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RECORDED BOOKS NAMES MIKE PYLAND CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER

Recorded Books, the world’s largest independent producer of audiobooks and a Haights Cross Communications company, has announced that Michael Pyland has been appointed Chief Technology Officer. This is a new senior management position for Recorded Books. Pyland reports directly to Scott Williams, President of Recorded Books.

“We are delighted to welcome Mike Pyland to Recorded Books, said Scott Williams. “The audio recording industry is changing and growing quickly. Recorded Books is already a leader in delivering digital audio products. We see huge additional growth opportunities by focusing even more intently on innovative and improved methods for content delivery and customer service. Mike will play a critical role in investigating and implementing new systems that help us to better meet the needs of our customers. Mike is an accomplished technologist with an impressive record of both designing and implementing new technology solutions.”

Pyland has over 25 years of experience in the Information Technology industry. He joins Recorded Books from Laureate Education, Inc., where he was Vice President of Technology. He has held senior technology positions with Intelligent Healthcare and Virgin Records. He also ran his own software consulting and design firm, Pyland Development.

“I am excited about joining the Recorded Books team. There are huge opportunities today for rapid innovation in delivering online content to new markets and audiences worldwide. Recorded Books can build on its already impressive brand and leadership market position in delivering high-quality audio products,” Pyland said.

About Recorded Books:

Recorded Books, LLC, a Haights Cross Communications company, produces and distributes unabridged audiobooks and other audio products to public and university libraries and schools on CD, cassette, and Playaway digital player. Over 9,000 titles are available for adults, children, and young adults in English and Spanish languages narrated by professional, award-winning actors. Recorded Books also distributes music, educational lectures, independent films, and nonfiction films on DVD. Packaging is designed for high circulation. One-year warranty, cataloging, processing, and free MARC records are available. For more information, visit www.recordedbooks.com.

About Haights Cross Communications:

Founded in 1997 and based in White Plains, NY, Haights Cross Communications is a premier educational and library publisher dedicated to creating the finest books, audio products, periodicals, software, and online services, serving the following markets: K-12 supplemental education, public and school libraries, and consumers. Haights Cross companies include: Triumph Learning, Buckle Down Publishing, Options Publishing, and Recorded Books. For more information, visit www.haightscross.com.