These three stories have a theme in common: the female psyche, multiplied an divided," says Greg Bear in his introduction to this volume. "There's probably something Jungian in common with all three. At any rate, throughout my writing career (and for whatever reason) I've been fascinated by the feminine voice." Featured in this special collection are "Sisters," "Scattershot" -- in which the inhabitants of many universes meet in limbo -- and the Nebula Award-winning "Hardfought" -- in which engineered warriors redefine humanity.