In Beyond Comparison: Sex and Discrimination Timothy Macklem addresses foundational issues in the long-running debate in legal, political and social theory about the nature of gender discrimination. He takes the highly original and controversial view that the heart of discrimination lies not in the unfavorable comparisons with the treatment and opportunities that men enjoy but rather in a denial of resources and opportunities that women need to lead successful and meaningful lives as women. Therefore, to understand what women need we must first understand what it is to be a woman. By displaying an impressive command of the feminist literature as well as intellectual rigor, this work promises to be a milestone in the debate about gender equality and will interest students and professionals in the areas of legal theory and gender studies.

"Beyond Comparison" is a pivotal guide to breaking free from the cycle of comparing oneself to others, a common phenomenon exacerbated by social media and cultural pressures. This book delves into practical strategies for fostering self-acceptance, understanding emotional triggers, and celebrating personal achievements without the lens of comparison. By emphasizing self-awareness, gratitude, and the importance of setting personal goals, it equips readers with the tools to build a healthier self-image and embrace their unique journey towards personal growth and fulfillment. "Beyond Comparison" stands out by offering a multifaceted approach to overcoming the comparison trap, integrating psychological research with actionable exercises. Unlike other self-help books that may only skim the surface of self-esteem issues, this book provides a deep dive into how to recognize and reroute the thoughts and behaviors that lead to negative self-comparison. It uniquely combines insights on emotional well-being with practical steps for creating a life defined by self-compassion and personal success, making it an essential resource for anyone looking to reclaim their confidence and self-worth. "Beyond Comparison" opens by addressing the pervasive issue of self-comparison, setting the stage for a transformative journey. The introduction highlights the impact of social media and societal expectations on our self-image and introduces the book's mission: to empower readers with the understanding and tools needed to cultivate a strong sense of self-worth and individuality.

The links the conservative Right has sought to forge beyond the national over the last century have been too often neglected, and this volume sheds new light on transnationalism, the Right, and the ways the two interact.

Witches of the North. Scotland and Finnmark is a comparative study of witchcraft persecution in Scotland and Finnmark, Norway. A wide range of quantitative and qualitative analyses based mainly on legal documents shed light on the witch-hunts in the two regions during the seventeenth century. Statistical analyses give information about tendencies in the source material in total. The qualitative chapters contain close-readings of trial documents, wherein the various voices heard during a trial are analysed: the voice of the scribe, the voice of the law, the voice of the accused person and the voices of the witnesses. The analyses combined provide a broad view of the historical phenomenon in question as well as in-depth studies of individual witchcraft cases.

Beyond Life is yet another wholly original work from Virginia writer James Branch Cabell. It's an imagined conversation between John Charteris, a successful author, and a young editor. They sit in a library lined with books categorized as unwritten masterpieces or intended editions--a wry commentary on the business of publishing by one of America's overlooked masters. The two discuss writers and writing, especially those who published in the early 20th century and the demands of the market. Anyone interested in the act of writing and publishing will find an amusing and thought-provoking discussion in Beyond Life. JAMES BRANCH CABELL, a native of Richmond, Virginia, wrote more than fifty books. He is best known for his novel Jurgen, which he wrote in 1919, and his octodecalogy, Biography of the Life of Manuel, which features the mythical world of Poictesme and the castle Storisende. His writing features many anagrams, puns, and wordplay, features that have made him a cult figure to many readers. The Virginia Commonwealth University established the James Branch Cabell Library in 1970.