Knovel K-News

Knovel K-News - April 6, 2005
Vol. 5, Iss. 7 - www.knovel.com

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>> FEATURED TITLES

Open Access to K-Essentials - 9 Titles

Readers of K-News have two weeks of open access to a select title or group of titles each issue. This issue features nine titles that make up
Knovel's new K-Essentials program (details about this program are listed below in Briefs). The nine K-Essentials titles are:

* International Critical Tables of Numerical Data, Physics, Chemistry and Technology (1st Electronic Edition)
* Knovel Critical Tables - Lite
* Military Handbook - MIL-HDBK-5H: Metallic Materials and Elements for Aerospace Vehicle Structures (Knovel Interactive Edition)
* Smithsonian Physical Tables (9th Revised Edition)
* Metallic Materials Properties Development and Standardization (MMPDS)
* Engineering Problem Solving - A Classical Perspective
* Essential Practices for Managing Chemical Reactivity Hazards
* Handbook of Mathematical Functions with Formulas, Graphs, and Mathematical Tables
* Dialogues Concerning Two New Sciences

Start using K-Essentials now! You have immediate and unlimited access for the next two weeks--no registration required. Enjoy!

>> BRIEFS

New K-Essentials Program - Free Access to 9 Titles

Knovel offers unlimited permanent access to a group of nine titles (pictured below) for all organizations, including business, academic, government,
and not-for-profit. This exciting new program, called K-Essentials, makes it easy for organizations worldwide to experience the power of "data
brought to life." Knovel's online service goes far beyond traditional e-books by adding the power of software tools joined to high quality content,
all inside the Web browser. Quite simply, Knovel improves research--and we want to prove it to you!

Although access to K-Essentials is free and available to everyone in an organization, you must first request access. The contact person who applies
for access must be a librarian, information specialist, or senior manager. Join the 800+ other organizations who already subscribe. For full details,
including an online application, go to: www.info.knovel.com/essentials.

Knovel Appoints Tom Gensch VP of Worldwide Sales

J. Thomas "Tom" Gensch has been appointed Vice President of Worldwide Sales for Knovel Corporation. Tom assumes immediate responsibility for Knovel's
rapid business development, revenue, and market share growth, and for sharpening Knovel's competitive advantage and market leading position as a
user-driven and customer-focused technical information company.

Before joining Knovel, Tom was Vice President of Content and Premium Service at Payment One. He has also held positions as Vice President of Sales at
both Tele Knowledge and Support Soft. According to Knovel CEO Chris Forbes, "Tom brings extensive management experience and sales leadership success
with rapidly growing information companies to Knovel. His strong customer focus and deep understanding of how professionals use information will
drive increased value for our customers."