For Immediate Release

Jones and Bartlett Acquires Wordware Publishing

March 23, 2009, Sudbury, MA—Jones and Bartlett LLC today announced the acquisition of Wordware Publishing, Inc., a privately held publisher specializing in the areas of  game development, desktop computer graphics, database applications and programming content designed primarily for the educational and professional/reference markets. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

“The list is a strong compliment to our current Computer Science disciplines and subject areas and together with our recent acquisition of Infinity Science Press, allow us to expand into new areas of higher education and professional publishing,” said Clayton E. Jones, Chief Executive Officer of J&B.

About Jones and Bartlett (www.jbpub.com)

Founded in 1983, Jones and Bartlett is a world-leading provider of education solutions for the post secondary education and professional markets, including colleges and universities, vocational and career schools, skill-based training centers, professional public safety agencies, and government agencies.  By combining authoritative content and innovative learning performance applications for undergraduate through professional education as well as career, vocational and lifelong learning,  Jones and Bartlett empowers instructors, students and professionals with curriculum-based and continuing education solutions that foster academic, professional and personal success.

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