From the acclaimed bestsellerMarsto his phenomenalMoonbase Saga,Ben Bova deftly uses the mysterious possibilities of science and technology t create SF that astonishes and captivates us. Here are fourteen exhilarating stories--each a shining testament to this Hugo-Award-winning author's extraordinary talent as a master storyteller. Accompanied by specially written introductions that illuminate his thoughts on the creative process, these stories pull us into Bova's uniquely crafted worlds--realms that challenge, enthral and entertain.Consider the possibilities: a time traveler on a desperate mission from the future brings together H.G. Wells and Albert Einstein at an Austrian cafe. The strange but true fate of President John F. Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe is revealed by none other than Howard Hughes. A lonely young woman aboard an asteroid-mining ship is all that stands between earth and cosmic annihilation. Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Ty Cobb and other baseball legends compete in a game sure to be every fan's field of dreams come true.