Note 3 - Variable Interest Entity (Details Textual)	9 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2018
EAM Trust [Member]
Non Voting Profits Interest Percent	50.00%

Represents percentage of non-voting profits interest.

No definition available.

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Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration