Author Testimonials
Below is a small sample of the responses our authors have to the experience of working with Hayden-McNeil.
Dr. Denise Rode
Northern Illinois University
Essentials for Success
"Students and instructors tell us that they can identify with our H-M customized text because it includes faculty and staff letters in each chapter, as well as NIU student tips, and campus photos. Hayden McNeil has been responsive to our students' needs every step of the way. H-M designers have listened to our suggestions over the eight years we've published with them, and came up with a re-design last year that boosted readability and satisfaction with the text. H-M has always surpassed our expectations. We truly feel like we’re a valued part of the H-M family."
Rebecca Brittenham
Indiana University South Bend
Understanding the Goals for First Year Writing
“I have been so impressed with Hayden-McNeil throughout this process—we have really appreciated the professionalism of everyone we have worked with, the nicely streamlined system that made it easy to deliver a manuscript, and the quality of the finished product. Wow!”
Lisa Kaplan
Quinnipiac University
Biology
“The manuals just arrived for the faculty – and I am very happy with them! Thank you for getting them here and in good quality for the start of the term!"
Matthew Hipps
Dalton State College
Social Sciences
“We got the books and the faculty love them. It is a fantastic product and the customer service you guys have provided makes you far and away one of the elite book publishers that I have had the pleasure of dealing with.”
Linda Collins
University of Tennessee Chatanooga
Biology & Environmental Sciences
“I've just come from the bookstore to check on textbooks and lab manuals. Wonderful to see the price of Hayden-McNeil lab manuals almost half the price! I'm already hearing compliments about the new 1120 lab manuals from instructors. Once again, thanks for the quality of the lab manuals, your timely responses to questions, and all-round excellence.”
Yance Wyatt
University of Southern California
Writing 140 Course Book
“The designer did a fantastic job, from formatting the text to selecting photos that were relevant and well-placed, which was no small feat given the tight turnaround time . . . Simply put, I cannot overstate how pleased we are with the publication. Please thank your entire team for their impressive and efficient work!”
Nora Bacon
University of Nebraska – Omaha
English Composition Reader
“The boxes just arrived. The book is GORGEOUS - our department coordinator (who has lived in Nebraska all his life and loves it) actually got goose-bumps holding the book.”
Carly Jordan
University of Wyoming
Zoology & Physiology
“I received my desk copies this week, and I think I am all set and ready for a great semester! Thanks so much for your help with everything. This entire process has flowed so smoothly, and I am very happy that I chose H-M to publish my manual. In fact, I've been spreading the word!”
Randall Young
Macomb Community College
Biology
“I just want to say thank you to everybody who worked on this project. The end result is a lab manual that represents a significant improvement over the previous edition. Please pass along my thanks to everybody at Hayden-McNeil. Well done to all!”
Jason Palmeri
Miami University-Oxford
English
"I've been teaching the summer pedagogy seminar for our TAs these past few weeks, and I have been loving using ccm (both print and online). Thanks again for your great work!"
Courtney Wooten
University of North Carolina Greensboro
English
"Thanks! I appreciate your sending it so promptly. And thanks again to all of you for your work on the book - it looks amazing."
Cara Gormally
Georgia Institute of Technology
Biology 1510
“Thanks so much for all your help, especially getting things done at the last minute & being flexible...I really appreciate it! It's hard, when I'm writing, to anticipate some of the illustrations until a lab is basically complete, and I really appreciate that H-M is able to put together some amazing illustrations quickly.”
Sara Gremillion, Ph.D.
Armstrong Atlantic State University
Department of Biology
“I just wanted to say thank you for all of your help in our transition to Hayden-McNeil. As the editor of the manuals, I REALLY enjoyed working with my managing editor. She made it all very easy and even fun (yes, I said fun)! I will be suggesting your services to my colleagues at other universities…”
Zaida Gomez-Kramer
University of Central Arkansas
Microbiology in Human Affairs
“Got the desk copies yesterday and they look beautiful! Extend my gratitude to all that make my work look soo nice! I am very pleased.”
Krista Peppers
University of Central Arkansas
Biology for Gen Ed Lab Manual
“Although, I haven't taken the time to say so this year, I am so grateful for your team. The people who work on our lab manual are always so capable and professional that I never have to worry about how the product will turn out. It's rare to work with a group of people who are so good at what they do, and I appreciate everyone there who has a hand in producing our lab manual.”
Paul Allen
Salt Lake Community College
Humanities
"I've finished my first run through the second proofs and it is an absolutely gorgeous book. I am so pleased with the design, the fonts, the decisions you've made, and your responsiveness. You and your design team have done an awesome job with a huge manuscript and done so much better than our previous publisher ever did for us in the ten years they had our contract. I could not be happier with the final product and feel proud to have my name on it!”
James Hickey
Miami University of Ohio
Biology
“Thanks for your VERY speedy response to our slight problem. Once again, I am glad that I dealt with your company!! Great customer service from the very start.”
Barbara Stegenga
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Biology 101
“Thanks for the good news and I’m looking forward to seeing the new edition! Thank you to your team for helping create a great product.”
Kaelin Olsen
Utah State University
Balancing Work and Family
“Thanks for all you do to get this organized and working. I know having the textbook has been such a benefit for our students, and it has been just delightful working with you.”
Jessica Poulin
University at Buffalo - SUNY
Evolutionary Biology Lab Manual
“I just finished the proof and it is AMAZING! I love the re-vamped colors for chapters 5 and 11. I love the color titles and the colored lines on the background material heads. It's INCREDIBLE! Thank you and the whole team for everything - it's an unbelievable manual!”
Jennifer Miller-Thayer
University of California-Riverside
Cultures of the United States
““It has been a pleasure working with you all these past years. You were my first real publishing experience and I am enjoying it very much, so thank you for being such a wonderful and supportive person/team!! We could not do this without you! Thank you again.”
Elizabeth Barrington (San Diego Mesa Community College)
Judy Stamm (San Diego City College)
Image of Health
“Each of you at H-M is so very different from the experience we had previously. The competency level is much higher, the innovations much better, the enthusiasm could not be matched and each of you has been a delight to work with and get to know. Judy and I have talked about this and how exceptional our experience with you has been. I cannot express how much I hope this book is a success. I used to want that just for Judy and me, but now my hope is it successful to repay you and everyone at H-M for all that you have done. I am exceptionally grateful. Please feel free to take 6 months off, with pay, once this book rolls out.”
Melissa Gutierrez
University of Southern Mississippi
BSC 107 Lab Manuals
“I just receive the BSC 107 manuals, and they are amazing! Thank you so much for all your hard work. It really shows.”
John Amend
Montana State University
Chemistry 143, 141, 121 Lab Manuals
“I want to say how much we appreciate working with your team at H-M. The quality of the lab manuals is excellent, and the bookstore appreciates not having to worry about delivery schedules. You guys are great!”
George Price
University of Montana
Native American Reader
“I just wanted to tell you that I couldn't be more pleased with how the book came out and the excellent work that you and Hayden McNeil do. To produce a much higher-quality course reader at such a lower cost to the students is quite an amazing feat! The new reader ended up costing them about $20 dollars less than the former one (a 35% reduction in retail cost), which way exceeded my expectations. And everything arrived on time! I also really like the way you folks communicate with me (the customer) and your general congeniality. That is something that I really value and would like to see more of in the rest of the world of commerce. I will definitely pass the word on to all my colleagues about your wonderful company. Have a great day and I look forward to working with you more in the future.”
