In an alternate version of Victorian England, Whitechapel is cut off from the rest of the country and ruled by two machines in S M Peters´ steampunk novel.

While skibereen are usually born in large groups, What-The-Dickens hatches alone in a tuna can, not knowing any language, or even what he is, so he sets out to find himself.

The job should have been quick and easy, but Axel and his partners are on the run, desperately trying to avoid getting killed while half-seen things-- both human and otherwise-- move in the shadows.

Ursula K LeGuin´s Earthsea Trilogy is a beautifully written series that will air as a Scifi Channel miniseries in December 2004.

Part two explores technology in science fiction sub-genres

Part three explores the military, the apocalypse and aliens in science ficiton

Several widely acknowledged sub-genres of science fiction exist

Part four explores Alternate History, Time Travel and Humor in science fiction

The fantasy genre entails a wide variety of possiblilities.

The best thing about this collection is that not only do you get to read some wonderful science fiction and fantasy short stories, but a portion of the sales goes to breast cancer research.