Dangerous remnants of an extinct interstellar civilization, the Gateways connect the Alpha Quadrant with the farthest reaches of the galaxy. Hidden away in various corners of the universe, the ancient portals could be the future of space travel, but they may also provide a open doorway for an invasion from beyond! Twenty years ago, in the space near Belle Terre, a caravan of alien vessels disappeared into a gigantic Gateway. Now the descendants of those aliens have returned, armed with incredible new weapons and abilities. Captain Nick Keller of the U.S.S. Challenger, already struggling to maintain peace in the troubled sector, must now cope with a fleet of hostile aliens driven by their own fanatical agenda!

In Gateways 2 Peace, Polly Wirum offers a collection of essays that help bring spiritual awareness into everyday life. She shares personal stories, insights, as well as channeled messages that remind us of our universal connection. You will receive helpful guidance, as well as mystical insights, within her writing. Gateways 2 peace helps you can connect with personal peace and wisdom.

Core vocabulary is explicitly presented, practiced, and applied, so beginners can start communicating immediately. A logical, carefully structured grammar syllabus provides a firm foundation for communicative exchanges. Task-based pair and small-group activities give maximum practice and ample opportunities for personalization. Realistic, task-based speaking, listening, reading and writing activities reinforce grammar and vocabulary. High-interest, cross-cultural topics provide a context for meaningful language learning. Conversation management strategies in each unit give students the tools they need to handle real-life English. Strategy Session review units present and practice important learning strategies that help students 'learn how to learn'.

Discover Your Gateways to ChangeOld-world travelers never began a journey without a compass. Smart travelers today wouldn't leave home without a map to plan their destination. You, too, can discover the best way to chart your yearly, monthly and daily planner.Gateways to Change offers an upbeat perspective to keep your bearings as you navigate through life's challenges. Catch the high tide and take advantage of opportunities that await you. Avoid cross-currents of confusion and emotional frustration. Enjoy the nautical insights explaining the natural cycles and tides of life to make your experience a smoother ride.You will want to share the treasure-trove of guidance with all your friends, family and co-workers.Features include: Ports of Call Personal Year Trends for 2002-2012 Monthly Treasure Maps Directs you toward safe ports to avoid hidden dangers Daily Compass Provides daily pointers to success Moon Signs Health Cycles Ages to watch for health changes Months to guard against illness Susceptible health areas Sun Signs Personalities Compatibilities Lucky Numbers Record major events and life encounters transforming your daily planner into your personal captain's log for future reference. Your own personal observations will offer valuable insights into self-discovery.

The greatest story ever told, in engaging chronological order. Discover this unique presentation of the New Living Translation from Tyndale! This captivating and inspirational reading experience will help you see God’s Word in a whole new light as you go on a journey through the entire Bible broken down into manageable daily readings. Key features include: 365 daily readings in chronological order Daily introductions Daily discovery questions for personal reflection and application Easy-to-follow, 14-era format with era overviews Articles on biblical themes While there are many chronological Bibles, study Bibles, and devotional Bibles, The One Year Chronological Study Bible stands out as a Bible offering elements of each. It features a rare combination of study and devotional content presented alongside the clear and accurate New Living Translation text, which has been ordered chronologically and organized into 14 eras of history. It’s God’s story laid out as we’re used to reading a story—from beginning to end. Let The One Year Chronological Study Bible help you get to know your Bible in a whole new way!

This book constitutes the refereeds proceedings of the International Conference on High Performance Architecture and Grid Computing, HPAGC 2011, held in Chandigarh, India, in July 2011. The 87 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 240 submissions. The papers are organized in topical sections on grid and cloud computing; high performance architecture; information management and network security.