Tessa Gratton Knihy

Mágia spojená s krvou vždy symbolizovala dávne ľudské túžby po moci, bohatstve a nesmrteľnosti. Tentoraz má pomôcť pravde! Začať je ľahké. Nakresliť kruh... doprostred položiť suchý list... posypať trochou soli... odrecitovať niekoľko latinských slov... pridať kvapku krvi... Tínedžerka Silla Kennicotová vidí všade krv. Záhadná smrť rodičov jej neschádza z mysle, neverí obvineniam, podľa ktorých jej otec zavraždil matku a potom spáchal samovraždu. Jedného dňa od neznámeho menom Diakon dostane balíček, knihu kúziel, ktoré zozbieral jej otec. Prevteľovacie, oživovacie, spútavacie... Všetky majú niečo spoločné: treba pri nich použiť krv. Na cintoríne pri hrobe rodičov Silla pokúša osud – a kúzla fungujú! Zapojí sa aj brat Reese a ešte niekto – nový chlapec zo susedstva Nick. Je zvláštny, nenávidí svoju nevlastnú matku a až akosi pridobre sa vyzná v krvavej mágii. Silla úprimne túži očistiť meno svojho otca a chce na to použiť mágiu. Lenže je tu ešte niekto, kto má obrovskú moc a záujem o získanie magickej knihy, aby tajomstvo zostalo navždy pochované. Môže Silla veriť svojej láske? A akú obeť jej treba priniesť? Vynikajúce čítanie pre fanúšikov románov plných temnej mágie a mýtických tvorov!

Pre Mab Prowdovú sú čary rovnako prirodzené ako dýchanie. Život bez nich si nevie ani len predstaviť, hoci to znamená pravidelne si ubližovať, aby získala dosť krvi na mágiu. Býva uprostred divej prírody, ďaleko od mestského ruchu, a už v mladom veku má zodpovednú úlohu starať sa ako budúca diakonka o rozvetvenú rodinu krvavých čarodejníkov. Jej pokojný život sa však náhle zmení, keď sa rozhodne preskúmať tajomstvo ruží v záhrade. Will Sanger, poznačený náhlou smrťou milovaného brata, sa rozhoduje, čo ďalej po skončení strednej školy. Rodina od neho očakáva kariéru vo vojenskom námorníctve, ale on sám ešte nevie, kým a čím chce v živote byť. A hoci okolie v ňom po záchrane dievčaťa pred utopením vidí hrdinu, sám si nepripadá ničím výnimočný. Jedného dňa za bizarných okolností stretne Mab, dievča, ktoré je úplne iné ako spolužiačky, magicky záhadné, zato však odhodlané plniť svoje neuveriteľné poslanie aj za najvyššiu cenu, a všetko je odrazu inak.

The story follows Jedi Masters Avar Kriss and Elzar Mann as they reunite after a year apart, driven by their shared grief over the Nihil's threat to the galaxy. Together, they lead a mission to liberate Naboo and demonstrate the Jedi's commitment to the Republic. Their bond deepens as they embrace their true feelings and strategize to confront the Nihil, accompanied by fellow Jedi Knights. The narrative explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle against overwhelming darkness, all while facing the mysterious Nameless terrors.

Increase your positive energy at work—and help your team do the same In The Energy of Success, award-winning energy expert Rebecca Ahmed reveals precisely how to shift your physical, emotional, and mental potential through proven, easy-to-use strategies you can start using today. When you learn to shift your own and your team's energy (even if you are not in charge!), you will immediately increase their joy and enthusiasm, transform your workplace, and infuse positivity into your workplace...for everyone. In the book, you'll find five energetic success principles and practical steps you can take immediately to improve your life and the positive influence you can have on the people around you. You'll also discover: Key takeaways to empower others and prepare and control your own personal energy levels at work Critical insights into how you can shift your employees' focus from dwelling on challenges to innovating and communicating solutions Ways to control your responses and reactions to external factors at work, at home, and everywhere else Perfect for employees of all levels, The Energy of Success is a must-read resource for professionals everywhere who hope to change and improve their energy to unlock new levels of success and happiness.

The follow-up to the acclaimed title The Curiosities: A Collection of Stories by Maggie Stiefvater, Tessa Gratton, and Brenna Yovanoff.In an unassuming corner of Brooklyn, a young woman learns to be ladylike, to love context, and to speak her mind from a very curious sort of tutor. In a faraway land convulsed by war, a young soldier hears the desert’s curious hum as he disarms bombs with the person he doesn’t know how to love. In a place so shriveled by drought that any drowning is a curiosity, a young writer tries again and again to tread water beneath the surface of a vast and unusual sea. Three new stories—complete with commentary on the creative process—from three acclaimed young adult authors working at the height of their powers. Curious?

A provocative and thrilling young adult adventure set in the world of the High Republic, 150 years before the storytelling of Phase I. Meet mysterious cult members, daring explorers, Jedi peacekeepers and more!

From acclaimed and New York Times bestselling YA authors Maggie Stiefvater, Tessa Gratton, and Brenna Yovanoff comes The Curiosities: A Collection of Stories.A vampire locked in a cage in the basement, for good luck.Bad guys, clever girls, and the various reasons why the guys have to stop breathing.A world where fires never go out (with references to vanilla ice cream).These are but a few of the curiosities collected in this volume of short stories by three acclaimed practitioners of paranormal fiction. But The Curiosities is more than the stories. Since 2008, Maggie, Tessa, and Brenna have posted more than 250 works of short fiction to their website www.merryfates.com. Their goal was simple: create a space for experimentation and improvisation in their writingall in public and without a backspace key. In that spirit, The Curiosities includes the stories and each author's comments, critiques, and kudos in the margins. Think of it as a guided tour of the creative processes of three acclaimed authors.

The reunited Jedi prepare to strike back against the ruthless Nihil in this thrilling sequel to Star Wars: The Eye of Darkness. For over a year, Jedi Masters Avar Kriss and Elzar Mann were kept apart by the Nihil’s Stormwall. After Avar makes a daring escape from inside the Occlusion Zone, the star-crossed Jedi are reunited. But while the physical distance between them has evaporated, their shared grief over their failure to protect the galaxy from the Nihil threat remains. To rally the Jedi Order and the Republic, Avar and Elzar cling to their belief in serving Light and Life. Together, they lead a daring mission into Nihil space to liberate the planet of Naboo and show those trapped behind the Stormwall that the Jedi will never abandon them. Now back within close orbit of each other, the two Jedi Masters can no longer deny the bond that has always drawn them back together and made them stronger. After finally embracing their true desires and imbued with renewed purpose, Avar and Elzar devise a plan to turn the tide of the conflict with the Nihil once and for all. Accompanied by Jedi Knights Bell Zettifar, Burryaga, and Vernestra Rwoh, the Jedi begin their hunt for Marchion Ro. But to seek out the Nihil’s dangerous leader, the Jedi will have to survive the Nameless terrors that thus far they have been powerless to stop.

The thrilling conclusion to the Chaos & Flame YA fantasy duology by New York Times bestselling authors Justina Ireland and Tessa Gratton - featuring ancient magic, a morally grey villain, and a smouldering enemies-to-lovers romance.Adapting to her new life as the legendary Phoenix, Darling Seabreak has a simple task ahead of her: control Chaos and gather her fellow empyreals, unite the warring great Houses and bring peace to Pyrlanum. As she struggles to navigate the thorny politics of the realm as its new leader, she must also embrace her new form and destiny as the heart of Chaos itself.Meanwhile, stung by Darling's apparent betrayal, Talon Goldhoard seeks to maintain House Dragon's position. He wants to bring his stubborn brother back to his rightful place as Regent and also make his traitorous aunt face justice. As he tracks the remaining empyreals, he must also keep his feelings for Darling in check, even if she is closer than ever.But as Darling and Talon work towards peace, dark and deadly forces threaten to twist friends into traitors, destroy Pyrlanum and usher in a new age of blood & fury.

STRIKE FAST, LOVE HARD, LIVE FOREVER STRIKE FAST, LOVE HARD, LIVE FOREVER This is the motto of the Lady Knights - sworn to fealty under a struggling kingdom, promised to defend the prospective heir, Banna Mora. But when a fearsome rebellion overthrows the throne, Mora is faced with an agonizing choice: give up everything she's been raised to love, and allow a king-killer to be rewarded - or retake the throne, and take up arms against the newest heir, Hal Bolingbrooke, Mora's own childhood best friend and sworn head of the Lady Knights. Hal loathes being a Prince; she's much more comfortable instated on the Throne of Misrule, a racous underground nether-court where passion rules all. She yearns to live up to the wishes of everyone she loves best - but that means sacrificing her own heart, and so she will disappoint everyone until the moment she can rise to prove those expectations wrong. And between these two fierce Princes is the woman who will decide all their fates - Lady Isarna Hotspur, the fiery and bold knight whose support will turn the tides of the coming war.