A great book to for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the social and economic future of Asia

The Middle East is one of (if not the) most confusing region in the world. This book does a great job of explaining how we got here. From the expansion of Islam to the Arab Spring, this is a great read for anyone who wishes to make sense of the region.

The Muqaddimah of "The Introduction" is one of the most important texts we are privy to. Written in the 14th century, its considered as the first book in sociology dealing with demographics and cultural history. Its a great book for those who wish to understand more about the rise and falls of states, what causes declines, and how "group-consciousness" operates as a role in the state.

Whenever someone asks me about finance, I always recommend this book. It's a no bullshit guide to understanding saving, investing, and debt. Its written perfectly so that both finance professionals and non finance folks can understand it perfectly well.