Barrons: The Best Books of 2005
Discover Barron's best books of 2005, featuring must-reads like *The World Is Flat* by Thomas Friedman, *Collapse* by Jared Diamond, and *Disney War* by James Stewart—a curated list of transformative history, biography, and social science.
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Collapse
by Jared M. Diamond
Explores the mysterious collapse of past civilizations - and what this means for our future.
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Disney War
by James B. Stewart
Draws on extensive research and hundreds of interviews to document the fierce executive battle for control of the foremost entertainment company.
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The World Is Flat
by Thomas L. Friedman
Offers a concise history of globalization, discussing a wide range of topics, from the September 11 terrorist attacks to the growth of the middle class in both China and India.
