Short answer: Microsoft 365 and SharePoint Online Cookbook, 2nd Edition is a paid book, not a free standalone download. Buyers of a qualifying print or Kindle edition can claim a DRM-free PDF at no additional cost through Packt’s official process. The sources do not verify a $31.99 price, so that figure should not be treated as a guaranteed saving.
What you actually get
Packt published the second edition on February 29, 2024. It runs 642 pages and is credited to Gaurav Mahajan, Sudeep Ghatak, Nate Chamberlain, and Scott Brewster. The eBook ISBN is 9781803247373; the print ISBN is 9781803243177. Packt, Google Books, and retailer listings describe the book as a paid product. See the Packt product page and Google Books record.
| Access | What is established |
|---|---|
| Print edition | Paid paperback; ISBN 9781803243177. |
| Kindle/eBook edition | Paid digital edition; eBook ISBN 9781803247373. |
| DRM-free PDF | Available at no cost to qualifying print or Kindle purchasers, according to Packt’s official repository. |
| Standalone free download | Not offered by the cited sources. |
How the “free PDF” benefit works
Packt’s GitHub repository states: “If you have already purchased a print or Kindle version of this book, you can get a DRM-free PDF version at no cost.” That is a purchase benefit, not a way to obtain the complete book without buying it. Use the official Packt Publishing repository and follow its current instructions for claiming the file.
- Buy the print or Kindle edition from Packt or a legitimate retailer.
- Keep your order or purchase evidence in case Packt requests verification.
- Open the official repository and follow the instructions supplied there for the DRM-free PDF claim.
- Download the code files and PDF only from the publisher’s linked process; avoid unofficial mirrors.
Does it cover Copilot, SharePoint and Power Platform?
Yes. Packt’s description presents the book as a practical guide to Microsoft 365 workloads, with more than 100 recipes. Coverage includes:
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- SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, Delve and Microsoft Search
- Viva, Planner, To Do and Forms
- Copilot
- Power Apps, Copilot Studio and Power Automate, including desktop RPA
- Power BI
The stated goals are collaboration, process automation, custom apps and bots, and reports and dashboards. The Google Play Books listing also identifies the title and edition.
Who is likely to get value from it?
SharePoint and Microsoft 365 administrators
The recipe format is aimed at readers who need task-oriented guidance across several Microsoft 365 services rather than a single SharePoint feature.
Power Platform builders
Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio and Power BI coverage makes it relevant to readers building workflows, apps, bots or dashboards alongside Microsoft 365.
Teams and business users
Teams, OneDrive, Planner, To Do, Forms and Viva topics can help users connect everyday collaboration with automation and reporting.
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What the title does—and does not—prove about value
Packt says more than 400,000 companies worldwide use Microsoft products and services and that SharePoint has more than 100 million monthly active users. Those are Packt’s publisher figures, not an independently verified study. They indicate the size of the ecosystem, but they do not establish that this book is the best choice or that every recipe remains current for your tenant.
No cited source provides independent testing, comparative ratings against other books, or a guaranteed update schedule. Treat the book as a broad, practical reference and check Microsoft’s current service behavior before applying production changes.
Which edition and ISBN should you use?
For this title, choose the second edition published February 29, 2024. Match the ISBN to the format: 9781803243177 for print and 9781803247373 for the eBook. Checking the ISBN helps prevent buying a different edition or an unrelated Microsoft 365 title.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Bottom line on the $31.99 claim
The book is not proven to be free, and the cited listings do not establish a universal $31.99 price or saving. The defensible offer is: purchase a qualifying print or Kindle copy, then claim the DRM-free PDF at no extra cost through Packt’s official instructions. Compare the live price and retailer terms before purchasing; for example, a Target paperback listing is one retailer record, not a permanent price guarantee.
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