Intelligent life is discovered through a radio wave from a planet 400 light years away. Now Earth is in a race to beat their own radio waves to this planet before they discover that we exist. Through faster than light travel, a series of gateways are built and positioned between our sun and theirs, while the largest most highly advanced warship, the Victoria, is built and made ready for its maiden voyage and possible first contact mission. "Captain Kristopher Freeman, takes his first command as the ships captain and as the youngest captain in Earth's history to ever be given such a high responsibility. The shakedown cruise turns into a real mission when one of Earth destroyers is unexpectedly destroyed in that far off system by another race Earth didn't know existed and wants to take this own world for their own. Can Captain Freeman and Victoria protect his world? Read it to find out!

Most teachers attain their college degrees and believe that is their only backing in being a successful educator. Yet, there are moments when school handbooks, old textbooks, and development workshops cannot offer any help in dealing with an ordeal at school. It could range from dealing with a student that lacks a stable foundation in the home or the right words to comfort a student that needs the confidence to express her God-given talents. This book can serve as a vehicle to ignite that passion within teachers so that they can lead their students towards their rightful paths. The passages and verses from the Bible (NIV) will give a teacher insight and clarity on how to deal with everyday trials.

Pearls of empowerment that will enhance your relationships & make you think about the power of mentoring and genuine connection and longevity in relationships- that's what Reverend Darlene Jackson offers in this timely book on Mentorship, Scholarship & Empowerment. In it you will find out the importance of "Letting Ruth In." "Ruth" is the person God sent into your life for you to mentor. Reverend Darlene discusses the importance of reciprocation in the mentoring relationship. Pearls from a Protege' will show you the traits of a God-sent mentor. Along with principles Reverend Darlene lives by together with Reverend Darlene's personal anecdotes and reminiscences. Candid stories are shared about the good times as a protege and the hard times that empowered her to endure a 15-year eating disorder, three near death experiences, the loss of three babies, a car accident, controlling relationships, suicide of a close friend and divorce with the help of mentoring women and the openness to women who needed to be mentored. This book is filled with inspirations and suggestions on how to ignite your drive to leave a legacy by transforming how you relate to people. Everyone needs someone Pearls from a protege is like having an up close look at what really matters when you make a commitment to become a mentor.

Intelligent life is discovered through a radio wave from a planet 400 light years away. Now Earth is in a race to beat their own radio waves to this planet before they discover that we exist. Through faster than light travel, a series of gateways are built and positioned between our sun and theirs, while the largest most highly advanced warship, the Victoria, is built and made ready for its maiden voyage and possible first contact mission. "Captain Kristopher Freeman, takes his first command as the ships captain and as the youngest captain in Earth's history to ever be given such a high responsibility. The shakedown cruise turns into a real mission when one of Earth destroyers is unexpectedly destroyed in that far off system by another race Earth didn't know existed and wants to take this own world for their own. Can Captain Freeman and Victoria protect his world? Read it to find out!