Most Popular Books by Mike Huckabee

How powerful is integrity? Just ask minister-turned-statesman, Mike Huckabee. As lieutenant governor of Arkansas in 1996, he was publicly cast between the ultimate rock and hard place when his boss, governor Jim Guy Tucker, refused to resign despite his felony convictions in the Whitewater scandal. Holding fast to the tenets of honor and faith, and his concern over what was best for the state’s people, Huckabee led the impeachment charge against his superior before a televised audience. That same day, Tucker resigned, and Huckabee would serve as governor of Arkansas until 2007, winning many national honors along the way. Character Makes a Difference is Mike Huckabee’s biographical account of how he handled that potentially major constitutional crisis and why he believes character is the key issue in everyone’s life, “in the work you do, the candidates you vote for, the people who look to you for leadership.”

A New York Times bestseller! One of America''s most prominent and personable politicians shares his mischievous side in a heartwarming story of a childhood Christmas. Mike is desperate to get a football for Christmas. Then one day in the middle of December, a box that looks the exact right size appears under his family''s Christmas tree. Mike just can''t handle the temptation! He convinces his sister Pat that they should open their gifts and play with them THIS INSTANT. And that''s what they do. But on Christmas morning, the muddy football gives them away. After talking about the real meaning of Christmas and how some things are worth waiting for, Mike and Pat learn the benefit of patience, making the following Christmas more delightful than ever.

Part campaign memoir, part manifesto, this work from the former governor of Arkansas and a rising star of the Republican party lays out his optimistic vision for America''s future. 8-page b&w photo insert.

With the small but powerfully inspiring word "hope," nationally recognized leader and policy-maker Governor Mike Huckabee points out that progress for our country cannot happen with the continued bipartisan rift dividing it. He

As parents, we used to feel secure in our children being safely watched over in our nation''s schools. We drop them off in the morning, make sure they have their lunches and homework, kiss them good-bye, and happily go about our day- never even fathoming that we may never again see their smile, hear their giggle, feel their touch, tuck them in at night...But, tragically, the families of the five victims of the Jonesboro shooting now know that pain. But Jonesboro is not the only town affected by misdirected, misunderstood children. While the media pounced on this story, seizing the opportunity to mount their proverbial soapboxes to address the issues, few- if any- took the time to really research the facts. "Experts" were quick to give their hasty analyses, turning this calamity into a pop symbol of our social decline. During this upheaval, Arkansas govenor Mike Huckabee met with the grieving people of Jonesboro, the victim''s families, the Arkansas law enforcement officials, and felt compelled to address this issue- not as just another authoritative voice, but as a concerned citizen with a strong desire to move forward with hope, confidence, and security.Governor Huckabee uses the pages of this book to explore this crisis looming over our country. As a former pastor and state official, Huckabee has first-hand experience with the demise of our nation. This experience qualifies him to examine the cultural demoralization and the current fascination with anti-heroes. Huckabee pulls everything together and proposes a key to recovery- the return to basic values: faith, family, work, and community.

Are you wondering how to make a difference in today''s culture that will benefit future generations? Former Governor Mike Huckabee shares how to live a life that will continue to be felt by those who carry your legacy forward. Whether in politics, family, education, or business, what matters most is leaving a legacy for future generations. Rare, Medium or Done Well emphasizes the importance of understanding where we''ve been, where we are now, and how both determine where we''re going. Mike asserts, "A person who has no standard to live by other than the culture of the moment is a person whose principles might as well come from the latest public opinion polls."

Whether in politics, marriage, education or business, what matters most is what lasts beyond the immediate to the ultimate. Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee encourages readers to develop a worldview that looks beyond one''s lifetime. He explores the legacy being left by the culture in politics as well as various expressions of art and media.

The New York Times best-selling author, 2008 Presidential candidate and host of his own television and radio shows looks at American life, culture, politics and ideals.

Forces on the Left seeks to fundamentally change our nation by disregarding the principles upon which it was founded. Members of the media and liberal politicians seek to damage our economic, political, and educational systems for their gain. This is a book which: Exposes the Left''s plan to undermine the Christian values on which the...

"We need a simple government. Don''t get me wrong; I know that many of the nation''s problems are highly complex. But I also know that the governing principles that can solve them, if we work together, are simple." Armed with little money but a lot of common sense, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee surprised the nation by coming in second during the 2008 Republican presidential primaries. He connected with millions of voters by calling for a smaller, simpler government that would get out of the way when appropriate. (Unfortunately, there weren''t quite enough of those voters to prevent the election of Barack Obama.) Since then, President Obama''s message has morphed from "hope and change" to "tax and spend" and "borrow and spend" and "over-regulate and spend." The stimulus failed to stop the recession, the deficit exploded to unimaginable heights, and the Democrats jammed through Congress a financial "reform" bill that didn''t really reform anything and a healthcare monstrosity that gave the government more power over our personal lives than ever. Meanwhile, Huckabee has continued to be the voice of common sense conservatism, through his television talk show, his radio commentaries, and his lectures around the country. Now he''s written a book that sums up the twelve things we really need from Washington to get the country back on the right track. These twelve essential truths will have you nodding in agreement, whether you''re a Republican, an Independent, or even an open-minded Democrat. They can help us put aside our differences, tone down the partisan rancor, and return to the simple principles of the Founding Fathers: liberty, justice, personal freedom, and civic virtue. And they can help us tackle even the most seemingly complicated of today''s problems. For instance: * You can''t spend what you don''t have; you can''t borrow what you can''t pay back. Families, businesses, towns, cities, and states all have to balance their budgets or face dire consequences. Why shouldn''t the federal government be held to the same standard? And if that means making some hard choices now, it''s a far better alternative than saddling our kids and grandkids. * The further you drift from shore, the more likely you are to be lost at sea. The Founders expected the federal government to be subordinate to state and local governments. How can politicians in DC know the best way to help farmers in Iowa, autoworkers in Michigan, or teachers in California? They can''t. So every problem should be solved at the most local level capable of solving it. * Bullies in the playground only understand one thing. There''s a time and place for diplomacy, but we can''t protect the country just by negotiating with our enemies. We need a strong national defense and a counterterrorism policy that focuses on effectiveness, not political correctness. * The most important form of government is the family. In the long run, the only way to ensure prosperity, safety, and equal opportunity is to make sure we raise our children to be ethical and productive citizens. No bureaucracy can replace parents in that essential role, so we have to do everything possible to help parents do their job. A Simple Government will inspire any American looking forward to a better future.

“I wrote these letters so that long after I’m gone, you’ll know that I loved you, had great hopes for you, and wanted to give you my best advice on living in this tough world. If I can’t be there with you, I hope my letters will act as a sort of reminder of me—as if I’m standing there beside you, whispering in your ear, and putting my arm around your shoulder.” Mike Huckabee has worn many hats throughu00adout his life: pastor, politician, governor, presidential candidate, talk show host, rock bassist, pundit, husband, and father. But since his first grandchild was born, he’s found that the role of grandfather is more satisfying than just about any of the others. Huckabee wanted to give something to his grandu00adson, Chandler, that would last forever. He began drafting a series of letters to Chandler recounting heartwarming stories from his past and the bittersweet lessons learned along the way. With the birth of his granddaughter, Scarlett, just a year later, Huckabee was further inspired to convey his love and wisdom. Dear Chandler, Dear Scarlett touches on the timeu00adless topics of faith, love, family, overcoming adversity, and staying true to your values in the face of failure and temptation. For instance, Huckabee tells how being forced to pick up pecans from the trees in his yard taught him the value of hard work. (“We were told that if we wanted to eat that night and sleep in a bed instead of in the yard, we’d pick up the pecans.”) Years later he learned the real meaning of love after watching a friend care for his dying wife who could no longer recognize him. (“He loved her not because he enjoyed it or found pleasure in it, but because he had promised that he would never leave her until death parted them. And here he was, keeping that promise, faithful to the end.”) Like his bestseller A Simple Christmas, Dear Chanu00addler, Dear Scarlett isn’t about politics. It’s a deeply personal, heartfelt, inspirational book that can be enjoyed by anyone. As Huckabee writes: “Although my advice comes from my personal experience and I’m writing with my grandkids in mind, I hope any parent, grandparent, child, or grandchild can take away someu00adthing valuable from these letters. I’ll try not to be too obnoxious, but don’t worry, if you ever sit next to me on a plane, I’ll still be happy to show you all the photos of Chandler and Scarlett I have on my phone.”

Now available in Spanish, the bestselling book in which a leaner Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee shares his secrets for creating better health habits that last a lifetime.

The New York Times bestseller by the former governor and presidential candidate-an instant classic, reissued for 2010. Christmas has become synonymous with shopping, overindulging, and stress. But according to Mike Huckabee, that was never God''s intention. Going back to the Nativity, Christmas is supposed to be about simple things: faith, love, family, and hope. The hard part, in today''s crazy world, is remembering that those simple things are the most precious. Huckabee recounts twelve Christmas memories that range from his childhood in Arkansas to his years as a young husband and father to his time as a governor and then a presidential candidate. These true stories will help you smile, take a deep breath, and maybe slow down your own holiday treadmill. For instance, as kids, Mike and his sister would sneak open their gifts before Christmas, play with them, then rewrap them so their parents wouldn''t notice. The plan worked great until one Christmas when young Mike unwrapped a brand-new football...that was covered in mud. That led to a powerful lesson about patience and a reminder that the best Christmases are the simple ones.

A journey through Jerusalem''s ancient tunnels to the lost Ark of the Jews and the theory that connects them to the modern State of Israel. Adapted from the original research paper, lectures and public presentations.

For over 20 years, Pat Reeder has divided his time between business communications (sales training, advertising, etc.) and writing intentional comedy for the entertainment industry. In the new book, Nine Hallmarks Of Highly Incompetent Losers, he and wife/writing partner Laura Ainsworth bring these two worlds together by using the analytical skills they honed in their corporate work to pinpoint nine basic human errors that everyone makes, then illustrating them with hilarious-but-true stories of failure and embarrassment from their daily internationally-syndicated radio service, The Comedy Wire. Pat and Laura claim that while they cannot tell you the secrets to success, they can can tell you the secrets to failure. And once you know exactly how to fail, it is much easier to avoid. If you appreciate solid, common sense advice presented in a way that will make you laugh until your nose bleeds, then this is the book for you. Book jacket.

The author introduces readers to supernatural thinking so they can focus on what is supernaturally possible with God.

Now available in Spanish, the bestselling book in which a leaner Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee shares his secrets for creating better health habits that last a lifetime.

Teaching children of all ages about foundations in American History.

Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Lesson plans on website.

Study of the arts enhances young people''s intellectual, personal, and social development. The arts provide a rich and engaging curriculum that develops students? abilities to think, reason, and understand the world and its cultures. A comprehensive arts education encompasses such areas as the history of the arts, the honing of critical-analysis skills, the re-creation of classic as well as contemporary works of art, and the expression of students'' ideas and feelings through the creation of their own works. In other words, students should have opportunities to respond, perform, and create in the arts. Research has shown that those who study the arts improve their achievement in other subjects, including mathematics, reading, and writing. In math, for example, studies point to a direct connection between music and spatial reasoning and spatial temporal skills, which are important to understanding and using mathematical concepts. For high school students, coursetaking data collected by the College Board indicate that students of the arts annually outperform their non arts peers on the SAT. In 2004, for example, students who studied music scored 40 points higher on the math portion of the test than students reporting no arts coursework. Similarly, students who studied acting and play production outscored their nonarts peers on the verbal portion of the SAT by an average of 66 points.