Thirteen science fiction and fantasy stories by a well known writer, including commentary on the origin and ideas behind the stories including: Counterpoint, Anniversary Project, The Mazel Tov Revolution, To Howard Hughes: a Modest Proposal, A Mind of His Own, All the Universe in a Mason Jar, The Private War of Private Jacob, A Time to Live, JuryRigged, Summer's Lease, 26 Days on Earth, Armaja Das, Tricentennial, and an afterward.