Read these 10 non-fictions in 2019, according to J.P Morgan

Every year banking giant JPMorgan Chase releases a selection of non-fiction books to read. The summer reading list started in 2000, and recently J.P. Morgan announced the selections for the firm’s 20th-anniversary edition of the yearly Summer Reading List that includes 10 must-read books of 2019. 'Advisors from J.P. Morgan offices around the globe submitted and reviewed hundreds of titles to ultimately curate the 20th-anniversary list of 10 books,' reads a statement on JPMorgan.com . The 2019 J.P. Morgan Summer Reading List features 10 inspiring non-fiction books which range from current events to leadership, cooking and travel. Here's the complete list:

'Out of the Gobi' by Weijian Shan is a memoir in which he writes about the China in present times, its potential to re-shape Americans' view of the country, and how the Chinese view the American life. 'At a time when two of the world’s largest and most influential nations—China and the United States—face off in a delicate and tense economic showdown, one man’s journey sheds a revealing light on both countries and their current interactions,' reads a statement on the website.

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'The Age of Living Machines' talks about some exciting new developments in the field of biology-technology, how scientists and engineers created them, and how they can bring a revolution to overcome the various challenges of our times. Commenting on the book, a statement on the website reads, "As our global population surges, climate change and new extremes loom, healthcare costs rise, countries and communities worldwide face unprecedented challenges. World-renowned neuroscientist Susan Hockfield asserts the next generation of technological advances to address these issues will be rooted heavily on biology."

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Swedish artist Hilma af Klint died in 1944 and left behind hundreds of her paintings and works which she had kept unseen from the public. She believed that the world wasn't ready for her works, she wanted it to be unseen for next 20 years. It is only in the last few years, that the public got a chance to view and experience Klint's abstract paintings. 'Accompanying the artist’s first major exhibition in the United States at the Guggenheim Museum, this catalogue delves into the thematic evolution of her artistry, the influences within her life, and the impact she has had on modern art—ensuring the artist and her work are a secret no more,' reads J.P Morgan's reading list.

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In this debut book, Melinda Gates shares the lessons she learnt from the inspiring people she met in the last two decades during her philanthropic work and travels around the world. 'Gates eloquently weaves key lessons with inspiring anecdotes of women overcoming pressing challenges. The book is a reminder of both the power of story and the need for change, and proof that when women succeed, we all succeed,' reads a statement on the JP Morgan's website.

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Written by travel journalist Sarah Baxter and illustrated by Amy Grimes, 'Literary Places' is about 25 literary places, their history and culture, and how they have inspired the works of prominent authors. 'From the labyrinth of markets and mosques of medieval Cairo in Naguib Mafouz’s Palace Walk to the sun-drenched plains of Don Quixote’s La Mancha, the tangled streets of Victor Hugo’s Paris to the moody sites of New York City in J.D. Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye, Baxter offers a distinctive and informative guide through time, geography, and the human experience with our surroundings,' reads a statement on the JP Morgan's website.

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In 'The Prosperity Paradox', co-authors Clayton Christensen, Efosa Ojomo and Karen Dillon identify the limitations of common economic development models, and offer solutions to it through alternate economic growth models which are based on entrepreneurship and market-creating innovation. Commenting on the book, a statement on JP Morgan's website reads, "Co-authors Clayton Christensen, Efosa Ojomo and Karen Dillon tackle one of the world’s most enduring and intractable issues: Poverty."

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Celebrated chef and restaurateur Gabriela Camara's 'My Mexico City Kitchen', as the title suggests, is a cookbook of 150 recipes of Mexican food for home cooks. Reviewing the book, a statement of JP Morgan's official website reads, " In My Mexico City Kitchen, Camara presents the stories and “how to” for some of her most delectable dishes, seamlessly blending the expected (enchiladas and tacos) with the imaginative (savory corn pudding and tuna puff pastries) for global gourmets."

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As the title suggests, in this book David Epstein busts the myth that early specialization in a field is not the only rule to follow for excelling in it. By examining some of the world's most successful artistes, athletes among other personalities, he writes about how generalists are more prone to success. 'In 'Range', he shares the secrets of how generalists are succeeding at every age. His work spotlights the fact that it is not necessarily when we start, but more often how starts, failures and restarts fuel our agility, determination and ultimate success,' reads a statement on the JP Morgan's website.

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'D-Day Girls' tells the untold story of 39 extraordinary women who were recruited as spies by Britain's spy agency and how they helped in the Allied victory. A statement on JP Morgan's website about the book reads, 'As we approach the 75th anniversary of this historic day, Sarah Rose has rigorously researched their stories and pointed a much-needed spotlight on some of the unsung heroines of the war. Her gripping accounts evoke the drama and action of a spy-novel—except they’re all true.'

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'Atlas Obscura' is written by Dylan Thuras, co-founder and creative director of Atlas Obscura, and Rosemary Mosco, science writer and artist, and it is illustrated by Joy Ang. Though the book is written for kids, it is an interesting read for adults as well. It takes the readers across 47 countries and seven continents, to some of the strangest and magical places. 'This globe-trekking guide is a perfect blend of consumable facts, illuminating history, geography and culture—seasoned with a sense of fun and excitement,' reads a statement on the JP Morgan's website.

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