In an easy, fun-to-read way, "How the Contrarian Saved the World" explains how the stock market works and is perfect for an individual who is just beginning to learn about the financial markets.

Alex Saxon is an honest, small-town man who loves to trade the stock markets. His dream is simple-marry his childhood sweetheart, Lara, and live a happy, peaceful life. But little does Alex know that he is about to be thrust into a position that will literally decide the world's future.

An asteroid is headed on a collision course toward the Earth, and Alex, through his trading knowledge, must...