Ambassadors (EPAX) 10-K 25 Mar 15 2014 FY Annual report Financial data

Document_and_Entity_Informatio

Document and Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Mar. 23, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	AMBASSADORS GROUP INC
Entity Central Index Key	1162315
Current Fiscal Year End Date	-19
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Filer Category	Smaller Reporting Company
Entity Public Float			$48.20
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		17,285,992
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Type	10-K
Amendment Flag	FALSE
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-14

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$2,002	$9,473
Restricted Cash	400	0
Available-for-sale securities and other	59,502	36,174
Prepaid program costs and expenses	1,335	7,069
Accounts receivable	666	1,792
Deferred tax assets	0	1,295
Total current assets	63,905	55,803
Property and equipment, net	2,429	18,452
Available-for-sale securities	0	719
Intangibles	0	3,522
Goodwill	70	9,781
Other long-term assets	81	82
Total assets	66,485	88,359
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses	2,794	3,587
Participants' deposits	23,161	26,362
Foreign currency exchange contracts	1,345	244
Deferred tax liability	18	0
Other liabilities	1	119
Total current liabilities	27,319	30,312
Foreign currency exchange contracts	0	52
Deferred tax liabilities	6	2,087
Total liabilities	27,325	32,451
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 11)
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 2,000,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock, $.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 17,286,449 and 17,040,724 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 respectively	173	170
Additional paid-in capital	1,630	411
Retained earnings	38,334	55,876
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-977	-549
Stockholders' equity	39,160	55,908
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$66,485	$88,359

CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE_SHEETS_Pa

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Preferred stock, shares authorized (in shares)	2,000,000	2,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)	0	0
Preferred stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	0	0
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares)	50,000,000	50,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (in shares)	17,286,449	17,040,724
Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares)	17,286,449	17,040,724

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS [Abstract]
Net revenue, non-directly delivered programs	$29,823	$36,752
Gross revenue, directly delivered programs	9,734	10,468
Total revenue	39,557	47,220
Cost of sales, directly delivered programs	5,719	7,046
Cost of sales, program merchandise markdown	554	0
Gross margin	33,284	40,174
Operating expenses:
Selling and marketing	27,137	30,819
General and administrative	11,037	13,762
Restructuring costs	1,928	2,212
Asset impairments	2,517	6,466
Total operating expenses	42,619	53,259
Operating loss	-9,335	-13,085
Other income:
Interest, dividend income, and gain (loss) on sale of securities	348	531
Foreign currency and other income (expense)	-97	23
Total other income	251	554
Loss before income tax provision	-9,084	-12,531
Income tax benefit (provision)	-178	4,620
Net loss from continuing operations	-9,262	-7,911
Discontinued operations:
Income (loss) from discontinued segment, including impairment and loss on disposal of $9.7 million	-9,316	1,303
Income tax benefit (provision)	1,036	-469
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations	-8,280	834
Net loss	($17,542)	($7,077)
Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic and diluted (in shares)	17,052	16,713
Net loss from continuing operations per share - basic and diluted (in dollars per share)	($0.54)	($0.47)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations per share - basic and diluted (in dollars per share)	($0.49)	$0.05
Total net loss per share - basic and diluted (in dollars per share)	($1.03)	($0.42)

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_OPE1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued operations:
Impairment and loss on sale of discontinued operations	($9,676)	$0

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS [Abstract]
Net loss	($17,542)	($7,077)
Unrealized loss on foreign currency exchange contracts, net of income tax benefit of $0 and $397	-950	-736
Unrealized (gain) loss on available-for-sale securities, net of income tax benefit of $0 and $95	522	-177
Comprehensive loss	($17,970)	($7,990)

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_COM1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS [Abstract]
Unrealized loss on foreign currency exchange contracts, income tax benefit (provision)	$0	$397
Unrealized (gain) loss on available-for-sale securities, income tax benefit	$0	$95

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CHA

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $)	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Total
In Thousands, except Share data
Balances at Dec. 31, 2012	$170	$0	$64,589	$364	$65,123
Balances (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2012	17,047,000
Net loss	0	0	-7,077	0	-7,077
Stock options exercised	0	5	0	0	5
Stock options exercised (in shares)	1,000
Stock-based compensation expense	0	2,433	0	0	2,433
Excess tax shortfall from stock-based compensation	0	-1,517	-619	0	-2,136
Stock redemptions	-1	-509	0	0	-510
Stock redemptions (in shares)	-115,000
Restricted stock grant	1	-1	0	0	0
Restricted stock grant (in shares)	108,000
Dividend to shareholders	0	0	-1,017	0	-1,017
Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes	0	0	0	-913	-913
Balances at Dec. 31, 2013	170	411	55,876	-549	55,908
Balances (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2013	17,041,000				17,040,724
Net loss	0	0	-17,542	0	-17,542
Stock options exercised	0	0	0	0	0
Stock options exercised (in shares)	0				0
Stock-based compensation expense	0	1,445	0	0	1,445
Excess tax shortfall from stock-based compensation	0	-109	0	0	-109
Stock redemptions	0	-205	0	0	-205
Stock redemptions (in shares)	-49,000
Restricted stock grant	3	88	0	0	91
Restricted stock grant (in shares)	294,000
Other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes	0	0	0	-428	-428
Balances at Dec. 31, 2014	$173	$1,630	$38,334	($977)	$39,160
Balances (in shares) at Dec. 31, 2014	17,286,000				17,286,449

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CHA1

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY [Abstract]
Dividend to shareholders (in dollars per share)	$0	$0.06

CONSOLIDATED_STATEMENTS_OF_CAS

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss	($17,542)	($7,077)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	5,755	5,368
Stock-based compensation	1,475	2,433
Deferred income taxes	-877	-3,319
Loss on ineffective portion of foreign currency exchange contracts	99	0
Loss on available for sale securities	150	0
Loss on disposition and impairment of property and equipment	1,933	6,466
Impairment and loss on sale of discontinued operations	9,676	0
Program merchandise writedown	554	0
Excess tax shortfall from stock-based compensation	109	2,136
Change in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable and other assets	1,070	-939
Prepaid program costs and expenses	5,152	9,673
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other current liabilities	-1,477	-613
Participants' deposits	-3,201	627
Net cash provided by operating activities	2,876	14,755
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of available for sale securities	-47,966	-27,448
Proceeds from sale of available-for-sale securities	25,729	23,128
Purchase of property and equipment	-1,249	-3,110
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment	9,040	0
Purchase of intangibles	-189	-344
Proceeds from sale of BookRags	4,600	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-10,035	-7,774
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchase of Common Stock	-203	-510
Dividend payment to shareholders	0	-1,017
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0	5
Excess tax shortfall from stock-based compensation	-109	-2,136
Net cash used in financing activities	-312	-3,658
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	-7,471	3,323
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	9,473	6,150
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$2,002	$9,473

The_Company

The Company	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
The Company [Abstract]
The Company		1	The Company
	Ambassadors Group, Inc. (“we”, “us” or “our”) is an educational company primarily engaged in organizing and promoting differentiated worldwide travel programs for students and professionals. These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Ambassadors Group, Inc., and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Ambassador Programs, Inc., Ambassadors Unlimited, LLC, AGI Hong Kong Limited, Beijing People to People Education Consultation Co., Ltd, Marketing Production Systems LLC, and World Adventures Unlimited, Inc. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions, which are of a normal recurring nature, are eliminated in consolidation.
	Through September 2014 we operated an education oriented research website, BookRags.com, which provided study guides, lesson plans and other educational resources to students and teachers. This business was operated by BookRags, Inc. (“BookRags”) our then wholly-owned subsidiary. In September 2014, we consummated the sale of the BookRags subsidiary. All activities related to BookRags have been reflected as discontinued operations for all periods presented. For additional information, see Note 8 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
	Subsequent to the sale of BookRags we operate in a single segment that consists of providing educational travel services to students and professionals through multiple itineraries.
	All of our assets are located in the United States. Revenues from our directly delivered travel programs are derived primarily from activity in the United States. Revenue from our non-directly delivered programs is derived internationally in the following geographic areas for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:
		Years Ended December 31,
		2014			2013
	Europe		78	%		61	%
	South Pacific (primarily Australia and New Zealand)		12	%		17	%
	Asia (primarily China)		3	%		11	%
	Other		7	%		11	%

Summary_of_Significant_Account

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies		2	Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Available-for-Sale Securities
	We invest cash in excess of operating requirements in high quality, short-term money market instruments, government municipal bonds, and other investments at high credit quality institutions. At times, such balances may be in excess of the federal depository insurance limit or may be on deposit at institutions which are not covered by this insurance.
	We consider investments with original maturities at date of purchase of three months or less to be cash equivalents. We classify our marketable debt investments as available-for-sale securities, which are carried at fair value and can be exposed to concentrations of credit risk and interest rate risk. Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from operations and reported as accumulated other comprehensive income, net of deferred income taxes. Realized gains and losses on the sale of available-for-sale securities are recognized on a specific identification basis in the consolidated statement of operations in the period the investments are sold within interest, dividend income, and gain (loss) on sale of securities.
	Management evaluates investment securities for other-than-temporary declines in fair value on a quarterly basis. If the fair value of investment securities falls below their amortized cost and the decline is deemed to be other-than-temporary, the securities will be written down to current market value, resulting in a loss recorded in the statement of operations. Realized losses could occur in future periods due to a change in management’s intent to hold the investments to maturity, a change in management’s assessment of credit risk, or a change in regulatory or accounting requirements.
	Derivative Financial Instruments
	We use foreign currency exchange contracts as a means of mitigating exposure to foreign currency risk connected to anticipated travel programs. In entering into these contracts, we have assumed the risk that might arise from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. However, as all contracts are with high quality institutions, we do not expect any losses as a result of counterparty defaults.
	We measure derivative contracts as assets and liabilities based on their fair value. Gains or losses resulting from changes in the fair value of derivatives in each period are recorded either in current earnings or other comprehensive income (“OCI”), depending on the use of the derivative, whether it qualifies for hedge accounting and whether that hedge is effective. Amounts deferred in OCI are reclassified to “Net revenue, non-directly delivered programs” when the hedged transaction has occurred. Ineffective portions of any change in fair value of a derivative are recorded in current period foreign currency and other income (expense).
	Other Investments
	Companies in which we own 20 percent or less are accounted for using the cost method, while companies we own at least 20 percent but less than 50 percent are accounted for using the equity method. Companies in which we own greater than 50 percent are consolidated into our financial statements and are listed in Note 1, “The Company,” to the consolidated financial statements.
	In 2003, we purchased a minority interest in a company, Full On (Europe) Ltd. This company provides development activities for our delegates traveling in Europe, New Zealand and Australia, and is accounted for using the equity method. Additionally, during August 2005, we made an investment in a safety awareness firm to support the education of and support of safe travel practices, Safe Passage Travel I, LLC. This investment is accounted for using the cost method. Both investments are included in other long-term assets on the consolidated balance sheets.
	Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment are stated at acquisition cost less accumulated depreciation. Major additions and increases in functionality are capitalized, whereas cost of maintenance and repairs that do not improve or extend the lives of the respective assets are expensed as incurred. Depreciation and amortization are recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets, generally between two to seven years.
	We perform reviews for the impairment of property and equipment at least annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. When property and equipment are sold, retired, or impaired, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is recognized in the consolidated statement of operations. Refer to Note 6, “Property and Equipment”.
	Goodwill
	Goodwill is deemed to have an indefinite life and is not amortized but subject to an annual impairment test. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of the goodwill is not recoverable and exceeds its fair value. Refer to Note 9, “Intangible Assets and Goodwill” for further information.
	Prepaid Program Costs and Expenses
	Our prepaid expenses consist primarily of prepaid program costs for airline deposits, program delivery vendor deposits, hotel deposits and other miscellaneous costs associated with delivering our programs. Additionally, we have prepaid costs associated with merchandise used on our programs and other operating expenses, such as liability insurance. Those advanced payments are recorded as prepaid program costs and expenses.
	Revenue Recognition
	We invoice delegates in advance of travel, and payments made are recorded as deferred liabilities for participant deposits. The use of cash collected from participant deposits is not restricted by agreement or law, therefore is not reported as restricted cash. Upon enrollment, each new delegate is required to make a deposit of between $300 and $500, depending on the program, with monthly, and lump sum payments due leading up to travel.
	For non-directly delivered programs, we do not actively manage the operations of each program, and therefore, recognize revenue and anticipated costs from these programs on a net basis within net revenue, non-directly delivered programs when travel programs begin.
	For directly delivered programs in which we organize and operate all activities, we recognize the revenue associated with these programs within gross revenue, directly delivered programs over the period the programs operate. We recognize the costs associated with operating these programs within cost of sales, directly delivered programs over the period the programs operate.
	We charge administrative fees under our withdrawal policy for any delegate who enrolls on our programs but does not ultimately travel. The amount of the administrative fee will vary depending on when the withdrawal occurs. We recognize administration fees concurrent with the revenue recognition from the related programs.
	Restructuring Costs
	Our restructuring costs are comprised primarily of contract termination fees, employee separation payments, and other transition related expenses. Liabilities associated with the restructuring plan are recognized and measured at fair value when the liability is incurred. We estimate the amounts of some of these costs based on expectations at the time the expenses are incurred and reevaluate the liabilities at each reporting date based on current expectations. Refer to Note 7, “Restructuring Costs” for further information.
	Income Taxes
	Deferred tax assets and liabilities and income tax expenses and benefits are recorded for the expected future income tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the consolidated financial statements. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the temporary differences between the carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse.
	We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we determine these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. At December 31, 2014, we determined that we may not be able to realize all of our deferred tax assets before expiration, and therefore have recorded a valuation allowance. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.
	We recognize the financial statement effect of a tax position when, based on the technical merits of the uncertain tax position, it is more likely than not to be sustained on a review by taxing authorities. These estimates are based on judgments made from information currently available to us. We review these estimates and make changes to recorded amounts of uncertain tax positions as facts and circumstances warrant. Refer to Note 11, “Income Taxes.”
	Earnings Per Share
	Earnings per share - basic is computed using the two-class method by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares, including participating securities, outstanding during the period. Earnings per share - diluted is computed by increasing the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding by the additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potentially dilutive common shares had been issued. Participating securities include our unvested employee restricted stock awards with time-based vesting, which receive non-forfeitable dividend payments. Refer to Note 15, “Earnings Per Share.”
	Other Comprehensive Income
	Other comprehensive income refers to revenues, expenses, gains and losses that under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States are included in comprehensive income, but are excluded from net income as these amounts are recorded directly as an adjustment to stockholders’ equity, net of tax. Our other comprehensive income is composed of unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency exchange contracts and available-for-sale securities.
	Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation
	We maintain an Equity Participation Plan under which we have granted non-qualified stock options, performance stock units, restricted stock awards, and restricted stock units to employees, non-employee directors and consultants. The fair value of the equity instruments granted are estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes and other pricing models, utilizing assumptions as described in Note 13, “Stock-Based Compensation.”
	Estimates
	The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those associated with available-for-sale securities, valuation of fixed assets, income taxes, foreign currency exchange contracts, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, and contingencies.
	We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In June, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-12, Compensation-Stock Compensation: Accounting for Share-Based Payments when the terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period (ASU 2014-12). ASU 2014-12 requires that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition on performance stock unit awards. In some cases, the terms of an award may provide that the performance target could be achieved after an employee completes the requisite service period. That is, the employee would be entitled to benefit from the award regardless of whether the employee is rendering service on the date the performance target is achieved. Our current performance stock unit awards are contingent upon employment status as well as internal metrics. As such, this ASU is not expected to have an impact on our financial statements or disclosures.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-09), which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under GAAP. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than are required under existing GAAP.
	The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein, using either of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients, or (ii) a retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of adoption (which includes additional footnote disclosures). We are currently evaluating the impact of our pending adoption of ASU 2014-09 on our consolidated financial statements and have not yet determined the method by which we will adopt the standard in 2017.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity (ASU 2014-08). This ASU relates to discontinued operations reporting for disposals of components of an entity that represent strategic shifts that have, or will have, a major effect on the entity’s operations and financial results. The standard expands disclosures for discontinued operations and requires new disclosures related to individually material disposals that do not meet the definition of a discontinued operation. The provisions of this ASU are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014 and will be reflected in periods following the fourth quarter of 2014.
	In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements – Going Concern (ASU 2014-15). This ASU requires an entity’s management to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. The ASU requires disclosures that will enable financial statement users to understand the conditions and events that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and management’s plans to alleviate such conditions and events. If substantial doubt cannot be alleviated, an entity must include a statement in the footnotes to the financial statements indicating that there is substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. The standard is effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual and interim periods thereafter. Early application is permitted. Upon adoption, we will use this new standard to assess going concern.
	Management has assessed the impact of other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards and determined that the provisions are either not applicable to us, or are not anticipated to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Investments_and_Fair_Value_Mea

Investments and Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Investments and Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Investments and Fair Value Measurements		3	Investments and Fair Value Measurements
	Fair value is defined as the price that would be received from selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. When determining fair value, we consider the principal or most advantageous market, and we consider assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability, such as inherent risk, transfer restrictions, and risk of non-performance.
	Our financial instruments are measured and recorded at fair value. Our non-financial assets, (including: property and equipment; intangible assets; and goodwill), are measured at fair value upon acquisition, reviewed annually, and are fully assessed if there is an indicator of impairment. An adjustment would be made to record non-financial assets at fair value only when an impairment charge is recognized.
	Fair value is determined for assets and liabilities using a three-tiered hierarchy, based upon significant levels of inputs as follows:
		-	Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
		-	Level 2 – Observable inputs, other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices in active markets for similar assets and liabilities, quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active, or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
		-	Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. This includes certain pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs.
	The following tables summarize the composition of our investments at December 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
										Classification on Balance Sheet
	31-Dec-14	Amortized			Unrealized			Aggregate		Cash and cash		Short-term		Long-term
		Cost			Losses			Fair Value		equivalents		available-for-sale		available-for-sale
												securities		securities
	Short term municipal securities funds2	$	59,520		$	(18	)	$	59,502	$	—	$	59,502	$	—
	Total	$	59,520		$	(18	)	$	59,502	$	—	$	59,502	$	—
										Classification on Balance Sheet
	31-Dec-13	Amortized			Unrealized			Aggregate		Cash and cash		Short-term		Long-term
		Cost			Gains (Losses)			Fair Value		equivalents		available-for-sale		available-for-sale
												securities		securities
	ARS, greater than one year	$	1,002		$	(283	)	$	719	$	—	$	—	$	719
	Money market funds, ninety days or less		488			—			488		488		—		—
	Municipal securities1
	Short term municipal securities funds2		27,493			(143	)		27,350		—		27,350		—
	One year or less		952			3			955		—		955		—
	After one year through three years		3,132			20			3,152		—		3,152		—
	Greater than three years through five years		4,854			(137	)		4,717		—		4,717		—
	Total	$	37,921		$	(540	)	$	37,381	$	488	$	36,174	$	719
		1	Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
		2	Amounts include short-term municipal security funds that do not have a set maturity date.
	The following table details the fair value measurements of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis within the three levels of the fair value hierarchy at December 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
					Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
	31-Dec-14	Fair Market			Level 1			Level 2		Level 3
		Value
	Municipal securities1	$	59,502		$	59,502		$	—	$	—
	Foreign currency exchange contracts		14			—			14		—
	Total financial assets	$	59,516		$	59,502		$	14	$	—
	Financial liabilities:
	Foreign currency exchange contracts		1,359			—			1,359		—
	Total financial liabilities	$	1,359		$	—		$	1,359	$	—
					Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
	31-Dec-13	Fair Market			Level 1			Level 2		Level 3
		Value
	Financial assets:
	ARS	$	719		$	—		$	—	$	719
	Money market funds		488			488			—		—
	Municipal securities2		36,174			27,350			8,824		—
	Foreign currency exchange contracts		253			—			253		—
	Total financial assets	$	37,634		$	27,838		$	9,077	$	719
	Financial liabilities:
	Foreign currency exchange contracts		549			—			549		—
	Total financial liabilities	$	549		$	—		$	549	$	—
		1	At December 31, 2014, municipal securities consisted solely of holdings in short-term municipal security funds.
		2	At December 31, 2013, municipal securities consisted of a 76/13/11 split between holdings in short-term municipal security funds, municipal revenue bonds and municipal general obligation bonds, respectively. In addition, the underlying credit rating of the municipal securities at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were A+, A1 or better as defined by S&P 500 and Moody’s, respectively.
	Money market funds and municipal security funds are classified as Level 1 assets because market prices are readily available for these investments. Level 2 financial assets and liabilities represent the fair value of our municipal bonds and foreign currency exchange contracts that were valued using models that take into account the contract terms, as well as multiple inputs where applicable, such as equity prices, interest rates, volatility and currency rates. Level 3 financial assets represent the fair value of our auction-rate securities (“ARS”), which were valued using a pricing model that takes into account the average life of the underlying collateral, the rate of return, and the spread used for similar issuances.
	The following table details the fair value measurements of assets measured on a non-recurring basis within the three levels of the fair value hierarchy at December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
					Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
	31-Dec-13	Fair Market			Level 1			Level 2		Level 3		Total Loss
		Value
	Property and equipment, land and building	$	11,000		$	—		$	—	$	11,000	$	4,544
	In April 2012, our Board of Directors approved the listing for sale of our corporate headquarters building and land located in Spokane, Washington. We entered into a purchase and sale agreement in the third quarter of 2014 and closed on the sale in November 2014. During the third quarter of 2013, we performed an impairment analysis that resulted in us lowering the fair value of our corporate headquarters building and land by $4.5 million to $11.0 million based on a weighted average probability model of estimated future cash flows. Based on changes in the sales price and ultimately the final purchase and sales agreement, we recorded additional impairment charges in the second and third quarter of 2014 totaling $2.5 million. Refer to Note 6, “Property and Equipment.”
	The following table presents a reconciliation for the year ended 2013 of available-for-sale ARS measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs (in thousands):
		December 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Beginning balance	$	719		$	723
	Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized)
Included in earnings		(115	)		—
Included in OCI		281			(4	)
Sales and settlements		(885	)		—
Ending balance	$	—		$	719
In determining the fair value of our financial instruments, we consider the individual ratings of each holding. With regard to bonds, we consider the following: the underlying rating of the issuer irrespective of the insurance; the performance of the issuer; the term of the bond; and the quality of bond insurance provided by the rating of the bond insurer.

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen

Derivative Financial Instruments	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Derivative Financial Instruments		4	Derivative Financial Instruments
	The majority of our travel programs take place outside of the United States and most foreign suppliers require payment in currency other than the U.S. dollar. Accordingly, we are exposed to foreign currency risk relative to changes in foreign currency exchange rates between those currencies and the U.S. dollar for our non-directly delivered programs. We use forward contracts that allow us to acquire foreign currency at a fixed price for a specified point in time and to provide a hedge against foreign currency risk. At December 31, 2014 amounts determined to be ineffective have been recognized in earnings. All other remaining contracts qualified for cash flow hedge accounting.
	For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is reported as a component of other comprehensive income or loss and reclassified into earnings in the same period during which the hedged transaction is recognized in earnings, which is primarily during the second and third quarters of the year when the majority of our international travel programs occur. Gains or losses representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in current earnings.
	At December 31, 2014, the following forward contracts were outstanding (in thousands):
		Notional		Matures
		Amount
	Forward contracts:
	Euro		10,000	January 2015 - July 2015
	Australian dollar		3,250	January 2015 - July 2015
	British pound		1,900	January 2015 - July 2015
	Canadian dollar		400	March 2015 - May 2015
	New Zealand dollar		400	March 2015 - July 2015
	Japanese Yen		25,000	May-15
	The fair values of our forward contracts were as follows (in thousands):
		31-Dec-14
		Derivatives designated as				Total Net
		hedging instruments
		Assets		Liabilities		Liabilities
	Forward contracts	$	14	$	1,359	$	1,345
		31-Dec-13
		Derivatives designated as				Total Net
		hedging instruments
		Assets		Liabilities		Liabilities
	Forward contracts	$	253	$	549	$	296
	The net liabilities and asset derivatives at December 31, 2014 and 2013 are reported in the consolidated balance sheet as current and long-term foreign currency exchange contracts.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)		5	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Unrealized gains or losses related to derivative securities are recorded in AOCI. The change in unrealized gains or losses related to derivative securities are recorded in other comprehensive income net of income taxes in the period the change occurred. When derivative securities designated as cash flow hedges are used to pay vendors, the effective portion of the hedge is reclassified into the income statement and recorded in net revenue, non-directly delivered programs.
	Unrealized gains or losses related to available-for-sale securities are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”). The change in unrealized gains or losses related to available-for-sale securities are recorded in other comprehensive income net of income taxes in the period the change occurred. When securities are sold and a realized gain or loss is recognized, the amount is reclassified from AOCI to the income statement and recorded in interest, dividend income, and gain (loss) on sale of securities.
	For years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, a summary of AOCI balances and gains (losses) recognized in OCI are as follows (in thousands):
		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
		Derivative Securities						Available-for-sale securities
		Year ended						Year ended
		December 31,						December 31,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Balance, beginning of period	$	(192	)	$	544		$	(357	)	$	(180	)
	Change before reclassification		(1,049	)		(948	)		372			(352	)
	Reclassification into net revenue, non-directly delivered programs		—			(185	)		—			—
	Reclassification into interest (income) expense and dividend income		99			—			150			80
	Effect of incomes taxes		—			397			—			95
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes		(950	)		(736	)		522			(177	)
	Balance, end of period	$	(1,142	)	$	(192	)	$	165		$	(357	)

Property_and_Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Property and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment		6	Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment and the changes therein consist of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2014			2013
	Land	$	—		$	1,817
	Building		—			9,183
	Office furniture, fixtures and equipment		782			2,658
	Computer equipment and software		16,304			19,659
	Construction in progress		434			146
	Total property and equipment, gross		17,520			33,463
	Less accumulated depreciation		(15,091	)		(15,011	)
	Total property and equipment, net	$	2,429		$	18,452
	The remaining cost of completion for construction in process, which consists of website and internal use software development, is estimated to be approximately $0.4 million as of December 31, 2014. For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, we recognized approximately $5.5 million and $5.0 million, respectively, in depreciation and amortization expense.
	Our corporate headquarters building was sold during the fourth quarter of 2014 and during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, we recorded impairment expenses related to this building of $2.5 million and $4.5 million, respectively. In addition we recorded approximately $2.0 million in impairment related to other property and equipment during the year ended December 31, 2013. These losses were classified in our consolidated statements of operations as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 as asset impairments.

Restructuring_Costs

Restructuring Costs	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring Costs [Abstract]
Restructuring Costs		7	Restructuring Costs
	During the third quarter of 2013, we initiated a corporate restructuring plan aimed at streamlining our cost structure and focusing our business primarily on our core Student Ambassador Programs in order to promote the long-term health of the organization. This plan included the wind down of the operations and programs associated with DSA and terminating the operations associated with our People to People – China office. The costs associated with this restructuring plan include contract termination fees associated with Discovery Student Adventures, asset impairments, and transition-related costs primarily comprised of charges for employee termination benefits, retention incentives during the transition period, and other operating costs incurred as part of the transition period. As of December 31, 2014, all restructuring expenses have been recognized.
	The following table summarizes costs incurred as part of the restructuring plan and balance of the restructuring cost liability as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
		Year ended December 31,
		2014		2013
	Restructuring liabilities as of January 1,	$	244	$	—
	Restructuring costs:
	Contract termination fees		—		1,550
	Separation payments		1,090		130
	Equity compensation expenses		314		63
	Other transition costs		524		469
	Total expense		1,928		2,212
	less: cash payments made during period		1,619		1,905
	less: non-cash expenses		314		63
	Total restructuring liabilities as of December 31,	$	239	$	244

Discontinued_Operations

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Discontinued Operations		8	Discontinued Operations
	In furtherance to its focus on the core Student Ambassadors programs, in September 2014 we consummated the sale of BookRags for $5.0 million, subject to a $0.4 million escrow arrangement to be released in 2015. The amount subject to escrow is disclosed as restricted cash on the consolidated balance sheet. All activities related to BookRags have been reflected as discontinued operations on our consolidated financial statements for all periods presented. The BookRags disposal loss before considering the impact of income taxes was $9.7 million.
	The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities of discontinued operations including in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013. There were no assets and liabilities of discontinued operations as of December 31, 2014.
	Assets
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	765
	Accounts receivable		731
	Other current assets		62
	Total current assets		1,558
	Property and equipment, net		710
	Intangibles		3,522
	Goodwill		9,711
	Total assets	$	15,501
	Liabilities
	Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	283
	Other current liabilties		118
	Total current liabilities		401
	Other long-term liabilities		1,056
	Total liabilities	$	1,457
	The following table summarizes the results of discontinued operations for the periods indicated (in thousands):
		Year ended December 31,
		2014			2013
	Total revenue	$	2,608		$	3,975
	Gross margin	$	2,282		$	3,462
	Selling & marketing expenses	$	714		$	1,499
	General & administrative expenses	$	687		$	661
	Restructuring costs	$	522		$	—
	Impairment and loss on sale of discontinued operations	$	9,676		$	—
	Operating income (loss) from discontinued operations	$	(9,316	)	$	1,302
	Income tax benefit (provision) on discontinued operations	$	1,036		$	(469	)
	Net income (loss) from discontinued operations	$	(8,280	)	$	834

Intangible_Assets_and_Goodwill

Intangible Assets and Goodwill	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Abstract]
Intangible Assets and Goodwill		9	Intangible Assets and Goodwill
	As discussed in Note 8, “Discontinued Operations”, in September 2014, we completed the sale of all of the assets of BookRags, which included the entire $3.5 million of intangible assets outstanding as of December 31, 2013. Therefore, there are no intangible assets at December 31, 2014 other than goodwill.
	Identified intangible assets related to discontinued operations and the changes therein consisted of the following at December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013
	Content license agreements	$	838
	Content copyrights		3,607
	Advertising relationship		512
	Other		130
	Trademark		517
	Total intangible assets, gross		5,604
	Less accumulated amortization
	Content license agreements		(236	)
	Content copyrights		(1,204	)
	Advertising relationship		(512	)
	Other		(130	)
	Total intangible assets, net	$	3,522
	For the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, we recorded approximately $0.3 million and $0.4 million, respectively, in amortization expense on intangible assets which is included in income (loss) from discontinued operations.
	Goodwill consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2014			2013
	Goodwill - BookRags	$	—		$	9,711
	Goodwill - Ambassador programs and other		70			70
	Goodwill	$	70		$	9,781
	As discussed in Note 8, “Discontinued Operations”, in September 2014, we completed the sale of all of the assets of BookRags. During the second quarter of 2014 and due to business changes (which included the prospective sale of this segment) as well as the narrow margin results of annual impairment test in December 2013, in which the estimate fair value exceeded its carrying value by less than 5 percent, we re-evaluated the carrying value of BookRags and recorded a goodwill impairment charge of $9.7 million, as the implied fair value of the goodwill was determined to be lower than its carrying value. Using the income and market approaches, the significant assumptions used to determine fair value included projected operating revenues and expenses, growth rates, terminal value, discount rates, future cash flows and capital expenditures. This impairment charge has been recorded within discontinued operations and is reflected in the table above for the year ended December 31, 2014.
	We completed our annual impairment test of goodwill related to Ambassadors Programs as of December 1, 2014, and concluded that no impairment existed.

Line_of_Credit

Line of Credit	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Line of Credit [Abstract]
Line of Credit		10	Line of Credit
	Our revolving credit agreement with Wells Fargo expired on June 1, 2014 and was not renewed.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Income Taxes		11	Income Taxes
	Major components of the benefit (provision) for income taxes from continuing operations consisted of the following (in thousands):
		Years Ended December 31,
		2014			2013
	Current tax expense
	Federal	$	85		$	796
	State		5			36
	Deferred tax benefit
	Federal		752			3,222
	State		16			97
	Total income tax benefit (provision)		858			4,151
	Less: tax benefit (provision) of discontinued operations		1,036			(469	)
	Income tax benefit (provision) from continuing operations	$	(178	)	$	4,620
	Components of the net deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows (in thousands):
		31-Dec-14
		Assets			Liabilities			Total
	Net operating loss carryforward	$	2,376		$	—		$	2,376
	Amortization of goodwill and other intangibles		5			—			5
	Accrued compensation		237			—			237
	Unrealized loss on foreign currency exchange contracts		494			—			494
	Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities		(6	)		—			(6	)
	Depreciation		—			(494	)		(494	)
	Stock options		257			—			257
	Restricted stock grants		99			—			99
	Prepaids		—			(152	)		(152	)
	Capital loss carryforward		2,173			—			2,173
	Other		269			—			269
	Valuation allowance		—			(5,282	)		(5,282	)
	Total deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$	5,904		$	(5,928	)	$	(24	)
		31-Dec-13
		Assets			Liabilities			Total
	Net operating loss carryforward	$	815		$	—		$	815
	Amortization of goodwill and other intangibles		—			(894	)		(894	)
	Accrued vacation and compensation		118			—			118
	Unrealized loss on foreign currency exchange contracts		101			—			101
	Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities		88			—			88
	Unrealized loss on auction rate securities		97			—			97
	Depreciation		—			(1,971	)		(1,971	)
	Stock options		404			—			404
	Restricted stock grants		216			—			216
	State tax deduction		30			—			30
	Prepaids		—			(209	)		(209	)
	Other		413			—			413
	Total deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$	2,282		$	(3,074	)	$	(792	)
	The income tax benefit (provision) differs from that computed using the federal statutory rate applied to income before income taxes as follows (in thousands):
		Years Ended December 31,
		2014			%			2013			%
		Amount						Amount
	Benefit at the federal statutory rate	$	3,088			34	%	$	4,262			34	%
	Tax-exempt interest		128			1.4			206			1.7
	Uncertain state tax position		53			0.6			64			0.5
	Tax rate change to deferreds - federal		—			0			34			0.3
	State income tax, net of federal benefit		(5	)		(0.1	)		36			0.3
	Idaho refund credit		26			0.3			—			0
	Other		4			0			18			0.1
	Valuation allowance		(3,472	)		(38.2	)		—			0
	Income tax benefit (provision) from continuing operations		(178	)		(2.0	%)		4,620			36.9	%
	Effect of discontinued operations		1,036			6.7			(469	)		(0.1	)
	Total income tax benefit	$	858			4.7	%	$	4,151			37	%
	As of December 31, 2014, no unrecognized tax benefits are recorded as accounts payable or accrued expenses in the consolidated balance sheet. During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, we recognized $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, of income tax benefit in the consolidated statement of operations associated with uncertain tax positions.
	As of December 31, 2014, we have a tax net operating loss carryforward of $7.0 million that will begin expiring in 2033 if not utilized. Additionally, we have a capital loss carryforward of $6.2 million that will begin expiring in 2017 if not utilized.
	The following summarizes the unrecognized tax benefits activity during 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
		2014			2013
	Gross unrecognized tax benefit as of January 1,	$	83		$	225
Increases in uncertain tax benefits as a result of tax positions taken during the current period		—			—
Settlements with tax authorities		—			(26	)
Lapse of statute of limitations		(83	)		(116	)
Gross unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31,	$	0		$	83
We assess the available positive and negative evidence to estimate if sufficient future taxable income will be generated to use the existing deferred tax assets. A significant piece of objective negative evidence evaluated was the cumulative loss incurred over the three-year period ended December 31, 2014. Such objective evidence limits the ability to consider other subjective evidence such as our projections for future growth.
As a result, we determined that the negative evidence outweighed the positive evidence as of December 31, 2014 and a valuation allowance of $5.3 million has been recorded to reduce deferred tax assets to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized. This accounting treatment has no effect on our ability to utilize deferred tax assets such as a loss carryforward and tax credits to reduce future cash tax payments. We will continue to assess the likelihood that the deferred tax assets will be realizable at each reporting period and the valuation allowance will be adjusted accordingly.
We file tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state jurisdictions. We may be subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for the years after 2010. We may also be subject to examination by various state jurisdictions for the years after 2009.

Commitments_and_Contingencies

Commitments and Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments and Contingencies		12	Commitments and Contingencies
	We are not a party to any material pending legal proceedings other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to our business; the outcome of which we believe will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows or results of operations.
	We are subject to the possibility of various loss contingencies, including claims, suits and complaints, arising in the ordinary course of business. We consider the likelihood of loss or impairment of an asset or the incurrence of a liability, as well as our ability to reasonably estimate the amount of loss, in determining loss contingencies. An estimated loss contingency is accrued when it is probable that an asset has been impaired or a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. We regularly evaluate current information available to us to determine whether such accruals should be adjusted and whether new accruals are required.
	Under our Bylaws, our directors and officers have certain rights to indemnification by us against certain liabilities that may arise by reason of their status or service as directors or officers. We maintain director and officer insurance, which covers certain liabilities arising from our obligation to indemnify our directors and officers and former directors in certain circumstances. No material indemnification liabilities were accrued at December 31, 2014.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation		13	Stock-Based Compensation
	Under our Equity Participation Plan (the “Plan”), we may grant stock-based incentive compensation awards to eligible employees (including officers), non-employee directors and consultants in the form of distribution equivalent rights, incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, performance share awards, performance unit awards, restricted stock awards, restricted stock units awards, stock appreciation rights, tandem stock appreciation rights, unrestricted stock awards or any combination of the foregoing, as may be best suited to the circumstances of the particular employee, director or consultant. As of December 31, 2014, we had 1,720,263 shares authorized under the Plan available for future stock-based compensation.
	Stock Options
	Under the terms of the Plan, options to purchase shares of our common stock are granted at a price set by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Compensation Committee”), not to be less than the par value of a share of common stock, and if granted as performance-based compensation or as incentive stock options, not to be less than the fair market value of the stock on the date of grant. The Compensation Committee establishes the vesting period of the awards, which is generally set at 25 percent per year for four years. Options may be exercised any time after they vest for a period up to 10 years from the grant date.
	The fair value of each stock option granted is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Black-Scholes option-pricing model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of options. Option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions, particularly for the expected term and stock price volatility. The assumptions used to calculate the fair value of options granted are evaluated and revised, as necessary, to reflect market conditions and our experience. Our employee stock options do not trade on a secondary exchange; therefore, employees do not derive a benefit from holding stock options unless there is an appreciation in the market price of our stock above the grant price. Such an increase in stock price would benefit all shareholders commensurately.
	The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions used for grants in the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
		Year ended December 31,
		2014			2013
	Expected dividend yield		—	%		0.64	%
	Expected stock price volatility		42.09	%		48.75	%
	Risk-free interest rate		2.52	%		2.51	%
	Expected life of options	4.14 Years			4.57 Years
	Estimated fair value per option granted	$	1.49		$	1.71
	The dividend yield is based on expected quarterly cash dividends paid to our shareholders. Expected stock price volatility is based on historical volatility of our stock. The risk-free interest rate is based on the implied yield available on U.S. Treasury zero-coupon issues with an equivalent remaining term. The expected term of the options represents the estimated period of time until exercise and is based on historical experience of similar awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior. Additionally, an annualized forfeiture rate of 14.14 percent is used as a best estimate of future forfeitures based on our historical forfeiture experience. Stock-based compensation expense will be adjusted in later periods if the actual forfeiture rate is different from the estimate.
	A summary of option activity under the Plan as of December 31, 2014, and the changes during the year then ended is presented below:
		Stock			Weighted-Average			Weighted-
		Options			Exercise Price			Average
								Remaining
								Contractual
								Life (years)
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		907,945		$	6.54
	Granted		209,986			4.06
	Forfeited / Expired		(566,522	)		6.22
	Exercised		—			—
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014		551,409		$	6.11			7.15
	Exercisable at December 31, 2014		232,138		$	8.57			4.76
	During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the total intrinsic value of stock options exercised was zero and the total fair value of options which vested was zero and $43 thousand, respectively. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted during the year ended December 31, 2014 was $0.3 million. The aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding and exercisable stock options was zero before applicable income taxes, based on our $2.50 closing stock price at December 31, 2014. This intrinsic value would have been received by the optionees had all in-the-money stock options been exercised on that date. Compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statement of operations for stock options was $0.6 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31 2014 and 2013, respectively, before the effect of income taxes. As of December 31, 2014, the total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested stock options was approximately $0.3 million, which is expected to be recognized over approximately 3.9 years.
	Restricted Stock Grants
	Under the terms of the Plan, restricted stock awards and restricted stock units may be granted by the Compensation Committee. The Compensation Committee also establishes the vesting period of the awards, which is generally set at 100 percent at the conclusion of one to four years for restricted stock awards. The fair value of restricted stock awards and restricted stock units are based on the market price of our shares on the grant date.
	A summary of the activity of non-vested restricted stock awards and restricted stock units under the Plan as of December 31, 2014, and the changes during the year then ended is presented below:
		Restricted Stock Awards								Restricted Stock Units
		Restricted			Weighted-			Weighted-		Restricted			Weighted-		Weighted-
		Stock			Average Grant			Average		Stock Units			Average		Average
		Awards			Date Fair Value			Remaining					Grant Date		Remaining
								Contractual					Fair Value		Contractual
								Life (years)							Life (years)
	Balance at December 31, 2013		285,435		$	5.24					28,123		$	3.88
	Granted		298,216			2.42					88,809			4.27
	Forfeited		(16,826	)		5.44					(19,350	)		4.22
	Vested		(225,188	)		5.1					(15,010	)		4.16
	Balance at December 31, 2014		341,637		$	2.83			1.61		82,572		$	4.17		1.88
	At December 31, 2014, the aggregate value of non-vested restricted stock awards and restricted stock units was $0.9 million and $0.2 million, respectively, before applicable income taxes, based on a $2.50 closing stock price at December 31, 2014. During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the weighted-average grant date fair value of restricted stock awards which vested was $1.2 million and $2.2 million, respectively. Compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statement of operations for restricted stock awards was $0.8 million and $1.3 million for the years ended December 31 2014 and 2013, respectively, before the effect of income taxes. Compensation expense recognized in the consolidated statement of operations for restricted stock units was $97 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2014 and $6 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2013, before the effect of income taxes. As of December 31, 2014, total unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to restricted stock awards and restricted stock units was approximately $0.7 million and $0.3 million, respectively, which is expected to be recognized over approximately 3.9 years.
	Performance Stock Awards
	Under the terms of the Plan, performance stock awards are granted by the Compensation Committee to key employees. Performance stock awards are based on achieving key internal metrics measured at the end of each fiscal year. If performance objectives are achieved as determined by the Compensation Committee, common stock is granted. The fair value of these awards is determined on the date of grant based on our share price. A forfeiture rate of 14 percent is used as a best estimate of future forfeitures. Compensation expense related to performance stock units is evaluated quarterly to determine the likelihood that performance metrics will be achieved during the performance period.
	A summary of the activity of performance stock units under the Plan as of December 31, 2014, and the changes during the year then ended is presented below:
		Performance			Weighted-			Weighted-
		Stock Units			Average Grant			Average
					Date Fair Value			Remaining
								Contractual
								Life (years)
	Balance at December 31, 2013		114,560			4.41
	Granted		200,000		$	2.15
	Forfeited		(85,245	)		2.15
	Vested		—			—
	Balance at December 31, 2014		229,315		$	2.5			2.84
	During the year ended December 31, 2014, we granted 200,000 performance stock units payable upon the achievement of certain internal metrics over a performance period of January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2017. The total potential payouts for awards granted in 2014 ranged from 0 to 200,000 shares if targets are achieved during the performance period. Compensation expense of up to $430,000 related to these performance share unit awards is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of three years as it is probable that the performance metrics will be achieved. Approximately $5,000 in compensation expense related to the 2014 grant has been recognized.
	During the year ended December 31, 2013, we granted 121,756 performance stock units payable upon the achievement of certain internal metrics over a performance period of January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2016. The total potential payouts for awards granted in 2013 ranged from 78,149 to 121,756 shares if targets are achieved during the performance period. As of December 31, 2014 no compensation expense has been recognized related to performance stock units granted in 2013 as it is not probable that the performance metrics will be achieved.

Employee_Benefit_Plan

Employee Benefit Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Employee Benefit Plan [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plan		14	Employee Benefit Plan
	Effective March 2002, we established a 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan (the “Sharing Plan”) for our employees. Employees are eligible to participate in the Sharing Plan beginning the first month following 30 days of service and may contribute up to 100 percent of their salary, subject to the maximum contribution allowed by the Internal Revenue Service. Our matching contribution is discretionary based upon approval by management. Participants are immediately vested in their contributions plus actual earnings thereon. Participants vest progressively in the discretionary matching and profit sharing contributions of their account at the rate of 25 percent per year of service with participants becoming 100 percent vested at the completion of 4 years of service. During the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, we contributed approximately $0.1 million and $0.1 million to the Sharing Plan, respectively.

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share

Earnings (Loss) Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings (Loss) Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings (Loss) Per Share		15	Earnings (Loss) Per Share
	The following table presents a reconciliation of basic and diluted EPS computations (in thousands, except per share data and anti-dilutive stock option counts):
		Year ended December 31,
		2014			2013
	Numerator:
	Loss from continuing operations	$	(9,262	)	$	(7,911	)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations		(8,280	)		834
	Net loss		(17,542	)		(7,077	)
	Denominator:
	Weighted-average shares outstanding		17,052			16,713
	Effect of unvested restricted stock awards considered participating securities		—			—
	Weighted-average shares outstanding – basic		17,052			16,713
	Effect of dilutive common stock options		—			—
	Weighted-average shares outstanding – diluted		17,052			16,713
	Loss from continuing operations - basic		(0.54	)		(0.47	)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations - basic		(0.49	)		0.05
	Net loss per share – basic	$	(1.03	)	$	(0.42	)
	Loss from continuing operations - diluted		(0.54	)		(0.47	)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations - diluted		(0.49	)		0.05
	Net loss per share – diluted	$	(1.03	)	$	(0.42	)
	Cash dividends declared per share	$	—		$	0.06
	Restricted stock awards excluded from the calculation of basic earnings per share		201,319			272,851
	Stock options and restricted stock units excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share		698,586			1,169,489

Supplemental_Disclosures_of_Co

Supplemental Disclosures of Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Supplemental Disclosures of Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Supplemental Disclosures of Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows		16	Supplemental Disclosures of Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
	We paid cash for taxes during 2014 and 2013 of approximately $18 thousand and $0.3 million, respectively.
	Our non-cash investing and financing activities during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
		2014			2013
	Unrealized loss on foreign currency exchange contracts	$	(1,049	)	$	(1,133	)
	Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities	$	522		$	(272	)
	Property and equipment	$	—		$	(30	)

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events		17	Subsequent Events
	Subsequent to year end, we initiated a reduction in employee work force in February of 2015 and we expect to reduce approximately 60% of the total workforce. As of May 2015, we anticipate we will employ approximately 90 full-time employees.

Summary_of_Significant_Account1

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Available-for-Sale Securities	Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Available-for-Sale Securities
	We invest cash in excess of operating requirements in high quality, short-term money market instruments, government municipal bonds, and other investments at high credit quality institutions. At times, such balances may be in excess of the federal depository insurance limit or may be on deposit at institutions which are not covered by this insurance.
	We consider investments with original maturities at date of purchase of three months or less to be cash equivalents. We classify our marketable debt investments as available-for-sale securities, which are carried at fair value and can be exposed to concentrations of credit risk and interest rate risk. Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities are excluded from operations and reported as accumulated other comprehensive income, net of deferred income taxes. Realized gains and losses on the sale of available-for-sale securities are recognized on a specific identification basis in the consolidated statement of operations in the period the investments are sold within interest, dividend income, and gain (loss) on sale of securities.
	Management evaluates investment securities for other-than-temporary declines in fair value on a quarterly basis. If the fair value of investment securities falls below their amortized cost and the decline is deemed to be other-than-temporary, the securities will be written down to current market value, resulting in a loss recorded in the statement of operations. Realized losses could occur in future periods due to a change in management’s intent to hold the investments to maturity, a change in management’s assessment of credit risk, or a change in regulatory or accounting requirements.
Derivative Financial Instruments	Derivative Financial Instruments
	We use foreign currency exchange contracts as a means of mitigating exposure to foreign currency risk connected to anticipated travel programs. In entering into these contracts, we have assumed the risk that might arise from the possible inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts. However, as all contracts are with high quality institutions, we do not expect any losses as a result of counterparty defaults.
	We measure derivative contracts as assets and liabilities based on their fair value. Gains or losses resulting from changes in the fair value of derivatives in each period are recorded either in current earnings or other comprehensive income (“OCI”), depending on the use of the derivative, whether it qualifies for hedge accounting and whether that hedge is effective. Amounts deferred in OCI are reclassified to “Net revenue, non-directly delivered programs” when the hedged transaction has occurred. Ineffective portions of any change in fair value of a derivative are recorded in current period foreign currency and other income (expense).
Other Investments	Other Investments
	Companies in which we own 20 percent or less are accounted for using the cost method, while companies we own at least 20 percent but less than 50 percent are accounted for using the equity method. Companies in which we own greater than 50 percent are consolidated into our financial statements and are listed in Note 1, “The Company,” to the consolidated financial statements.
	In 2003, we purchased a minority interest in a company, Full On (Europe) Ltd. This company provides development activities for our delegates traveling in Europe, New Zealand and Australia, and is accounted for using the equity method. Additionally, during August 2005, we made an investment in a safety awareness firm to support the education of and support of safe travel practices, Safe Passage Travel I, LLC. This investment is accounted for using the cost method. Both investments are included in other long-term assets on the consolidated balance sheets.
Property and Equipment	Property and Equipment
	Property and equipment are stated at acquisition cost less accumulated depreciation. Major additions and increases in functionality are capitalized, whereas cost of maintenance and repairs that do not improve or extend the lives of the respective assets are expensed as incurred. Depreciation and amortization are recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective assets, generally between two to seven years.
	We perform reviews for the impairment of property and equipment at least annually or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. When property and equipment are sold, retired, or impaired, the related cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any gain or loss is recognized in the consolidated statement of operations. Refer to Note 6, “Property and Equipment”.
Goodwill	Goodwill
	Goodwill is deemed to have an indefinite life and is not amortized but subject to an annual impairment test. An impairment loss is recognized if the carrying amount of the goodwill is not recoverable and exceeds its fair value. Refer to Note 9, “Intangible Assets and Goodwill” for further information.
Prepaid Program Costs and Expenses	Prepaid Program Costs and Expenses
	Our prepaid expenses consist primarily of prepaid program costs for airline deposits, program delivery vendor deposits, hotel deposits and other miscellaneous costs associated with delivering our programs. Additionally, we have prepaid costs associated with merchandise used on our programs and other operating expenses, such as liability insurance. Those advanced payments are recorded as prepaid program costs and expenses.
Revenue Recognition	Revenue Recognition
	We invoice delegates in advance of travel, and payments made are recorded as deferred liabilities for participant deposits. The use of cash collected from participant deposits is not restricted by agreement or law, therefore is not reported as restricted cash. Upon enrollment, each new delegate is required to make a deposit of between $300 and $500, depending on the program, with monthly, and lump sum payments due leading up to travel.
	For non-directly delivered programs, we do not actively manage the operations of each program, and therefore, recognize revenue and anticipated costs from these programs on a net basis within net revenue, non-directly delivered programs when travel programs begin.
	For directly delivered programs in which we organize and operate all activities, we recognize the revenue associated with these programs within gross revenue, directly delivered programs over the period the programs operate. We recognize the costs associated with operating these programs within cost of sales, directly delivered programs over the period the programs operate.
	We charge administrative fees under our withdrawal policy for any delegate who enrolls on our programs but does not ultimately travel. The amount of the administrative fee will vary depending on when the withdrawal occurs. We recognize administration fees concurrent with the revenue recognition from the related programs.
Restructuring Costs	Restructuring Costs
	Our restructuring costs are comprised primarily of contract termination fees, employee separation payments, and other transition related expenses. Liabilities associated with the restructuring plan are recognized and measured at fair value when the liability is incurred. We estimate the amounts of some of these costs based on expectations at the time the expenses are incurred and reevaluate the liabilities at each reporting date based on current expectations. Refer to Note 7, “Restructuring Costs” for further information.
Income Taxes	Income Taxes
	Deferred tax assets and liabilities and income tax expenses and benefits are recorded for the expected future income tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the consolidated financial statements. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the temporary differences between the carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect in the years in which the temporary differences are expected to reverse.
	We recognize deferred tax assets to the extent that we determine these assets are more likely than not to be realized. In making such a determination, we consider all available positive and negative evidence, including future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, projected future taxable income, tax-planning strategies, and results of recent operations. At December 31, 2014, we determined that we may not be able to realize all of our deferred tax assets before expiration, and therefore have recorded a valuation allowance. If we determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, we would make an adjustment to the deferred tax asset valuation allowance, which would reduce the provision for income taxes.
	We recognize the financial statement effect of a tax position when, based on the technical merits of the uncertain tax position, it is more likely than not to be sustained on a review by taxing authorities. These estimates are based on judgments made from information currently available to us. We review these estimates and make changes to recorded amounts of uncertain tax positions as facts and circumstances warrant. Refer to Note 11, “Income Taxes.”
Earnings Per Share	Earnings Per Share
	Earnings per share - basic is computed using the two-class method by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares, including participating securities, outstanding during the period. Earnings per share - diluted is computed by increasing the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding by the additional common shares that would have been outstanding if the potentially dilutive common shares had been issued. Participating securities include our unvested employee restricted stock awards with time-based vesting, which receive non-forfeitable dividend payments. Refer to Note 15, “Earnings Per Share.”
Other Comprehensive Income	Other Comprehensive Income
	Other comprehensive income refers to revenues, expenses, gains and losses that under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States are included in comprehensive income, but are excluded from net income as these amounts are recorded directly as an adjustment to stockholders’ equity, net of tax. Our other comprehensive income is composed of unrealized gains and losses on foreign currency exchange contracts and available-for-sale securities.
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation	Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation
	We maintain an Equity Participation Plan under which we have granted non-qualified stock options, performance stock units, restricted stock awards, and restricted stock units to employees, non-employee directors and consultants. The fair value of the equity instruments granted are estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes and other pricing models, utilizing assumptions as described in Note 13, “Stock-Based Compensation.”
Estimates	Estimates
	The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those associated with available-for-sale securities, valuation of fixed assets, income taxes, foreign currency exchange contracts, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, and contingencies.
	We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	In June, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-12, Compensation-Stock Compensation: Accounting for Share-Based Payments when the terms of an Award Provide That a Performance Target Could be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period (ASU 2014-12). ASU 2014-12 requires that a performance target that affects vesting and that could be achieved after the requisite service period be treated as a performance condition on performance stock unit awards. In some cases, the terms of an award may provide that the performance target could be achieved after an employee completes the requisite service period. That is, the employee would be entitled to benefit from the award regardless of whether the employee is rendering service on the date the performance target is achieved. Our current performance stock unit awards are contingent upon employment status as well as internal metrics. As such, this ASU is not expected to have an impact on our financial statements or disclosures.
	In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (ASU 2014-09), which supersedes nearly all existing revenue recognition guidance under GAAP. The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is to recognize revenues when promised goods or services are transferred to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which an entity expects to be entitled for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 defines a five step process to achieve this core principle and, in doing so, more judgment and estimates may be required within the revenue recognition process than are required under existing GAAP.
	The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein, using either of the following transition methods: (i) a full retrospective approach reflecting the application of the standard in each prior reporting period with the option to elect certain practical expedients, or (ii) a retrospective approach with the cumulative effect of initially adopting ASU 2014-09 recognized at the date of adoption (which includes additional footnote disclosures). We are currently evaluating the impact of our pending adoption of ASU 2014-09 on our consolidated financial statements and have not yet determined the method by which we will adopt the standard in 2017.
	In April 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity (ASU 2014-08). This ASU relates to discontinued operations reporting for disposals of components of an entity that represent strategic shifts that have, or will have, a major effect on the entity’s operations and financial results. The standard expands disclosures for discontinued operations and requires new disclosures related to individually material disposals that do not meet the definition of a discontinued operation. The provisions of this ASU are effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2014 and will be reflected in periods following the fourth quarter of 2014.
	In August 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements – Going Concern (ASU 2014-15). This ASU requires an entity’s management to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. The ASU requires disclosures that will enable financial statement users to understand the conditions and events that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern and management’s plans to alleviate such conditions and events. If substantial doubt cannot be alleviated, an entity must include a statement in the footnotes to the financial statements indicating that there is substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. The standard is effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual and interim periods thereafter. Early application is permitted. Upon adoption, we will use this new standard to assess going concern.
	Management has assessed the impact of other recently issued, but not yet effective, accounting standards and determined that the provisions are either not applicable to us, or are not anticipated to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

The_Company_Tables

The Company (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
The Company [Abstract]
Revenues from Geographic Areas	All of our assets are located in the United States. Revenues from our directly delivered travel programs are derived primarily from activity in the United States. Revenue from our non-directly delivered programs is derived internationally in the following geographic areas for the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:
		Years Ended December 31,
		2014			2013
	Europe		78	%		61	%
	South Pacific (primarily Australia and New Zealand)		12	%		17	%
	Asia (primarily China)		3	%		11	%
	Other		7	%		11	%

Investments_and_Fair_Value_Mea1

Investments and Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Investments and Fair Value Measurements [Abstract]
Fair Value of Investments	The following tables summarize the composition of our investments at December 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
										Classification on Balance Sheet
	31-Dec-14	Amortized			Unrealized			Aggregate		Cash and cash		Short-term		Long-term
		Cost			Losses			Fair Value		equivalents		available-for-sale		available-for-sale
												securities		securities
	Short term municipal securities funds2	$	59,520		$	(18	)	$	59,502	$	—	$	59,502	$	—
	Total	$	59,520		$	(18	)	$	59,502	$	—	$	59,502	$	—
										Classification on Balance Sheet
	31-Dec-13	Amortized			Unrealized			Aggregate		Cash and cash		Short-term		Long-term
		Cost			Gains (Losses)			Fair Value		equivalents		available-for-sale		available-for-sale
												securities		securities
	ARS, greater than one year	$	1,002		$	(283	)	$	719	$	—	$	—	$	719
	Money market funds, ninety days or less		488			—			488		488		—		—
	Municipal securities1
	Short term municipal securities funds2		27,493			(143	)		27,350		—		27,350		—
	One year or less		952			3			955		—		955		—
	After one year through three years		3,132			20			3,152		—		3,152		—
	Greater than three years through five years		4,854			(137	)		4,717		—		4,717		—
	Total	$	37,921		$	(540	)	$	37,381	$	488	$	36,174	$	719
		1	Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
		2	Amounts include short-term municipal security funds that do not have a set maturity date.
Fair Value by Balance Sheet Grouping	The following table details the fair value measurements of assets and liabilities measured on a recurring basis within the three levels of the fair value hierarchy at December 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
					Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
	31-Dec-14	Fair Market			Level 1			Level 2		Level 3
		Value
	Municipal securities1	$	59,502		$	59,502		$	—	$	—
	Foreign currency exchange contracts		14			—			14		—
	Total financial assets	$	59,516		$	59,502		$	14	$	—
	Financial liabilities:
	Foreign currency exchange contracts		1,359			—			1,359		—
	Total financial liabilities	$	1,359		$	—		$	1,359	$	—
					Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
	31-Dec-13	Fair Market			Level 1			Level 2		Level 3
		Value
	Financial assets:
	ARS	$	719		$	—		$	—	$	719
	Money market funds		488			488			—		—
	Municipal securities2		36,174			27,350			8,824		—
	Foreign currency exchange contracts		253			—			253		—
	Total financial assets	$	37,634		$	27,838		$	9,077	$	719
	Financial liabilities:
	Foreign currency exchange contracts		549			—			549		—
	Total financial liabilities	$	549		$	—		$	549	$	—
		1	At December 31, 2014, municipal securities consisted solely of holdings in short-term municipal security funds.
		2	At December 31, 2013, municipal securities consisted of a 76/13/11 split between holdings in short-term municipal security funds, municipal revenue bonds and municipal general obligation bonds, respectively. In addition, the underlying credit rating of the municipal securities at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were A+, A1 or better as defined by S&P 500 and Moody’s, respectively.
Fair Value Measurements of Assets Measured on Non-Recurring Basis	The following table details the fair value measurements of assets measured on a non-recurring basis within the three levels of the fair value hierarchy at December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
					Fair Value Measurements at Reporting Date Using
	31-Dec-13	Fair Market			Level 1			Level 2		Level 3		Total Loss
		Value
	Property and equipment, land and building	$	11,000		$	—		$	—	$	11,000	$	4,544
Fair Value of Level 3 Assets Measured on a Recurring Basis	The following table presents a reconciliation for the year ended 2013 of available-for-sale ARS measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs (in thousands):
		December 31,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	Beginning balance	$	719		$	723
	Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized)
	Included in earnings		(115	)		—
	Included in OCI		281			(4	)
	Sales and settlements		(885	)		—
	Ending balance	$	—		$	719

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen1

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivative Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Foreign Currency Contracts, by Maturity	At December 31, 2014, the following forward contracts were outstanding (in thousands):
		Notional		Matures
		Amount
	Forward contracts:
	Euro		10,000	January 2015 - July 2015
	Australian dollar		3,250	January 2015 - July 2015
	British pound		1,900	January 2015 - July 2015
	Canadian dollar		400	March 2015 - May 2015
	New Zealand dollar		400	March 2015 - July 2015
	Japanese Yen		25,000	May-15
Forward Contracts, by Hedging Designation	The fair values of our forward contracts were as follows (in thousands):
		31-Dec-14
		Derivatives designated as				Total Net
		hedging instruments
		Assets		Liabilities		Liabilities
	Forward contracts	$	14	$	1,359	$	1,345
		31-Dec-13
		Derivatives designated as				Total Net
		hedging instruments
		Assets		Liabilities		Liabilities
	Forward contracts	$	253	$	549	$	296

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]
Summary of AOCI Balances and Gains (Losses) Recognized in OCI	For years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, a summary of AOCI balances and gains (losses) recognized in OCI are as follows (in thousands):
		Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
		Derivative Securities						Available-for-sale securities
		Year ended						Year ended
		December 31,						December 31,
		2014			2013			2014			2013
	Balance, beginning of period	$	(192	)	$	544		$	(357	)	$	(180	)
	Change before reclassification		(1,049	)		(948	)		372			(352	)
	Reclassification into net revenue, non-directly delivered programs		—			(185	)		—			—
	Reclassification into interest (income) expense and dividend income		99			—			150			80
	Effect of incomes taxes		—			397			—			95
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes		(950	)		(736	)		522			(177	)
	Balance, end of period	$	(1,142	)	$	(192	)	$	165		$	(357	)

Property_and_Equipment_Tables

Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Property and Equipment [Abstract]
Property and Equipment	Property and equipment and the changes therein consist of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2014			2013
	Land	$	—		$	1,817
	Building		—			9,183
	Office furniture, fixtures and equipment		782			2,658
	Computer equipment and software		16,304			19,659
	Construction in progress		434			146
	Total property and equipment, gross		17,520			33,463
	Less accumulated depreciation		(15,091	)		(15,011	)
	Total property and equipment, net	$	2,429		$	18,452

Restructuring_Costs_Tables

Restructuring Costs (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring Costs [Abstract]
Summary of Changes in Restructuring Cost Liability	The following table summarizes costs incurred as part of the restructuring plan and balance of the restructuring cost liability as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
		Year ended December 31,
		2014		2013
	Restructuring liabilities as of January 1,	$	244	$	—
	Restructuring costs:
	Contract termination fees		—		1,550
	Separation payments		1,090		130
	Equity compensation expenses		314		63
	Other transition costs		524		469
	Total expense		1,928		2,212
	less: cash payments made during period		1,619		1,905
	less: non-cash expenses		314		63
	Total restructuring liabilities as of December 31,	$	239	$	244

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Discontinued Operations [Abstract]
Schedule of Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures	The following table summarizes the assets and liabilities of discontinued operations including in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013. There were no assets and liabilities of discontinued operations as of December 31, 2014.
	Assets
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	765
	Accounts receivable		731
	Other current assets		62
	Total current assets		1,558
	Property and equipment, net		710
	Intangibles		3,522
	Goodwill		9,711
	Total assets	$	15,501
	Liabilities
	Current liabilities:
	Accounts payable and accrued expenses	$	283
	Other current liabilties		118
	Total current liabilities		401
	Other long-term liabilities		1,056
	Total liabilities	$	1,457
	The following table summarizes the results of discontinued operations for the periods indicated (in thousands):
		Year ended December 31,
		2014			2013
	Total revenue	$	2,608		$	3,975
	Gross margin	$	2,282		$	3,462
	Selling & marketing expenses	$	714		$	1,499
	General & administrative expenses	$	687		$	661
	Restructuring costs	$	522		$	—
	Impairment and loss on sale of discontinued operations	$	9,676		$	—
	Operating income (loss) from discontinued operations	$	(9,316	)	$	1,302
	Income tax benefit (provision) on discontinued operations	$	1,036		$	(469	)
	Net income (loss) from discontinued operations	$	(8,280	)	$	834

Intangible_Assets_and_Goodwill1

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Intangible Assets and Goodwill [Abstract]
Intangible Assets Related to Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]	Identified intangible assets related to discontinued operations and the changes therein consisted of the following at December 31, 2013 (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2013
	Content license agreements	$	838
	Content copyrights		3,607
	Advertising relationship		512
	Other		130
	Trademark		517
	Total intangible assets, gross		5,604
	Less accumulated amortization
	Content license agreements		(236	)
	Content copyrights		(1,204	)
	Advertising relationship		(512	)
	Other		(130	)
	Total intangible assets, net	$	3,522
Goodwill	Goodwill consisted of the following (in thousands):
		December 31,
		2014			2013
	Goodwill - BookRags	$	—		$	9,711
	Goodwill - Ambassador programs and other		70			70
	Goodwill	$	70		$	9,781

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes	Major components of the benefit (provision) for income taxes from continuing operations consisted of the following (in thousands):
		Years Ended December 31,
		2014			2013
	Current tax expense
	Federal	$	85		$	796
	State		5			36
	Deferred tax benefit
	Federal		752			3,222
	State		16			97
	Total income tax benefit (provision)		858			4,151
	Less: tax benefit (provision) of discontinued operations		1,036			(469	)
	Income tax benefit (provision) from continuing operations	$	(178	)	$	4,620
Components of Net Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	Components of the net deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows (in thousands):
		31-Dec-14
		Assets			Liabilities			Total
	Net operating loss carryforward	$	2,376		$	—		$	2,376
	Amortization of goodwill and other intangibles		5			—			5
	Accrued compensation		237			—			237
	Unrealized loss on foreign currency exchange contracts		494			—			494
	Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities		(6	)		—			(6	)
	Depreciation		—			(494	)		(494	)
	Stock options		257			—			257
	Restricted stock grants		99			—			99
	Prepaids		—			(152	)		(152	)
	Capital loss carryforward		2,173			—			2,173
	Other		269			—			269
	Valuation allowance		—			(5,282	)		(5,282	)
	Total deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$	5,904		$	(5,928	)	$	(24	)
		31-Dec-13
		Assets			Liabilities			Total
	Net operating loss carryforward	$	815		$	—		$	815
	Amortization of goodwill and other intangibles		—			(894	)		(894	)
	Accrued vacation and compensation		118			—			118
	Unrealized loss on foreign currency exchange contracts		101			—			101
	Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities		88			—			88
	Unrealized loss on auction rate securities		97			—			97
	Depreciation		—			(1,971	)		(1,971	)
	Stock options		404			—			404
	Restricted stock grants		216			—			216
	State tax deduction		30			—			30
	Prepaids		—			(209	)		(209	)
	Other		413			—			413
	Total deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$	2,282		$	(3,074	)	$	(792	)
Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	The income tax benefit (provision) differs from that computed using the federal statutory rate applied to income before income taxes as follows (in thousands):
		Years Ended December 31,
		2014			%			2013			%
		Amount						Amount
	Benefit at the federal statutory rate	$	3,088			34	%	$	4,262			34	%
	Tax-exempt interest		128			1.4			206			1.7
	Uncertain state tax position		53			0.6			64			0.5
	Tax rate change to deferreds - federal		—			0			34			0.3
	State income tax, net of federal benefit		(5	)		(0.1	)		36			0.3
	Idaho refund credit		26			0.3			—			0
	Other		4			0			18			0.1
	Valuation allowance		(3,472	)		(38.2	)		—			0
	Income tax benefit (provision) from continuing operations		(178	)		(2.0	%)		4,620			36.9	%
	Effect of discontinued operations		1,036			6.7			(469	)		(0.1	)
	Total income tax benefit	$	858			4.7	%	$	4,151			37	%
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Activity	The following summarizes the unrecognized tax benefits activity during 2014 and 2013 (in thousands):
		2014			2013
	Gross unrecognized tax benefit as of January 1,	$	83		$	225
	Increases in uncertain tax benefits as a result of tax positions taken during the current period		—			—
	Settlements with tax authorities		—			(26	)
	Lapse of statute of limitations		(83	)		(116	)
	Gross unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31,	$	0		$	83

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Stock-Based Compensation [Abstract]
Valuation Assumptions	The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted-average assumptions used for grants in the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013.
		Year ended December 31,
		2014			2013
	Expected dividend yield		—	%		0.64	%
	Expected stock price volatility		42.09	%		48.75	%
	Risk-free interest rate		2.52	%		2.51	%
	Expected life of options	4.14 Years			4.57 Years
	Estimated fair value per option granted	$	1.49		$	1.71
Summary of Stock Option Activity	A summary of option activity under the Plan as of December 31, 2014, and the changes during the year then ended is presented below:
		Stock			Weighted-Average			Weighted-
		Options			Exercise Price			Average
								Remaining
								Contractual
								Life (years)
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013		907,945		$	6.54
	Granted		209,986			4.06
	Forfeited / Expired		(566,522	)		6.22
	Exercised		—			—
	Outstanding at December 31, 2014		551,409		$	6.11			7.15
	Exercisable at December 31, 2014		232,138		$	8.57			4.76
Summary of Activity of Non-Vested Restricted Stock Awards and Restricted Stock Units	A summary of the activity of non-vested restricted stock awards and restricted stock units under the Plan as of December 31, 2014, and the changes during the year then ended is presented below:
		Restricted Stock Awards								Restricted Stock Units
		Restricted			Weighted-			Weighted-		Restricted			Weighted-		Weighted-
		Stock			Average Grant			Average		Stock Units			Average		Average
		Awards			Date Fair Value			Remaining					Grant Date		Remaining
								Contractual					Fair Value		Contractual
								Life (years)							Life (years)
	Balance at December 31, 2013		285,435		$	5.24					28,123		$	3.88
	Granted		298,216			2.42					88,809			4.27
	Forfeited		(16,826	)		5.44					(19,350	)		4.22
	Vested		(225,188	)		5.1					(15,010	)		4.16
	Balance at December 31, 2014		341,637		$	2.83			1.61		82,572		$	4.17		1.88
Summary of Activity of Performance Stock Units under The Plan	A summary of the activity of performance stock units under the Plan as of December 31, 2014, and the changes during the year then ended is presented below:
		Performance			Weighted-			Weighted-
		Stock Units			Average Grant			Average
					Date Fair Value			Remaining
								Contractual
								Life (years)
	Balance at December 31, 2013		114,560			4.41
	Granted		200,000		$	2.15
	Forfeited		(85,245	)		2.15
	Vested		—			—
	Balance at December 31, 2014		229,315		$	2.5			2.84

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Earnings (Loss) Per Share [Abstract]
Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted EPS Computations	The following table presents a reconciliation of basic and diluted EPS computations (in thousands, except per share data and anti-dilutive stock option counts):
		Year ended December 31,
		2014			2013
	Numerator:
	Loss from continuing operations	$	(9,262	)	$	(7,911	)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations		(8,280	)		834
	Net loss		(17,542	)		(7,077	)
	Denominator:
	Weighted-average shares outstanding		17,052			16,713
	Effect of unvested restricted stock awards considered participating securities		—			—
	Weighted-average shares outstanding – basic		17,052			16,713
	Effect of dilutive common stock options		—			—
	Weighted-average shares outstanding – diluted		17,052			16,713
	Loss from continuing operations - basic		(0.54	)		(0.47	)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations - basic		(0.49	)		0.05
	Net loss per share – basic	$	(1.03	)	$	(0.42	)
	Loss from continuing operations - diluted		(0.54	)		(0.47	)
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations - diluted		(0.49	)		0.05
	Net loss per share – diluted	$	(1.03	)	$	(0.42	)
	Cash dividends declared per share	$	—		$	0.06
	Restricted stock awards excluded from the calculation of basic earnings per share		201,319			272,851
	Stock options and restricted stock units excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share		698,586			1,169,489

Supplemental_Disclosures_of_Co1

Supplemental Disclosures of Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Supplemental Disclosures of Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Non-cash Investing Financing Activities	Our non-cash investing and financing activities during the years ended December 31, 2014 and 2013 are as follows (in thousands):
		2014			2013
	Unrealized loss on foreign currency exchange contracts	$	(1,049	)	$	(1,133	)
	Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities	$	522		$	(272	)
	Property and equipment	$	—		$	(30	)

The_Company_Details

The Company (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Europe [Member]
Revenues from geographic areas [Abstract]
Revenues from geographic areas (in hundredths)	78.00%	61.00%
South Pacific (Primarily Australia and New Zealand) [Member]
Revenues from geographic areas [Abstract]
Revenues from geographic areas (in hundredths)	12.00%	17.00%
Asia (primarily China) [Member]
Revenues from geographic areas [Abstract]
Revenues from geographic areas (in hundredths)	3.00%	11.00%
Other [Member]
Revenues from geographic areas [Abstract]
Revenues from geographic areas (in hundredths)	7.00%	11.00%

Summary_of_Significant_Account2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2014
Ownership Percentage [Line Items]
Deferred liabilities for participant deposit minimum	$300
Deferred liabilities for participant deposit maximum	$500
Minimum [Member]
Ownership Percentage [Line Items]
Equity method investments ownership percentage (in hundredths)	20.00%
Percentage of ownership to consolidate (in hundredths)	50.00%
Maximum [Member]
Ownership Percentage [Line Items]
Cost method investment ownership percentage (in hundredths)	20.00%
Equity method investments ownership percentage (in hundredths)	50.00%

Summary_of_Significant_Account3

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) (Property and Equipment [Member])	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014
Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	2 years
Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Estimated useful lives	7 years

Investments_and_Fair_Value_Mea2

Investments and Fair Value Measurements (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended				3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013		Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$59,520,000		$37,921,000
Unrealized Gains (Losses)	-18,000		-540,000
Aggregate Fair Value	59,502,000		37,381,000
Cash and cash equivalents	0		488,000
Short-term available-for-sale securities	59,502,000		36,174,000
Long-term available-for-sale securities	0		719,000
Financial assets [Abstract]
ARS			719,000
Money market funds			488,000
Municipal securities	59,502,000	[1]	36,174,000	[2]
Foreign currency exchange contracts	14,000		253,000
Total financial assets	59,516,000		37,634,000
Financial liabilities [Abstract]
Foreign currency exchange contracts	1,359,000		549,000
Total financial liabilities	1,359,000		549,000
Property and equipment, land and building			11,000,000
Total Loss	2,000,000		4,544,000
Short-term municipal security funds as a percentage of municipal securities (in hundredths)			76.00%
Municipal revenue bonds as a percentage of municipal securities (in hundredths)			13.00%
Municipal general obligation bonds as a percentage of municipal securities (in hundredths)			11.00%
Impairment of land and Building	2,517,000		6,466,000
Changed listing price for land and building						2,500,000
Reconciliation of available-for-sale ARS measured at fair value on a recurring basis using Level 3 inputs [Abstract]
Beginning balance	719,000		723,000
Total gains or losses (realized/unrealized [Abstract]
Included in earnings	-115,000		0
Included in OCI	281,000		-4,000
Sales and settlements	-885,000		0
Ending balance	0		719,000
Land [Member]
Financial liabilities [Abstract]
Impairment of land and Building					11,000,000
Building [Member]
Financial liabilities [Abstract]
Total Loss	2,500,000		4,500,000
Impairment of land and Building					4,500,000
Level 1 [Member]
Financial assets [Abstract]
ARS			0
Money market funds			488,000
Municipal securities	59,502,000	[1]	27,350,000	[2]
Foreign currency exchange contracts	0		0
Total financial assets	59,502,000		27,838,000
Financial liabilities [Abstract]
Foreign currency exchange contracts	0		0
Total financial liabilities	0		0
Property and equipment, land and building			0
Level 2 [Member]
Financial assets [Abstract]
ARS			0
Money market funds			0
Municipal securities	0	[1]	8,824,000	[2]
Foreign currency exchange contracts	14,000		253,000
Total financial assets	14,000		9,077,000
Financial liabilities [Abstract]
Foreign currency exchange contracts	1,359,000		549,000
Total financial liabilities	1,359,000		549,000
Property and equipment, land and building			0
Level 3 [Member]
Financial assets [Abstract]
ARS			719,000
Money market funds			0
Municipal securities	0	[1]	0	[2]
Foreign currency exchange contracts	0		0
Total financial assets	0		719,000
Financial liabilities [Abstract]
Foreign currency exchange contracts	0		0
Total financial liabilities	0		0
Property and equipment, land and building			11,000,000
Auction Rate Securities ("ARS"), Greater Than One Year [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost			1,002,000
Unrealized Gains (Losses)			-283,000
Aggregate Fair Value			719,000
Cash and cash equivalents			0
Short-term available-for-sale securities			0
Long-term available-for-sale securities			719,000
Money Market Funds, Ninety Days or Less [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost			488,000
Unrealized Gains (Losses)			0
Aggregate Fair Value			488,000
Cash and cash equivalents			488,000
Short-term available-for-sale securities			0
Long-term available-for-sale securities			0
Short Term Municipal Securities Funds [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	59,520,000	[3],[4]	27,493,000	[3],[4]
Unrealized Gains (Losses)	-18,000	[3],[4]	-143,000	[3],[4]
Aggregate Fair Value	59,502,000	[3],[4]	27,350,000	[3],[4]
Short-term available-for-sale securities	59,502,000	[3],[4]	27,350,000	[3],[4]
Municipal Securities Maturing in One Year or Less [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost			952,000	[3]
Unrealized Gains (Losses)			3,000	[3]
Aggregate Fair Value			955,000	[3]
Cash and cash equivalents			0	[3]
Short-term available-for-sale securities			955,000	[3]
Long-term available-for-sale securities			0	[3]
Municipal Securities Maturing After One Year Through Three Years [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost			3,132,000	[3]
Unrealized Gains (Losses)			20,000	[3]
Aggregate Fair Value			3,152,000	[3]
Cash and cash equivalents			0	[3]
Short-term available-for-sale securities			3,152,000	[3]
Long-term available-for-sale securities			0	[3]
Municipal Securities Maturing Greater Than Three Years Through Five Years [Member]
Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost			4,854,000	[3]
Unrealized Gains (Losses)			-137,000	[3]
Aggregate Fair Value			4,717,000	[3]
Cash and cash equivalents			0	[3]
Short-term available-for-sale securities			4,717,000	[3]
Long-term available-for-sale securities			$0	[3]
[1]	At December 31, 2014, municipal securities consisted solely of holdings in short-term municipal security funds.
[2]	At December 31, 2013, municipal securities consisted of a 76/13/11 split between holdings in short-term municipal security funds, municipal revenue bonds and municipal general obligation bonds, respectively. In addition, the underlying credit rating of the municipal securities at December 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were A+, A1 or better as defined by S&P 500 and Moody's, respectively.
[3]	Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
[4]	Amounts include short-term municipal security funds that do not have a set maturity date.

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen2

Derivative Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Forward contracts, assets	14	$253
Forward contracts, liabilities	1,359	549
Total net forward contracts	1,345	296
Euro [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of foreign currency forward contracts	10,000
Euro [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative maturity date range	31-Jan-15
Euro [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative maturity date range	31-Jul-15
Australian Dollar [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of foreign currency forward contracts	3,250
Australian Dollar [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative maturity date range	31-Jan-15
Australian Dollar [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative maturity date range	31-Jul-15
British Pound [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of foreign currency forward contracts	1,900
British Pound [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative maturity date range	31-Jan-15
British Pound [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative maturity date range	31-Jul-15
Canadian Dollar [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of foreign currency forward contracts	400
Canadian Dollar [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative maturity date range	31-Mar-15
Canadian Dollar [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative maturity date range	31-May-14
New Zealand Dollar [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of foreign currency forward contracts	400
New Zealand Dollar [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative maturity date range	31-Mar-14
New Zealand Dollar [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative maturity date range	31-Jul-15
Japanese Yen [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount of foreign currency forward contracts	25,000
Derivative maturity date range	31-May-15

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	($549)
Reclassification into net revenue, non-directly delivered programs	29,823	36,752
Reclassification into interest (income) expense and dividend income	348	531
Effect of incomes taxes, Derivative Securities	0	-397
Effect of income taxes, Available-for-sale securities	0	-95
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	-428	-913
Balance, end of period	-977	-549
Derivative Securities [Member] | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	-192	544
Change before reclassification	-1,049	-948
Reclassification into net revenue, non-directly delivered programs	0	-185
Reclassification into interest (income) expense and dividend income	99	0
Effect of incomes taxes, Derivative Securities	0	397
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	-950	-736
Balance, end of period	-1,142	-192
Available-for-Sale Securities [Member] | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Balance, beginning of period	-357	-180
Change before reclassification	372	-352
Reclassification into net revenue, non-directly delivered programs	0	0
Reclassification into interest (income) expense and dividend income	150	80
Effect of income taxes, Available-for-sale securities	0	95
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	522	-177
Balance, end of period	$165	($357)

Property_and_Equipment_Details

Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Property and Equipment [Abstract]
Total property and equipment, gross	$17,520,000	$33,463,000
Less accumulated depreciation	-15,091,000	-15,011,000
Total property and equipment, net	2,429,000	18,452,000
Other asset impairments charges	2,000,000	4,544,000
Remaining cost of completion for construction in process	400,000
Depreciation and amortization expense on property and equipment	5,500,000	5,000,000
Land [Member]
Property and Equipment [Abstract]
Total property and equipment, gross	0	1,817,000
Building [Member]
Property and Equipment [Abstract]
Total property and equipment, gross	0	9,183,000
Other asset impairments charges	2,500,000	4,500,000
Office Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment [Member]
Property and Equipment [Abstract]
Total property and equipment, gross	782,000	2,658,000
Computer Equipment and Software [Member]
Property and Equipment [Abstract]
Total property and equipment, gross	16,304,000	19,659,000
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property and Equipment [Abstract]
Total property and equipment, gross	$434,000	$146,000

Restructuring_Costs_Details

Restructuring Costs (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring cost liability [Roll Forward]
Total restructuring liabilities as of beginning of period	$244	$0
Restructuring costs	1,928	2,212
less: cash payments made during period	1,619	1,905
less: non-cash expenses	314	63
Total restructuring liabilities as of end of period	239	244
Contract Termination Fees [Member]
Restructuring cost liability [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	0	1,550
Separation Payments [Member]
Restructuring cost liability [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	1,090	130
Equity Compensation Expense [Member]
Restructuring cost liability [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	314	63
Other Transition Costs [Member]
Restructuring cost liability [Roll Forward]
Restructuring costs	$524	$469

Discontinued_Operations_Detail

Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current assets: [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents		$765,000
Accounts receivable		731,000
Other current assets		62,000
Total current assets		1,558,000
Property and equipment, net		710,000
Intangibles		3,522,000
Goodwill		9,711,000
Total assets		15,501,000
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		283,000
Other current liabilities		118,000
Total current liabilities		401,000
Other long-term liabilities		1,056,000
Total liabilities		1,457,000
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Income Statement Disclosures [Abstract]
Total revenue		2,608,000	3,975,000
Gross margin		2,282,000	3,462,000
Selling & marketing expenses		714,000	1,499,000
General & administrative expenses		687,000	661,000
Restructuring costs		522,000	0
Impairment and loss on sale of discontinued operations		9,676,000	0
Operating income (loss) from discontinued operations		-9,316,000	1,302,000
Income tax benefit (provision) on discontinued operations		1,036,000	-469,000
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations		-8,280,000	834,000
Gross proceeds from sale of BookRags	5,000,000
Amount held in escrow	$400,000

Intangible_Assets_and_Goodwill2

Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Identified intangible assets other than goodwill [Abstract]
Total intangible assets, gross		$5,604,000
Total intangible assets, net	0	3,522,000
Amortization expense on intangible assets	300,000	400,000
Identified goodwill and changes [Abstract]
Goodwill	70,000	9,781,000
BookRags [Member]
Identified goodwill and changes [Abstract]
Goodwill	0	9,711,000
Maximum percentage of carrying value of goodwill by which it exceeds (in hundredths)	5.00%
Goodwill impairment charge	9,700
Ambassador Programs and Other [Member]
Identified goodwill and changes [Abstract]
Goodwill	70,000	70,000
Content License Agreements [Member]
Identified intangible assets other than goodwill [Abstract]
Finite lived intangible assets		838,000
Less accumulated amortization		-236,000
Content Copyrights [Member]
Identified intangible assets other than goodwill [Abstract]
Finite lived intangible assets		3,607,000
Less accumulated amortization		-1,204,000
Advertising Relationship [Member]
Identified intangible assets other than goodwill [Abstract]
Finite lived intangible assets		512,000
Less accumulated amortization		-512,000
Other [Member]
Identified intangible assets other than goodwill [Abstract]
Finite lived intangible assets		130,000
Less accumulated amortization		-130,000
Trademark [Member]
Identified intangible assets other than goodwill [Abstract]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets		$517,000

Income_Taxes_Details

Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current tax expense [Abstract]
Federal	$85,000	$796,000
State	5,000	36,000
Deferred tax benefit (provision) [Abstract]
Federal	752,000	3,222,000
State	16,000	97,000
Total income tax benefit (provision)	858,000	4,151,000
Income tax benefit (provision)	1,036,000	-469,000
Income tax benefit (provision) from continuing operations	-178,000	4,620,000
Assets [Abstract]
Net operating loss carryforward	2,376,000	815,000
Amortization of goodwill and other intangibles	5,000	0
Accrued vacation and compensation	237,000	118,000
Unrealized loss on foreign currency exchange contracts	494,000	101,000
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities	-6,000	88,000
Unrealized loss on auction rate securities		97,000
Depreciation	0	0
Stock options	257,000	404,000
Restricted stock grants	99,000	216,000
State tax deduction		30,000
Prepaids	0	0
Capital loss carryforward	2,173,000
Other	269,000	413,000
Valuation allowance	0
Total deferred tax assets	5,904,000	2,282,000
Liabilities [Abstract]
Net operating loss carryforward	0	0
Amortization of goodwill and other intangibles	0	-894,000
Accrued vacation and compensation	0	0
Unrealized loss on foreign currency exchange contracts	0	0
Unrealized loss on available-for-sale securities	0	0
Unrealized loss on auction rate securities		0
Depreciation	-494,000	-1,971,000
Stock options	0	0
Restricted stock grants	0	0
State tax deduction		0
Prepaids	-152,000	-209,000
Capital loss carryforward	0
Other	0	0
Valuation allowance	-5,282,000
Total deferred tax liabilities	-5,928,000	-3,074,000
Total [Abstract]
Net operating loss carryforward	2,376,000	815,000
Amortization of goodwill and other intangibles	5,000	-894,000
Accrued vacation and compensation	237,000	118,000
Unrealized loss on foreign currency exchange contracts	494,000	101,000
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities	-6,000	88,000
Unrealized loss on auction rate securities		97,000
Depreciation	-494,000	-1,971,000
Stock options	257,000	404,000
Restricted stock grants	99,000	216,000
State tax deduction		30,000
Prepaids	-152,000	-209,000
Capital Loss Carryforwards	2,173,000
Other	269,000	413,000
Valuation allowance	-5,282,000
Total deferred tax assets (liabilities)	-24,000	-792,000
Income tax reconciliation, Amount [Abstract]
Benefit at the federal statutory rate	3,088,000	4,262,000
Tax-exempt interest	128,000	206,000
Uncertain state tax position	53,000	64,000
Tax rate change to deferreds - federal	0	34,000
State income tax, net of federal benefit	-5,000	36,000
Idaho refund credit	26,000	0
Other	4,000	18,000
Valuation allowance	-3,472,000	0
Income tax benefit (provision) from continuing operations	-178,000	4,620,000
Income tax benefit (provision)	1,036,000	-469,000
Total income tax benefit (provision)	858,000	4,151,000
Income tax reconciliation, % [Abstract]
Benefit (provision) at the federal statutory rate (in hundredths)	34.00%	34.00%
Tax-exempt interest (in hundredths)	1.40%	1.70%
Uncertain state tax position (in hundredths)	0.60%	0.50%
Tax rate change to deferreds - federal (in hundredths)	0.00%	0.30%
State income tax, net of federal benefit (in hundredths)	-0.10%	0.30%
Idaho refund credit (in hundredths)	0.30%	0.00%
Other (in hundredths)	0.00%	0.10%
Valuation allowance (in hundredths)	-38.20%	0.00%
Income tax benefit (provision) from continuing operations (in hundredths)	-2.00%	36.90%
Effect of discontinued operations (in hundredths)	6.70%	-0.10%
Total income tax benefit (in hundredths)	4.70%	37.00%
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate	0
Recognized income tax benefit associated with interest on uncertain tax positions in statements of operations	100,000	100,000
Net operating loss carryforward	7,000,000
Capital loss carryforward	6,200,000
Expiry date of operating loss carry forwards, if not utilized	31-Dec-33
Expiry date of capital loss carry forward, if not utilized	31-Dec-17
Unrecognized tax benefits activity [Abstract]
Gross unrecognized tax benefit as of January 1,	83,000	225,000
Increases in uncertain tax benefits as a result of tax positions taken during the current period	0	0
Settlements with tax authorities	0	-26,000
Lapse of statute of limitations	-83,000	-116,000
Gross unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31,	$0	$83,000

StockBased_Compensation_Detail

Stock-Based Compensation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares authorized under the plan available for future stock-based compensation (in shares)	1,720,263
Vesting period	4 years
Expected dividend yield (in hundredths)	0.00%	0.64%
Expected stock price volatility (in hundredths)	42.09%	48.75%
Risk-free interest rate (in hundredths)	2.52%	2.51%
Expected life of options	4 years 1 month 20 days	4 years 6 months 25 days
Estimated fair value per option granted (in dollars per share)	$1.49	$1.71
Stock options [Abstract]
Stock Options, Beginning Balance (in shares)	907,945
Stock Options, Granted (in shares)	209,986
Stock Options, Forfeited/Expired (in shares)	-566,522
Stock Options, Exercised (in shares)	0
Stock Options, Ending Balance (in shares)	551,409	907,945
Stock Options, Exercisable Ending Balance (in shares)	232,138
Stock options, weighted-average exercise price [Abstract]
Stock Options, Weighted-Average Exercise Price, Beginning Balance (in dollars per share)	$6.54
Stock Options, Granted, Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$4.06
Stock Options, Forfeited / Expired, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$6.22
Stock Options, Exercised, Weighted Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share)	$0
Stock Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance (in dollars per share)	$6.11	$6.54
Stock Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price, Ending Balance (in dollars per share)	$8.57
Outstanding, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life	7 years 1 month 24 days
Exercisable, Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life	4 years 9 months 4 days
Stock-based compensation	$1,475,000	$2,433,000
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage that can vest per year (in hundredths)	25.00%
Vesting period	4 years
Exercised period for vest from grant date	10 years
Fair value assumptions expected forfeiture rate (in hundredths)	14.14%
Stock options, weighted-average exercise price [Abstract]
Total intrinsic value of stock options exercised	0	0
Total fair value of options vested	0	43,000
Weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted	300,000
Option outstanding, intrinsic value	0
Options exercisable, intrinsic value	0
Valuation assumptions	based on our $2.50 closing stock price
Stock price (in dollars per share)	$2.50
Stock-based compensation	600,000	1,100,000
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense	300,000
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense recognition period	3 years 10 months 24 days
Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percentage that can vest per year (in hundredths)	100.00%
Stock options, weighted-average exercise price [Abstract]
Option outstanding, intrinsic value	900,000
Valuation assumptions	based on a $2.50 closing stock price
Stock price (in dollars per share)	$2.50
Stock-based compensation	800,000	1,300,000
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense	700,000
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense recognition period	3 years 10 months 24 days
Weighted-average grant date fair value of restricted stock awards vested	1,200,000	2,200,000
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards [Abstract]
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Beginning Balance (in shares)	285,435
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Shares Granted (in shares)	298,216
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Forfeited (in shares)	-16,826
Restricted Stock Awarded Performance Stock Awards, Vested (in shares)	-225,188
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Ending Balance (in shares)	341,637	285,435
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, weighted average grant date fair value [Abstract]
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Beginning Balance (in dollars per share)	$5.24
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$2.42
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$5.44
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$5.10
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending Balance (in dollars per share)	$2.83	$5.24
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life	1 year 7 months 10 days
Restricted Stock Awards [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	1 year
Restricted Stock Awards [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period	4 years
Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Stock options, weighted-average exercise price [Abstract]
Option outstanding, intrinsic value	200,000
Valuation assumptions	based on a $2.50 closing stock price
Stock-based compensation	97,000	6,000
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense	300,000
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense recognition period	3 years 10 months 24 days
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards [Abstract]
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Beginning Balance (in shares)	28,123
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Shares Granted (in shares)	88,809
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Forfeited (in shares)	-19,350
Restricted Stock Awarded Performance Stock Awards, Vested (in shares)	-15,010
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Ending Balance (in shares)	82,572	28,123
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, weighted average grant date fair value [Abstract]
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Beginning Balance (in dollars per share)	$3.88
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$4.27
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$4.22
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$4.16
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending Balance (in dollars per share)	$4.17	$3.88
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life	1 year 10 months 17 days
Performance Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Fair value assumptions expected forfeiture rate (in hundredths)	14.00%
Stock options, weighted-average exercise price [Abstract]
Stock-based compensation	5,000
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense	$430,000
Unrecognized stock-based compensation expense recognition period	3 years
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards [Abstract]
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Beginning Balance (in shares)	114,560
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Shares Granted (in shares)	200,000
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Forfeited (in shares)	-85,245
Restricted Stock Awarded Performance Stock Awards, Vested (in shares)	0
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Ending Balance (in shares)	229,315
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, weighted average grant date fair value [Abstract]
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Beginning Balance (in dollars per share)	$4.41
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$2.15
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Forfeited, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$2.15
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (in dollars per share)	$0
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value, Ending Balance (in dollars per share)	$2.50
Weighted-Average Remaining Contractual Life	2 years 10 months 2 days
Performance Stock Awards [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards [Abstract]
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Shares Granted (in shares)	0	78,149
Performance Stock Awards [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards [Abstract]
Restricted Stock and Performance Stock Awards, Shares Granted (in shares)	200,000	121,756

Employee_Benefit_Plan_Details

Employee Benefit Plan (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Employee Benefit Plan [Abstract]
Minimum service period to participate in sharing plan	30 days
Maximum contribution that employee can made in sharing plan (in hundredths)	100.00%
Percentage of participants vesting progressively in discretionary matching and profit sharing contribution (in hundredths)	25.00%
Employees vested percentage in contributions (in hundredths)	100.00%
Minimum service period required for vesting	4 years
Contributions by employer to the sharing plan	$0.10	$0.10

Earnings_Loss_Per_Share_Detail

Earnings (Loss) Per Share (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Numerator [Abstract]
Loss from continuing operations	($9,262)	($7,911)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations	-8,280	834
Net loss	($17,542)	($7,077)
Denominator [Abstract]
Weighted-average shares outstanding (in shares)	17,052,000	16,713,000
Effect of unvested restricted stock awards considered participating securities (in shares)	0	0
Weighted-average shares outstanding - basic (in shares)	17,052,000	16,713,000
Effect of dilutive common stock options (in shares)	0	0
Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted (in shares)	17,052,000	16,713,000
Loss from continuing operations - basic (in dollars per share)	($0.54)	($0.47)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations - basic (in dollars per share)	($0.49)	$0.05
Net loss per share - basic (in dollars per share)	($1.03)	($0.42)
Loss from continuing operations - diluted (in dollars per share)	($0.54)	($0.47)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations - diluted (in dollars per share)	($0.49)	$0.05
Net loss per share - diluted (in dollars per share)	($1.03)	($0.42)
Cash dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)	$0	$0.06
Restricted Stock Awards [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock options, restricted stock awards and restricted stock units excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share (in shares)	201,319	272,851
Stock Options and Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Stock options, restricted stock awards and restricted stock units excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share (in shares)	698,586	1,169,489

Supplemental_Disclosures_of_Co2

Supplemental Disclosures of Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Supplemental Disclosures of Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash paid for taxes	$18	$300
Non-cash Investing Financing Activities [Abstract]
Unrealized loss on foreign currency exchange contracts	-1,049	-1,133
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities	522	-272
Property and equipment	$0	($30)

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (Subsequent Event [Member])	0 Months Ended
	31-May-15	Feb. 28, 2015
Subsequent Event [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Percentage of total workforce reduce (in hundredths)		60.00%
Number of full-time employees	90