Cover: Not Your Father's Trance State
Hypnosis has entered the mainstream, but don't be alarmed that there's no swinging watch--this is a whole new hypnosis.

News: Schooled for Life
Nature, nurture, and tweens meet in innovative outdoor learning program.

Presents of Mind: A short list of clutterless--and dustless--gift ideas.

You Shouldn't Have: The oh-so-many things we won't let you buy.

Critic's Picks: A guide to the week's best arts, theater and music events.

Threesome: Rebecca Miller's trilogy film, 'Personal Velocity,' peaks in the middle with Parker Posey's best role yet.

Music in a Box: CD sets for the holiday season.

Let It Pho, Let It Pho, Let It Pho: The importance of beef noodle soup.

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