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02/03/2003

Press release from: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

McGraw-Hill Education Publishes Book That Demystifies Autism; Proceeds To Be Donated To Ray of Hope Charity

(CSRwire) NEW YORK, NY - A new book published by McGraw-Hill Education, (NYSE MHP) provides a new understanding of autism, a complex development disorder that affects one in 250 births.

Souls: Beneath and Beyond Autism, offers insights by parents and family members who experience autism in their daily lives.

The 129-page book combines the insightful words of Barrington, Illinois resident Sharon Rosenbloom, who has worked and trained in the field of autism for the last 13 years, with the poignant images of artist/photographer Thomas Balsamo. Their book includes portraits of families and seeks to clarify the many misconceptions and misunderstandings associated with autism.

"This is a story of diagnosis, challenge, and redemption that ultimately is a story of hope that casts autism as an allegory for life. The book is intended to inspire as it provides a glimpse into the lives and souls of these very special children and the families, teachers, and caregivers who love them," Rosenbloom said.

The book became a reality when a McGraw-Hill Higher Education employee, whose family has been touched by autism, brought the project to the attention of several McGraw-Hill colleagues. McGraw-Hill Education and several vendors then contributed the production and distribution support for the book.

"We hope that this collection of essays and photographs helps educate and enlighten readers. McGraw-Hill employees with passion and purpose gave their time and talents to see this project through," said Ed Stanford, president of McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

Proceeds from the sale of the book (list price: $31.50) will go to Ray of Hope, a charity that supports autism research. For more information and/or to order the book, visit www.books.mcgraw-hill.com and enter `Souls' in the `Search Books' field.

About McGraw-Hill Higher Education:
McGraw-Hill Higher Education, a unit of McGraw-Hill Education, is a leading provider of learning solutions in electronic and print formats. McGraw-Hill Education is a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, a global information services provider meeting worldwide needs in financial services, education and business-to-business information through leading brands such as Standard & Poor's and BusinessWeek. Founded in 1888, the Corporation has more than 350 offices in 33 countries. Sales in 2002 were $4.8 billion. Additional information is available at www.mcgraw-hill.com.
 

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