time that Alexander Macmillan took the opportunity to publish his own works and he became a prolific author with his work spanning several genres including science, poetry, fiction, biography and social history. He also established an extensive network of publishers which enabled him to distribute his work to an audience across the globe.
In 1843, the Macmillan brothers opened a bookshop in London at 57 Aldersgate Street. In a few months they moved their business to 17 Trinity Street, Cambridge and soon after the publishing side of the company began to grow as well.
As the company continued to expand, its publishing department grew rapidly and soon the brothers were able to hire many talented authors. They published books for children and adults alike, as well as magazines, journals, and reference works.
They were a great publisher of educational texts and their list includes many classics such as Nesfield’s Manual of English Grammar, the Science Primers series and The Practitioner for the medical profession. They are also well known for publishing Nature, a prestigious scientific journal which continues to be read around the world.
In the late 1980s, Macmillan had a strong core of educational publishing and information service companies that are still intact today. However, the collapse of Maxwell’s empire has placed the company under bankruptcy and its future status remains uncertain.