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Noteworthy new independent releases reviewed by Arsenio Orteza
Mark Bergin | The sci-fi world of geoengineering is the new, hot alternative to global warming-but some object on political or religious grounds
Musician Jon Troast stays ahead of economic shifts by making house calls
Lynn Vincent | Traditional marriage took a big hit last week, as three different athorities moved to alter the institution.
A book on ancient history shines, while another makes a case against its importance
ABC turned a good show about mothers into a parade of politically correct clichés
Four Christian-themed books revired by Susan Olasky
It's easy to see why parents like the Hannah Montana phenomenon
