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Revenues - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Contract with customer, liability, revenue recognized	$ 30,900	$ 29,500
Accounts receivable, net	$ 2,068
Accounts receivable, net, percent	12.00%
Contract assets	$ (561)
Contract assets, percent	(4.00%)
Deferred revenue	$ 25,315
Deferred revenue, percent	72.00%
Textbook Library
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Operating lease income	$ 4,800	$ 10,700

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