NVC learning materials can be purchased from a variety of places. Each option described below impacts continued access to the life-changing skills of NVC worldwide. As you read these options, please consider how they might meet both your needs, and the needs of the organization you buy from.

We’d like everyone to be empowered in his/her buying choices. Please share this page with others so they can make a buying choice that will best meet their needs.

NOTE: Regardless of the option you choose, royalties are paid to authors and/or the Center for Nonviolent Communication on all PuddleDancer Press titles.


Your Options:
Nonviolent Communication Online Bookstore / PuddleDancer Press
Purchase from a complete selection of NVC printed books and booklets published by PuddleDancer Press (PDP) using their secure online order system or by phone (US Toll Free) 1-877-EMPATHY / 1-877-367-2849, (International) 1-818-957-9393.
Exclusive Offers: PuddleDancer Press offers exclusive discounts only on their website.
Where Your Money Goes: PuddleDancer Press is a small publishing company specializing only in NVC related works. 100% of book sale revenues are invested in new product development; as well as ongoing promotion and marketing of the NVC process, Marshall Rosenberg, and our books worldwide; the promotion of NVC authors to local and national media; the publication of the NVC Quick Connect e-Newsletter; and funding the Promotional Book Giveaway Campaign.


The Center for Nonviolent Communication Bookstore
CNVC offers a complete selection of NVC print, audio and video learning materials. At this time, CNVC accepts orders by phone (US Toll Free) 800-255-7696, (International) 1-818-957-9393, and by mail (2428 Foothill Boulevard, Suite E, La Crescenta, CA 91214, USA). CNVC is also working toward offering online product sales in the near future.
Exclusive Offers: CNVC sells a variety of video, audio and printed learning materials, many of which cannot be purchased anywhere else in the world. These materials offer outstanding support in learning these life-changing communication skills. In addition, certified trainers can purchase products from CNVC at 40% off the retail price (typically used for resale locally—contact CNVC for conditions).
Where Your Money Goes: CNVC bookstore revenues are used to support the organization and its projects around the world. CNVC revenues also support the PuddleDancer Press Book Giveaway Campaign, and contribute to publishing the NVC Quick Connect e-Newsletter.


Independent Publishers Group (IPG)
Bookstores, gift stores and those who wish to create a wholesale account for large quantity discounts can contact the sales department of the trade distributor for PuddleDancer Press books and booklets at 800-888-4741. (NOTE: IPG only distributes PuddleDancer Press books/booklets; you cannot purchase CNVC audio and video products from IPG.)
Exclusive Offers: IPG honors CNVC certified trainer discounts, offering a second option for bulk purchase of PuddleDancer Press books.
Where Your Money Goes: PuddleDancer Press receives a percentage of revenue from all IPG sales, from which they pay royalties to their authors and CNVC.


Amazon.com
Select from any available NVC trade publication, including print, audio and video selections published by PuddleDancer Press and CNVC.
Exclusive offers: This option offers the comfort of familiarity and a somewhat broader range of shipping options. Buyers also have the option to purchase used products where available.
Where Your Money Goes: While this option provides the least income for CNVC and PuddleDancer, both organizations do receive a small amount of revenue for each sale. Revenue for PuddleDancer Press published books only goes to PuddleDancer Press on this option, from which they pay royalties to their authors and CNVC. Revenue from CNVC published products only goes to CNVC on this option.


Your Local Bookstore (U.S. and Canada only)
All PuddleDancer Press books are available in bookstores throughout the United States, Canada and the world. (For information on where to purchase our titles outside the US and Canada, visit our About the Publisher/Worldwide Distribution page.) If you go into your bookstore and do not find one of our titles on the store shelf, simply order it. Usually when a bookstore receives several requests for an order of a book, they will begin stocking the book on their shelves.
Exclusive Offers: Some bookstores offer discounts on NVC titles.
Where Your Money Goes: Similar to the Amazon.com option, PuddleDancer Press does receive revenue for each book sale, from which they pay royalties to their authors and CNVC.

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