When a book makes you laugh out loud, not once, but every chapter, you know you've found a comedic gem. Valley of the Geeks' biting satire on the state of high-tech companies in Silicon Valley is one of those books you want to read time and time again. I found myself actually quoting it so my colleagues would think I'm as witty as Zack Urlocker. It has been years since I've read a book that combined such incredible insight with intelligent humor. The essays that roast such high-tech icons as Bill Gates, Larry Ellison, and Carly Fiorina first make you nod, then smile, and then laugh out loud.
And, the interspersed chapters of "Banner Ads We'd Like to See" are among the funniest things I've ever seen.They, alone, make Valley of the Geeks a must-have.
Product Description
Valley of the Geeks skewers Silicon Valley with high-tech hijinks that keep you laughing out loud. This new collection of essays includes the best original humor from the award-winning web site valleyofthegeeks.com. UrlockerÂ's unique blend of wit and wisdom cover everything from Larry EllisonÂ's ego to Bill GatesÂ' secret plan to take over the government.
Â- Cellular Hell
Â- Entrepreneurosis
Â- Akamai Sues Self
Â- Land of the Geeks
Â- Towards Simplexity
Â- Recession Cancelled
Â- Lonely at the Middle
Â- Dot Com Survivor.com
Â- Dear Miss Management
Â- Oracle Teams With Mafia
Â- A New Spin on Marketing
Â- Fast Track to the Ground Floor
Â- Microsoft Apologizes for Nukes
Â- What Not To Say To A Recruiter
Â- More Banner Ads WeÂ'd Like to See
Â- RTFM: The New High Tech Dictionary 2.0
Â- Telecom Depressed Â- Still CanÂ't Get Out Of Bed
About the Author
Zack Urlocker is a pseudonym for a Silicon Valley executive rapidly approaching his mid-life crisis.In his spare time, Mr. Urlocker is a marathon runner and digital piano tuner. He is married and has five computers.
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