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Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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May 31, 2019 USD ($) | May 31, 2018 USD ($) business | May 31, 2017 USD ($)
Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Goodwill | $ 6.3 | $ 0.0 |
Intangible assets acquired | 4.5 | 3.3 |
Amortization expense | $ 2.8 | 2.1 | $ 2.5
Useful life of intangible assets | 5 years 6 months |  |
U.K. Book Publishing Business [Member] |  |  |
Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Intangible assets acquired | $ 3.9 |  |
U.S. Based Book Fair Business [Member] |  |  |
Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Intangible assets acquired | 0.3 | $ 1.8 |
Number of businesses acquired | business |  | 2 |
U.K. Based Book Business [Member] |  |  |
Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Details) [Line Items] |  |  |
Intangible assets acquired | $ 0.3 | $ 1.5 |

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