日前，摩根大通发布了今年夏天的读书清单。这份清单当中，包含了10本非小说类图书，虽然有些书偏向于商业方向，但阅读受众却不仅限于商业人士，很多书涉及了培养领导力和团队意识等方面。

 

　　除此之外，清单中还包含了关于历史、艺术、旅行和文化的图书。

 

 

01　大战略

　　On Grand Strategy

　　关键词：商业、经济、历史、人物

　　作者：John Lewis Gaddis

 

　　Professor John Lewis Gaddis offers his unique assessment of global strategic thinkers throughout history, exploring how their personalities, beliefs and intellects informed their key choices.

　　约翰·路易斯·加迪斯教授对全球的战略思想家进行了独特的评价，探究他们的个性、信仰和智力是如何影响他们的关键选择的。

 

　　Through expert analysis of past leaders' glorious successes and grand failures, this book provides lessons for decision makers in any field, as well as for those seeking a greater understanding of the choices that led to our world today.

　　通过对这些的辉煌成就和重大失败的专业分析，不管你在何种领域，这本书都能帮助决策者们和那些寻求对希望改变世界的人提供了经验。

 

02　The Space Barons: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and the Quest to Colonize the Cosmos

《太空巨头：伊隆·马斯克、杰夫·贝索斯和占领宇宙的征程》

　　关键词：人物、经济、历史

　　作者：Christian Davenport

 

　　这是一个关于美国百亿身家的企业家用他们自己的财富复兴美国太空项目的故事。在尼尔·阿姆斯特朗登陆月球半个世纪之后，美国政府已没有载人航天项目。

 

　　但是，伊隆·马斯克、杰夫·贝索斯以及之前的理查德·布莱德森和保罗·艾伦正在用硅谷风格的创新技术，大幅降低太空航行的成本，将人类送到美国国家航空航天局（NASA）未曾到达的地方。

 

　　While it is too soon to tell who will ultimately dominate a still-emerging industry, The Space Barons proves that a host of cutting-edge business ideas will likely result from ongoing efforts to conquer the stars.

　　尽管现在断言谁将最终主宰这个仍在崛起的产业还为时过早，但航天巨头们证明，一系列商业理念源自于对征服宇宙欲望并付出不断的努力。

 

03　影响力引擎：非营利部门的战略领导力要素

Engine of Impact: Essentials of Strategic Leadership in the Nonprofit Sector

　　关键词：商业、职场、领导力

　　作者：William F. Meehan III and Kim Starkey Jonker

 

　　Noted philanthropy and nonprofit experts William F. Meehan III and Kim Starkey Jonker describe the seven essentials of strategic leadership that are crucial for success in the ever-expanding landscape of philanthropic giving and investing.

　　的慈善和非营利性导师威廉·米汉三世(William F. Meehan III)和金·斯塔基·琼克(Kim Starkey Jonker)描述了战略领导力的七个要素，在不断扩大的慈善捐赠和投资领域，战略领导力对于成功至关重要。

 

04　文化守则：成功企业的秘密

The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups

　　关键词：职场、团队认同

　　作者：Daniel Coyle

 

　　这本书讨论的是精英团队的文化。科伊尔调研了从硅谷创业公司到美军的十多个成功团队发现，团队认同是精英团队的一个重要特征。

 

 

　　Using stories from business, sports, the Navy SEALs and more, Daniel Coyle spotlights small moves designed to empower leaders and their teams to achieve big impact.

　　丹尼尔·科伊尔(Daniel Coyle)以商业、体育、海豹突击队等故事为例，重点介绍了一些旨在增强及其团队影响力的小举措。

 

　　The Culture Code is the perfect leadership manifesto for entrepreneurial startups, established enterprises and all manner of businesses in between.

　　文化守则是创业公司、已成立的企业以及介于两者之间的各种企业的完美领导宣言。

 

05　黑色财富：前六名非洲裔美国人摆脱奴隶制并成为百万富翁的故事

Black Fortunes: The Story of the First Six African Americans Who Escaped Slavery and Became Millionaires

　　关键词：历史、人物

　　作者：Shomari Wills

 

　　America's first black millionaires are fascinating examples of business and personal triumph, yet their stories have largely gone untold—until now.

　　美国批黑人百万富翁是商业和个人胜利的诠释，但他们的故事在很大程度上已经不为人知，直到现在也是。

 

　　Black Fortunes showcases six individuals born into slavery who went on to become titans of American industry.

　　《黑色财富》展示了6个出身奴隶的人，他们后来成为了美国工业巨头的故事。

 

　　As told here in unforgettable detail, their journeys toward financial success are a long overdue addition to the historical record, as well as a timeless reminder of the power of ingenuity, grit and entrepreneurship.

　　正如书中令人难忘的细节所描述的那样，他们在经济上的成功是对历史记录的长期补充，也是对创造力、勇气和创业精神的重要提醒。

 

06　独处：四季，四个城市，和孤独的乐趣

Alone Time: Four Seasons, Four Cities, and the Pleasure of Solitude

　　关键词：旅行、独处、巴黎

　　作者：Stephanie Rosenbloom

 

　　Travel can be a boundless source of wonder and personal renewal—and for Stephanie Rosenbloom, that magic is only magnified when you go it alone.

　　旅行途中，你可以见证任何奇迹般的故事，也会重新认识自己——对斯蒂芬妮·罗森布鲁姆来说，只有当你独自旅行时，旅途中的神奇时刻才会被放大。

 

　　Mixing her own analysis with insights from psychologists, sociologists, artists and innovators throughout history, Rosenbloom documents the restorative qualities of her 12-month tour of Paris, Istanbul, Florence and New York.

　　罗森布鲁姆将自己的分析与心理学家、社会学家、艺术家和创新者的见解结合起来，记录了她为期12个月的巴黎、伊斯坦布尔、佛罗伦萨和纽约之旅。

 

　　The result is an utterly unique reading experience that will inspire anyone looking to reconnect with their self and the world around them.

　　读这本书会带来一种完全独特的阅读体验，这本书将激励任何想要将自己和世界重新连接的人。

 

07　第四纪元：智能机器人，计算机和人类的未来

The Fourth Age: Smart Robots, Conscious Computers, and the Future of Humanity

　　关键词：科技、人工智能

　　作者：Byron Reese

 

　　Styled as a "guidebook to the future," the latest from famed futurist Byron Reese surveys the last 100,000 years to identify key points when technology altered the course of human civilization.

　　作为“未来指南”，新晋知名未来学家Byron Reese调查了最近10万年的历史，以确定技术改变人类文明进程的关键时刻。

 

　　Reese's exploration is especially notable in that he argues recent advances in artificial intelligence and robotics represent another key inflection point.

　　里斯的探索尤其引人注目，他认为人工智能和机器人技术的进展是另一个关键的转折点。

 

　　A must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, society and work, The Fourth Age examines the crucial questions we need to consider as new developments gain momentum and take hold.

　　因为新的发展势头迅猛并且持续，任何对技术、社会和工作之间的交汇感兴趣的人来说，《第四纪元》是必读的一本书。

 

08　罗马：七次洗劫间的历史

Rome: A History in Seven Sackings

　　关键词：历史、罗马

　　作者：Matthew Kneale

 

　　This page-turner lays bare the Eternal City, where an enduring beauty belies a history of violence, war and the specter of foreign occupation.

　　这本引人入胜的书揭示了永恒之城，在那里，永恒的美丽掩盖了暴力、战争和外国侵略者。

 

　　Rome resident Matthew Kneale shapes the span of Roman history into one compelling narrative, focusing on seven historical moments that defined the metropolis that stands today.

　　罗马人马修·尼勒(Matthew Kneale)将不同阶段的罗马历史塑造成一个引人瞩目的故事，聚焦在7个使罗马变成如今大都市的历史时刻。

 

　　Whether you're unfamiliar with one of the world's greatest cities or want to see it in an entirely new light, you'll want to take this journey with Kneale as your intrepid guide.

　　不管你对这座世界上最伟大之一的城市是否熟悉，或者是想以全新的视角来看待它，你都会愿意让Kneale作为你无私的向导，引领你进行这次体验。

 

09　鸡尾酒变色龙

Cocktail Chameleon

　　关键词：生活、鸡尾酒、酒文化

　　作者：Mark Addison

 

　　Entertaining expert Mark Addison has spent a lifetime dreaming up elaborate events and other spectacles, often with a signature drink in the mix to help fuel the festivities.

　　娱乐导师马克·阿狄森一生都在构思策划各类活动和各类大趴，并经常为这些活动制作标志性的饮料，以帮助人们在节日里增添欢乐气氛。

 

　　In Cocktail Chameleon, he provides 12 variations on 12 classic cocktails, starting with a lesson on the fundamentals of each drink (proportions, technique and ingredients) before sharing the secrets of his own recipes.

　　在鸡尾酒变色龙中，他为12种经典鸡尾酒增添了12种变化，在分享他自己的秘方之前，先展开调配每种饮料的基础教学(比例、技巧和成分)。

 

　　Addison's ultimate goal: to inspire you to create your own unforgettable concoctions. Cheers!

　　Addison的目标:激发你的灵感，去创造一杯属于你自己的鸡尾酒。干杯!

 

10　Tippet Rise艺术中心

Tippet Rise Art Center

　　关键词：文化、艺术

　　作者： Peter Halstead and Cathy Halstead

 

　　The Tippet Rise Art Center is an essential destination for naturalists and arts enthusiasts alike.

　　Tippet Rise艺术中心是自然学家和艺术爱好者的必去之地。

 

　　Created by the center's co-founders, this publication features stunning images of the art and large-scale sculptures on display at the venue, along with equally inspiring lines of verse.

　　它由该中心的联合创始人创作，在会场上展示了令人惊叹的大型雕塑等各类艺术品，同时还有优美的诗句。

 

　　If you're unable to visit the center in Fishtail, Montana, pick up this book for a glimpse at the landscape and artwork that comprise one of the world's most breathtaking cultural sites.

　　如果你无法莅临现场，那就拿起这本书，看看世界上最令人叹为观止、作为文化遗址之一的风景和艺术品吧。

 

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