Written by leading technology journalists and experts in the U.K., the books will examine technology-related news stories from around the world—and explore their implications on everyday life and what may happen in the future.

The series is sub-branded with the Dana Centre, a popular extension of the Science Museum well-known for its innovative and thought-provoking adults-only events and debates on contemporary science, technology, and culture. A joint editorial steering committee from Wiley and the Science Museum will oversee titles on timely topics such as robot-assisted heart surgery and nanotech housing materials. Three titles in the series are expected to be released in October 2007, and a minimum of 15 books will be published over the course of the agreement.

Wiley is one of the leading U.K. publishers of computer titles and of such well-known technology brands as Wrox™, Sybex, Visual, For Dummies® and Symbian. This series expands Wiley's content offerings into a new genre of technology topics written for the technologically-curious reader. It is also the first series of its kind for the Science Museum.

"Scientific innovation continues to shape our world, but often its not clear how technology may impact on us personally," said Stephen Smith, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. "These books will be written for people who want to know "what's next?" and how technology will effect their lives in the future."

"Wiley and the Science Museum share a common mission to inform, educate, and generate discussion through innovative content," said Kat Nilsson, Programme Manager at the Science Museum. "With interesting visuals, accessible and thought-provoking text, we hope to make technology come alive."

About the Science Museum
The Science Museum is one of the top visitor attractions in the U.K. Housing 15,000 objects in a building ¼ mile long, the museum explores the past, present and future of human ingenuity. With an IMAX cinema, simulator rides, hands-on children’s galleries and guided tours, the museum provides a fascinating day out for all ages.

The Science Museum exists to promote the public understanding of the history and contemporary practice of science, medicine, technology and industry. It aims to inspire, educate and involve visitors. It achieves this by building, researching and caring for the national collections; and by interpreting these collections and engaging the public in the contemporary issues they raise.

The Dana Centre is the Science Museum's stylish adults-only bar and café dedicated to discussing contemporary science, medicine, technology and the environment. The Dana Centre is a collaboration between the Science Museum, the BA (British Association for the Advancement of Science) and The European Dana Alliance for the Brain (EDAB) making it unrivalled in its expertise and depth of knowledge of scientific and technological fields. The Centre is housed in the Wellcome Wolfson Building alongside the headquarters of the BA, EDAB and Science Museum offices.

About Wiley
Founded in 1807, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., provides must-have content and services to customers worldwide. Its core businesses include scientific, technical, and medical journals, encyclopedias, books, and online products and services; professional and consumer books and subscription services; and educational materials for undergraduate and graduate students and lifelong learners. Wiley has publishing, marketing, and distribution centers in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia. The company's corporate headquarters are located in Hoboken, New Jersey. Wiley's European operations are based in Chichester, England. The Company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols JWa and JWb. Wiley's Internet site can be accessed at www.wiley.com.