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Receivables, Net (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2012
Receivables [Abstract]  
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Receivables, net consist of the following accounts receivable (in thousands):
 
   
October 31,
 2012
   
April 30,
 2012
 
Media Services operations:
           
     Subscription Fulfillment Services
  $ 13,281     $ 11,989  
     Newsstand Distribution Services, net of estimated returns
    36,455       26,438  
     Product Services and Other
    3,389       2,698  
      53,125       41,125  
     Less allowance for doubtful accounts
    (247 )     (581 )
    $ 52,878     $ 40,544  
                 
Real estate operations and corporate:
               
     Mortgage notes and other receivables
  $ 83     $ 55  
     Less allowance for doubtful accounts
    -       -  
    $ 83     $ 55