Geek Handbook

User Guide and Documentation for the Geek in Your Life

Häftad, Engelska, 2000

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He has reached every level of Myst. Her room is littered with soda cans. He idolizes Data from Star Trek®. But all your favorite geek really wants is to be understood.... 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: How Your Geek Relates to OthersGeek organizations and gathering spots Getting Your Geek to ExerciseKlingon martial arts as workout strategy The Geek DietSoda, pizza, and other geek food groups; how to help your geek thrive

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Utgivningsdatum2000-05-01
Mått135 x 210 x 10 mm
Vikt137 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor128
FörlagSimon & Schuster
ISBN9780671036867

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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.

ContentsChapter One: Getting Started1.1 The Conventions Used in This HandbookWhy "your" geek isn't really yours1.2 How to Use This HandbookReference, maintenance, troubleshooting 1.3 Do I Have a Geek?A helpful diagnostic 1.4 You and Your GeekThe various models and configurations. Features and tips Chapter Two: Basics 2.1 The Inner GeekUnderstanding your geek's emotional landscape 2.2 Communicating with Your GeekThe interpersonal infobahn 2.3 Geek-to-Geek RelationsHow geeks behave in groups. The role of role-playing 2.4 Upgrading Your GeekEncouraging 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 DietAssessing your geek's dietary needs. Altering your geek's nutritional program 3.3 Your Geek's Cycles and RoutinesRunning 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 FixesNip those nasty start-ups in the bud Chapter Four: Living in a Geek World 4.1 Planning for the FutureYour geek's legacy 4.2 Your Geek's LifespanLife extension and risk management 4.3 Your Geek's Role in the New EconomyLife in a technocracy 4.4 Geek Values Go GlobalHow geek culture can change the world