Robots, Dorks or Old Men

Robots, Dorks or Old Men
Author: Dr. Jason Van Duyn
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2023-07-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1977203345

Many investors find that with nothing more than discipline and an Internet connection, they are able to improve their financial life without the aid of a third party. But not everyone is thrilled with the idea of DIY financial planning. Robots, Dorks or Old Men focuses on those trying to figure out which source of financial advice is best suited to their personality, needs, goals, means, and values. This clear, accessible guide explains the different types of financial and robo-advisors out there. It identifies the five most common sources of financial advice and thoroughly investigates each one, including checklists to help you determine if that source is right for you. With Robots, Dorks or Old Men, you’ll soon find a great partner to help you pursue your financial dreams!

Lord Rings, Bourne Hercules and Xena, Totally Recall I Robot Die Hard

Lord Rings, Bourne Hercules and Xena, Totally Recall I Robot Die Hard
Author: Jim Fenn
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 77
Release: 2015-02-25
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1304733084

Hilarious parodies of Lord of the Rings, the Bourne trilogy, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena: Warrior Princess, Total Recall, I, Robot, and the Die Hard trilogy. Or as I call them, Load of the Rings, Harpocrates, Xenon, Porn Born, starring Chasten Porn (nothing naughty, just a name), Totally Reek, Y'all, Diet Hard, and My Robot. Here's a sample of that, 'Will Smith plays Dull Snooper, a young cop who loves robots so much he even cut off his own arm just so he could have a robot arm put on.' Perhaps I missed the spirit of the piece. Meet Booboo Baggies, Skipper the Ranger, Harpo and Yo Lass, Xenon and Gabby Well, Xenon's daughter, Pinto. Speaking of names, a spy needs inconspicuous names on his fake ID's such as Dildo Pimpernel of Saskatoon, Jar Jar Binks of Katmandu, and Troma Kinky, of Kubla Khan.

NERDS: The Villain Virus

NERDS: The Villain Virus
Author: Michael Buckley
Publisher: ABRAMS
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2013-09-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1613123779

A virus has infected Arlington, Virginia, home of NERDS headquarters, and it’s much worse than your run-of-the-mill flu. Instead of coughing and sneezing, the victims of this voracious virus are transformed into superintelligent criminal masterminds. Soon nearly everyone—including some of the NERDS team—is plotting to take over the world. And who’s to blame for this nasty infection? None other than former NERDS teammate Heathcliff Hodges. With more people breaking out into evil cackles every day, it’s up to Flinch, the hyperactive superspy with a sweet tooth, to stop the virus. He needs to destroy the virus at its source, and to do that he’s going to have to get inside Heathcliff’s head—literally. Flinch will have to miniaturize himself and take a fantastic voyage through the supervillain’s body to fight white blood cells, stomach acid, and a nest of nasty nanobytes in the hope that he can save the world from . . . the Villain Virus.

The Villain Virus (NERDS Book Four)

The Villain Virus (NERDS Book Four)
Author: Michael Buckley
Publisher: Abrams
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2013-09-03
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1613126433

The NERDS series combines the excitement of international espionage with the awkwardness of elementary school as it follows the adventures of a group of unpopular fifth graders who run a spy network from inside their school. With the help of cutting-edge science, they transform their nerdy qualities into incredible abilities, and the results are awesome, inspiring—and hilarious. A virus has infected Arlington, Virginia, home of NERDS headquarters, and it’s much worse than your run-of-the-mill flu. Instead of coughing and sneezing, the victims of this voracious virus are transformed into superintelligent criminal masterminds. Soon nearly everyone—including some of the NERDS team—is plotting to take over the world. And who’s to blame for this nasty infection? None other than former NERDS teammate Heathcliff Hodges. With more people breaking out into evil cackles every day, it’s up to Flinch, the hyperactive superspy with a sweet tooth, to stop the virus. He needs to destroy the virus at its source, and to do that he’s going to have to get inside Heathcliff’s head—literally. Flinch will have to miniaturize himself and take a fantastic voyage through the supervillain’s body to fight white blood cells, stomach acid, and a nest of nasty nanobytes in the hope that he can save the world from . . . the Villain Virus.

Brace for Impact

Brace for Impact
Author: Apocalypse D
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2007-06
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1430322071

Two archenemies/best friends set off on a journey across America to save their friend. They have six days to reach San Francisco from Kentucky, but they have no money and few practical skills. Along the way, they encounter truckers, pro-wrestlers, love-crazed middle-aged Japanese women, robots, an insane smoothie maker, and a plan to bring down the Internet.

Geeks, Girls, and Secret Identities

Geeks, Girls, and Secret Identities
Author: Mike Jung
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2012-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0545392519

A SUPER funny, SUPER fast-paced, SUPER debut! Can knowing the most superhero trivia in the whole school be considered a superpower? If so, Vincent Wu is invincible. If not (and let's face it, it's "not"), then Vincent and his pals Max and George don't get any props for being the leaders (and, well, sole members) of the (unofficial) Captain Stupendous Fan Club. But what happens when the Captain is hurt in an incident involving BOTH Professor Mayhem and his giant indestructible robot AND (mortifyingly) Polly Winnicott-Lee, the girl Vincent totally has a crush on? The entire city is in danger, Vincent's parents and his friends aren't safe, the art teacher has disappeared, and talking to Polly is REALLY, REALLY AWKWARD.Only Vincent Wu has what it takes to save the Captain, overcome Professor Mayhem, rally his friends, and figure out what to say to Polly. But will anyone take him seriously? Seriously. Anyone??Find out in this action-packed super comedy debut.

Geeks, Babes and Sentient Vegetables: Triumvirate Singularity with a Squirt of Lemon Juice

Geeks, Babes and Sentient Vegetables: Triumvirate Singularity with a Squirt of Lemon Juice
Author: Andrew Mitchell
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 408
Release: 2016-08-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 136535279X

For those people who loved Star Wars, Star Trek and science fiction in general but don't take them too seriously. Every science fiction trope and cliche expertly mashed into one tale about a guy, his cat, his secret agent alien dancing girl and a talking 7 foot tall avocado. In the finest traditions of everything that was wrong with Star Wars, Star Trek, Aliens, Transformers and many more movies, television shows and video games all crammed into the day to day adventures of Will Campbell, average minimum wage employee at a miniature golf course. An epic quest across the galaxy filled unreasonable amounts of violence from highly impractical weapons and vague references to every science fiction masterpiece that came before it. Plus some really obscure ones and some no one has heard of before."

Geeks, Babes and Sentient Vegetables Volume 3 Kicking Sci-Fi in the Roddenberries

Geeks, Babes and Sentient Vegetables Volume 3 Kicking Sci-Fi in the Roddenberries
Author: Andrew Mitchell
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 148
Release: 2012-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1471085260

For those people who loved Star Wars, Star Trek and science fiction in general but don't take them too seriously. Every science fiction trope and cliché expertly mashed into one tale about a guy, his cat, his secret agent alien dancing girl and a talking 7 foot tall avocado. In the finest traditions of everything that was wrong with Star Wars, Star Trek, Aliens, Transformers and many more movies, television shows and video games all crammed into the day to day adventures of Will Campbell, average minimum wage employee at a miniature golf course. An epic quest across the galaxy filled unreasonable amounts of violence from highly impractical weapons and vague references to every science fiction masterpiece that came before it. Plus some really obscure ones and some no one has heard of before.

The Old Man and the Tee

The Old Man and the Tee
Author: Turk Pipkin
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Total Pages: 298
Release: 2014-01-14
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1466862920

The Old Man and the Tee presents one man's hilarious and heartwarming quest to drop 10 strokes from his golf game in a year, using the top teachers, pros, and equipment money can buy. As a kid caddying for his father on the sunburned links of West Texas, Turk Pipkin had dreamed of great achievements in golf. Unfortunately, life got in the way. A lack of talent didn't help much either. It was not until his father passed away that Turk realized he'd forgotten his childhood dream and had lost the simple joy he'd once found in the game. Deciding that the time for all his pitiful golf excuses was past, Turk embarked upon the golf quest of a lifetime. For twelve months, he'd ignore work and other distractions, and dedicate himself to the game. He'd seek instruction from golf's greatest teachers, put the best equipment in his bag, and play the world's finest courses. His seemingly impossible goal was to take ten strokes off his 16-handicap. With lessons from David Leadbetter, Dave Pelz, and Ben Crenshaw, and with spiritual guidance from great old men like Willie Nelson, George Plimpton, and Byron Nelson, Turk's epic journey carries him from Pebble Beach to Scotland and back again, where he risks everything on one final round for his father. Follow Turk on the journey of a lifetime, and learn to love golf-and life- all over again.

Robots, Dorks or Old Men

Robots, Dorks or Old Men
Author: Dr. Jason Van Duyn
Publisher: Outskirts Press, Inc.
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2023-06-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1977251803

Many investors find that with nothing more than discipline and an Internet connection, they are able to improve their financial life without the aid of a third party. But not everyone is thrilled with the idea of DIY financial planning. Robots, Dorks or Old Men focuses on those trying to figure out which source of financial advice is best suited to their personality, needs, goals, means, and values. This clear, accessible guide explains the different types of financial and robo-advisors out there. It identifies the five most common sources of financial advice and thoroughly investigates each one, including checklists to help you determine if that source is right for you. With Robots, Dorks or Old Men, you’ll soon find a great partner to help you pursue your financial dreams!