A researcher attempts to listen to the voices of people from a thousand years ago by reading grooves on pottery. An astronomer who is an expert on the sun meets with two aliens who believe that stars are god-like entities with individual personalities. We Could Do Worse by Gregory Benford. The election of 1956 is at stake and the remorseless thug known as the President has his operatives out in the field making sure there are no surprises. TO CART 8 Freezeframe by Gregory Benford.
Problem is, neither wants to give up their career.
TO CART 9 Dark Sanctuary by Gregory Benford. An asteriod belt miner is suddenly attacked by laser, and now must run for his life. But the pursuing craft is unlike any he's ever encountered before. In Alien Flesh by Gregory Benford. Reginri was just trying to make some extra cash, doing some off-planet work.