CrackBerry: True Tales of BlackBerry Use and Abuse (Books for Professionals by Professionals)

A delayed train, a dip in the conversation, an early morning hour with no sleep—during these moments, do you feel an overwhelming urge to grab your BlackBerry? Do you know someone else who does? If the answer is yes, then look no further than this one-of-a-kind book... CrackBerry: True Tales of Blackberry Use and Abuse covers the phenomenon of “BlackBerry Addiction,” offering true-life accounts of BlackBerry dependence and mishaps. You’ll find comfort and humor in the unbelievable tales of BlackBerry abuse and also learn some valuable tips along the way. The definitive guide to responsible BlackBerry use. How to tame and get the most out of your BlackBerry device BlackBerry etiquette guidelines This book offers a comprehensive "12 Step Plan" for BlackBerry users and abusers. It’s a must have if you own a BlackBerry, and maybe it’s the perfect gift for a friend who is showing signs of a BlackBerry addiction. What you’ll learn Dozens of user stories that are just too funny or too sad to believe A unique "12 Step" approach to curb your BlackBerry dependence Use effective strategies for balancing life and your BlackBerry Work BlackBerry etiquette tips to live by “BlackBerry Confessions” from the authors and users from CrackBerry.com The “BlackBerry Quiz” to test your level of addiction Who this book is for For everyone who has used a BlackBerry smartphone! Table of Contents “I Can’t Be Without It!” “Do I Worship My BlackBerry?” “Step Away from the BlackBerry” “BlackBerry Boo-Boos” “Am I a BlackBerry Abuser?” “OK, I Am a BlackBerry Abuser” “Ask Others for Help” “BlackBerry Bystanders” “Scooping BlackBerry Poop” “BlackBerry Etiquette” “Conscious Contact or Constant Contact?” “Typing the Talk and Walking the Walk” Our Final Thoughts CrackBerry Terms and Definitions Front Matter....Pages i-xxxii “I Can’t Be Without It!”....Pages 1-21 “Do I Worship My BlackBerry?”....Pages 23-31 “Step Away from the BlackBerry”....Pages 33-40 “BlackBerry Boo-Boos”....Pages 41-48 “Am I a BlackBerry Abuser?”....Pages 49-58 “OK, I Am a BlackBerry Abuser”....Pages 59-64 “Ask Others for Help”....Pages 65-72 “BlackBerry Bystanders”....Pages 73-85 “Scooping BlackBerry Poop”....Pages 87-94 “BlackBerry Etiquette”....Pages 95-102 “Conscious Contact or Constant Contact?”....Pages 103-110 “Typing the Talk and Walking the Walk”....Pages 111-114 Our Final Thoughts....Pages 115-119 Back Matter....Pages 121-132 Looks at the phenomenon of BlackBerry addiction, offering true life accounts of BlackBerry mishaps and abuses along with a guide to BlackBerry etiquette and tips on balancing life and work-- Source other than Library of Congress