The following list includes some books that come highly recommended by millions of readers and also a short summary of the highlights of each work.
The Go-Giver, by Bob Burg and John David Mann
I didn’t even expect that such a short book could make a huge difference in my way towards life. It simply explains complex laws that direct mankind, and concludes that there is always truth in the opposite.
Dao De Jing, by Lao Zi
Dao De Jing is one of the finest books on philosophy written by Lao Zi, an ancient Chinese philosopher and poet. It is sincere, exciting and makes you think a lot. Read it and get in touch with the clear educative understandings that give you enough tips to pursue your life goal full of passion.
The Science of Getting Rich, by Wallace D. Wattles
I had my own misunderstandings of getting rich till I read this book. The book made a huge difference to my life after I discovered the secrets mentioned. Read it and it teaches you how to become rich, not immediately, but step by step.
The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg
I never knew habits played such an important role in shaping our future until I read this book. It says, you are what your habits are, and also suggests the proven techniques to create new habits that change our lifestyles and eventually our livers. It is must-read for everyone who wishes to form lifetime habits.
The Road Less Travelled, by Scott Peck
Simply put, buy this book for the path towards understanding in a spiritual way that strengthens your personal growth. This book never gives you easy solutions to the challenges of life; it simply is part of life and leaves you with better understanding to lead a fulfilled life.
1. Which book can help you chase your dream passionately?A.Dao De Jing. | B.The Go-Giver. |
C.The Road Less Travelled. | D.The Science of Getting Rich. |
A.Habits can shape our future. |
B.There is always truth in the opposite. |
C.Difficulty is often part of personal growth. |
D.We should find easy solutions to challenges. |
A.They are all easily written. | B.They are all popular books. |
C.All their writers are foreigners. | D.All the books are about life goals. |
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Jack Rosenthal is the author of “Teen Investing”, the #2 book on teen investing (投资) on Amazon. He wrote Teen Entrepreneurship as a way to educate other teenagers on what it takes to create their own companies. Jack Rosenthal is currently a 19-year-old student at Babson College in Massachusetts.He’sbeen an entrepreneur and investor for the last 10 years and has worked on numerous businesses.
You Are What You Risk by Michele Wucker
You AreWhat You Riskis aloud call for a new conversation about our relationship with risk and uncertainty, Inthisground-breaking book, Michele Wucker examines why it’s so important to understand your risk fingerprint and howto make your risk relationship work better in business, life, and the world.
What If? by Randall Munroe
Millions of people visit xkcd.com each week to read Randall Munroe’s webcomic (网络漫画). His drawings about science, technology, language, and love have a huge following, as do his deeply researched answers to his fans’ strangest questions. The book features (以……为特色) new and never-before-answered questions, along with the most popular answers from the website.
Zero to One by Peter Thiel, Blake Masters
Doing what someone else already knows how to do takes the world from 1 to n, adding more of something familiar. But when you do something new, you go from 0 to 1. The next Bill Gates will not build an operating system. The next Larry Page or Sergey Brin won’t make a search engine. Tomorrow’s champions will not win by competing in today’s marketplace. They will escape competition altogether, because their businesses will be unique.
1. Why did Jack Rosenthal write Teen Entrepreneurship?A.To advise teens to research the market. |
B.To get teens to love writing. |
C.To encourage teens to take risks. |
D.To teach teens to start a company. |
A.By asking strange questions. |
B.By telling interesting stories. |
C.By offering excellent answers. |
D.By making scientific research. |
A.Teen Entrepreneurship. | B.You Are What You Risk. |
C.What If? | D.Zero to One. |
Real Simple First Issue: 2000 Published: Monthly Real Simple is a lifestyle title owned by Time, Inc. This magazine covers topics from decorating and dieting to childcare and product guides. Like many lifestyle magazines, Real Simple is written with women in mind, but that doesn’t mean men can’t get something out of it! This one is especially good for people who like to organize and simplify their lives. As the title implies, simple, authentic(真实的)living is the magazine’s main theme. |
Better Homes and Gardens First Issue: 1922 Published: Monthly Better Homes and Gardens is a household name when it comes to lifestyle magazines. It’s been around since 1922, so the title has a long history of providing high quality, useful content. Decorating and gardening, as the title suggests, are common topics in the magazine, but it is also known for its excellent recipes. |
Woman’s Day First Issue: 1937 Published: Monthly If you’re looking for a magazine that combines lifestyle and fashion content, Woman’s Day might be a good choice. It has a readership of over 3 million women across the United States. Some of its unique characteristics include its focus on traditional values and its commitment to giving women realistic advice. Many magazines feature lifestyles that are out of reach for the majority of American families, but Woman’s Day tries to give practical advice and suggestions that its real-world readers can put into practice. |
Taste of Home First Issue: 1993 Published:Bi-monthly For people who want a magazine that’s entirely about cooking, recipes, nutrition, and other food-related content, Taste of Home has been a popular choice all the time. It has an unusually rich history of giving its readers what they want. The magazine only started including advertisement in 2007, before which it was advertisement-free. Now the magazine is doing pretty well financially(财政上). |
A.Real Simple is designed mainly for women |
B.all the four magazines are popular around the world |
C.most of the magazines just give practical suggestions |
D.Better Homes and Gardens sells best of the four magazines |
A.Real Simple | B.Better Homes and Gardens |
C.Woman’s Day | D.Taste of Home |
A.Its popularity has been going down in recent years. | B.it offers suggestions about childcare. |
C.There are no ads in it. | D.All of its content is food-related. |
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn wasn't a new book when my mother was young. It's the story of Francie Nolan struggling up in a tenement slum(贫民区)through the cracks in the pavement to reach the sun.It may be the best book I've ever read about poverty,parenthood, the immigrant experience,and just about everything else.My firstborn daughter is named
Francie Nolan.To buy:$18,amazon.com.
The Maltese Falcon,by Dashiell Hammett
My all-time personal favorite. I love this book, all of it: the plot,the characters,the dialogue,much of which was lifted verbatim(逐字逐句地)by John Huston for his screenplay for the beloved movie of the same name.The single best monologue in fiction appears toward the end,when Sam Spade tells Brigid O'Shaughnessy why he's giving her to the police.
To buy:$14,amazon.com.Gilead,by Marilynne Robinson
Oh-so hard to choose!But I'll go with Gilead.An uplifting tale of love in its many forms,told in a style in which every word is perfect.A joyous read.
To buy:$15,amazon.com.Far From the Tree:Parents,Children and the Search for Identity,by Andrew Solomon
If you think 700 pages on the many ways in which unusual kids(autistic, deaf, criminal, genius)can stretch(延伸)their families' conception(理解) of love doesn't sound like summertime reading,Far From the Tree:Parents,Children and the Search for Identity will teach you otherwise.
To buy:$37.50,amazon.com.1. What is special about The Maltese Falcon?
A.It can't be bought online. | B.It was made into a film. |
C.It's about how to be a parent. | D.It tells how to treat the loved. |
A.$52.50. | B.$29. | C.$32. | D.$55.50. |
A.Gilead |
B.The Maltese Falcon. |
C.A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. |
D.Far From the Tree:Parents,Children and the Search for Identity. |
【推荐1】San Francisco is a great city. Below are some introductions for educational activities and programs in San Francisco for this summer.
The San Francisco School : Summer Programs
There are summer camps for the children from pre-kindergarten to middle school at the San Francisco School. With programs such as "Fearless Writing", “A Green World” and “Re-Making Clothing”, the San Francisco School becomes a great place for children to learn and have fun in the summer.Registration starts in the spring. Call 415 -749 - 4550 to know more.
San Francisco Art Institute: Community Education
From children to elders,all people are welcome to sign up(报名)for all sorts of art classes all year round, such as " Adult Continuing Education", "Pre-college Programs" and " A Young Artist ". Check online for schedules,class types, age groups and more or call 415-749 - 4500.
San Francisco University High School: Summer Programs
This is a three-summer commitment(承诺)and a great program preparing kids for college. It provides language and art classes in the morning and social studies such as sports and history in the afternoon. There are also fun activities such as a field day,a party night,a talent show,etc. 30 to 35 tenth-grade children are chosen each summer,so you have to fill out a form. Call 415-749 -4558 to know more.
Rudolf Steiner University College: Summer Programs
Rudolf Steiner University College has summer programs for those who want to take courses such as teaching courses to grade 1 to 8. Registration is at the beginning of April. Call 415 -749- 4560 for more about it.
These activities and programs are usually popular ,and if you are interested,get up and join us!
1. What can we know about San Francisco Art Institute?A.Time for registration is only in summer. |
B.Kids can sign up for art classes in any season. |
C.The school provides writing lessons for children. |
D.Pre-kindergarten kids should sign up for classes in spring. |
A.Rudolf Steiner University College |
B.The San Francisco School |
C.San Francisco Art Institute |
D.San Francisco University High School |
A.415-749 – 4550 | B.415-749 -4500 |
C.415-749-4558 | D.415-749 -4560 |
【推荐2】Volunteer with elephants in South Africa
Join a project to work with elephants, help do research and provide care for these giants that have been given a second chance in life. They say that an elephant never forgets, and your contribution will mean that these rescued elephants have a chance to live in a place as close to the wild as possible.
How long can I do?
Volunteers can join for 3-12 weeks on the main volunteer project. We also offer a one-week elephant volunteer experience for those with less time to spare. We would encourage volunteering for as long as you can.
What will I be doing?
As a volunteer, you will join the experts to care for 10 rescued elephants. These elephants come from difficult backgrounds, such as circuses (马戏团) and hunting farms, but happily they are now able to travel freely and in safety in the site. The elephants are never asked to behave in a manner that is not natural for them.
What do I need to know regarding COVID-19?
●All volunteers must be able to provide proof of a COVID-19 test ( taken within 72 hours before you start ).
●All volunteers are asked to wear face masks in public places.
●Volunteers will do a temperature and symptom (症状) screening, every day before starting their first shift.
1. How long does a volunteer need to work on a main volunteer project at least?A.One week. | B.Three weeks. | C.Twelve weeks. | D.Two years. |
A.Preparing food for elephants. | B.Leading elephants’ action. |
C.Performing elephant back riding. | D.Cleaning out the elephants’ sleeping areas. |
A.Wear face masks in public places. |
B.Wear face masks before working. |
C.Do a temperature and symptom screening every other day. |
D.Provide proof of a COVID-19 test taken within 48 hours. |
【推荐3】No matter what you’re interested in Atlanta has museums for you. Here are museums you can’t miss on a trip to Atlanta.
Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University
You don’t need to travel the world to find art from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, Africa, Asia, the Americas and the Near East. Fancy collections are housed here, located on the quadrangle (四方院子)of Emory University’s campus. It’s one of the premier ancient art museums in the Southeast.
Visiting Tip: Download a podcast discussing how to view the collections in unusual ways. Free admission.
Atlanta History Center
Start with native peoples who lived in what is now Georgia. Move into the Civil War era and see where Margaret Mitchell wrote her masterpiece, Gone With the Wind, or learn about Civil Rights hero Dr. Martin Luther King. Here you’ll explore the city’s origins and its accomplishments and tragedies.
Visiting Tip: The restored Atlanta Cyclorama, a painting of the Battle of Atlanta, re-opens in February 2019.
Center for Civil and Human Rights
From the American civil rights movements to what’s happening around the world today, it tells stories and inspires action. Visitors can see Dr. Martin Luther King’s personal papers and other items, while interactive displays help them understand what it was like to be a Freedom Rider. Despite the tragedies, the museum offers hope for a brighter future.
Visiting Tip: Record your own civil rights story. The staff will show them on the center’s walls.
Wonderland Museum of Atlanta
A visit to the museum is child’s play. Kids from 10 months to 8 years old won’t even realize they’re learning while they play in interactive zones. Education is disguised (伪装)as fun in this inviting museum, where children can pop into programs about music and movement, science, and more.
Visiting Tip: Let little Picassos create masterpieces on the Paint Wall in the Arts Studio. The price is not included in your admission ticket.
1. What is special about Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University?A.It is accessible to visitors free of charge. |
B.It is only intended for Emory University graduates. |
C.It is the most famous ancient art museum in the US. |
D.It houses ancient arts from every continent of the globe. |
A.Teenagers can enjoy free admission. |
B.Martin Luther King are remembered. |
C.Classic tragedies are staged all day long. |
D.They feature historical paintings on the wall. |
A.Atlanta History Center. |
B.Wonderland Museum of Atlanta. |
C.Center for Civil and Human Rights. |
D.Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University. |