Böcker av Danielle Parker

Think Dumbledore meets Yoda. Think dark chocolate meets slurpee. Think math homework meets roller coaster. In this humorous account of life lessons, Danielle Parker seamlessly weaves together science, ancient philosophy, and personal stories into a relevant guide to mindfulness geared specifically towards adolescents but accessible to adults as well.Starting with pink panties and moving through ropes, snakes, and white rhinos, Danielle introduces the reader to ancient philosophies that have stood the test of time. Weaving in the science of mindfulness and the adolescent brain, Danielle places challenging topics within easy grasp. She introduces the concept of mindfulness and provides several different ways to practice. From the successes to the pitfalls of mindfulness practice, Danielle addresses it all with humor and sincerity.What do pink panties have to do with mindfulness? Why is it that your adolescent brakes are broken? Is Danielle in fact addicted to chocolate? All of these questions, and more, are answered within these pages.

A riveting, swoon-worthy teen romance centered on two high achievers fighting for the title of high school valedictorian and falling in love along the way, from debut author Danielle Parker.Sasha Johnson-Sun might not know everything—like how to fully heal after her dad’s passing or how many more Saturdays her mom can spend cleaning houses. But the one thing Sasha is certain of? She will graduate this year as Skyline High’s class valedictorian.At least, she was sure before the principal calls Sasha and her cute, effortlessly gifted ex–best friend, Ezra Davis-Goldberg, into his office to deliver earth-shattering news: they’re tied for valedictorian and the scholarship attached…This outcome can’t be left to chance. So, Sasha and Ezra agree on a best-of-three, winner-take-all academic bet. As they go head-to-head, they are forced not only to reexamine why they drifted apart but also to figure out who they’ve become since. With her future hanging in the balance, Sasha must choose: honor her family’s sacrifices by winning (at all costs) or give her heart a shot at finding happiness?