Faith in the free market, suggests Jenkins (theology and religious studies, Leeds U., UK) is more than just a turn of phrase. Instead, the belief that free markets are going to lead to greater prosperity for the majority of the world, when it is not just deceptive, is a naive acceptance of an arbitr... (more)

"Nothing special" is the best way to describe Owen Reeder--at least that's what he's been told all his life. When a stranger visits his father's bookstore, Owen's ordinary life spirals out of control and right into a world he didn't even know existed. Owen believes the only gift he possesses is his ... (more)