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Acquisition Of Noncontrolling Interest	3 Months Ended
Jul. 30, 2011
Acquisition Of Noncontrolling Interest
Acquisition Of Noncontrolling Interest	(15) Acquisition of Noncontrolling Interest Sterling Publishing had a 50% joint venture interest in Begin Smart LLC (Begin Smart), to develop, sell, and distribute books for infants, toddlers, and children under the brand name BEGIN SMART^®. During the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2010, the Company purchased the remaining 50% outside interest in Begin Smart for $300. 100% of Begin Smart results of operations for the period subsequent to the Begin Smart acquisition date are included in the consolidated financial statements. The pro forma effect assuming the acquisition of Begin Smart at the beginning of the fiscal year and prior fiscal year is not material.

Acquisition Of Noncontrolling Interest

3 Months Ended

Jul. 30, 2011

Acquisition Of Noncontrolling Interest

(15) Acquisition of Noncontrolling Interest

Sterling Publishing had a 50% joint venture interest in Begin Smart LLC (Begin Smart), to develop, sell, and distribute books for infants, toddlers, and children under the brand name BEGIN SMART^®. During the 13 weeks ended October 30, 2010, the Company purchased the remaining 50% outside interest in Begin Smart for $300. 100% of Begin Smart results of operations for the period subsequent to the Begin Smart acquisition date are included in the consolidated financial statements. The pro forma effect assuming the acquisition of Begin Smart at the beginning of the fiscal year and prior fiscal year is not material.