The Geek Handbook: Practical Skills and Advice for the Likeable Modern Geek

Although it may not be good for their pasty white skin, geeks these days are enjoying a moment in the sun. Its true, Geeks have inherited the Earthready or not. Taking lessons from such classic geeks as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs and Sheldon Cooper, author Alex Langley provides usefuland awesomely funnyadvice every geek needs. This humor handbook helps full-fledged geeks, geeks-in-training and even non-geeks go through daily life with geeky flair, as well as celebrates all things geek. It covers the basics all geeks should know to live life to its fullest, including essential gadgets to waste money on, famous role models to emulate, overcoming social anxieties, essential movies to see and books to read, making friends, and dating. Yes, dating. And who knows, you might even get laid. Features: 14 chapters of geekitude that cover top lists and more in-depth topics Top 5 TV shows to watch with friends 12 types of players youll meet when playing Dungeons and Dragons Great things geeks can study in college The level of threat different computers will be when they become self-aware and try to kill you Other things essential to the geek lifestyle, along with humorous illustrations