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June 23, 2006

Thomson Gale Publishes Encyclopedia of the American Revolution: Library of Military History and Landmarks of the American Revolution

Classic Title – In Print Since 1966 – Revised for New Second Edition

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 23, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) , announces the release of Encyclopedia of the American Revolution: Library of Military History, which includes Landmarks of the American Revolution.

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Thomson Gale Releases Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

Third edition serves as guide for information on medical topics in easy-to-understand language

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 23, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), announces the release of the new Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine.

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June 22, 2006

Thomson Gale Launches Academic OneFile at ALA National Conference

New Services for Academic Market Offered Through Collaboration with Thomson Scientific

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 22, 2006 – At the ALA National Conference, Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) , will unveil the newest addition to the InfoTrac® suite of full-text products – Academic OneFile.

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Authentication Will Soon be Easier with AccessMyLibrary.com’s New Virtual Library Card

Authenticates Users with E-Mail, Password

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 22, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) , is working with libraries nationwide to add a new virtual library card feature to its AccessMyLibrary.com platform. This enhancement will allow users to register and authenticate on the site using their e-mail address and a self-designated password, similar to an online shopping or banking experience.

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Thomson Gale Health Encyclopedias Named to Doody Enterprises Inc.’s Core Title List

Titles Possess Essential Knowledge Needed by Professionals in Health Disciplines

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 22, 2006 – Three encyclopedias published by Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), were named to Doody Enterprise’s Core Titles in the Health Sciences 2006 . The selected titles are The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine, Second Edition; Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health: Infancy Through Adolescence and The Gale Encyclopedia of Cancer: A Guide to Cancer and Its Treatments, Second Edition.

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Discover the Worth of Art, Antiques and Collectibles with Thomson Gale’s New Price It! Antiques & Collectibles Database

New Database Tool Evaluates Art, Antiques and Collectibles

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 22, 2006 – This summer, Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) , will release Price It! Antiques & Collectibles, an antiques and collectibles pricing database that allows the experienced antiques dealer and the novice collector to identify, research and price art, antiques and collectibles.

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Sleeping Bear Press Hosts Book Signing at ALA Annual Conference; Helps Rebuild New Orleans

Anita Prieto Will Sign at Thomson Gale Booth; Donation Made to ALA Hurricane Relief Fund

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 22, 2006 – Sleeping Bear Press™, an imprint of Thomson Gale, part of The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), is helping rebuild the Gulf Coast’s hurricane-damaged libraries, one book at a time. The publisher is donating $1 from the sale of each of its library-focused children’s title B is for Bookworm: A Library Alphabet to the American Library Association’s (ALA) Hurricane Katrina Disaster Relief Fund. Anita Prieto, the author, will be signing books in the Thomson Gale booth on Monday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Books will be available for purchase at the booth and at the ALA bookstore.

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Thomson Gale Helps Libraries Cast a Smarter Net With Advocacy, Access and Authority

Library-Focused Campaign Focuses on Keeping Libraries Relevant

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 22, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), launched a campaign that addresses the changing needs of libraries in today’s Internet age. The campaign encourages librarians to “cast a smarter net” for their patrons and other information seekers by advocating for the usefulness of libraries and by providing access to the powerful, authoritative information libraries possess.

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Las Vegas-Clark County Library District and Boston Public Library Go Virtual

With the Addition of Gale Virtual Reference Library’s eBook Platform, Major Public LibrariesTake Their Collections Online

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 22, 2006 – Las Vegas-Clark County Library District and Boston Public Library are among the growing number of libraries taking their resources online. By purchasing the complete collection of titles housed in Gale Virtual Reference Library, Thomson Gale’s unprecedented eBook platform, these systems are providing their patrons with more convenient access to the authoritative information the library possesses .

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AccessMyLibrary.com, OCLC Open WorldCat Now Linked

New Partnership Provides Relevant Information Quickly, Seamlessly

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 22, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) , welcomes a new partner to the AccessMyLibrary.com platform – OCLC’s Open WorldCat program.

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June 19, 2006

Salt Lake City Public Library Named 2006 Library of the Year

Thomson Gale and Library Journal Honor Library at ALA National Conference

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 19, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), and Library Journal proudly announce the 2006 Library of the Year – Salt Lake City Public Library.

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June 02, 2006

Thomson Gale Announces Release of Dictionary of Literary Biography, Volume 325

Newest Volume Focuses on Australian Literature from 1975-2000

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 2, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC) , announces the release of Dictionary of Literary Biography 325: Australian Writers, 1975–2000. The Dictionary of Literary Biography series , produced by Bruccoli Clark Layman, Inc. and published by Thomson Gale, is now in its twenty-eighth year.

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June 01, 2006

Thomson Gale and Library Media Connection Announce Three Recipients of the Second Annual TEAMS Award

Award Celebrates Critical Collaboration Between Libraries, Teachers

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich., June 1, 2006 – Thomson Gale, part of the Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), and Library Media Connection magazine today announced the three winners of the second annual TEAMS Award -- Teachers and Media Specialists Influencing Student Achievement.

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