A wide-ranging and thought-provoking collection of short stories which confirms David Brin as one of the foremost writers of science fiction. It brings together stories like 'The Giving Plague' and 'Dr Pak's Preschool' which are among the most powerful and affecting of recent years.

Brin's is an eloquent, incisive voice, always dealing with profound ideas and important issues, taking the genre to new heights.