Infinitas Learning acquires L J Create

Infinitas Learning, the UK subsidiary of academic publisher Nelson Thornes, has acquired academic... Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2012-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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