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Here is the fullest available narrative history of the reigns of Diocletian and Constantine, and a new assessment of the part Christianity played in the Roman world of the third and fourth centuries.

"In their present form, the first five chapters are revised versions of lectures delivered in German at the University of Jena on 10-14 November 2008"--P. xi.

Drawing on recent scholarly advances and new evidence, Timothy Barnes offers a fresh and exciting study of Constantine and his life. First study of Constantine to make use of Kevin Wilkinson's re-dating of the poet Palladas to the reign of Constantine, disproving the predominant scholarly belief that Constantine remained tolerant in matters of religion to the end of his reign Clearly sets out the problems associated with depictions of Constantine and answers them with great clarity Includes Barnes' own research into the marriage of Constantine's parents, Constantine's status as a crown prince and his father's legitimate heir, and his dynastic plans Honorable Mention for 2011 Classics & Ancient History PROSE award granted by the Association of American Publishers

Barnes's reconstruction of Athanasius's career analyzes the nature and extent of the Bishop's power, especially as it intersected with imperial policies. Untangling classic misconceptions, Barnes reveals the Bishop's true role in the struggles within Christianity, and in the relations between the Roman emperor and the Church at a critical juncture.

The first part and the appendices provide the objective chronological and historical framework without which Tertullian's writings cannot be understood. In the second part this framework is used as the basis of a sympathetic but not wholly subjective interpretation of his intellectual development, of his reaction to the society in which he lived, and of his place in Latin literature.

Augustine: From Rhetor to Theologian arose from a conference held at Trinity College, Toronto, to celebrate the 1600th anniversary of the conversion to Catholic Christianity of Augustine of Hippo. Fifteen papers from international scholars make up this book. Augustine set his stamp on the Latin Church, yet only in the twentieth century, with its profound, even paradigmatic change did the descendants of that church -- Anglican, Reformed, and Roman Catholic -- recognize the degree to which their inbred attitudes and theological positions were "Augustinian." It is, however, another measure of the importance of Augustine that many aspects of his life and meanings of his writings are still disputed. This continuing investigation and debate is evidenced in this volume.

The 'A Naked View of the Trans-Pacific Partnership' was written by Timothy Barnes, President of Asia Pacific Consulting, as a way to provide an unbiased, fact based, easy to read commentary on the largest trade deal the US has ever signed. The word 'naked' is used, as a method to remove the costumes, make-up and other accessories that are typically utilized by politicians, stakeholders and interested parties to dress up an argument to sell their personal views. Instead, this book looks at the naked facts, the history of free trade, how specific industries and companies will be impacted, and includes commentary from representatives covering all view points, to allow the reader to objectively review the subject matter and make their own conclusion. Timothy Barnes has lived most of his life in the Asia Pacific region, developing his passion for the world in both his professional capacity and personal life. It was this personal interest that peaked after his move to the United States, with the decision to create an organization that could help global companies in their Asia Pacific pursuits, forming Asia Pacific Consulting (APC). APC has grown significantly and now helps organizations primarily in the U.S. across a large number of industries. It was through client discussions that Timothy identified a need with the Trans-Pacific Partnership - where very little factual information was available, and ultimately decided to write a book to help the general public understand the facts and the complex nature of the agreement.

From The Ashes, written by Hugo Award-winning author Timothy Zahn, sets the scene for the events chronicled in the movie Terminator Salvation, revealing the full story behind John Connor, the man fated to lead the human resistance against Skynet and its army of Terminators. In post-Judgment Day LA, two lost kids named Kyle and Star keep watch for Terminators; a jaded Marine struggles to keep his rag-tag community together in the face of unrelenting danger; and John and Kate Connor assemble their Resistance team for a brutal assault on a deadly enemy.

The definitive account of the Emmett Till lynching, based on never-before-heard accounts by those involved, by an award-winning author.