Mikki Halpin

The Geek Handbook

User Guide and Documentation for the Geek in Your Life

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

From Bill Gates to Dilbert to the computer whiz next door, geeks are here to stay. But how many of us really know what geeks are all about? Whether you're friends with a geek, work with one, love one, or hate one, THE GEEK HANDBOOK provides handy instructions for analyzing and understanding all things geek, including: THE INNER GEEK Why watching Star Trek "RM" will help you relate to your geek THE GEEK DIET soda, pizza, and other geek food groups; how to help your geek thrive HOW YOUR GEEK RELATES TO OTHERS Greek organizations and gathering spots GETTING YOUR GEEK TO EXERCISE Klingon "TM" martial arts as workout strategy Filled with helpful charts and diagrams, a look at geeks throughout history, fixes to common geek problems, and much more, THE GEEK HANDBOOK is the essential guide that will help both geeks and geek lovers survive -- and thrive -- in the new millennium.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pocket Books
• Seitenzahl: 128
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Mai 2000
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 210mm x 135mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 172g
• ISBN-13: 9780671036867
• ISBN-10: 0671036866
• Artikelnr.: 21314476

Autorenporträt

Mikki Halpin wrote the essay "A Girl's Guide to Geek Guys" for Bunnyhop, and it quickly became an Internet classic, earning Mikki a special place in geekdom. She was editor-in-chief of the online magazine Stim; co-founded the classic 'zine Ben Is Dead; and has written for many publications, including Wired, BookForum, Studio Mix, The Independent, and BUST. She is the author of two books. She lives in New York City.

Inhaltsangabe

Contents
Chapter One: Getting Started
1.1 The Conventions Used in This Handbook
Why "your" geek isn't really yours
1.2 How to Use This Handbook
Reference, maintenance, troubleshooting
1.3 Do I Have a Geek?
A helpful diagnostic
1.4 You and Your Geek
The various models and configurations. Features and tips
Chapter Two: Basics
2.1 The Inner Geek
Understanding your geek's emotional landscape
2.2 Communicating with Your Geek
The interpersonal infobahn
2.3 Geek-to-Geek Relations
How geeks behave in groups. The role of role-playing
2.4 Upgrading Your Geek
Encouraging your geek to perform more complicated tasks
Chapter Three: Maintenance
3.1 The Importance of Preventive Care
"Make the most of the container you've got"
3.2 Your Geek's Diet
Assessing your geek's dietary needs. Altering your geek's nutritional
program
3.3 Your Geek's Cycles and Routines
Running on machine time, not biological
3.4 Your Geek's Moving Parts
"A fit body is more efficient, honey"
3.5 Common Geek Bugs and Suggestions for Fixes
Nip those nasty start-ups in the bud
Chapter Four: Living in a Geek World
4.1 Planning for the Future
Your geek's legacy
4.2 Your Geek's Lifespan
Life extension and risk management
4.3 Your Geek's Role in the New Economy
Life in a technocracy
4.4 Geek Values Go Global
How geek culture can change the world