McGraw-Hill and CNET Announce Alliance to Produce Book Series

McGraw-Hill Professional and CNET (http://www.cnet.com/), a property of CNET Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: CNET)(NASDAQ: -)(NASDAQ: http://www.cnetnetworks.com), today announced an alliance to jointly publish a new series of books aimed at the home technology market. The series will show readers how to get more fun and functionality out of their favorite gadgets and software, as well as provide consumers with creative ideas on how to incorporate technology into their homes, home offices, and cars so they can get the most out of the products that they already own.

The books are a collaborative effort between McGraw-Hill authors, who are experts in their fields, and CNET's award-winning editorial team that has produced thousands of lab-based reviews of tech products and services. The new series is aimed at readers who enjoy and appreciate the way technology can enhance their daily lives, but who don't necessarily consider themselves to be completely tech savvy.

For each book, CNET will also host online tutorials and how-to videos that will help enhance the learning experience for select projects. The online destination for each book will include sample text, downloads, and an author forum. CNET will also host special live-events in which the McGraw-Hill authors and CNET editors will provide training and advice to consumers.

Typical projects will include converting vinyl albums and home videos to video iPod format; turning a laptop PC into a mobile GPS system; and using a Mac mini as a home media center. Other topics that will be covered in the series include home theater, home networking, podcasting and videocasting, home office setup, home automation, and car audio.

The first four books in the 14-book series are scheduled to be released at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas January 8-11, and will hit bookshelves later that month at major retailers nationwide.

"These two leading brands together represent a winning combination for consumers who are interested in easy to use, do-it-yourself home building advice," says Keith Fox, president of McGraw-Hill Professional. "Our publishing program is the perfect complement to CNET's online offerings. Whether in print or on the Web, we are proud to offer timely and seamless solutions that meet the needs of our and CNET's customers."

"The alliance with McGraw-Hill to produce this book series is a perfect complement to CNET's mission of helping consumers find the right product and get the most out of it," says Joe Gillespie, executive vice president of CNET. "The online content created to accompany each book will take advantage of CNET's expertise in creating video and how-to features that help demystify technology."

About McGraw-Hill Professional:

McGraw-Hill Professional is a leading global provider of print and electronic content and services for consumers and the business, scientific, technical, and medical communities. Its offerings include consumer, business, and technical reference books and online solutions on medical and health, engineering, and scientific topics. Headquartered in New York, the company has offices in Chicago, San Francisco, and Camden, Maine. McGraw-Hill Professional's many imprints and brands include: Schaum's, International Marine, and Osborne. For more information, visit http://www.books.mcgraw-hill.com/

McGraw-Hill Professional is a unit of McGraw-Hill Education, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: MHP), a global information services provider meeting worldwide needs in the financial services, education and business information markets through leading brands such as Standard & Poor's, BusinessWeek, and JD Power and Associates. Founded in 1888, the Corporation has more than 290 offices in 38 countries. Sales in 2005 were $6 billion. Additional information is available at http://www.mcgraw-hill.com/.

About CNET

CNET (http://www.cnet.com/) is the place consumers go to understand and compare the latest consumer electronics, computers and software to find the right choice for them. CNET provides award-winning news, lab tested product reviews, and safe and spyware-free downloads to millions of people each month. It is also home to a vibrant and active online community that participates in the site's user opinions, forums, user-generated photos and video. With an extensive directory of more than 400,000 products and price comparisons, CNET gives consumers the most up-to-date and efficient shopping resource on the Web. At CNET, people learn and share the possibilities of a life gone digital.

SOURCE: McGraw-Hill Professional

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