A Dog Lover's Guide to Canine Massage is a practical workbook designed for all dog lovers, as well as professionals - veterinarians, groomers, kennel and shelter operators, trainers, etc. - and dogs of all ages, sizes, and conditions. Fully illustrated with more than 100 photographs, it provides a strong foundation in massage technique, canine anatomy, as well as the how-to's, what-for's, and why not's. If you've ever had a massage you know how much better it makes you feel. The benefits of canine massage are about the same.for you and your 4-legged friends. Massage can help your dog relax, decrease chronic pain, speed up recovery from injuries, and help condition a working or competitive dog. Each chapter includes short exercises that help the reader build their knowledge and confidence experientially, not just theoretically. You'll learn what to look for before, during and after massage; why certain techniques are better than others for particular conditions such as arthritis; and how easily you can incorporate massage into the daily life of your canine companion.

This book places the pressures of drugs, alcohol, domestic violence, and poverty into the lives of the residents of a government housing community and woven them into a captivating tale. The story takes place in a small town in Mississippi where seven-year-old Joshua Tanner decides to sneak into the woods behind his housing complex for a swim in the forbidden pond. Yet, rather than finding his four teenage idols already enjoying a dip in the water, Joshua finds that the boys have committed a horrible crime which they are desperately trying to conceal. The plot is lined with unimaginable paths and unsurpassed suspense.

The Missouri River 340 (MR340), known as the longest non-stop canoe and kayak race in the world, is rated as one of the top 100 American adventures by National Geographic. Covering 340 exhausting miles of the mighty Missouri River, only two-thirds of those paddlers starting in Kansas City, MO finish in St. Charles four days later. What does it take in equipment, training and strategy to complete a race this tough? "Missouri River 340 First Time Finisher" provides the analysis and insights racers need to prepare for, compete in and finish this grueling adventure.

What's the secret of everlasting employability? How do you ensure that you will always have an income? This book is for those who are giving serious thought about their career. Sadly most people don't. The trick to everlasting employability in the words of the ice hockey player Wayne Gretsky is to skate to where the puck is going. How do you predict what skills, experience, and qualifications will be required by the marketplace 18 months from today? How do you ensure that those with a requirement for your skill set know about you? What does the smart candidate do to stand out from the crowd? This book is a pragmatic guide to managing your career to ensure everlasting employability.

It's summer time, and ten-year-old Joshua Tanner is looking for an adventure. He has big plans for himself and his best friend Marvin until his runaway mom drops off an unwanted little brother that Joshua never knew existed. As far as Joshua is concerned, his little brother Caleb is just a spoiled city kid who needs to be taught a lesson. But when Joshua sets out to teach Caleb a lesson, he ends up leaving him in the hands of dangerous escaped convicts.

This volatile, emotional issue, inherent to Southwest Florida, crosses several fields of study. To create this case study, faculty and graduate students from International College (Naples, Florida), with the help of a local Ft. Myers News-Press reporter, researched this expansive issue involving many organizations and businesses. This controversial topic encompassed all of Florida, but affected Southwest Florida tremendously. Due to the controversial nature of the issue and its effect on one community in particular, the authors decided to concentrate the case research on the City of Cape Coral and the local dock building industry. This study presents and analyzes the issue from differing sides. Key players include: Cape Coral Construction Industry Association, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Florida Marine Contractors Association, Florida Marine Industry, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and Save the Manatee Club. The case study is excellent for the classroom as it is an ongoing issue with a multitude of research opportunities.