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Books with author Hank Aaron

  • I Had a Hammer: The Hank Aaron Story

    Hank Aaron

    eBook (HarperCollins e-books, March 17, 2009)
    The man who shattered Babe Ruth's lifetime home run record, Henry "Hammering Hank" Aaron left his indelible mark on professional baseball and the world. But the world also left its mark on him.I Had a Hammer is much more than the intimate autobiography of one of the greatest names in pro sports—it is a fascinating social history of twentieth-century America. With courage and candor, Aaron recalls his struggles and triumphs in an atmosphere of virulent racism. He relives the breathtaking moment when, in the heat of hatred and controversy, he hit his 715th home run to break Ruth's cherished record—an accomplishment for which Aaron received more than 900,000 letters, many of them vicious and racially charged. And his story continues through the remainder of his milestone-setting, barrier-smashing career as a player and, later, Atlanta Braves executive—offering an eye-opening and unforgettable portrait of an incomparable athlete, his sport, his epoch, and his world.
  • I Had a Hammer: The Hank Aaron Story

    Hank Aaron

    Paperback (Harper Perennial, June 12, 2007)
    The man who shattered Babe Ruth's lifetime home run record, Henry "Hammering Hank" Aaron left his indelible mark on professional baseball and the world. But the world also left its mark on him.I Had a Hammer is much more than the intimate autobiography of one of the greatest names in pro sports—it is a fascinating social history of twentieth-century America. With courage and candor, Aaron recalls his struggles and triumphs in an atmosphere of virulent racism. He relives the breathtaking moment when, in the heat of hatred and controversy, he hit his 715th home run to break Ruth's cherished record—an accomplishment for which Aaron received more than 900,000 letters, many of them vicious and racially charged. And his story continues through the remainder of his milestone-setting, barrier-smashing career as a player and, later, Atlanta Braves executive—offering an eye-opening and unforgettable portrait of an incomparable athlete, his sport, his epoch, and his world.
  • I Had a Hammer: The Hank Aaron Story

    Hank Aaron

    Mass Market Paperback (HarperTorch, April 15, 1992)
    The legendary major league star discusses his family life and friendships, the difficulties of being an African-American, his teammates--including Clemente, Campanella, Mays, Musial, and Robinson--and his shattering of Babe Ruth's home run record. Reprint. NYT. K.
  • Hitting the Aaron way

    Hank Aaron

    Hardcover (Prentice-Hall, March 15, 1974)
    The most effective techniques in hitting a baseball are described by Hank Aaron who is expected to surpass Babe Ruth's home run record in 1974.
  • I Had a Hammer: The Hank Aaron Story

    Hank Aaron

    Paperback (Harper Perennial, June 12, 2007)
    The man who shattered Babe Ruth's lifetime home run record, Henry "Hammering Hank" Aaron left his indelible mark on professional baseball and the world. But the world also left its mark on him. I Had a Hammer is much more than the intimate autobiography of one of the greatest names in pro sports—it is a fascinating social history of twentieth-century America. With courage and candor, Aaron recalls his struggles and triumphs in an atmosphere of virulent racism. He relives the breathtaking moment when, in the heat of hatred and controversy, he hit his 715th home run to break Ruth's cherished record—an accomplishment for which Aaron received more than 900,000 letters, many of them vicious and racially charged. And his story continues through the remainder of his milestone-setting, barrier-smashing career as a player and, later, Atlanta Braves executive—offering an eye-opening and unforgettable portrait of an incomparable athlete, his sport, his epoch, and his world.
  • I Had a Hammer: The Hank Aaron Story

    Hank Aaron

    Paperback (Demco Media, April 1, 1992)
    The greatest home run hitter in baseball history recounts his life, from his poor beginnings in Alabama and his job with the Negro American League to his post-baseball career as a spokesman for the advancement of African Americans
  • The King's Pawn

    Aaron Hanania

    Paperback (lulu.com, May 29, 2018)
    In his new Science Fiction mystery novel, high school junior, blogger and first-time novelist Aaron Hanania takes us into a world in which the norms of human dignity and life are taken to the extreme. A scientist creates a revolutionary experiment, The King's Pawn, in which the participants are unaware of the roles that they play in what is expected to be a literally perfect world. The scientist soon discovers her "methodically controlled society" creates unforeseen tensions and ominous uncertainty for the unknowing participants, but brings the scientist unimaginable profits, fame and power. But what the scientist doesn't expect is that the power of human curiosity can overcome any barrier, experimental boundaries or expectations. Two children in The King's Pawn play a critical role after discovering that they have unrestricted control over the experiment's outcome. The future of this unusual experiment rests in their hands, creating thrilling and unexpected consequences.
  • Ziggi and Moze Present ABC's and Opposites

    Aaron Hall

    eBook (Page Publishing Inc, Aug. 23, 2016)
    Ziggi and Moze present ABC's and Opposites is a children's book designed to help young children learn the alphabet, and grasp the concept of words through pictures. With the use of slapstick and colorful design, this book engages the young reader's imagination, keeping them interested in learning more, and preparing them for the basics in education.
  • Ziggi and Moze Present Abc's and Opposites

    Aaron Hall

    Paperback (Page Publishing, Inc., July 26, 2016)
    Ziggi and Moze present ABC's and Opposites is a children's book designed to help young children learn the alphabet, and grasp the concept of words through pictures. With the use of slapstick and colorful design, this book engages the young reader's imagination, keeping them interested in learning more, and preparing them for the basics in education.
  • I Had a Hammer: The Hank Aaron Story by Hank Aaron

    Hank Aaron

    Paperback (Harper Perennial, March 15, 1816)
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  • I Had a Hammer: The Hank Aaron Story

    Hank Aaron

    Paperback (Harper Perennial, June 1, 2007)
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