iVillage and Rutledge Hill Press Ink Book Deal; iVillageSolutions Book Series Extends iVillage Brand Offline, Further Diversifies Revenue Stream.Business Editors iVillage Inc. (Nasdaq: IVIL), a leading women's media company and the number one source for women's information online, and Rutledge Hill Press, publisher of the New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Times' bestsellers I Hope You Dance, the Life's Little Instruction Book series, and Cooking With Friends, today announced that the companies have agreed to publish the iVillageSolutions(TM) Book Series. The first four books Four Books Chinese Sishu Ancient Confucian texts used as the basis of study for civil service examinations (see Chinese examination system) in China (1313–1905). are expected to launch during the first two quarters of 2003 with additional titles planned for the second half of 2003. iVillage will receive a share of royalties from the sale of all books. The deal is a logical offline extension of iVillage's award-winning and trusted content, and another example of iVillage creating revenue from pre-existing assets. The series specifically leverages the information and advice shared by hundreds of thousands of iVillage women every month in iVillage's community areas. Doug McCormick, iVillage Chairman & Chief Executive Officer said, "Working with Rutledge Hill Press, one of the nation's leading publishers, is a great move for our company and brings a new source of revenue to iVillage. Through this agreement, we have created a series of books drawing from our most valuable asset -our more than 16 million unique monthly visitors - with relatively little to no overhead or cash upfront." Nancy Evans, Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of iVillage commented, "The information exchanged by our visitors over the last 7-plus years is now available to a whole new audience of women that can benefit from the wisdom and insight of our members. As the number one women's community site, we have more women participating in active problem solving problem solving Process involved in finding a solution to a problem. Many animals routinely solve problems of locomotion, food finding, and shelter through trial and error. and sharing solutions than anywhere else; these books share this by presenting the best advice for women from women." Larry Stone, Publisher of Rutledge Hill Press said, "Our expertise in publishing and selling books will expand iVillage's reach to a whole new audience. We look forward to a successful initiative and to publishing future titles with iVillage building off of their trusted content." In anticipation of the books' success, iVillage and Rutledge plan to publish approximately 6 - 12 books a year. Topics will reflect the breadth and depth of offerings on iVillage.com and draw on anecdotes from iVillage visitors and editors. The books are slated to sell in major offline outlets including bookstores, mass merchandisers and gift boutiques. They will also be marketed and promoted throughout the iVillage network. The first four books expected to be available in early 2003 are: Best Advice on Finding Mr. Right Mr. Right n. Slang The man who would make an ideal mate: "self-help guides for women in search of Mr. Right" Los Angeles Times. - delivers savvy secrets for finding (and keeping) the man a woman deserves - straight from other women who have successfully navigated the dating scene. From how to flirt, to how to get him to commit, this book provides advice for the woman looking to find love and make her relationship work. Edited by Kellie Gould, iVillage Senior Vice President of Programming. Available January 2003. Best Advice on Life After Baby Arrives - presents tried-and-true, practical tips for moms from moms. The book addresses a range of a new mother's needs and issues from how to deal with the inevitable exhaustion, to reconnecting romantically with her spouse, to carving out carving out Managed care adjective Referring to the practice of allowing healthy persons in small employer groups to buy lower cost health insurance policies, while workers who are sicker must buy more expensive high-risk pool coverage time for herself. This book will provide comfort, reassurance and inspiration to women facing the demanding first months after the baby arrives. Edited by Nancy Evans, iVillage Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief. Available January 2003. Quiz Therapy - women will get to know themselves and their friends better with over 65 of iVillage.com's best quizzes, from "are you in love with a leech leech, predacious or parasitic annelid worm of the class Hirudinea, characterized by a cylindrical or slightly flattened body with suckers at either end for attaching to prey. ?" and "what did last night's dream really mean?" to "will you be rich?" and "are you sexy?" This book will feature fun, insightful self-assessments in such categories as Personality, Love, Dating, Couples, Weddings, Home and Beauty. Edited by Eileen Livers, iVillage Vice President of Editorial Programming. Available April 2003. Heirloom Recipes - a rare collection of recipes handed down from mother to daughter, from great-aunt to great-niece, from generation to generation. The book brings together the family recipes of the women of iVillage, and reflects the spirit in which these recipes were originally shared. Coupled with each recipe are the special tips and fond memories behind each dish. The book also features blank pages where readers can add their own family heirloom recipes. Edited by Jennifer Saltiel, Director of the iVillage Food Channel and contributing writer for Country Living magazine. Available April 2003. About Rutledge Hill Press Rutledge Hill Press began in 1982 as a hobby and turned into a multi-million dollar company by publishing books that inspire, educate, and entertain. Rutledge Hill Press books are characterized by creativity, integrity, quality, and marketability. Among the company's best selling books are Life's Little Instruction Book, America's Dumbest Criminals America's Dumbest Criminals is a television series featuring news reports and reconstructions of particularly foolish criminal behavior, that makes the police's job of arresting them very easy. , Hogan hogan Dwelling of the Navajo Indians of Arizona and New Mexico. 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The Newborn Channel is a satellite television network in approximately 1,100 hospitals nationwide. iVillage.com is organized into branded communities across multiple topics of high importance to women and offers interactive services, peer support, content and online access to experts and tailored shopping opportunities. Content areas include Astrology, Babies, Beauty, Diet & Fitness, Entertainment, Food, Health, Home & Garden, Lamaze, Money, Parenting, Pets, Pregnancy, Relationships, Shopping, and Work. Established in 1995 and headquartered in New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. , iVillage Inc. (Nasdaq: IVIL) is recognized as an industry leader in developing innovative sponsorship and commerce relationships that match the desire of marketers to reach women with the needs of iVillage.com members for relevant information and services. 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