IDG BOOKS WORLDWIDE ACQUIRES HUNGRY MINDS.COM.IDG IDG International Data Group IDG Integrated Drive Generator IDG Installation Design Guide IDG Internet Discussion Group IDG Inset Dielectric Guide IDG International Dangerous Goods (mail, shipping) Books Worldwide (Foster City, CA), also a subsidiary of International Data Group (Framingham, MA), has acquired Hungry Minds, Inc. (San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , CA), producer of Hungry minds.com, an online learning market place that provides over 17,000 courses and learning resources from its partnerships with companies, universities, professional and training organizations. No terms were given. IDGB IDGB Improved Durability Gear Box said it completed the deal "in order to accelerate (our) online knowledge offerings." IDGB ceo John Kilcullen said the deal is another step in IDGB's "transformation and commitment to becoming the leading global provider of lifelong learning Lifelong learning is the concept that "It's never too soon or too late for learning", a philosophy that has taken root in a whole host of different organisations. Lifelong learning is attitudinal; that one can and should be open to new ideas, decisions, skills or behaviors. solutions in both print and online format." Founded in 1999, Hungry Minds offers thousands of university-level and professional development courses and services for corporatate executives, individuals and students. |
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