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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.
2. Which of the following ideas may Scott Peck agree with?
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.
3. What can we know about the books mentioned above?
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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【推荐1】Teen Entrepreneurship by Jack Rosenthal

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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.

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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

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Woman’s Day


First Issue: 1937
Published: Monthly

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Taste of Home


First Issue: 1993
Published:Bi-monthly

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The Maltese Falcon,by Dashiell Hammett

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