Dr. Mitchell P. Croatt
Molecules that Changed the World
by K. C. Nicolaou, T. Montagnon
I consider this book the best broad, graphical, and scientifically accurate book that shows the impact of chemistry on the world. It has been on my desk since I started in academics and I have used it many times to show people the beauty and value of chemistry. In a nutshell, it is a beautiful "coffee table" book for chemists.