As you go through life, when you meet the top of the heap, you know they are smart, terrific.

当你走过人生，当你遇到最顶尖的人时，你知道他们很聪明，很棒。

Some of the books are new; “Reckless Endangerment” by Gretchen Morgenson and Joshua Rosner (see article) shot to the top of the heap when it was published earlier this year.

今年早期出版的由Gretchen Morgenson以及Joshua Rosner所合著的《Reckless Endangerment》（见文章）跃居畅销榜榜首。

The oil and gas giant stayed at the top of the heap for seven years, until Apple surged ahead to claim the title it still holds today.

这家石油和天然气巨头连续 7 年位居榜首，直到苹果公司 (Apple) 一路飙升夺得这一头衔， 至今仍保持着这一头衔。