Murphy Jumps a Hurdle


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Teamwork, physical fitness and perseverance all come into play in this endearing story about competing in a dog show--from the dog's point of view! Murphy is off on another adventure when Cheryl enters him in a dog show. Murphy trains hard, but it's not clear how he'll do when the judges are watching. Filled with lively illustrations, Murphy Jumps a Hurdle includes information about dog shows.Ages 4-8




The Final Hurdle


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Get Your Career Off on the Right Track! Everything Physicians Need to Know About Employment Contracts COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS *Dangers of productivity compensation *Common incentive compensation formulas - what needs to be included *Benefits to look out for in addition to your compensation *How to determine if you are "disabled," and how the employer should NOTbe able to make this determination *What the employer can, and can't negotiate as far as benefits *Stark law traps, and how to avoid them RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS *What's really important in restrictive covenants, and what isn't worth negotiating over *Minimizing the impact of a restrictive covenant *How you can be released from a restrictive covenant *Negotiation strategies in buy-outs of restrictive covenants CALL COVERAGE *The language you must have DEFINING WHAT IS EXPECTED OF YOU *Patient contact hours expectations *What flexibility an employer will demand THE TERM OF THE AGREEMENT *Issues with hospital and managed care credentialing, and how to work around them *Grounds for termination *"Without cause" termination issues OTHER ISSUES IN AGREEMENTS TO WATCH OUT FOR *Medical record issues *Assignment of location of service *Budgetary weasel language to avoid *Malpractice issues in common provisions MALPRACTICE INSURANCE *The types of coverage, and the significance when you leave *Need for "tail coverage" *How to minimize the devastating cost of "tail coverage" PRIVATE PRACTICE ISSUES *Time to ownership *Concerns with "guaranteed" ownership *Costs of the buy-in *Methodologies for determining the buy-in, and the pros and cons of each *Why a cheap buy-in may not be in your best interest *What provisions are absolutely vital in regard to future ownership




How to Hurdle


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Bulletin


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No Hurdle Too High


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America's most successful Grand Prix rider, Margie Goldstein Engle is the star attraction at any horse show in which she competes, as well as a role model for a generation of young equestrians. Despite her parents' objections, young Margie worked odd jobs at stables in exchange for riding lessons, then proved her ability in the show ring on ponies and, later, on horses. Her first Grand Prix victory came in 1986 on Daydream, and was followed by such notable blue-ribbon successes as the prestigious American Invitational, the Budweiser AGA Show Jumping Championship, and representing the United States in Nations Cups. She is the American Grandprix Association's only eight-time Rider of the Year, and the first rider ever to place first, second, third, fourth, and fifth in a single Grand Prix class. The route to the top was not an easy one. Margie had to overcome financial challenges and a series of bone-breaking injuries that threatened to end her career. But thanks to her courage and tenacity, and the love and support of her family--especially husband, Steve--and her sponsors and fans, she rebounded to increased prominence at the international level. In addition to telling this extraordinary and inspiring story, the book offers many of the horsemanship tips and techniques that have given Margie and her students the winner's edge. Written by someone who has known Margie best--her mother--No Hurdle Too High will appeal to everyone, rider or not, who thrills to challenges and triumphs at the highest level.




Haunted by the Others


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They are the Others—the vampires, mages, and werewolves once thought to exist only in our imaginations. Now they're stepping out of the shadows, and nothing in our world will ever be the same again… In A Town Like This, Being A P.I. Can Be Murder Shiarra Waynest's detective work was dangerous enough when her client base was strictly mortal. But ailing finances have forced her to accept a lucrative case that could save her firm—if it doesn't kill her first. Shiarra has signed on to work for a high-level mage to recover an ancient artifact owned by one of New York's most powerful vampires. As soon as Shiarra meets sexy, mesmerizing vamp Alec Royce, she knows her assignment is even more complicated than she thought. With a clandestine anti-Other group trying to recruit her, and magi being eliminated, Shiarra needs back-up and enlists her ex-boyfriend—a werewolf whose non-furry form is disarmingly appealing—and a nerdy mage with surprising talents. But it may not be enough. In a city where the undead roam, magic rules, and even the Others aren't always what they seem, Shiarra has just become the secret weapon in a battle between good and evil—whether she likes it or not… 'Fresh and snappy, dark and sexy, Hunted By The Others is a paranormal treat you'll gobble down in one eager sitting. Jess Haines is a talent to watch!' --Lara Adrian, New York Times bestselling author 'Take a sarcastic, likable heroine out of her depth with a mysterious, seductive vampire, add lots of scheming bad guys, and you've got a delightful romp of a book. Jess Haines just became my autobuy!' --Angela Knight, New York Times bestselling author 'A fun, high octane ride with a take charge heroine who will leave you wanting more.' --Alexandra Ivy, New York Times bestselling author 'Haines' fresh, feisty and fast-paced debut is full of litigious vampires, sexy shapeshifters and a mage sidekick akin to Bond's Q, what more could you want?' --Mark Henry, author of Battle of The Network Zombies 'Fresh, hilarious, and action-packed. I loved every minute of it.' --Lilith Saintcrow, author of Flesh Circus 'A sexy, bruising tango of supernatural fun and vampiric mayhem.' --Mario Acevedo, author of Jailbait Zombie